As of this morning I have lost weight! I am so happy to be back on a losing trend, but the gaining was in my control the whole time. When I started back walking to work each day (since the weather cooled off) I was at 277. When I went to the doctor last week, I had already lost 2lbs and was at 275. This morning after a week of watching what I eat, walking to work and starting the Paleo Diet this past Monday I am at 270.
There are a lot of challenges ahead of me, the holidays being the biggest one. Not sure how I am going to deal with all of carb loaded, sugar loaded yummies that my family makes. I have found some alternatives on Pinterest, and found a way to keep the cost of Almond Flour down (making my own) but some things just aren't the same.
One thing I have loved about going Paleo is cooking. The flavor of the fresh produce and meat (the beef I got last Saturday) is so much better than the more expensive stuff at the grocery store. Jon said that he is going to join me on going Gluten-Free (just one part of the Paleo) after hearing the benefits on Dr OZ.
I have had some cramps and "Paleo Poop" issues but after doing some research, I found that it is normal when going on this type of diet with more meat and veggies and no processed foods.
So far, our favorite recipe has been a taco salad I found on a great blog. She has a ton of recipes for Paleo, Gluten-free and dairy-free. check it out!
http://www.elanaspantry.com/
more updates later, have a great week!
When I think of Holiday's, I just think "It's one day." Just take small portions and you'll be OK. I'm HOPING to be able to get off work this year and head to Kentucky, but we'll see. IF I go, I'll be doing a 10K with Billie Thanksgiving morning, so I think I'll earn my right to have what I want. Ha ha.
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