Yeah, I’m feeling your pain,ha! Change is hard, isn’t it? I’m just getting started and got confused about what I was supposed to be doing for week 1 prep (made it harder than needed). I was percolating along just fine, thinking, wow this is easy. About Day 5, I impulsively bought 2 slices of pecan pie at the grocery, took ’em home and ate them immediately and went back to the store for a third slice. Took it off in the corner like a dog! I found it unfortunate but instructive as it was pretty obvious this was sugar withdrawal. Happy to report it’s gotten a lot better.

Uh oh, I feel your pain. I started week three on Monday, and I am struggling. Haven’t cheated yet, but seriously considering it on Mother’s Day! I haven’t begun to lose my cravings, and I want baked goods like you wouldn’t believe! For that reason I think I compensate with adding too much salt to my meat. Silly, maybe, but I am trying to get some flavor from the salt to replace the sweet. Try using Mrs. Dash or another salt-free seasoning, and salsa!

When I’m tempted by a ”no-no food” I refocus on my long-term goal – ridding myself of diabetes for good. I ask myself – will eating this food get me any closer to my goal? If the answer is ”no” – I avoid it. Ultimately we are the only ones who have power over what we eat. Exercise your power and believe in yourself. You can do this.