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glorybe1024 · #1 05-06-2005, 08:08 PM

Hi - I'm Glo and I am a Carb Addict. That is the only way to describe the hold that sugar, white flour and all carb laden substances have over me. You know that Christmas poem that says "and vision of sugar plums danced in their heads"? That's me - every night - with various sugary confections tempting me in my dreams. Oh, the pull they have is powerful. It is a day by day struggle to walk away. Each day they surround me with there promises of happiness and satisfaction. I must not listen and stay true to my WOE.

Kumus · #2 05-06-2005, 08:33 PM

Hey Glo, glad to see you started a journal. I hadn't kept one for a year and then decided it was time to write again. There's a great bunch folks who have journals.

Stop by and see me anytime.

glorybe1024 · #3 05-07-2005, 12:49 PM

Another day, another battle with carbs. I will do my best for today to stay away from the evil carbs and stay on plan. Why give them all the power? It is necessary to make to right choices. That is the only way there will be victory which equals health and weight loss. The weapons in my arsenal are the right foods in the pantry and a plan. On to fighting the good fight and having faith in myself to make the right choices just for today!

glorybe1024 · #4 05-09-2005, 03:21 PM

The magnetic pull of carbs is unbelievable!

I have started yet again to stay on the straight and narrow. This weekend...well let's just say that I ate nothing even close to plan. I was feeling sorry for myself not being about to eat this or have that. I was actually being a baby about it all. Woe is me...I can't have bad carbs. I gave in and let the carbs win. I went through an entire day of absolutely hating myself and feeling like a total failure and very negative about life. This morning, when I awoke, it hit me that today and only for today I will worry about the choices I make. I will let the weekend go. I can't change the past. I can only make today the best I can. So now, back to day ONE of 100 days cheat free.

glorybe1024 · #5 05-10-2005, 05:19 PM

I got through the whole day yesterday sticking to my plan. I am so motivated today. I want to do it again. I have also been drinking my water - finally! I am not eating after dinner - sends me down the path to weight gain. Just a little taste of this, then a taste of that, the next thing you know I am sneaking cookies in the kitchen when no one is looking. After I do - I feel like such a loser! I guess if no one sees me eat it, it doesn't count right? Yeah right! I wish! I am looking forward to laying my head on my pillow tonight knowing I stuck to my plan. I can do it, just for today.

heykim · #6 05-11-2005, 01:51 AM

i hope you made it through the day doing what you WANT to do as far as eating is concerned...

water water water my friend... it helps ALOT! if you dont do it already... try ACV and GREEN TEA...

glorybe1024 · #7 05-11-2005, 03:52 PM

Kim - thanks for posting. I did it for another day!!!!! I went to bed last night feeling great about me, my plan, and the choices I made just for the day. Making the right choices puts me in such a great frame of mind that it begins to have a positive effect on everything I do. It is strange but I can almost feel my body adjusting to eliminating white flour and sugar. I did fight a small headache this morning (I knew that was coming) It seems to have gotten better. So far - just for today - I am doing great. Tomorrow is not a worry. I don't need to borrow trouble. Taking it one day at a time. I know my weaknesses but I am also learning about my strengths. Once again, I just want to put my head on my pillow knowing that I have made the right choices just for today.

Kim - what is AVC?

heykim · #8 05-11-2005, 04:13 PM

glo... sounds like you are doing great TODAY.. and thats all that is important eh?

heres a thread about the ACV apple cider vinegar

http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/show...+cider+vinegar

give it a look when you have a few moments to read it all.... ;-)

glorybe1024 · #9 05-12-2005, 07:17 PM

I picked up my SBD book last night and re-read it - especially the food list for Phase 1. I am on it and I think I will stick with it as it moves into Phase 2. All the while it is the calories that count. My mantra will be "Make the right choices and portion control" That will keep me on plan today. I have made some great choices already. The choices are for today and just for today. Yesterday I did well, I can feel good about that but it is what I do at the moment, the choices I make right now that count. I will continue on and hopefully once again when I lay my head on my pillow I will do so with the knowledge that for today I did it!

glorybe1024 · #10 05-13-2005, 08:53 PM

I am feeling more in control once again. I have to keep remember how wonderful and precious it is to be in control of your choices. Each choice I make is a victory for me. There were sugarplums dancing around work today (doughnuts and cupcakes). I realized later on that I didn't even give them a second thought. I didn't even consider taking one. Tonight a salsa and cheese omelet (family is having pizza) I have been thinking about it all day. I haven't even been snacking. The weekend is here and I will continue. Going to make some SF jello for a treat.

heykim · #11 05-13-2005, 10:06 PM

hey glo... youre doing GREAT! did ya read the thread on APPLE CIDER VINEGAR i left for ya? get braggs brand if you can find it..

glorybe1024 · #12 05-16-2005, 05:10 PM

Thanks Kim - I glanced over the ACV thread but I have not had a chance to read it in detail. School is winding down here and I have been playing taxi service to my DS and DD

Just sticking to plan I am down 4 pounds! One more week of SBD phase I. I feel so good right now. I made great choices all weekend long and watched my portion control. Taking each day one at a time is working for me. As for today, I am making great choices and dinner is planned. Can't wait to lay my head down and know that once again I had a cheat free day.

J-girl · #13 05-17-2005, 01:56 AM

Wow! I can't believe it has taken me so long to post here. You, my dear lady, are totally describing ME and the hold sugar has on me. I was reading your journal and I was thinking "good gracious, this woman is reading my mind!"

I am with you in this fight against our addictions. One day at a time, Glo. One day at a time...

glorybe1024 · #14 05-17-2005, 09:01 PM

Kelly - Isn't it great to know that you are not alone? There are days that I think I must be the only person in the whole universe to feel this way. I am not. Just look around this site and you will find so many that have the same issues with carbs. I really believe that I have a slightly addictive personality. I have family members with addiction issues. Carbs are that for me. If I don't take each day and plan each day then those nasty sugar plums begin to dance in my head again. Just one little deviation from my plan gives me (in my twisted addiction based thinking) the license to throw in the towel. I refuse to give carbs the power. The power is within me and may faith in myself.

BrattyChelle · #15 05-17-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glorybe1024

I refuse to give carbs the power. The power is within me and may faith in myself.

WOW....that should be in your signature!! What powerful insight and statement!!

Keep up the work

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