For the past 6 weeks, I’ve been trying to figure out what works as far as helping me lose weight and what doesn’t food wise, amount wise, and timing wise. I’ve been doing fairly well, considering all the road blocks that have been thrown in my way during this process. Seems that nothing ever comes easily for me. I always have to work for what I want.

My progress has been slow. It was suggested that I switch my carbs from fruits and veggies to just veggies. I can typically do this for my main meals. I absolutely love steamed vegetables. However, when I’m at work or out and about and need those snacks I can eat on the go, I can’t have steamed veggies. I’ve been trying to eat raw broccoli, peppers, and other things for a week or so now and I just can’t do it. I love vegetables, but the only ones I like raw are pickles and carrots. Broccoli is one of my favorites but I cannot eat it raw. It tastes like paper to me.

I have to have my fruit. Then I realized I was starting to fall into that trap I don’t want to fall into and told myself I never would. There definitely is something to be said for eating healthy and being conscious of what you are having. However, I’ve never been one of those diet people as far as saying I will never have a piece of bread or a cup of ice cream again. I can’t do it. Every once in awhile I want it. Every once in awhile I think it’s okay. I think it should be okay to go out to an amazing dinner and just consciously watch the portions and types of food you are having. And related to that, I have to have my fruit. I love grapes and pineapple and grapefruit and cherries and nectarines. I am just going to have to try something that works taking those into consideration or deal with the fact that it will happen more slowly. I’ve learned to be okay with that.