January 31st Progress Report
Just to back up a little bit, I wanted to share with you where I was and where I am going in my weight loss journey. Two years ago, I lost a significant amount of weight–60 pounds, to be exact–by going Vegan, and then going back to being vegetarian, but avoiding sugar and by exercising. After a while, though, I got really tired and had low energy…got really cranky too. It wasn’t a pretty picture! I started eating meat again, but that didn’t start me gaining weight. Why I started gaining weight back again was because I began eating sugar products, grains (including refined), and fast food crap…
But now I’m back in the game, and actively working on researching the best way to lose weight for the long term, as well as fight off diseases and illnesses. I found the Paleo diet.
I have been following this for the last month–eating only meats, vegetables, and fruits. I changed my caffeine source from Mt. Dew to green and black tea. So, not only do I get the health benefits of the tea, I also don’t have all the sugar and corn syrup that causes weight gain. Grains are out, but I have found some great recipes for using nut flours and meals in baked goods…
For the month of January, I have lost a total of 15 pounds.
So, I have eaten some sugar products here and there. And in the past month, I have had pizza twice. So, while grains are not on the menu most of the time, I realize that it can be a little easier to transition slowly to a no-grain diet, since grains have been a part of my diet pretty much since I was born. And I know that is how many of us grew up. It doesn’t have to be hard to give all that up all at once, but the closer I get to a no grain diet, I know the better I will feel. Already, I have felt so much better when I do not eat grains.
Stay tuned for more of my progress…
