There's that monster again, rearing its ugly head...

Sorry for the weekend hiatus, folks! Steven took me to Myrtle Beach for the weekend, since he started his new job and had to postpone our Florida trip. Weather was way better than expected, didn’t rain ‘til Saturday night. We were scheduled to begin Phase 2 of South Beach today; however, that was a *little* hard to stick to on the road and at the beach. We didn’t go crazy, but I can tell a difference. Choices for me were very limited as far as sides at restaurants. I had ½ cup of mashed potatoes on Friday night, and then Saturday, we shared some popcorn at the IMAX. Saturday afternoon, I had ½ a wheat bun with a turkey burger along with some sweet potato chips (both allowed on Phase 2). Yesterday, we stopped at Subway for breakfast on the way out of town, and we had an egg sandwich on flatbread (also allowed on Phase 2). However, within two hours, I was hungry. That much protein (eggs and cheese), and I was HUNGRY?! And, it was the old carb-related hunger. Then, yesterday afternoon, I was craving a candy bar. My conclusion? The carbs are working on my brain, LOL! In all seriousness, though, I do believe that my carb addiction was reignited. So, per hubby’s suggestion, back on Phase 1 for the next 5 days, and Saturday, we’ll move to Phase 2. However, the bad carbs you’re allowed to have rarely on Phase 2, I’m not going to have at all. Flatbread is actually a good carb because it’s unleavened, but I honestly think it just didn’t work for me. Potatoes, white flour, etc…no longer for me. I felt my old self slipping back in…the unmotivated, uncaring self. So, I’m stopping myself before I go any further. Today, it’s back to water (I still proudly have had no sweetened beverages since I started this two weeks ago), veggies and protein. Must…stay…strong!