Knjs4's Journal, 02 Apr 18

there are some hard days for me too. nothing worth while is ever easy :/ I love cooking so I find some joy in creating new meals that I can eat (I'm on keto/low carb too) and I've found that the more I look the more I find! I also don't deprive myself because then I fall off the wagon and get dragged through the city - if I stay under my calories and carbs for the day (which is gotten progressively easier) I reward myself with a dark chocolate and sometimes a drink before bed. you just have to find a way to keep it worthwhile for you. maybe it's a pedicure or salon trip when you hit a goal ... I usually treat myself to wine because it's my favorite but a low carb no no. I feel your frustration, you're not alone and I'm sending you strength and lots of good vibes to keep on keepin on 

you are not alone on this... i'm struggling with ya... in fact you admitting this gives me strength. its hard when cooking for and feeding a family, i wondered if its even possible for me to pass up the goods sometimes, but i keep fightin for what i want...and i want to feel thin and healthly more than i want to stuff that breadstick in my face. 

be strong. be encouraged. make your husband fix his own lunch :P JK 

I'm so having the same feelings as you right now. I was doing so well, lost 5 pounds, only to gain 3 back by gorging on forbidden chocolates and sweets. I have to find a way to keep the temptations out of my house and away from my kids and hubby who eat way to much of it. Hubby was just today told he's Diabetic, so now I think we'll be on the same plan. My stress about it ironically sent me to the leftover candy bag I should've tossed out. TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY. As I like to call it: Day 1 Again:) We can do this! 

When I crave foods, I find substitutes. Fried/baked crispy chicken? Use smashed up pork rinds for the coating. Works great on seafood too. Zero carbs. 

I find my strength in thinking about my progress. Fitness is a long game, and the unfairness is that it takes longer to earn than to lose. Appreciate all your little victories, don’t beat yourself up over the little defeats, and keep pushing yourself! The long term benefits are so much better than the momentary satisfaction (and subsequent guilt) of whatever is tempting you. Think about the last time you gave in and indulged. Whatever short term satisfaction you felt is long gone, right? Remind yourself that whatever is tempting you right now won’t matter very soon, and move on. This is your inner strength, nurture it, grow it and celebrate it. You can do it! 

Understand completely! Easter was tuff but I kept telling myself I can’t go back because I’ve come to far! Still got a long way to go but I’m seeing numbers drop so I refuse to go back! 

nachos have the same effect on me. I got to where I was truly addicted. I ate them every night before bed. once I went on a diet with my hubby, i went crazy without my nachos. (I even dreamed about them like 2x a week). finally, after 3 weeks or so, I got to a point where I couldn't take it anymore and had a breakdown. i gorged myself on nachos. unfortunately, I got horribly sick. It cured me. I now only eat nachos maybe 3x a month now. 

I think we all have theses days, I have learned to deal with them alittle better now, I just find a substitute of something I can have, must be something you really like, like a fat bomb with almonds, so good. 

Fear of fat and salt is probably the #1 cause of discomfort on a low-carb plan. Please do a search for James DiNicolantonio on YouTube. Try 'fat bombs', bullet proof coffee, and such. This will lead to great comfort and joy on a low carb plan.  

You can bread chicken using parmesan cheese and pork rinds crushed in a blender with some spices. Use some egg whites on your chicken and it makes the BEST breading! LOL You wouldn’t believe! How good it tastes! The pasta can be had by eating pasta zero or zoodles or spaghetti squash with your choice of sauce in moderation. Puddings can be made with custards with eggs or chia seeds or as mousses with real whipped cream and cream cheese and flavorings or small amounts of real fruit or frozen berries whipped up in a blender or mixer and real vanilla. Riced cauliflower can be added to any of these that are baked as a thickener for mouth appeal. LOL After 4 years I can tell you there are many ways to shift things and there is no readon to be missing things or mad. If you are making things for your husband, try making him some of YOUR recipes. Most of the time they will taste better and be healthier for him, but if not, at least make them for yourself Hon. This has GOT to be a Way OF Eating or it is not going to work and stay healthy for you in the long run because you will always want to go back to the unhealthy way of eating because you will feel like you are missing out. You need to come up with substitutes that satisfy that feeling...forever. And stick to it. 🙋🏻‍♀️ 

No sorrys needed. Somethings need to be said and this is the place to say it. I see it all as a 'war' to get to where I know I will feel better physically. Every day is a single battle in that war where a choice is made between feeding a pleasure now and getting to that place where one will feel better physically later. Keep fighting the war one day at a time and like Marshakanady said, don't hesitate to tell hubby/fam to make their own damn meal when things get really tough to bear.  

You are gold! I have substituted egg whites for flour before without much thought, but will now push it haha 

Every day is a struggle for me, with foods, as I'm constantly surrounded by food from various food outlets, I knew it would be a journey and not a race, I've had peaks and valleys, you just need to be strong on goals to see the end insight !!! Good luck 

thank you so much everybody! i can say noone is on my side in my home ive tried to make my husband healthier versions of different things to eat with me he acted like he loved it all then all of a sudden he told me he was starving on my bullshit veggies etc... (its honestly more about me losing weight and his insecurities which makes it harder for me to push forward) I have to get healthy because of health problems and everyone that has posted back at my little rant has been the most encouragement i have had these past few months.. Thank you guys im glad i am not alone in this and for the recipes and ideas... Today will be a better day. :)