It has been nearly a month since I started this new blog and new lifestyle. It has not been easy, but it has also not been as hard as I thought it would be when I started. There have been a few times where I have slipped up and eaten non vegan foods. I am still learning how to eat vegan at restaurants, and I'm finding that at some places it's just NOT possible. I guess I won't be eating at those places anymore. In terms of finding alternatives and substitutions, it has been so much easier. I continue to find inspiration and learn new things every day. I also am not missing the eggs and dairy as much as I thought I would. I have found some delish cheese substitutes and I've gotten accustomed to almond milk flavor and it works just fine in cereals, and to cook with it's perfectly fine too. I don't even miss milk as much as I thought I would. Sometimes I have a fleeting jones for it, but for the most part, not really missing it that much.
I have become much better about drinking water, I consume more water than I used to for sure, although I still sometimes don't drink enough. I drink coffee in the morning, sometimes have a cocktail with dinner, but honestly, other than that I just drink water now. I have slacked a bit with my juicing and smoothies, but I am going to get back on that. I had oatmeal for breakfast (steel cut oats cooked in the rice cooker with dried fruit, bananas, and peanut butter has become a breakfast staple) and I plan to make a smoothie for lunch.
MyFitnessPal has become my best friend, not just for tracking calories, but also for tracking nutrients. I try to get as close as I can to my nutrient goals for my weight, but it's really hard to get all of them in without going overbudget on calories. I guess in that way, it's encouragement to keep up my exercise regimen. That, I think, is the hardest thing to keep up with. I work on my feet all day, get a lot of steps in, and when I get home from work, I'm both physically and mentally exhausted. Some days I can drag my butt onto my treadmill or to the gym, but many days I don't make it. I don't want to say I can't, because I can... I'm physically able to do it, I just feel overwhelmed and tired a lot of days and don't. I have been able to make it at least a couple of days a week most weeks, though, and that's an improvement over never, so I'll still say I'm better about exercise than I used to be. I am continuing to work on it. The energy level is definitely higher than it used to be. At this point it's a mental game. I'll get it figured out.
I continue to be nearly allergy free. I had to take a claritin this morning, but I ate dairy last night, so I'm sure that was at least a partial cause for my itchy throat and congestion this morning. I am able to buckle my belt a notch farther back than I used to. So even though I have still not hit a 10 pound loss quite yet, I have lost some fat. I see my trainer tomorrow and we will get measurements so I'll see what, if any difference my lifestyle changes have made. I have noticed bursts of energy that I never used to have. I had to pee really bad last night after being out, when we got home, I ran down the hall to my bathroom and my 15 year old daughter remarked that she hasn't seen me run like that. I had a little burst of running earlier too, running to get my iPod so I could have some music time and pre-order some music. MUSE!!!!!!!!!! :)
I went wandering around Sports Authority and saw a lot of stuff that I want. I need to make a wishlist for the stuff I wanna get. I want to get a stand up paddleboard for use in the summer. I want to get a heavy bag and some boxing gloves, maybe a speed bag too. I think being able to hit something will be a great stress release, since I work in such a stressful field. I want some hiking boots/shoes for summer hikes, and of course I want some good workout gear (Under Armour) for outdoor runs/hikes/walks in all types of weather. I am shooting for a beach weekend or beach couple of days during spring break vacation so I can try a beach run. I want to learn to surf, too this summer. I want to look good in a swimsuit, both one piece and bikini type. Goals. :) I want to go home for an Austin visit where I stay in the city and do city things, run/bike on the hike n bike trail, Do Hill Country hikes, swim, etc.
Sounds like I basically want to change my life, huh? :p I'm working on it.
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