Fighting temptation

The key to this whole quest was staying on track. There could be no wavering or else this wouldn't work. It was easier said than done, though I must say I have not cheated on the program.

Some people think it's too difficult to cut out the things you love. That really isn't a problem for me. Long ago, when I was diagnose with diabetes, I knew my lifestyle had to change or else I would be in trouble.

Of course, this meant the basics, no more sugary drinks, eating two meals a day, taking my meds, etc. My weight wasn't an issue for me until this year and even then I wouldn't say it was a major issue. It was just something I needed to get ahold of and the time was right to do so.

To this point, cutting out all the foods I loved, real pizza, burgers, fries, desserts, was what I had to do to be successful. The first couple weeks it was really difficult, as it always seemed that I saw a pizza commercial like every five seconds on TV or would drive by Sonic all the time.

Eventually this feeling went away to some extent. I still long for a tasty pizza, but I realize that if I cheat I can slide back to where I was. I don't want that to happen.