CUTTING THE CARBS!

Most of us, at one point or another, have tried countless amounts of plans to shed a few pounds. For those of you that are blessed with a naturally lean body and can eat whatever and whenever you want without it affecting you - Frig you!!! Go eat your bread and potatoes and disregard this post;)

This past August I decided that enough was enough. I felt gross, my skin was out of control, and my clothes weren't feeling very "comfortable". Weight also plays a big factor in my Pseudotumor Cerebri symptoms which was incentive enough. I decided to try going low-carb. I had done it once before about 10 years ago with great success. Why not give it another shot.

I won't lie... The first week is absolute torture. At one point Adam and Bennett were eating crackers or something stupid like that and wanted to bite their hands off!!! I would just have to remove myself from situations like that. I think one day I even cried!!! After about a week (so long as you don't cheat) the sugar will finally be eliminated from your body and headaches and hunger will be gone. When this happens you will have so much energy you will feel like you could fly. If you are discipline and follow it correctly, by about 4 weeks in, you will be amazed! You will never be hungry, you will no longer crave carbs and sugar, your skin will look brand new, and the weight and inches will be coming off at a steady pace. By 5 months I had lost 40lbs. My original goal was 30lbs but since this way of eating has become more of a lifestyle for me, especially after feeling so good, it continued to come off. 

Please keep in mind that I don't claim to be an expert in a low-carb lifestyle, however the amount I have researched to this point, I swear I could write a book.

Things that I love about living low-carb:

• I have never eaten so healthy in my entire life! - It irritates me when I hear people say that it's bad for you. I eat vegetables or salads with almost every meal. In the past vegetables with meals were never a "priority". (Sure if you want to go crazy and eat a pound of bacon and a block of cheese for breakfast then yes, I wouldn't consider that healthy either but I don't do that.)
• You can eat as much as you want at any time! - I've tried counting points and controlling portions many times. It definitely works for some people but not so much for me. Talk about torture!
• You are never hungry! (Although it's important that you still eat your regular meals) - If you are, chances are it's because you ate carbs/sugar. Sugar makes you crave more sugar.
• Grocery shopping is so much easier! - You get to know all the foods you are allowed to eat and just pick from those.
• Eating out isn't an issue! -  You still have so many choices and can eat until you are full. I always get a salad (usually caesar minus the croutons) and some type of meat (i.e. wings, chicken, steak, etc.) or I get a stir fry minus the rice.

Since I'm not really looking to loose anymore weight, I now allow myself once or twice a week to eat whatever I want. I usually save it for the weekends. The key is to get back on track the next morning. There have been a couple of time that my 1 day would turn into 2 or 3 but it only makes it harder to get back on track. Looking back I know realise I was definitely what they consider a carbaholic. Many days, that is ALL I would eat!

The reason I decided to write this post is so that I have something to hold me accountable.

If you have any questions... I am happy to help!