Oh my goodness, you have no idea how much I relate to this!
The awesome thing is that I've learned enjoying to cook isn't something I had to give up in order to lose weight. Yes, I had to stop thinking of cooking and eating as a way to escape, or to release stress, or to punish/reward myself, or any of a number of other negative things.
Instead it's a way to acknowledge that I am worthy of healthy delicious foods. I plan and prepare yummy meals because it's my way of reminding myself that I am deserving of nurturing and affirmation....and health. I've fallen in love with food in a whole new way and it's incredible.
Hope this helps you somehow on your journey to health. And welcome to 3FC!
PS My "diet plan" is calorie counting, low carb (not Atkins or anything...just less than 100 grams per day), and wheat free (because my body hates wheat). Nothing is off-limits except wheat, and I mostly avoid grains and processed foods. My motto is "moderation not deprivation."
Last edited by Novus; 05-17-2014 at 01:56 PM.
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