What's new?

I am trying new things everyday in terms of food and for the first time in a week I'm craving something more. Lunch was totally not exciting and food is hard to consume, not because I don't like it but because I'm sort of bored with it. I stop when I'm full and that doesn't take much anymore. I guess that's a good problem to have but it's weird because I see people eating delicious things like chocolate chocolate cookies, ice cream, cheesecake, mac n cheese, etc and my mind says "YES PLEASE!" and today Eboni even said "I won't judge you if you gte dessert" but I just can't bring myself to do it. Something is holding me back. It's kind of a weird feeling to want something in my head but not have a taste for it. I'm loving this Paleo thing. I know that its different for everyone but I'm having a lot of luck with it. I don't know that I'll be able to go back. I just feel so good. But I will say the whole cookie, ice cream, bread thing is mental for me. I talked myself out of it today because I knew if I went there I'd not feel good so I went a different direction. Sipping on tea and had some dried mango. Clean living. It's a challenge but it makes me feel good.

The truth is I haven't had processed foods in over a week, I've not had diet soda in over a week, I've had a little coffee with raw sugar and whole milk (if you do dairy, do it in moderation and whole fat only). I have given into hot chocolate (which is probably bad and definitely processed) but I felt it would be good upper and it was.

I have been lifting twice this week (once today, once Sunday), three days a week is enough and it's not advised to do more than that. I walk 5 days a week and I figure this is good for now. I'm seeing results even if it's only been a few days. 

The first picture is me in December 2012 and the second is me today January 31, 2013

So I took a photo when I got dressed this am because I'm amazed at how my clothes are fitting. The pants I'm wearing in the picture haven't fit me in quite a few years and the sweater was bought in September but I wasn't able to button it closed.  I can't believe how bloated I was and how not bloated I am in the picture today. Everything from my face to my stomach. I have taken a few photos of my stomach over the past week so I can track the level and what it looks like and trust me it's totally different!!!

I'm shocked honestly. I'm staring at the "before Paleo" picture amazed at how bloated I looked. And I'm feeling good about Paleo today. I know I see major differences because I have a smaller frame and it's easier for me to notice differences on myself but I'm shocked.

I find comfort in some of the podcasts I listen to daily. I find that hearing folks answer questions helps me. I feel less lost and alone because I know I'm not the only one going through this. It's a great way to start my day. Drinking a full 32 oz water bottle and listening while I play with Stella, walk Stella, and cook breakfast for us.

I am enjoy these lifestyle changes and finding it to be to my benefit.

Looking forward to seeing more results as the weeks go on....

More to come !