Knock, knock, knock

It's me, the Jehovah's Witness of eliminating simple carbs, coming around again.

It's been 6 weeks. It's still easy, still working. I feel better, I feel in control of my eating. This is how in control I am

• I made an apple pie, and didn't have a nibble. I wasn't even tempted. I almost absentmindedly  put some pie dough in my mouth before going "wait!" and walking away.
• I served birthday cake. Even licked my fingers to get frosting off. Again, nothing.
• I sat next to Krispy Kremes, Costco muffins, cheesecake, and carrot cake all at different meetings and celebrations. Dude, it didn't bother me.
• Easter. I passed up potatoes, sweet potatoes covered in marshmallows, and oreo pie. I felt content and really didn't give it a second thought except for marveling internally at how easy it was to pass the dish. 

I do feel in control enough that if there is something sometime I really want, I think I will be able to have a serving and get back on the band wagon. I haven't met that food yet.

Now, I'm really trying to get the kids to drastically cut back on the processed, simple stuff they eat. I'd rather have them discover control and feeling great now, then struggle into adulthood.

Mallory's response "I'd rather die young and eat Cheezits." 

So we've got some work to do here.

 

Comments

[Jody]

Yeah, I'm with Mallory.

But I can out-Jehovah you on 30 minutes daily of moderate-to-vigorous exercise ANY time.

Throw-down time? :-)

[Lisa V]

Jody, that's my next frontier. I really want to get where I average 10,000 steps a day. After I conquer that, I'd like to do strength training of some sort twice a week (I've read some stuff on how strength training does a lot for the brain in terms of preventing dementia). Then, I'm going for either an Oscar, Nobel prize or get my picture on TMZ.

[Julia Roberts]

You're all kinds of awesome. Good for you!

[Leslie M-B]

You're an inspiration!

[Sara]

All I can say is AMEN! I'm 13 months into no sugars, I've lost 50+ pounds, my seasonal allergies and cramps are a shadow what they were. I can sit right next to cake and doughnuts with no qualms because I feel *so good.*

I had my first cheat meal about a month ago. The first few bites were fun but in the end I felt icky and bloated for the next day. Wasn't worth it. I'm not likely to indulge in much cheating again soon.

Thanks for knocking!