I don't consider myself a low carber, but my maintenance diet evolved to include very little processed carbs and measured amounts of the carbs I do eat. Sure, I have the occasional treat, but a typical day for me looks like this:
B - fat free Greek yogurt, berries
L - big salad with chicken, tons of veggies, measured dressing, something crunchy (like wontons or tortilla strips, measured)
S - tall non fat latte
S - fruit
S - string cheese
D - pork loin stir fry with tons of veggies over a measured serving of brown rice
And I didn't plan it this way - this is what works for me. If I eat something like cold cereal, I want MORE cold cereal. Sure, I like the way carbs taste, but I don't like their effect on me. All my life, I thought I had a problem with food, it turns out I have a problem with SOME food.
My problem foods are: cold cereal, chips, crackers, baked goods, cookies. If I eat them, I want more, I feel out of control and unhappy. If I don't eat them, eh, I don't miss them. It's a pretty easy decision, MOST of the time.
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