Since I quit drinking 7 years ago, if I want to indulge in carbs I can and without all the guilt! The sugar from alcohol that I used to consume didn’t allow me this kind of freedom pleasure! It was usually one or the other, the booze or the dessert. I also love bread, and I eat it whenever I want to without shame. I don't eat meat, (except for seafood) but not because I’m trying to make a statement, but because I didn’t enjoy the taste of it anymore. And because I no longer eat meat protein, I’m not anemic, weak, frail or pale. I’ve got more muscle mass now at 48 than I did in my 20’s when I consumed a lot of meat and lifted weights at the gym. Bread and carbs have gotten such a bad rap in the diet world, but according to my lab work and my mirror I’m healthier and leaner since I’ve ditched the meat and eat more carbs! Basically, if what you’re doing works for you then keep doing it! For years I denied myself the foods I loved because I feared getting fat, but since I’ve cut out the booze and meat, my cholesterol is finally down to normal, my skin looks better than ever, my face and belly aren’t bloated, (my poop doesn't smell horrible either) I sleep better, have more energy, less mood swings, and more muscle! And I don’t limit my carbs or sugar at all!! Like I said, health isn’t my main reason for giving up meat or for quitting alcohol. I just didn’t enjoy it anymore. All the health benefits are just awesome bonuses!!
