Saturday, March 3, 2012

No More Low Carb


Well I had to stop the low carb diet. I just didn't think it was a healthy way for me, even if it was to lose a bit of weight in area's that are hard to slim down. I hated all the fake sugars and the mentality of eating something that is high in sodium or high in fat and calories but has no carbs... I really need to find a balance. I need to find a way of clean eating. Remove fake and processed foods and replace it with stuff God makes. I don't mind having carbs in my diet but I do think they need to not be the main source of what I eat. This morning I had a white corn tortilla (65 calories for 1, 11.5 carbs)  with a scrambled egg, spinach and a few piece of chicken left over from our rotiserrie chicken smothered in organic salsa.
I think the tortilla was the only item that is processed. I would like to learn to maybe make my own or find a healthier option than corn, but we shall see.
I think that there is so much information out their on what is healthy and what isn't healthy that it can become overwhelming. My husband is still doing the low carb and he loves it, and if that works for him fine. But it doesn't work for me. I would rather count calories and  try to make healthier choices as to what I put in my body. This is a learning experience for me and the fact that I'm eating vegetables without gagging is saying a lot for how far I have come. Even eating eggs is a huge step in the right direction for me. I'm learning and trying and that's what matters. I am working out and I am drinking water. I am losing weight at a slow pace, but I am still getting the job done. I need to stay balance, I need to keep my goal in mind, not just for me but for my kids. I cut back on the amount of candy I allow them to have and what snacks they choose to eat. They need less milk and juice and a bit more water. Just because they're kids does not mean I can give them junk because "hey they're kids they'll be fine and they love it" I need to teach them, I need to SHOW them. So that way we can all be stronger !

1 comment:

  1. I'm right there with ya! We did South Beach for many years, and then I did the bread diet-- the Bread for Life diet was better, but still... inside, I know that if I just eat healthy foods, count my calories, the weight will come off. :) You are looking great gal!

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Saturday, March 3, 2012

No More Low Carb


Well I had to stop the low carb diet. I just didn't think it was a healthy way for me, even if it was to lose a bit of weight in area's that are hard to slim down. I hated all the fake sugars and the mentality of eating something that is high in sodium or high in fat and calories but has no carbs... I really need to find a balance. I need to find a way of clean eating. Remove fake and processed foods and replace it with stuff God makes. I don't mind having carbs in my diet but I do think they need to not be the main source of what I eat. This morning I had a white corn tortilla (65 calories for 1, 11.5 carbs)  with a scrambled egg, spinach and a few piece of chicken left over from our rotiserrie chicken smothered in organic salsa.
I think the tortilla was the only item that is processed. I would like to learn to maybe make my own or find a healthier option than corn, but we shall see.
I think that there is so much information out their on what is healthy and what isn't healthy that it can become overwhelming. My husband is still doing the low carb and he loves it, and if that works for him fine. But it doesn't work for me. I would rather count calories and  try to make healthier choices as to what I put in my body. This is a learning experience for me and the fact that I'm eating vegetables without gagging is saying a lot for how far I have come. Even eating eggs is a huge step in the right direction for me. I'm learning and trying and that's what matters. I am working out and I am drinking water. I am losing weight at a slow pace, but I am still getting the job done. I need to stay balance, I need to keep my goal in mind, not just for me but for my kids. I cut back on the amount of candy I allow them to have and what snacks they choose to eat. They need less milk and juice and a bit more water. Just because they're kids does not mean I can give them junk because "hey they're kids they'll be fine and they love it" I need to teach them, I need to SHOW them. So that way we can all be stronger !

1 comment:

  1. I'm right there with ya! We did South Beach for many years, and then I did the bread diet-- the Bread for Life diet was better, but still... inside, I know that if I just eat healthy foods, count my calories, the weight will come off. :) You are looking great gal!

    ReplyDelete