So I was eating some really healthy pizza for breakfast today and it got me thinking about things I miss. I was surprised to find that I really don’t miss much. I made a mental list of 4 things: fettucine alfredo, hersey sundae pie from burger king, beer, and dessert. I know dessert is pretty general and big but I really do like dessert. But after thinking about these four things I really realized that I really just don’t care. I can have those things whenever I want and really those calories aren’t worth it. Italian resteraunts were always my favorite. I would eat lots of bread drenched in olive oil, a huge thing of alfredo and on top of that I would usually get dessert. Now I realize I just don’t need or want that.

My stomach is really shrinking both on the inside and the outside. I’m full so much faster that sometimes I’m even in shock about how much fills me up. I’m trying to eat a lot slower because sometimes I get back into the habit of eating too fast and then WHOA I’m super full. But I’m getting better. And I’m excited about the results.

I don’t need cake or pie or really fatty pasta dishes. BUT I can have them occasionally. I’m sure on my birthday I will splurge on some pasta and German chocolate cake but for now I am content with raspberries and whole wheat part skim turkey pepperoni pizza! I didn’t think I would ever get to a point where I can tell myself I don’t need or want something involving food. I used to eat chocolate everyday because the South Beach Diet lets me have it. I am also allowed to have a delicious dessert of a “warm brownie” and I went through a period where I had that everyday. Now I don’t even think about it.

I’m really craving an apple. OH and I lose another pound! Down to 211!