Everyday Systems

I did not have any results the second week in fact I have gained a pound. I know you are not supposed to weigh-in but I feel like I am eating too much. I have managed to chang a couple of bad habits; the biggest one is snacking. I don't snack anymore in between meals and I havent' been eating any sugar at all. Hurray! Next week (week number 3) I am going to concentrate on eating a smaller meal at dinner. My dinners last week were too large and I am not used to eating that much. If I can manage to eat three moderate meals with no snacking and no sugar I will have accomplished a lot in three weeks. Then I will concentrate on more excercize.

So far it doesn't feel like a diet just better organized eating and more control!

I could have written your post. My biggest thrill was this morning when I was down 3 pounds from last Monday-but that equates to only 1/2 pound over all.

I think we are all young in the area of experiencing freedom to eat without counting portions or choices or points or forbidden foods, etc. (except for the sugar thing). I've been led to the same point as you. This week, now that I know in my head that I won't starve between meals, I'll not feel so driven to load my plates. If I get panicky, I can always fill my plate, eat 1/2 and then reevaluate.

I've allowed others to tell me what to eat for so long that I've forgotten how to tell myself.

Freedom is the most delicious thing!

With you on the praying thing.
Resting52