Diets
OK. The ugly truth: I am going on a diet.
It is so funny. I have no idea why I am so scared to talk to anyone about going on a diet. It is like I am embarrassed for people to know that I am dieting, but come on, I mean, it is OBVIOUS that I NEED a diet. But it feels like telling anyone is like betraying myself for some reason. I have worked hard to be happy and comfortable with who I am. It isn't easy.
So, anyway, I have made the decision.
I am getting ready to start the South Beach diet either this weekend or sometime in the next week. I have a lot to lose. A LOT. Ideally, something like 150 pounds, but I would be happy with 100. In fact, I am trying to convince myself that I will be happy with whatever I lose, but that isn't working.
Anyway, my biggest concern is: What do you eat on South Beach Diet for breakfast? I honestly do not have time to cook breakfast most weekdays. I am used to having a bowl of cereal every morning which is quick and filling for me. I am scared to imagine a world without bread...I have been working on cleaning out my fridge/freezer of all "illegal" foods for the SB diet, but every time I just think, I can't imagine life without bread products. My favourite foods are bread or have bread products (like souvlaki).
Also, I am not a big veggie fan and those that I like are illegal for at least the first two weeks: fresh carrots and fresh peas, and corn are all my favourites.
Am I going to get through this? Am I the only one who has such much doubt and fear going into this?
If anything good comes out of this, I will let you know. In the meantime, I have to get comfortable with being on a diet. I hope I can do this...
It is so funny. I have no idea why I am so scared to talk to anyone about going on a diet. It is like I am embarrassed for people to know that I am dieting, but come on, I mean, it is OBVIOUS that I NEED a diet. But it feels like telling anyone is like betraying myself for some reason. I have worked hard to be happy and comfortable with who I am. It isn't easy.
So, anyway, I have made the decision.
I am getting ready to start the South Beach diet either this weekend or sometime in the next week. I have a lot to lose. A LOT. Ideally, something like 150 pounds, but I would be happy with 100. In fact, I am trying to convince myself that I will be happy with whatever I lose, but that isn't working.
Anyway, my biggest concern is: What do you eat on South Beach Diet for breakfast? I honestly do not have time to cook breakfast most weekdays. I am used to having a bowl of cereal every morning which is quick and filling for me. I am scared to imagine a world without bread...I have been working on cleaning out my fridge/freezer of all "illegal" foods for the SB diet, but every time I just think, I can't imagine life without bread products. My favourite foods are bread or have bread products (like souvlaki).
Also, I am not a big veggie fan and those that I like are illegal for at least the first two weeks: fresh carrots and fresh peas, and corn are all my favourites.
Am I going to get through this? Am I the only one who has such much doubt and fear going into this?
If anything good comes out of this, I will let you know. In the meantime, I have to get comfortable with being on a diet. I hope I can do this...
posted by Katrina | 7/09/2004 09:26:00 AM
2 Comments:
I've been doing the SBD since January, and the easiest thing I've found for breakfast is the Veggie Quiche Cups from the book. The recipe makes 12 cups, and a serving is 2 cups. That's almost a week's worth of breakfasts, and they freeze well. I usually pack them in small ziploc bags in twos and in the morning grab a bag and some tomato juice/V-8.
Good luck with your diet!
I understand how it's different to THINK a lot about something and to TALK about it. When you put it out on the table (especially in a semi-public forum like this), it's much more tangible. Concrete, and maybe scary.
Anyway, good luck! When do you start?
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