I have lost 5-6 lbs, but the scale shows a 1 lb gain this week. It is starting to feel like this is going to be way too much work. From planning a new menu to figuring out how to shop for whole foods, ie. what is a good price for - fill in the blank- Sucanat, white whole wheat flour, agave, kale, collard greens etc.?
And I know that I will have to do a lot of experimenting. I tried to make pancakes with white whole wheat flour and I messed them up horribly. But I was able to get the family to eat vegetarian chili, though the children complained.
Last night I had a lapse, I went and got a chicken Calzone and then stopped and got a Dove candy bar at a gas station. I do not really feel any different today. I got up and went for a walk, and then had a green smoothie when I got back and then had a baked potato for lunch.
Overall I do think that I have slightly more motivation and maybe more energy, but I am having a hard time saying that I feel all that much different. So I want to reflect on the "good" things that I have been doing this month (in an effort to keep myself motivated).
Things I am doing well.
- Soda Free - I have not had any soda (of any kind)
- Green smoothies - I have had a green smoothie every morning
- Limited white sugar - I have severely limited refined white sugar, and have substituted agave and honey. I have had some sugar in bread and other sneaky places. But have refrained from cakes and cookies.
- More fruits and veggies - Salads, apples for snacks, etc.
- Exercise - I continue to go for walks and track my steps (an average of 10000 steps per day this month)
- Healthy dinners - I have discovered the family will eat Navajo tacos and veggi-chili on baked potatoes but I need to find more.
