Today was my 21st day on the Slow Carb Diet. I have lost just shy of 13 pounds and am down a jeans size. It is very encouraging, and I am ready to keep going. They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit, and when it comes to this diet, I am inclined to agree. I have had three cheat days in my three weeks on this diet and each one has been more disappointing than the last. Foods I will crave and think about all week are just "okay" when I finally get to have them. My DH and I were talking about this (he is also on slow carb, but is not experiencing this). I initially thought I might be losing my taste for these foods, and he thought that the foods cannot live up to my expectations. I think both are correct. My tastes have changed. I have been using less and less stevia in my tea (which I only drink when I'm out), to the point that today I drank some completely unsweetened. That's a pretty big deal for a Southern girl. Sweet tea is our water (and speaking of water, I am now satisfied with it as my only source of hydration, 99% of the time). But I do think he's right too, if you spend a lot of time thinking about how awesome anything is/will be, you're bound to be disappointed. But it is worth a thought - if a cheeseburger in my mind is so much better than the reality will that make me more likely to keep trying to attain that perfect burger, or will I remember my disappointment and not bother in the future? It's not all roses though. My most recent cheat day had me slip into old habits. As in, though I can eat whatever I want - per the SCD plan - I was eating things I did not want. Like a few nachos while watching HS football, or ordering a Coke at the concessions. It was automatic. I always drink Coke. Not anymore. DH thinks that another reason my cheat days are disappointing is that I feel guilty. Like, I'm allowed, but I feel I shouldn't be. He cites the Coke and nachos incident as evidence. He says since I can eat what I want on Saturdays, and I obviously wanted those things in the moment, it was my own guilt that made them less enjoyable. I'm not sure. I know I don't want a Coke again. As it is, I'll continue with the cheat days as planned, but I am not going to plan my menu for them. It's nice to spend one day a week not measuring my food and worrying about "can I eat this?". And it seems I will never lose my taste for chocolate. I'm grateful for everyone's support. I've been on here for a few years now, but these past few weeks have been the first time I have really felt like I am part of a community. I hope to support y'all, and be supported in the days to come! Thanks for reading! ♡
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857 kcal
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Líp: 55,08g | Prot: 52,31g | Carbs : 38,58g.
Pequeno Almoço: Cooked Spinach (from Fresh), River Walk Cantina Mild Salsa, Egg. Almoço: Rosarita Fat Free Refried Beans, Egg, Cacique Beef Chorizo. mais...
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Keep making forward progress and congratulate yourself...
25 out 15 por membro: SteveOlson
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Making lots of good changes in a short period of time!! Well done and keep it up! Sodas offer no nutritional value/benefit whatsoever (not to mention they DO offer 'junk' in the form of chemicals, etc. -- especially from the canned ones). In the event you do happen to grow tired of/bored with water (I'm finding that to be the case as the weather grows cooler and I'm not as 'thirsty' as often), you could consider substituting your former sweet tea with hot or iced green/white/black tea with stevia. Unlike sodas, you WOULD get some benefit (antioxidants, etc.) from those teas. I'm glad you're finding this WOE effective, easy to follow and working for your lifestyle and this isn't me suggesting anything negative nor poo-pooing your progress to date, but I think (based on personal life experience) it takes much longer than 21 days to truly form a lifelong habit (I've had discussions about this very topic with other FSers who would agree it's more like a months kind of timeframe). But if some of your new habits are DESIGNED to be temporary or short-term (and then replaced with some 'modified' version when you reach a maintenance mode), then I would agree that 21 days is a pretty good benchmark/milestone.
26 out 15 por membro: losinit1655
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Sounds like you're doing amazingly well over there! America seems to be set up for Coke - I visited years ago and went to the movies with some friends where I ordered the biggest Coke, just to see what it was like. I can't even remember the movie because I was too busy giggling at the stupidity of how absurdly huge this bucket was... I wanted to keep it, but it wouldn't fit in my suitcase. Meanwhile, here in England, where Coke's having a real image problem with kids, you can get 250ml cans now...
http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/newsroom/press-releases/coca-cola-launches-250ml-can/
26 out 15 por membro: UkuleleDen
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WTG, not drinkin' sweet tea is the South is a strong personal statement. Ignore those who will chide you, for you will out live them all!
26 out 15 por membro: Scalewatcher3
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OMG, I've just looked up this sweet tea - sounds lethal! lol
26 out 15 por membro: UkuleleDen
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I am a 'Bama girl and one week my husband and I realized we were going through a 5 lb bag of sugar every week or two just in sweet tea. We put it down and have been only drinking unsweetened for a decade or more now. You CAN do it!! I haven't had a sweetened soda since June. I have lost my taste for those things too. I think do I want to drink all those empty calories or save them up for something really wonderful? You go girl!!
26 out 15 por membro: floridagal2000
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