So it’s day 16 of my getting BACK into Atkins.

I’ve lost 8 pounds.

It’s not working as fast as last time… but the first two weeks haven’t been as “bad” either.

I think both things are due to the fact that I am allowing myself “sugar free” / “zero carb” candies every now and then. The first time through I did not… and I about went insane the first two weeks last time.

That’s not to say that it’s been easy.

Yesterday Jana had some toast with butter…

Not exactly a meal worthy of the food channel.. but I would have killed for a bite.

I want a chocolate chip cookie so bad I’d commit a number of felonies to get one.

BUT I WON’T.

(see previous post about promises to one’s self)

Anyway I can take a little comfort in the fact that this is about the time (if my previous Atkins experience holds true) that the cravings and withdrawal should start to subside. Then I can settle in for three to four solid weeks of loss.

Then it’s just a matter of taking three to four weeks to “balance” my eating habits into a healthy and planned carb intake.

And finally perhaps as many more weeks getting into a more flexible plan.

That’s where I was before the wedding when I felt and looked good compared to today.

At that point I wasn’t counting carbs much… it was more like:

“Choose the lower carb version when available, eat foods as close to unprocessed as possible, and generally be smart about eating”

And I was holding my weight stable.

Then the Honeymoon wrecked it.

Well…no.. I wrecked it. And I happened to be on our Honeymoon at the time.

Perhaps step one in keeping self promises is taking responsibility.

Anyway that’s how exciting my life is… you get to hear me talk about my burning desire for buttered toast.