Well so far so good - lol - but seriously, lately I haven't lasted 24 hours on a directed (what I mean by directed is someone else telling me what I can and cannot eat!) eating plan. I am so happy that I had already made the switch to gluten-free then to Paleo over the past several months because it makes this adventure a breeze. I'm not asked to give up anything I already don't eat. I don't want to worry about Day 7, when my meat options for protein are off the books, and I have to turn to fish only (and legumes if I so choose).
For breakfast I had kafta wrapped up in lettuce leaves and some pineapple slices. 32 oz of water on my way to work. What is so miraculous is that I didn't even have the urge to pee until I get to work - which is such a new experience (and yesterday too). When I am having my coffee and/or diet cola I have to stop 2-3 times before I get to work and then I still barely make it to the bathroom in time. All these years I have known that caffeine is the major culprit with my problem but I never forced myself to totally cut it out. Having said that, I'm still not sure that I will stay off caffeine once this detox is done. Maybe after 30 days of freedom I might change my mind.
I was hungry mid-morning but I wanted to save my two shakes for afternoon and evening snacks so I had some cut pineapple and one of the chicken legs that I packed for lunch. I was smart today and packed two! So for lunch I had a chicken leg, sweet potato, Swiss chard and more water. I also had a couple of mugs of the herbal tea that I discovered yesterday.
Regarding the shakes - I stopped at Trader Joe's on the way in to buy some frozen berries to add to it this afternoon like I had it last night. I cannot begin to say how delicious this shake is and I can't wait till day 9 when they go up to 3 a day! Right now I am making it with unsweetened almond milk but when that is cut out at day 7 I will make it with water. However, I don't expect much of a change because it is the shake itself that is so good, not the almond milk.
This evening I am going to stop by Whole Foods to pick up some fish for dinner tonight and tomorrow. If the sole is still on sale I will get that, as the fish I bought Tuesday I already have portioned out and frozen for breakfasts. I don't absolutely love salmon but if they have a nice wild caught selection I will get it. Every time I am at Whole Foods I look for wild caught trout. That is a rare find - I had it a couple of times and really it is wonderful. I also want to make another batch of Swiss chard so will get that too.
I woke up without the headache but it is sort of nagging now, but much less than yesterday. My hubby keeps asking how I am feeling - I don't know how I am going to feel having gone through this - I never really have gastro-intestinal problems so I am not looking for those to subside, my skin is nice (IMHO) so that isn't something that is going to improve, etc. But I have no doubt that the changes will be things that I may or may not feel - however, maybe I only think I feel okay because the way I am is the only way I know! I have seen pictures, though, of people who have gone through a detox like this and there are perceptible changes in their looks (not all of them have to do with weight loss!) and they all say they FEEL great!
So I am not questioning this - just trusting the process. Meanwhile, after (or rather during) Day 2 I have no complaints except the caffeine withdrawal headache - but that even points out the fact that I really was drinking WAY too much and it is a good idea to cut it down and/or out anyway - detox or not.
Looking forward to my shakes!
Miriam
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