It's been 4 days and I can't say it's been that much fun. To recap, I'm gluten free, dairy free, egg free, red meat free, caffeine free, and alcohol free.
It may have been a little too much to take on at once. I'm tired and very crabby. I have a headache and no patience. I really miss my cup of coffee in the morning.
It's making me miss the foods that are finest in the world. Croissant, strong coffee, spinach salad with poached egg and bacon dressing, brie and pate, french bread, red wine, dark chocolate. You get the picture.
I feel like I'm eating too many processed carbs in order to make things more convenient. My job is tough and my kids require a lot of patience and care at 5 and 7 years old. I can't make beautiful vegetarian meals. I read once in a well known vegetarian cook book that you need 2 hours a day in order to really cook whole foods properly. I just can't find that time right now. Well...that's not true. I guess I just don't want to spend that kind of time in the kitchen. I love cooking, but I love my kids, reading, teaching, and relaxing with my husband more.
Do I adjust my resolution? Not sure yet. I have to use my OLW to L-I-S-T-E-N to myself. I have to think about what is going to work well for me.
What has worked well for you in terms of eating and exercising well and making sure you have time for your family, working life, and personal interests? Please share.
I gave up caffeine a few years ago and after the beginning withdrawal, it's wasn't hard to keep it up. Every once in awhile I'll walk past a soda machine and crave a Diet Coke, but it passes. :)I will spend a little bit more and buy the veggies that are prepared. In addition, I usually shop on Sundays and try to wash/chop up as much as possible that evening, because I know I won't do it during the week. Hang in there! The beginning is the worst part.
ReplyDeleteThe caffeine isn't bothering me actually. I love the idea of Sunday getting things done. I am going to try that this weekend. Thank you.
DeleteWhat works for me (and let's not pretend I'm a svelte goddess with abs of steel or any such thing :)) is pretty simple: everything in moderation. Exercise as much as i can but don't feel bad if I miss a day when it's out of my control. Try to eat healthily but don't beat myself up over the occasional cookie. That kind of thing. I literally could not do what you're doing, so kudos to you, and keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteOthers that I love and trust are saying similar things. Thank you. I miss you so much. I have been noticing how I need to adjust my life so that I can go back to my favorite blogs and participate. You taught me that this summer. It's the participation on blogs that make them informative and interesting.
DeleteYou have a 5 and 7 year old. Every once in a while you are going to eat mac and cheese with cut up hot dogs for supper. That's life. Be gentle with yourself. Do what you can manage. Cut out red meat (most of the time), but leave yourself your morning coffee. Make a fabulous whole foods meal on the week ends (with enough leftovers for a couple school lunches) and forgive yourself brie on baguette. Be kind to yourself.
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That is a tough part, that having young children thing. I make something for them and then have to make something for me. I love the idea of doing what I can manage. I have vowed to not eat in restaurants so I can control portion and ingredients. That will be a good thing no matter what.
DeleteYou have to have some treats, Kimberley. You've given up a lot at once. Im agreeing with Sandi...be kind to yourself. You're celiac so gluten is out already, right? So have a coffee in the morning and green tea the rest of the day. Skip red wine during the week but have a glass or two on the weekend. It was easy for me to stop meat cause I never liked it. But you do. So just have tiny portions once in awhile:) or every other day or whatever, but cut back slowly. None of its worth it if you're not happy about it. If you make one little change every couple of weeks your progress will be huge by the end of the year. You can do it!!
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Yes. I realize this now. I want to be superwoman, but I think I need to take my time to get there. I feel good about lots of things, one of which is that I am noticing what I'm eating. Thinking about it more.
DeleteMy advice (and just my 2 cents obviously) is to listen to yourself and all the wise women who commented ahead of me! Pour yourself a cup of coffee (firs things first!) and then re-evaluate. You have your own little ones and a building of little ones. You have to do what feels right. Small changes can make a big change in how you feel. If you stop, don't feel like you failed. Feel like you have had your first major success of the year- listening to you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm giving up some unhealthy habits, too! As soon as I decide I'm giving something up, I find I want it more and more. I'm giving up one vice at a time without trying to replace it with another harmful vice! Moderation and balance are words I love, and that I'm practicing. Each day is a chance to practice again. Forgive yourself when you fall and love each success. I like Barbara's advice...small changes over a long amount of time!
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ReplyDeleteGood luck in making these changes and followiing the wonderful advice you have been given. Smiles - Lisa