My Plan

Just low carb. That's what I am doing. I am not going to put a name to my plan because history has taught me that when I say I am doing Atkins or Somersize or Protein Power or whatever .. I start off strong and then when an event comes up or I have a craving and give into it, I beat myself up over not living up to that diet's rules, and then give up.

I've been thinking a lot about my past diets and what didn't make them work and I realized that I had not been looking at it as a lifestyle change. I figured if I am going to make this work, I am going to have to be consistent and learn to make substitutions when I am craving and adjust my carb count for certain events or situations.

So, my first week is just going to be about no counting, to ease myself into this new lifestyle. I'll be eating veggies, meat, cheese and eggs, all I want. The second week, I will begin counting. I have yet to decide on my carb limit. I may let this week determine that.

My first event to get through is our Mother's Day dinner at my aunt's house on Sunday. My aunt had asked me awhile ago to make lasagna. There will also be salad and cake.

I will be making LindaSue's lasagna recipe and salad. I have to find the 3-minute chocolate cake recipe and make a mini bundt and probably put some cream cheese/splenda deal on top for the icing.. I'm gonna feel so special having my own little cake!