Thanks for the motivating post! I do MUCH better when I'm low-carb, too, for a variety of reasons, but it is so easy to "forget" and reach for the carbs.

I'm on Day 4 of being low carb again and I feel pretty good. I reach for the carbs when tired, but in reality, have a lot more energy when I'm low-carb.

Ann

Nice choices. :) Good luck and keep up the good work.

There are some brands of ice cream tthat offers sugar free as will as low carb ice cream, yummy in summer.
Uncertain but it seems like I seen chip bags that showed that it is carb free. I seen chips at wal mart, loll, I told on myself. Yes I was in junk food isl.

Low carb can be good. It did get rid of my diabetes when I was diagnosed with it. I don't mean to burst your bubble but my Dr. said for long term it isn't good for your kidneys. With MY experience I did lose weight and rather quickly but I end up eventually eating carbs and I gained back all of my weight. I think portion control and healthy foods are the answer to ME but I am struggling right now with this and over eating and gaining weight. I so badly need help with this. I have never had a problem with my weight until about 7 or 8 yrs ago. Can someone give me suggestions as to why I overeat and have no will power? I do have alot of stressors. I don't know how to stop the over eating???? Thank you all for responding and the more the merrier that can try to answer me with possibility's as to why I am over eating??? Thank you all so much!

hugs to all of you,

violetmist

Hi Vioetmist:
I am also an overeater, and love junk food, bread, pastries, and just about everything.
I am always struggling to eat normal. I am working on smaller plates, no seconds, drinking more, more excercise, and trying to keep busy so away from the food. I am retired so I am always around it, either shopping, on Tv, or going to the kitchen. It is a work in progress. I keep telling myself I want to feel better and look better. It will always be a struggle, but I am working on the control part. Just don't give up and each day put your best foot forward.......we will reach our goals....

retiredrose,

Thank you so much for your support. Do you think you have a void in your life that makes you an overeater or know why you overeat?

Thanks

actually yams are low on glycemic index...just don't add sugar or fats to it

LiliannB,

This was a very encouraging post. It made me reflect on how I truly reach for carbs, especially when I am hungry. I appreciated your view into what you eat in a day. I am very encouraged to take a stand and reconstruct my connectivity with starches.-