rachelthea
Sat, Feb-15-03, 08:20
Hello!
I've been doing Atkins for about a month now, really loving it. I've lost about 10 lbs so far, and I wanted to share my Valentines Day story with everyone.
Last night was the first time I've tried eating out since starting this WOE on January 20. I went out to dinner with my DH for Valentines Day, and normally I would totally blow any diet on such an occasion. Treat it as a special exception, have whatever I wanted...I'm sure you all know what I mean! Last night, I knew, even before getting to the restaurant, that I was going to eat low-carb, regardless of what temptations were listed on the menu. And I did...everything was very good, and completely acceptable for an LC dinner. It feels so good to have that kind of control...to not feel like I NEEDED to eat bread and the potato that came with the meal, and one of the wonderful desserts they were serving. My only planned indulgence was a small glass of dessert wine, which I had decided in advance to allow myself.
I can't ever recall, in all my weight loss struggles and attempts, ever feeling as in control of my eating as I do now, and as sure that THIS time would be the time I'd make it work. This low-carb stuff really works!!! :daze:
Anyway, thanks for listening! It's nice to have a place to share these stories. :)
Rachel
I've been doing Atkins for about a month now, really loving it. I've lost about 10 lbs so far, and I wanted to share my Valentines Day story with everyone.
Last night was the first time I've tried eating out since starting this WOE on January 20. I went out to dinner with my DH for Valentines Day, and normally I would totally blow any diet on such an occasion. Treat it as a special exception, have whatever I wanted...I'm sure you all know what I mean! Last night, I knew, even before getting to the restaurant, that I was going to eat low-carb, regardless of what temptations were listed on the menu. And I did...everything was very good, and completely acceptable for an LC dinner. It feels so good to have that kind of control...to not feel like I NEEDED to eat bread and the potato that came with the meal, and one of the wonderful desserts they were serving. My only planned indulgence was a small glass of dessert wine, which I had decided in advance to allow myself.
I can't ever recall, in all my weight loss struggles and attempts, ever feeling as in control of my eating as I do now, and as sure that THIS time would be the time I'd make it work. This low-carb stuff really works!!! :daze:
Anyway, thanks for listening! It's nice to have a place to share these stories. :)
Rachel