Why 'diets' don't work for me.

Sticking to a set of rules has never been something I am good at. When I see 'diets' usually they come with a set of rules or guidlines to follow. I don't know about you, but in today's society with the fast pace lifestyles and eating on the go, we need more options than a low-carb, low-fat diet. We need something that works. I started my change a little over two weeks ago and I have already lost 7+ pounds, feel better, and look better. I am gaining muscle and losing fat and here's what I do. Yes, I still stop at Taco Bell, I still eat dessert and I even still eat burgers... but there is something different. Instead of subjecting myself to all sorts of rules, I simply CHOOSE healthier options. Instead of waffles for breakfast, I eat a bowl of Cheerios with milk. For lunch, I am not one to immediately dig into a salad and I could not live like that, instead, I eat a sandwich with almonds or some veggies and rice (which you can also get at Panda Express!). For dinner, I have fallen in love with lean cuisines and veggie burgers. For example, last night, I ate two veggie burgers with a 1/2 of a bun for both. I had cheese on only one of them and on the side I had 3 small potatoes with salt. It's food that I still LOVE and it fills me up but I am not feeling like I have to count my calories, fat, or carbs. Today, I was out at the mall and I was forced to eat out which turned out to be easy. I grabbed white rice and veggies from Panda Express. As far as drinks go, I either choose water or diet coke. And I am not a dessert person but if I am craving something, I will either A. eat a small portion of what I am craving or B. look for some dark chocolate with almonds. Making better decisions now will affect the rest of my life. Choosing to eat less fat and sugar will give me overall better health.