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Originally Posted by e615
That's what I'm having a hard time with too. I'll think I've got enough protein in one thing to cover the carbs in another then I realize I don't. It's frustrating. I'm mostly cutting the carby stuff out but there's still a few things that I would like to keep in my diet.
I think you can keep some things and adjust as time goes on. The one thing I learned in my own weight loss attempts in the past and what has worked to keep me at my current weight is that you have to make small changes that become permanent changes... if you try making a huge change, you might "rebel" against it or whatever.
I started trying to reduce -- NOT Eliminate -- some of the bad choices I made. I then started to eat more vegetables and fruits, rather than trying to get rid of "bad" foods. I think as time goes on and your body is getting good nutrients, the cravings for junky food go down (they won't disappear!).
So, even if you're only doing this 70% "correct", you're still doing it 70% more than before. That's great. That does help your body.
And really focus on making small changes that are NOT big sacrifices that just become "normal" and "natural".
As a side note, I NEVER thought I could give up soda. I was a complete addict.
I haven't had soda in years. I gave it up and it was a habit I never thought I could. When I need bubbles -- because I love bubbles! -- I drink club soda/seltzer/sparkling water.