Doing the same for 2.5 months. I don't have scales, but I lost some weight - I just see it; without starving.
I stopped eating white bread, white rice, potatoes, sugar and all stuff with high or medium glycemic load (bananas, honey, dates, etc).
Here in Nepal not so many food choices, but I cook polenta with wheat groats (whole grain) - my only source of pure (long-lasting) carbs. And: eggs, cheese, chicken, yogurt, sunflower oil, veggies, lentils, and fruits (only ones with low glycemic load).
Well, huge congratulations to you! Scale counts less because honestly, if you show up every single day, show discipline and do the right thing, results come.
I stopped eating white bread, white rice, potatoes, sugar and all stuff with high or medium glycemic load (bananas, honey, dates, etc).
this is a huge step, not easy, but has to be done. I'm not saying, we can have some cheats here and there, but controlled and definitely not like before.
Polenta is on my menu as well, I add some low fat fresh cheese. It's a very good dish and recommended by dietitian. I've never been to one, but my brother has and I have his menu as guidance. Obviously tailored to my needs.
I'm really glad you found my post as it's important to connect with like minded people in the same boat.
I wish you good luck and let's do this!
this is a huge step
Yes, first, I was asking myself: what are you going to eat at all if you cancel white bread, noodles, rice, and potatoes in Nepal/India? Now I see I can be happy with this new diet, I only need a kitchen (I am in a sort of slow traveling regime, non-stop). So the hardest is behind.
Thank you! Good luck to you too. 🙂