Six days in and five pounds down!
Today is day six and I feel better than I have in a long time. My energy level is way up and my body feels better. Since changing my diet, I have not had my typical irritable stomach and absolutely no bloating. For the first time in a while, I don't feel like I have to suck my stomach in when I'm standing up. It is absolutely amazing how quickly my mid-section has slimmed out since I cut out the processed sugar and wheat.
When I first started this food choice, I was worried I wouldn't be able to feel full enough. I have found this to be completely false. By focusing on getting in a substantial amount of protein with each meal, at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and 8+ glasses of water, I am actually more full for longer periods of time. I have also found I feel less tired after eating.
The last thing that has been noticeable is my general mood. I have known for a while that "gym time" helps keep me sane, but over this past week, I have seen a noticeable change in my attitude. I am not so grouchy and wake up feeling ready to start the day. I also don't need coffee the minute I crawl out of bed; I have substituted 16oz. of cold water and finish that before even thinking of starting the coffee pot.
The only thing that has been difficult over these past days are the cravings for those foods that are off limits. I am a sugar addict and dessert is still something I crave on a nightly basis. But, I have been finishing a meal with fresh strawberries or a ripe kiwi so I don't feel like I'm completely missing out or neglecting my sweet tooth. Simple substitutions for healthier alternatives really do help curb the cravings.
For today's final update, I thought I'd throw this in. I went dress shopping this weekend for a friend's wedding, and I'm down to the smallest I've been since my freshman year of college. If you take my previous dress size and cut it in half, you have my new size! Though I still see things to fix when I look in the mirror, it was great to see some major progress in my dress size.
WOW! You should be so proud of yourself! I'm proud of you! Nice work, lady!
ReplyDeleteThanks Emilie! There's no going back now...
ReplyDeleteWow! 5 lbs?! I may have to try it... So processed wheat meaning what? All wheat breads? Are you doing any of the whole grain stuff at all? I'm still having a rough time cutting out the carbs at night. Ugh! So hard!
ReplyDeleteNo wheat at all; so, not even whole grains. I'm basically just eating lean meats, egg whites, soy, fruits and vegetables. I also have a scoop of protein powder every morning in my coffee just to make sure I'm not starving my body for basic needs.
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