Fri, Aug-22-14, 04:29
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Senior Member
Posts: 374
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 00/00/00
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I've been going through a phase of coming to terms with "carb creep." Maybe it's partly due to getting older, the summer season, or other changes in my life, but I had to realize that I simply can't handle anything more than VLC or I'll gain weight and, especially, experience joint pain and other unpleasant symptoms that limit my energy.
I used to think if it didn't trigger cravings that I'd be OK, but I just can't handle some things that weren't a problem before. I had to let go of chocolate, which a lot of people can tolerate and I was OK with it for while too, choosing dark chocolate (not sugar-free though), checking carb counts, etc. I thought fruit was occasionally all right, it didn't give me cravings, or organic potatoes. All those things aren't OK for me anymore, I really think it's just how my metabolism is changing and I need to honor that.
And finally I know this isn't always possible but I really try to not be around sugary or carby foods. I even avoid aisles at the grocery store. I know I need to abstain but I don't feel invulnerable to "slipping" if temptation is in my way. Trying to find strength in knowing my weakness, if that makes sense.
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