Our Paleo Journey Begins

Ok I'm a little late on this. BUT we did it. We have gone Paleo. We cleaned out the pantry, freezer and fridge. We probably gave away about (cringe) $200 worth of food! But at least we gave it away and didn't throw it away. So besides from a few packages of crackers and a little whole wheat pasta (For the baby). We are Paleo friendly! We have completed day 3! It's been super yummy so far! And it totally amazes me that we are almost out of veggies! We were always throwing out veggies before because they just didn't get eaten. Now we are always munching on snap peas, grapes, carrots, and olives! We are both feeling great. It has been a very positive experience for our marriage as well. Not fighting as much, doing things for each other, cooking together, and really bonding over this new lifestyle we've created.

Personally I have my inner battles. But I've won them all so far! It's more like thinking about having a treat after dinner. I miss it. But I recognize I miss it and then dismiss it because I DO NOT NEED IT! It feels powerful to overcome these feelings. Although I have to admit I'm not sure I'd be as strong without my husband by my side.

Originally I wasn't going to include fruit in my diet because the main reason I started this was to loose weight (with becoming healthy being a close 2nd!) But I have been eating fruit. But I figure that everything I'm doing is great so far and maybe if I don't start loosing or I hit a plateau then I will consider cutting it out. But I'm happy for now with what I'm doing. I've gotten a couple emails from fellow facebookers interested in learning more! It's so encouraging! People being interested and following my journey just makes it that much harder for me to fail! So to future followers -Thank you!

Ok... For real.

I'm back... not that I have any followers at this point (Except you Emily!) But I am going to need this. I am going Paleo! In about 5 days! I'm excited... but also totally not excited. I'm preparing! I've been writing down recipes and snack ideas so I have no excuses. I love cheese. Oh how I will miss cheese! But I am ready to loose weight! And get healthy! I'm hoping this is the change that I really need. It will be hard if I continue with making cakes. But I'm ready. Kevin said that is going to commit to the first 30 days with me! I know that will make it easier. I'm off to do some more research!