So it has now been 2 weeks since I started this new "diet". I'm not really calling it a diet, though, as it's really been a lifestyle change. But it has been 2 weeks since I started cutting out processed foods and simple sugars. I may have eaten a gluten-free brownie from a mix, or couple of pieces of bread there and there, but for the most part I've done really well.
So what do I eat? As natural of foods as I can! A lot of fruit, unsalted nuts, salads, etc. Yes, I still eat canned soups, but they are cheap and easy to transport to school. Oh yes, and let's not forget that daily oatmeal with raisins and honey... YUM!
And I have to tell you, I feel great! I believe I have also lost 6 pounds in the last two weeks, maybe even more. I didn't log my starting weight, nor my starting measurements. But I can tell you, I feel a little lighter, and I just overall feel better about myself.
I'm also impressed that it has not been as difficult to give up the foods as I thought it would be. And what's interesting now, is I can definitely tell when something has too much sodium. Man, I can't stand the extra salt!
I have always been a bread fanatic, and thus thought I could never give up bread. And, if my honey comes through and gets me a bread machine, I will eat bread again. But I have not had as hard of a time giving it up as I though! In fact, I barely miss it. This is a HUGE answer to prayer, especially concerning my weight-loss issues.
I am so thankful to God for keeping me accountable on this new journey. I never thought I could trust myself to only eat when I'm hungry, and to trust myself to make the right food choices. It feels great to be able to do this.
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