I really struggled at the thought of giving up lots of favourite foods but it has become second nature now and I don't even think about it anymore. Things taste great and I can eat many foods I have spent my life avoiding, like cheese and cream, nuts and cooking with olive oils, food tastes richer. I looked at receipies to make low carb versions of some favourite foods and you know what, I like some of them even more than my old favourites. You sounds as if you gave already done the hard work and decided to make changes, and you are already seeing the benefits and more will come, just give it time.
This weekend, I went away with my husband, a few months ago I struggled with food on the go but with a bit of planning went armed with chicken portions with a dip, nuts, cheese and my flax seed crackers, and a bit of 85% dark chocolate, I had a feast. The hotel breakfast buffet provided natural yogurt with berries, bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, cheeses, smoked salmon..........I was full, low carb does not need to be boring!
Good luck, everyone here has helped me so much over the past few months and we are all here to support each other. I am sure you will be fine. You are doing great!
And why can't you have the odd coffee in Cafe Nero as a well earnt treat? We on here are all one big 'adopted family' - so anytime you feel you want/need to let off steam, just go ahead. We are here to support each other in whatever way we can.
