Returning to the lifestyle.

Yes, that's right - Low Carb is a lifestyle. One I have shunned for a short while (and gained several pounds back). I have not weighed in a bit, but I will. My official re-start date is this Friday. I am looking forward to it, honestly. I've felt pretty crappy eating the junk I have been eating lately.

Lessons Learned

When I took a 4 month hiatus from Low Carb, I learned a LOT (to say the least), but here are the three most important. First, the energy alone from a Low Carb diet makes it worth it. Even if weight loss weren't a welcomed side effect. Second, this is a lifestyle change - not a destination. Feeling as though I had finally "arrived" to my goal weight, I found myself giving in and eating high carb foods. My energy levels plummeted, and I had an overall feeling of sickness after each high carb meal / snack. I started to pack on weight in my midsection again - and that's about all it took. As soon as I realized my clothes were getting tighter, I returned to the low-carb lifestyle and I'm never looking back. Third, my children are watching me. If I indulge in high carb foods and expect them not to do the same, it causes major resentment.

PS. I do break during Thanksgiving & Christmas to enjoy family, food & friends ;) Then get right back at it after those two Holidays.

I <3 Low Carb.

Feeling amazing!