So for those who don't know me, while I am a self professed "foodie" I do need to monitor what I eat because I tend to gravitate to sweets such as yummy cakes and pastries. I seriously have a mean sweet tooth! Once I have a treat aka "SUGAR" it's basically over. It consumes my thoughts and I find myself planning out my day around searching for my favorite sweets. So I've made a choice to start with what I know. And for me it's the Atkins plan. Low carb, low sugar, high protein, plenty of veggies. Yup, that's what works for me!
I started Atkins last September and was successful at losing 40lbs in about 5 months. But due to events in my life I fell off track and dove right into the open arms of pastries and sweets and sugary drinks. And folks, it's no joke when I tell you that sugar addiction is real. I gained 10lbs of the 40lbs I lost and have felt myself creeping back to my original weight. After a few "heart to heart" conversations I decided that August 1st would be the month I rededicate myself to changing my eating habits and working on losing this extra weight. My goal is to lose another 40lbs and I know that I can do it because I NEED to do it.
As of 8/1 I've lost 8lbs and that's motivating enough for me. I understand that my body is different from anyone else and that I react differently to certain foods. Unless it's made with natural sugars, I can't eat it!
I'm taking it one day at a time. And I hope that this post will reach whoever needs some motivation in their life. I know that what works for me may not work for everyone but I love to encourage and to be encouraged.
Til my next post...
