So, I didn't make it 30 days. It became too much for both myself and my husband. I got to Saturday night and didn't want to THINK about making anything restrictive, and where I abandoned the Candida Cleanse, I'll call it a success. 4 weeks is a long time to do anything, and not drinking in that time was also a challenge (not because I'm an addict, but because I love to have drinks!)
At the very least, I've succeeded in the following ways:
1) I ended my CoffeeMate creamer addiction. I know that stuff is filled with garbage, and even though the flavor is my FAVORITE, I will limit its inclusion in my diet for road trips, or special occasions (guests). I drink my coffee black again, which I know my body is thanking me for, even if coffee isn't the best for me. At least I've cut out consuming the chemicals.
2) I lost 10 lbs. My goal wasn't necessarily to lose weight, but it was an added bonus. I actually haven't weighed since last week, so it might be more, but that is a long-term goal, not a short term one, and if I can cut back on my portion size, and add exercise, then I feel like it will fall off. I'd rather be happy than skinny anyway.
3) I cut out dairy for 4 weeks. That is huge for me, and I could for sure feel the difference. What I miss the most is CHEESE. I've never handled milk that well, and other things like ice cream have also caused me problem, but I've never been able to figure out why cheese doesn't bother me. I had parmesan last night with NO problems. So I googled it. Duh. This is what I found. So, apparently I can eat SOME cheese and not feel the issues in my tumtum that I feel if drinking milk. I'll probably continue to sub coconut milk when a recipe calls for milk. It seems to have been an adequate substitute. And those around me with noses will thank me. In case you didn't read the article, basically, harder/aged cheeses are safer than softer and processed cheese. Don't eat Velveeta. No one needs those chemicals. I'll stick to cheddar, especially sharp, parmesan, and swiss, and then also fresh mozzarella (yay caprese!), cream cheese (hooray for my homemade pimento cheese!), and ricotta, you know, for lasagna. I think I can manage the lactose discomfort by being aware of what I put in my mouth. I should be more aware of this anyway. It looks like I should also be okay with sour cream, so that's also good news. Ummm, okay mac and cheese will be in my future - Homemade of course.
I will continue the journey of good eating, and I think once we're back from our Valentine's trip next weekend, I will continue some sort of paleo/whole30 situation during the week, and then a moderated free for all on weekends. What can I say? Food makes us happy. We've not been too happy about our foods lately.
Where I did go off the plan, I've been trying to keep it moderated. This is what I did as a "reintroduction", and how we are easing back into it. I'll continue to share our recipes, just because this has been a good way to journal my eating, which they say is good for having moderation. It give accountability, which frankly, I need.
Day 27 Menus:
Brunch: Leftover Quinoa, 1/2 an avocado
Dinner: Rotisserie chicken (lemon pepper), baked sweet potato
Day 28 Menus:
Brunch: Cobb Salad, no blue cheese, no dressing
Dinner: Parmesan Polenta and Spicy Sausage Sauce
I used the Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage I got last week. Delicious.
Thanks for following my journey! Please share any successes you have yourself!
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