I cut out grains *gasp*, dairy *oh cheese*, and sugars *chocolate sin*. I lasted 4 days.
I had the worst headaches. Like so bad I was just pissed. I looked at sugar like it was the only thing that could save my life. At the end of day 4 G and I decided that we couldn't do it, so we quit. BUT that doesn't mean that we aren't totally giving up. We have added organic grass fed, no hormone dairy back into our diet and if we get offered a cupcake and don't want to say no we aren't going to beat each other up over it. But we are still going strong on no grains. This is by far the hardest thing for me. I am Japanese...we love rice. He is Italian...we love pasta.
The good news is that we aren't eating out at night. Major points for me for not having Taco Bell for over two weeks. Someone at work walked in with a Taco Bell bag and I almost tackled them....well I did in my mind, but then I realized that I should be happy. I got on the scale this morning and I have been rewarded with a total weight loss of 3lbs. Woop, woop! We also made a pact to try to not eat out for lunch more than two times, and if we do let's not make the worst decisions ever. We are trying to stick to salads (olive oil and vinegar dressing only), no creamy soups and for hell's sake stay away from french fries. Or FRIED anything for that matter.
So the moral of the story is don't be afraid to make a new change, if it doesn't work out maybe you find something that does work.
P.S. We are on day two of the updated diet and I still have not had chocolate. Staying strong!
Everyone at Crossfit is doing this Paleo diet. I am not. I could do without sugar and grains, but if I don't have dairy I might shank a small child... so, it just isn't for me. I am still trying to eat somewhat healthy, but I am totally afraid of change, but as the moral of your story goes, I shouldn't be afriad. So, I guess I will just have to see what works for me. PS I am joining the No TacoBell Club, Lord knows I don't need it in my life! Goodbye #7!!
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