Oh wow. It's a been a long time since I've visited or posted. I've been so busy in my new career, I rarely have time to get on the internet anymore, can't do it at work, and don't have it on my phone
. Anyhow, I went off the diet for a while, and I've gained 35 pounds. UGH Now, I have to lose 50 in two months to fit into my bride's maid dress on January 28. BUT the first time I dieted I lost 66 pounds in 3 months...so maybe there's hope for me LOL. Anyhow, I went off the diet because it is very terribly hard for me to maintain...and I know a lot of folks on here express the difficulty, and some don't think it's that hard, but being vegan puts me at a great disadvantage for food options. And since I commute 80 miles a day for work, coming home for lunch is not an option. Also, I can't have sugar replacers on top of it. The only one that is even remotely suitable and that doesn't make me seriously sick, is the green, all natural stevia, and I can only use tiny, tiny amounts...not to mention it's way expensive...moreso than almond flour. I am going to be honest in that I am not successful when I'm not on here chatting with everyone, because I need the support, and recipes
. I need encouragement, criticism only drives me away, which is why I left last time, plus, it's hard for me to accept criticism when I feel like there's just about no one that can really empathize with the limited food choices I have. Not being able to use eggs, jello, whipping cream, or sugar substitutes really makes it hard, none-the-less the cheese and dairy is outta there and my egg replacer is high in carbs. I come here this time hoping for encouragements, and ideas, people that understand and don't judge. I've been blessed to lose the 96 pounds, but sad to gain 35...I gotta do this, and figure out a way to maintain it. Thanks for listening to me fuss...bless you all.
