Modify your mind!

The past couple days got away from me! Went to Orlando for some summer fun then had a friend come in from out of town. I managed to stay on track throughout. I have started using a new smartphone App.. Calorie Counter by Fatsecret.. it is FREE! It counts calories, carbs, etc. It has a food log, an exercise log, a weight tracker & a large database of foods. It even has the option to scan barcodes. I now have no excuse for not knowing the carbs BEFORE I eat something & it helps me keep track of it all.
I ate alot of salad in Orlando. That is my fallback when my options are limited. I drank alot of water.. with my MIO liquid water enhancer, of course! I got alot of sun & alot of exercise. It was alot of fun!
I made Philly Cheesesteaks for my family last night & ate mine without the bread. It was soooo good! Steak-ums with mushrooms, onions, peppers.. provolone cheese.. I did add a teaspoon of steaksauce for some added flavor & moisture. I find dry meats don't do well with me. Very few carbs, very filling & very good! I did not miss the bread at all.
I can modify anything to a better choice for myself. The hardest part is modifying my mind!! I found this recipe for iced coffee..

(You'll have to copy & paste into your web browser, won't show up as a direct link!)

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/perfect-iced-coffee/

I DO NOT use the sweetened condensed milk, or refined sugar, or half & half.. I use sugar free flavored syrup, Splenda if I want it sweeter, & regular milk. My way 12 ounces with ice is 1.68 carbs!! What a great alternative!! This recipe makes almost 8quarts.. alot.. but I am sure I will use it all.. I may even take a pitcher of it to a party this weekend. The Starbucks near me may go out of business without me buying it from them!! The difference in flavor from putting "old" coffee over ice is huge. I will add things as I find what works for me. I hope it helps others in some way. I have a new recipe to try tonight. I will post it later if it is as good as it looks!
This process was quite overwhelming for me for several months. I had tools to use & didn't use them. I had all the guidelines right in front of me & didn't follow them. There is no good reason why. Old hang ups, fear of failure, clinging to my carb addicted habits.. all of the above. I find it easier every day to reform my ideas & lifestyle. I know I will still make choices from time to time that are not the best for me.. but I also know I have come this far & with each step forward, one step at a time..I am becoming a better ME!
Truth: This morning I weighed 184 lbs!