Day 3 complete and doing well. My ankle was not that swollen this morning, so that's a very good thing! I hobbled around all day, but I think in a few days I should be able to fully walk on it, and hopefully by next Tuesday I can join my training group and do a slow jog/walk.
As for food, I am staying pretty motivated. Breakfast was about 3 oz of leftover paleo meatloaf, lunch was my typical salad, this time adding 3 oz of flank steak, and also half a grapefruit. I have been feeling a bit foggy/sluggish, as that is typical of starting a strict diet change, but should only last about a week. (i experience the carb-withdrawal flu back in november when I first cut out wheat and started eating Primal..it wasnt too bad). Next week I expect my energy levels to really rise! That is one of the MANY benefits of the paleo/primal lifestyle :)
At my aunt's house I ate 2 blanched asparagus spears and 1 piece of steamed broccoli (the kids-my cousins- were eating it). For dinner I had about 1/2 of a sweet potato- made sweet potato "fries" in the oven... just cut up a sweet potato and sprinkle with pats of butter (or olive oil) and some sea salt. Also baked brussel sprouts- sprinkled with olive oil and Lawry's Garlic Salt and Parsley. Yummy! Then had some of the rotisserie chicken breast that mom roasted the other day.
Feeling pretty satisfied, although my sister made her chicken and rice soup which looked so good...so was sad that i couldn't have some. That and the bag of Smart Food white cheddar popcorn! But I've got a goal to reach, so I'm going to stick to it! Things get so much easier after the first week. I'm not really craving anything right now away. (ok, so I did make skyline for the kids tonight and it looked sooo good)
I'm tired so going to bed early. Have a long day of work tomorrow, and I'll probably go eat lunch out, so will have to start thinking about my options so I can stick to the Whole30!
Does anyone have any questions about the "Whole30 Challenge"? or the benefits of eating paleo/primal...and wheat-free? Which by the way- mom has started to read "Wheat Belly" and is now eating wheat-free! She's doing well so far, also! :) Once she sees her weight dropping, I think I'll have convinced her this is the lifestyle to go with! :)
See ya tomorrow night,
Tina
GREAT ATTITUDE! Keep up the positive thoughts & comments!
ReplyDeleteHaving a buddy is SOOO helpful! Although I'm not following as strict of a "diet" as you, I am eating much healthier (minimal carbs) and am feeling better already! I started by cutting out DIET SODA's about a month ago and have been amazed at how that cut my appetite and willpower -- and got me through the holidays.
Ouch your ankle looks sore! Hope it improves quick.
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