Eating well all the time is hard...

I dont think anyone will disagree with me on this.  I think for some people it is harder than others.

I recently hit 900 days of healthy eating.  When I started I knew I had to change permanently; I hoped for success, I had a different plan than the last 73 tries at losing weigh, and I had a different mental view going.  I think the different mindset has been a key factor in making the change long lasting.

So what did I do?  I found a plan that made sense to me, that I WANTED to live by for reasons OTHER than weight loss.  Then I found a way to get my head around it, so it was something I WANTED to do, rather than had to do to be thin.

What do I do?  I am primarily vegan, but not fanatically. As in there have been rare occasions where I have had egg that was in something, broth that might not have been veggie, and I have had about 4 slices of regular pizza in that time because nothing was available, or some well meaning person "made" food for me and I didnt want to be rude. In general I will avoid meat and dairy all the time, just not to the exclusion of all reason and courtesy  I cant do it for more than a meal here or there, because it really impacts how I feel physically and how well my body performs over all. I put some pretty hard demands on my almost 46 yr old body, and I really want to be able to do all these things I love - so I dont like to eat off my plan for more than a meal here or there.

I have been 100% true to my zero sugar consumption. No candy, desserts, or chocolate that contain refined sugar, fake sugar, artificial sugar. I have had 4 muffins made with honey. 900 days. I am really proud of that one. I dont miss it, I do remember it fondly. I know I can never go back. Does this make me sad? Not often, and not for long - it just isnt my reality to be able to have a little. I am an addict. My choice is, eat sugar and die young, fat, diabetic, with low quality of life, or to avoid it and gain more quality of life than I ever imagined possible. I choose the second, every time, and move on quickly because what I have FAR outweighs the moments of taste I am not having. 

Anyway, I am hoping someone reading this out there who needs a boost or a kick will read this and be inspired, or helped, or spurred on. It is not an easy path, but just know as you sit there and think "oh I could NEVER give up............." it is no where NEAR as hard as you imagine.

You take one day at a time, one meal at a time and "TIME" will take care of itself. I have done this now for 900 days and I am living proof you CAN overcome food addiction and binges, and being controlled by cravings.

This is what works for me, there are MANY paths to health and fitness, this is just the one my body loves.  Yours could look different, have a look out there and see what there is you could LIVE ON FOREVER.

I know I hear you - some of you are thinking,

 "well that is nice but HOW, I need specifics on HOW to get in the right place mentally".

Message me, I am happy to help.  I can help you make a meal plan, I am happy to share what I learned.

Also, simple strategies to cope with foods you love that trip you up.

Here is one that works for lots of people...

The PUSH IT OUT PLAN..

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If you are struggling with certain foods, tell yourself, yes i can have than ice 

cream or chips or cake, AFTER i have had some carrots or an apple Some 

piece of fruit or raw veggie you LIKE. You still get your junk food, but you wont

 eat as much, as you will be more full. it is win win.

Hopefully, some of this is helpful to you!

You are welcome to message me.  You can find me on FB click here and I will be happy to help you out.