I went to Nevada for an overnight trip and had many struggles.  Well I've been having a hard week lol this was just a culmination. I went to lunch with a coworker and had to use a special menu to make sure I wasn't getting unnecessary sugar.  I haven't slipped in 27 days, but gosh going to restaurants with few options was soooooo hard these past few days.   I had to constantly remind myself of how good I felt.  I'd already been thinking about how hard it can seem to eat this way when trying to go about everyday living ie eating out, gatherings, shopping etc, but this was the breaking point for me. I NEVER KNEW how hard it must be for those who don't really have a "choice" to live a relatively sugar free lifestyle.  How do people with insulin resistance and those who need to monitor their sugar intake deal with the limited choices outside of home?  If I had the money I would totally open a restaurant/market where everything was low sugar or sugar free.  No special menus, no special requests, no bringing your own food to the restaurant required.  I guess what this boils down to is that on this quest to feel normal, I find myself feeling more and more abnormal.  I am missing the ability to just go out and enjoy myself without scrutinizing everything or feeling severely limited.

On a more positive note, I don't think I will ever go back to having sugar in my iced tea it's so good without it!

Lol jo you are a hoot! Once I finish developing my NoWorkout Workout machine with patented bottom buster technology, you'll be set

LOL!!! joagain that is hilarious! I'm always wishing I had more behind and you're trying to get rid of it

It is great joagain!  I only question this when I'm hungry lol as long as I make sure I'm getting water and eating, I feel pretty darn great

Oh this exercise! Lol I think I spend more time trying to figure out how to engineer an exercise machine that moves your body for you.  Just strap in and let the machine move your arms and legs

Thank you Maddysmom!  You are a total inspiration!

Lol I know what you mean about thinking about exercise.  I do think about it I'd like to start walking, but it's like 113 here during the day and 99 once the sun goes soooooooo I do a lot of "thinking" about exercise without getting out there and doing it lol

I've been chomping celery like mad I made chicken parmesan and zoodles tonight. Still drinking nothing but water. Well yesterday and today I had some senna tea and magnesium with no sugar.  I've been extremely hungry the last few days and feel generally heavy.  I'm also having cravings so I think I may be getting some hidden sugars in somewhere. I haven't given up though.  Any ideas?

No problem I tried it tonight. It was so good I think it must have too many carbs or something It was great with a side salad. Let me know how it goes for you mouseissue!