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Officially 3.5 weeks in and I am loving it. Overall the biggest challenge continues to be setting aside prep time to cook. I find myself standing at the counter for 2 hours on Sundays getting ready for the week. But it is so worth it in order to cut down on additional time during the week.
So, here it is. Weeks 2 and 3 in the books.
Am I surviving?
Thriving!
Have I lost weight?
I have lost about 10 pounds so far. I feel like the first two weeks were bigger changes, but still noticing more physical changes.
Do I feel better?
I feel great! In the past I've had issues with unexplainable stomach pains and some digestive issues (I'll spare you details). Since starting this journey I haven't had any stomach issues at all! I just don't know if its the dairy or wheat though that my body disagreed with.
Isn't it more expensive to stay on this 'diet'?
Actually no. I shop for all my food (meat, produce, grains, coffee, eggs) at Sprouts. The sales are phenomenal, but also local foods. I am actually spending about $10-20 less each week on food than I was prior to starting the 'diet'. Since 90% of what I buy is fruits and vegetables it cuts down on cost. I buy nuts, grains, and coffee all from the bulk section where you put it in your own bags.
What do I miss the most?
Cheese.
Isn't it more expensive to stay on this 'diet'?
Actually no. I shop for all my food (meat, produce, grains, coffee, eggs) at Sprouts. The sales are phenomenal, but also local foods. I am actually spending about $10-20 less each week on food than I was prior to starting the 'diet'. Since 90% of what I buy is fruits and vegetables it cuts down on cost. I buy nuts, grains, and coffee all from the bulk section where you put it in your own bags.
What do I miss the most?
Cheese.
What I've learned:
The best way to create dishes to last throughout the week is to put chicken in the crock pot on Sunday or Monday and use it for one or two recipes to last the week. If I can make dishes in larger quantity I can split it up for lunches for the week. Just because I'm eating clean it does not mean that the food I prepare has to have less flavor. Spices and spicy are my saving grace. I have a whole new appreciation for spicy food and I love it! It can really change a bland dish into one that I feel is more rich and satisfying.
I have officially mastered the grocery store runs. I prefer to shop at Sprouts (for you NE people, it's the best store ever) because the produce is so much fresher and even cheaper than Fry's (Kroger/Baker). It is also cheaper than Whole Foods but has the same mentality of local, fresh, and lots of organic options.
It has become easier. I don't even think twice about what I eat or what I can/cannot eat. Believe it or not, its been easy to say no to foods that I know I can't eat. Unfortunately I have spurts of cravings where I imagine myself eating a number of foods that I can't eat. Even this makes me feel guilty! I already have created a list of foods that I want to sample after Easter though.
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