Path To Paleo

I was talking with my sister about weight loss (she has lost 70+ lbs before) and I was explaining what I can and cannot eat. When I told her I couldn't eat grains she said "Oh I can't do that. If I don't allow myself a little bit, I'll go crazy." I got to thinking about this and I understand everyone is different, I don't feel like I am going crazy. I also know my self very well and if I was to allow those things into my diet I would have no portion control. So it is safer and easier for me just to say NO to it all. It's said it takes 21 days to create a habit. Well, I am on day 20 and I do feel like I already have new habits.

My husband is not wanting to be Paleo, which is fine. I just buy different groceries for him. I first this was hard. As I walked through the grocery store I would see all the food I loved to eat. He would cook a frozen pizza and I really wanted some but I never cracked. Now, those things don't even sound appealing. I want fresh meat and veggies or a fruit smoothie. Also, as I watch the numbers on the scale drop, I can't help but get more motivation because obviously I am doing something right if I am losing weight like I am. I think I have said this before in my first blog post, but I can't tell you much better my body feels. I used to get heartburn and headaches on a daily basis. I would either being popping a Tums in my mouth or taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I can honestly say, I haven't done either those in the last twenty days. I feel energetic and clear headed. I am never going back to that miserable state.

(Woohoo I am in the 230's! I have a deal with myself. I CANNOT color my hair until I reach 230lbs.)