Random reflections...

So things have been good in the dieting world this week, even though the rest of my world has pretty much gone to shit. We're in the middle of a crisis with a very ill family member, so I'm actually extra proud of myself that I haven't eaten my weight in chocolate from the stress. I'm feeling much more in control of my eating with the continuation of South Beach... in fact, eating is not number one on my mind all the time. That's a breakthrough for me! Sure, my choices are a little monotonous, but that's mainly because I haven't had the time or inclination to sit down and find some other recipes to add in. I'm still on phase one, and will continue to be until the 18th -- my SIL's wedding. That will put me on phase one a total of 3+ weeks, as compared to the recommended 2 weeks. But I really want to shed as much as I can before the wedding, then I can move on to phase two.

I'm nervous about adding things back into my diet, but from what I'm gleaning on a couple SB boards I've read, this is a pretty common fear. I finally feel as if I'm not a food binge waiting to happen... but will that stay the same as I add more carbs in? I honestly don't know, but all I can do is add things back in slowly and see how my body reacts. If I find some of those old cravings coming back in, I'll know I'm not ready for that particular food. It's going to be trial and error, and probably a little tough some days. But I have to stick to my guns. If I fail one day, I have to get right back on and start again. No more of that "perfection" attitude! So far, so good. :)