I changed my eating habits five months ago, in September. I quit eating fast foods, chips, cookies, candies and pizza. I increased my protein and veggies. And it has worked wonders for me, for the most part. True, I'm not dropping pounds as fast as I want, but I feel better, overall. Thats a good thing.
But today, I just couldn't resist. I grabbed one of those miniature sized Hershey bars from the freezer. I let it thaw while I fantasized about how good it was going to taste. All that creamy texture on my tongue, all the chocolatey goodness.
The reality? It wasn't as good as I built it up in my mind. And I'm certain I can feel the jittery rush of sugar ... and its no longer pleasant. *sigh*
That's how I know this isn't a "diet", which implies reduced caloric intake for a period of time. No. This is a lifestyle change.
We had family dinner Sunday, and as I normally eat my last meal (yogurt) at 3pm, I sit with the fam but I just sip my water. But Mom always feels as if she has to explain (or announce) that I'm on a diet. And that totally frustrates me!
Maybe at some point there will be acceptance. Until then, I will just ignore comments and keep doing my own thing.
