day one for me need all the support

I am also in the same boat as many .  I have been struggling with the carb monster.  Why is it that I have more restriction with protein,  I am four years out I have held my own for sometimes but I am seeing the scale moving in the wrong direction.  I am writing here to be accountable. I have planned my food for today.  I find it very scary to see the scale moving but I know I have to do this and there is no easy way.  I have started back to the gym as well.  I just need to stay focused, I am committing myself to come on here once a day and be accountable, no matter what I have done.  Thanks guys in advance. Also is anyone has a good way to cook boneless chicken .  

welcome aboard. You'll find some great folks on here who can be firm but gentle in giving you the kick that you need from time to time. I too have struggled with the carb monster and just a few days ago came across a journal entry that I made shortly after surgery where I was never going to have that battle again because I simply wasn't going to eat them. Can you say FAIRYTALE LAND?

There's a daily thread for posting your eats and your exercise right below this one. Come join us. You'll find some very helpful advice and suggestions. I for one am loving the accountability.

As far as the chicken....chicken chili, chicken vegetable soup or what my family calls crockpot chicken. For that simply put your chicken breasts in the crock pot, add a can of rotel tomatoes (or a cup of salsa), add some chili seasoning, add a can of black beans (drained and rinsed) cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Take 2 forks and shred the meat when ready to serve. It's good by itself in a bowl as chili. It's great on wraps with some lettuce, cheese and extra salsa (add a blob of greek yogurt in place of sour cream). It's good on top of nachos (as either a dip or a plated meal). Freezes great if you want to cook a whole family size pack of chicken at one time. Even my pickiest eaters love it.

I am so loving that crock pot chicken recipe.  I got one similar to yours but you add some pinto beans, black beans and corn for a southwestern flavored soup.  I think I am going to try your this week.

Welcome to the group... Carb monster is bad. But once you are able to get off it - and don't start - then it gets easier. There are some foods that I can have a bite and leave them, but there are some that one bite leads to another and another and another... so I don't even have a taste of that. I call them "trigger foods". Most of the time I can't even have have them in the house with me (but some of them can be when my BF is also with me). 

Hope you can find what works for you.

I like this group as well.  For me it is the motivation to keep the journey going.  I do my best when I eat a mix of fruits, veggies and whole grain starches.  Sugar is a non issue for me.  I stopped eating sugar decades ago (diabetes) and don't miss it anymore.  I don't ever buy sugary foods and don't keep them in my house.  If you can eat fewer calories by eating protein then that is the plan you need.  I am attacked by the "too much food" monster.  Most days I easily eat 2000 calories which maintains 200 lbs.  55 lbs. more than I should weigh. My goal is to eat 1650 calories which should maintain 165 lbs. which would still be 20 lbs. more than I should weigh, but at least my good clothes would fit.  Welcome aboard.  I also recommend the cafe and cardio posts. Tri          

Hi Antonietta:

Glad to have you on board.  I don't know a single person 3-4 years out that has not had to slew the carb monster.  It is a uphill battle.  Some days you win and some days you bow down but every day is a fresh start.  Don't be afraid to grab the bull by the horns and show it who is boss and if it kicks your butt a time or two, just remember we can't win all the time.  Welcome to BOTT.

thank you for your support.  I have managed to get thru day one.  I just came back from the gym.  thanks for the chicken recipe that sounds great. I eat a lot of chicken.  I will commit my self to post everyday, its the only way I can be accountable.