Day 2

Yesterday was my first day of no sweets and simple carbs.  I don't want to say NO sugar because I am eating natural sugars and I am not being a total label nazi.  If it is a healthy food and has 5g or less of natural sugar then I will eat it sparingly.  But I am avoiding all artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, sweets, etc.  I am also avoiding all simple carbs like white breads and pastas.  I am excluding gluten and dairy 75%.  I am just being mindful and am trying not to consume it at home but might consume some here and there when I am out and about or at a function.

It was fast Sunday yesterday so I fasted until 5:30pm and then had a dinner of 1/2 chicken breast, brown rice pilaf and a large salad with a yogurt ranch dressing.  I know, dairy.  I said 75%! lol  And I was still hungry and starting to crave something sweet so I had a small cup of blueberries and then a 100 calorie bag of popcorn.  I know that popcorn isn't the greatest choice, but a girls got to do what a girls got to do to get through the initial phase of no sweets.  And then I was still hungry and craving a bit so I allowed myself a healthy, high fiber english muffin with a little bit of real butter.  I tried to drink as much water as I could and I definitely felt satisified for the rest of the night.  It was a little too much of a carb over-load which is a struggle for me, but I will get better over time!

I would like to start incorporating Alternate day eating, where I eat my healthy macros on one day and then the next I consume only Kombucha and fresh vegetable and fruit juices that I make myself. The idea of this scares me a little because I really like to eat, but I think it would be very good for me to get rid of toxins, and gain control of my cravings.  I am not hungry when I do this, but mentally I just want to eat!  I am going to learn how to make my own kombucha next week and I am going to go for it!

I am excited to hear back from the functional medicine doctor about my breath test and blood tests.  I won't know about the stool sample test until i see her at the end of this month.  Maybe I will hear about the others this week though.

I am mentally strong and ready to take on this challenge.  My biggest hurdle will be getting through the afternoon which is when I usually crave like crazy and want a nap.  But I will choose other healthy rewards instead of food.