I always said why do people wait till Monday or New years to begin changes. Well, I really do understand the concept. It does seem like a "diving board" of a sort. But, anyway. The last two weeks have been hard. I haven't hit the switch yet. ..but I really believe that I have to just take this in a different way. I need smaller steps and shorter goals. I haven't really planned well. I say ok I am back on plan. I do well for 4 days then crash big. I realize it's all my fault. I know I am a over eater and a carbaholic. I also know what foods trigger this and what situations also. I take full responsibility. So today I am telling myself that I will take it day by day and will plan ahead. I am going to prepare a lot of foods ahead of time and that way I don't get off work at 5 the kids are screaming I am hungry and I have to fix them something the whole time thinking now what am I gonna eat?? I get really stressed. I know from the first go around on Low Carb that preparation is the key to success. I have to do this. The honest truth is that I know that if I do a clean induction for 2 weeks I have always lost close to 10 lbs..and then 3 months in I have always always seen dramatic results. I also know that I am going back to the gym Monday..I mean it. I missed 2 months and that is all it took for my appetite and my energy to crash into bad habits. Happy new year to me..to the real me. I have to do this. I don't post a lot but the next time I do..I pray it's success talking. In Jesus name. amen