I was loading up a celery stalk with cream cheese and the automatic thought popped into my head to go easy on the cream cheese because all that fat, and then adjusted to don't spare the fat, load on more!

I looked at the timer on the cardio glide and it was 27 minutes and change

I was beat, just tired from a long day and tired from the workout.

I just slowed down a little and kept on. It was about sticking with it even if not perfect. Doing my best when I really don't feel like I have 100%

I used to quit early on a workout. I used to cheat easily on a diet plan.

It was always external.

Now it feels like it is internal. Like it is a part of who I am, not just some thing I am doing.

I like this change.

The cereal and potato chip aisles don't exist, for me, anymore!

Karlottap wrote: »

The cereal and potato chip aisles don't exist, for me, anymore!

Wait...the grocery store has aisles for more than just toiletries?

You look around for something to sop up the grease left in the burger pan. And bread won't do!

When you're smashing up fried pork skins to use as breading for your meat.

Sugarbeat wrote: »

Everyone gets frozen yogurt and I'm content with my Coke Zero (yeah, I know, soda, artificial sweeteners, still wasn't fro yo).

You'll have to pry my diet coke out of my cold, dead hands.

So far I'm to the point where I don't miss bread and don't feel like I am missing out by not having it! I haven't had to deal with pizza yet but honestly the toppings are the best part anyway....

Last night, a good looking man walked into the restaurant where I dine and ordered a Bulleit Manhattan. I was instantly intrigued and eager to see how it was made. I almost commented to him about doing LC, but as I watched the bartender to see what was about to happen, I realized it was a brand of whiskey... LOL. (thump on the forehead)

Karlottap wrote: »

The cereal and potato chip aisles don't exist, for me, anymore!

On a more serious note, I actually walked down the cereal aisle the other day, since it's the same aisle that houses the coffee and I was getting something for my husband. I could practically smell the sugar and felt rather disgusted seeing all that crap. I nearly gagged at the thought of it.

That's a feat and a half, coming from the person that used to practically live off cereal (though, in fairness, I didn't tend toward the real sugary stuff most of the time -- unless it was Cocoa Pebbles, you could have those when you pried them from my cold, dead fingers -- I was more a Bran Flakes fan; of course, I was one of those weirdos that liked Grape Nuts, too, so...yeah).

Dragonwolf wrote: »

Karlottap wrote: »

The cereal and potato chip aisles don't exist, for me, anymore!

On a more serious note, I actually walked down the cereal aisle the other day, since it's the same aisle that houses the coffee and I was getting something for my husband. I could practically smell the sugar and felt rather disgusted seeing all that crap. I nearly gagged at the thought of it.

That's a feat and a half, coming from the person that used to practically live off cereal (though, in fairness, I didn't tend toward the real sugary stuff most of the time -- unless it was Cocoa Pebbles, you could have those when you pried them from my cold, dead fingers -- I was more a Bran Flakes fan; of course, I was one of those weirdos that liked Grape Nuts, too, so...yeah).

I LOVED Cocoa Pebbles and Grape Nuts - and Bran Flakes with half and half (my grandpa got us into that habit! lol)... I haven't been tempted by cereal so far this year... Kind of funny, actually.

I refuse to buy cereal anymore. Bunch of sugar laden crap. My kids either have eggs, a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast.

You know you've changed your mindset when the highlight of a birthday party isn't food any longer. At any birthday I used to get so excited wondering what kind of food or cake would be served. Now I look forward to the company

Same thing with buying 80/20 Ground beef instead of extra lean. And getting tuna packed in oil instead of water.

You go to a lunch meeting and it's a carb fest (bread, chocolate, cookies, cake, etc) but you aren't tempted. Instead I ate my tuna with mayo, salad with ranch dressing and cheesecake fat bomb.

Ashar33 wrote: »

Last week I was baking all night for a co-workers birthday. Made paleo zucchini bread (definitely not low carb), and regular birthday cake. Didn't even lick the spoon and didn't want to either.

Good for you Ashar! Way to go... that's the spirit... I did the same when our work brought in free donuts and bagels every other week....

Dan the Man from Michigan

CoconuttyMummy wrote: »

mlinton_mesapark wrote: »

I found myself at the nearest Wal-Mart (we're on vacation) looking at the center-cut bacon, thinking "nah, it doesn't have the fatty ends on it".

I'm sure you guys have had moments like that. Let's hear 'em!

Oh my goodness, you and I seem to be in sync, because i started with this the other day too. Ive always searched for the leanest packs of bacon i could find and now i'm specifically looking for the ones with plenty of nice fatty bits. I used to HATE fat before and now my favorite bit is the crispy fat. Strange how quickly your tastes change when you get into keto.

Not entirely true, I still want the meatiest bacon and cut those 'useless' end fat bits off after a year & half. I prefer the taste of meat to the taste of hot grease. Never liked butter either...