We are well into week 2 and it is becoming clear that this adventure will yield many phases. Week 1 was the "This is so new and fun and exciting!" phase. Week 2 is quickly becoming the "This is not new or fun or exciting anymore and now i'm just hungry" phase. I have found myself not giving a second thought to nutrition or health as of late and just concentrating on eating ANYTHING the falls within our restrictions.
Convenience has taken over and my diet for the past 4 or 5 days has consisted mainly on oatmeal and peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Gone is the motivation to cook and eat different vegetables or make sure that I am getting enough nutrients. I am beginning to realize that putting dramatic restrictions on what we eat doesn't necessarily automatically lead to a healthier diet. Being healthy is just as much about what you ARE eating as what you are NOT eating. Lately, I have only been caring about the NOT part.
Here are some new goals for the next couple weeks:
1. Make sure I eat at least 1 fruit and 1 vegetable a day.
2. Think about protein: beans, grains, and more beans.
3. Drink more water.
It is hard to stay motivated, but I can honestly say that I generally FEEL better. I can't really put it into words...I just feel lighter. Not weight wise necessarily, but more energetic and awake. I'm letting this push me through the next 2 weeks!
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