cutting out the carbs is the only way for me to lose weight....counting calories is too limiting, I want to be able to have some almonds as a snack and not have to count them out. I want a piece of cheese if I am hungry or some cottage cheese before bed if my tummy is a bit peckish if you know what I mean. Then jeff and I eat a protein for dinner and usually 3 servings of veggies. and that is what I do for lunch too. I may have a piece of fruit as a snack. Jeff just bought some dark chocolate kisses, have a couple of those for dessert but that is reasonable. WE eat avocados several times a week. and cook with grapeseed oil.IT has become a way of life for me...I don't see it as a diet, it is just the way we eat now.
Although when My clients offer me cookies and such I just say no thank you I am on a diet. I have made a couple of smoothies with 3 cups of kale and carrots and frozen blueberries that I got at the dollar tree. and diet cranberry juice. That is 3 extra servings of veggies and fruits!
I do drink my coffee with half and half and liquid stevia, sweet leaf brand is acceptable.
Good luck bobby, let me know if I can help you.
bizi