Week 2 Done: Food Problems

You know when you tell yourself you can't have something and you want it more? The first week wasn't so bad...the second week, wasn't so easy.

I have been craving cheese all week long. ANY cheese, but particularly sharp and mozzarella. Then I started craving ice cream -- this I will blame on Shaun because he bought a drumsticks multipack this weekend (grrr). The worst was working in the Snack Shack at the game Sunday. I'll admit, I had some french fries (and by some I mean like, 6 -- which I can have on this reboot I'm doing, I've just been good and NOT eating them)...and I did take a 1/2 piece of a chicken finger, BUT took the batter off of it, and then ate it...I really wanted to cave and have a hot chocolate, only because it was 10 degrees with the wind chill on Sunday -- I did not, so all and all I did good! Oh, yes - I am still missing Mac & Cheese and again, made it for the family this weekend and didn't even lick the spoon!

I'm starting week 3 of the reboot, and after this week (ie: week 4) I can start incorporating these things in again (ex: dairy, gluten, sugar, etc). Honestly, I can handle a lot of what I've been doing (no coffee, no red meat) but knowing that I can put a piece of cheese in my mouth next week is all that's getting me through this week! The purpose of all this is to see what ales me, if it's food related. Mostly for headaches or just "feeling good" in general. I might find out that when I go to put a piece of cheese in my system, I feel sick! It might take time, I might be lactose intolerant -- who knows! My life could be over as we know it if I can't ever eat cheese again...pray for me.

I am hoping after all this that I will still be more aware of what I am eating. You'd be surprised how much of the things we put in our body have ingredients I can't even say! I mean, we all know this, but when you have to see if there is gluten, or sugar, or what kind of oils are used -- it's crazy! I am excited to continue eating this way after the 4 weeks is over. Though, I will be happy when I can go out to eat again, and not be SO worried about what I'm eating and how it was cooked. But, the gluten free things aren't that bad...and I LOVE almond milk. I'm willing to try the almond milk yogurts and ice creams -- really I just want the feeling that I'm eating something bad, but not really. LOL... #foodproblems

All in all, after 2 weeks I'm down 7lbs. This is with no zumba and minimal walking because of my back the week before. However, it's time to suck it up -- I will be bringing my butt to the gym again. I HAVE too... I can't afford not too really. It's one thing to eat healthy, it's another to be healthy. Watch out PF I'm coming for you!

Start week 3 - NOW!

~Melissa
Current: 199lbs (4lbs to go!!!)
Goal: 195lbs (10.31.14)
Mood: Optimistic :-)