Paleo Fail

So tonight I was at a dinner hosted by my students to kick off Black Heritage Month and there was chocolate cake. Beautiful individual portions of chocolate cake. My weakness. I decided I wanted to cheat. I knew I shouldn't but I figure I have my period so it's okay if I do it. Well I ate it. It was amazing, sweet, silky and delicious. I barely ate my dinner because I wanted it so badly. But I will tell you, it was a mistake. Even though I've only been Paleo for 12 days, I adapted quickly so tonight I feel like crap. Utter crap. 

I know that making the mistake is good because it reminds you why Paleo is so wonderful and really changed my life but dang that cake was so tempting. I've been told a cheat day is good to remind you of why you went Paleo or why it's important to not put that stuff in your body and I'm so glad that Eboni encouraged us to try Paleo. I've said before that I've never felt so good but now I have confirmation as to what made me feel so crappy for all those years.

Refined sugar, wheat, dairy, processed foods etc are the devil for me. I can't do it. People ask if this is a short term thing or a long term one and after tonight I'm convinced it's long term. I cannot do this to my body. My stomach is torn up. I'm gassy and bloated from one piece of cake.

Never again. I have been feeling so amazing that the one piece of cake isn't worth it.

Live and learn I guess........tomorrow I make the changes back to my new lifestyle. I will not be tempted again.... 

I'm stronger than that. 

Thanks for reading!