Hi Everyone!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Mine was oh so busy, but what's new? I feel like I say that every Monday.
This weekend I celebrated life with friends on a party bus, celebrated my bestie's birthday on Saturday and today I was able to catch up on grocery shopping and food- prepping for this coming week!
Well, I have great news- week 2 on this grain free lifestyle has put my weightloss down over 6 pounds! Another 3.5 pounds this week!
Wins:
- I feel way more energized.
- My skin is cleared up! It's amazing!
- I sleep so much better. I literally didn't wake up once when I fell asleep.
I have been doing more and more research on what I am putting in my body and how it effects what. It's amazing to learn how many chemicals/ "not-natural" food I have been putting in my body for far too long!
My body is definitely still in detox mode. I am finding I get slightly moody when I am craving the "bad stuff" like grains and sugars. Letting go of sugars has been the hardest thing because I am obsessed with chocolate! But I have discovered a great thing called stevia that I will drink with a little tea to help me get rid of the craving. Also, fruit helps.
I had a tiny bit of frozen yogurt on Thursday to "treat" myself and that little bit put me over the edge! I am happy about it because that shows that my body is rejecting the processed sugars! Yay! Ha ha!
I have also been adding some supplements in my diet to help with the change in lifestyle:
1. I added a probiotic to help with my digestive system. I take it on an empty stomach when I wake up in the am.
2. I started taking Physillium Husks twice daily. This is a natural fiber supplement that helps with digestion. Its a great natural detox!
3. I just started taking bentonite clay that is a natural healing clay that helps the body absorb toxins. I will be taking this once to twice daily with meals. We will see if it helps!
Overall, I am still in full throttle for grain free. I haven't seen this big of a change in me in a long time. I know i said I was going to exercise everyday this week, but it ended up only being about 3 times (zumba/cardio, more cardio, and yoga) and I still was seeing weightloss.
What supplements have helped you stay on track with your lifestyle change? Any tips for a newbie like me??
Have a good Monday!
Aisha
I don't know if I could give up grains, I love pasta and bread too much! My sister did the Whole30 challenge recently and that really helped her. I think knowing you're not alone is really motivating!
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3 days a week is still huge! I have been terrible about eating lately, and its definitely showing in my skin :/
ReplyDeleteYum! This meals prepping looks so yummy! I have definitely been struggling with planning out healthy options! I think its awesome that you are going grain free! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so great to see your results!! I've been trying to change up my family's diet as well so this is definitely motivating! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteYou are doing amazing! Do you eat the vegetables raw or do you use humus or something to dip it in?
ReplyDeleteI commend you on this journey! Giving up grains is one of the hardest things to do!
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