I Dream of CARBS!!!

Hello friends, Happy Saturday! Woo hoo, there is nothing better than the weekend. I literally live for the weekends. It's my sanity.

Well, I am closing on day 5 of the South Beach Diet, and I have continuously stuck to the plan from day 1. I have to say, the carb cravings are supposed to go away after just a couple of days (according to the book), but that would be a NEGATIVE for me. I am STILL craving carbs! I'll even admit, there was a mild breakdown with tears today. Yes, tears. I love carbs that much. This diet is NOT easy, but I told myself I was going to do this. And I am. I am going to get through this two weeks with no carbs. I CAN DO THIS! No matter how hard or how much I just want a damn piece of bread or a baked potato, or ice cream....oohhhhh ice cream - I am going to complete this challenge. For myself. And because even though it's hard, it's working. And that's motivation enough for me.

Here is what I had to eat today:

Breakfast:

Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, bell pepper, tomato and onion, topped with 2% shredded cheddar and 2 pieces of turkey bacon.

Lunch:

Not much of a lunch because I ate breakfast really late, but I had a snack of Jell-O Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin and a couple of 2% cheese cubes

Dinner:

I had Salt Grass baby! Oh yes, I had something other than chicken for dinner. That lean steak melted in my mouth......so delicous and such a NEEDED change from chicken. Ugh...I'm getting burned out of chicken. I had the Saltgrass K-Bob with beef tenderloin, a house salad (with no carb-y toppings) and steamed veggies. It was satisfying, but I have to admit. That awesome looking loaf of Shiner Bock Beer Bread they give you that sat on the table throughout our entire meal was awfully yummy looking. My boyfriend was sweet enough to hide it from me...but still. It was there. I am proud to say that I did not have any though! Pat on the back....

For dessert I am going to have a Blue Bunny No Sugar Added Fudge Bar. Yummy!

Well, that's it for today. I am off to watch the Texans play the Saints with my sweet boyfriend. To all of you out there who are facing a challenging diet, you can do it! Until next time, happy eating and thanks for reading!!

-Sommer