AFter taking a few weeks off (more like almost 2 months), I have learned many things.
1. We have a natural hunger and fullness level. If we wait until we are hungry to eat, and STOP when we are satisfied (not exactly full), we will lose weight.
2. If we stop watching the clock and always having our thoughts on food, we will lose weight.
3. If we do not eat out of head hunger, but instead wait for that true body hunger ~ then we will lose weight.
4. If we don't stress over what we did wrong, or even right, we will lose weight.
So, since this is a lifestyle, I have to be able to live with it. I am doing this "atkins" thing my way. I am not obsessing anymore. I was there for 2 years already ~ now it's just time to enjoy life!
Desserts and sweet treats are just that ~ TREATS. If I eat them all the time, it's not a treat anymore. It becomes a meal. NO thanks! They are not all they are cracked up to be. Having the "freedom" to eat what I want, is not beneficial for me, because i choose the wrong foods for my body. IF I do it once in a while, it's not so bad, but not every single meal.
I am proud to say I have "grown up" some and I am THANKFUL!