It is March 2, 2015. Today's weight is 246 lbs. I have continued on a mostly vegan diet. I have had a couple of incidental instances of milk showing up in some foods, but very small amounts, and they will be phased out as I go. I am drinking water almost exclusively now. I have not had soda in almost a week. I have not had a glass of milk in about that same amount of time. The only non water beverages I've had have been iced tea, and a vitamin water lemonade. I have increased my vegetable intake, and to an extent, my fruit intake as well (lots of apples and some bananas). I have been juicing and I just bought a new blender, A Ninja for making green smoothies. Yesterday I went shopping and loaded up on veggies and some fruits, as well as dried beans, tortillas and other odds and ends for making lunches and dinners that are healthy and vegan. I am finding it so much easier to be a vegan now than it was other times I tried. Adding juicing and smoothies to the mix, I think my nutrition status will improve dramatically.
My hair feels softer, my vision feels sharper and clearer, and I feel more energetic than I have in a long time. I am sleeping better, but there is still more room for improvement... I am working on getting us a nice new bed. That is a goal, to have a new bed by the end of this month. We tried out a nice Tempurpedic adjustable bed with massager and it was heaven! I have lost 2 pounds since starting with the personal trainer, and overall, I have lost 6 lbs. since I got my wake up call that I'd put the weight back on and the sugars were going back up. Which reminds me, my sugar is going down. It was 141 this morning (I think? I'll have to double check that... I know it was in the 140's for sure though), and it had been in the 180's-190's for several days prior to my wake up call.
I am still struggling a bit with juggling work and exercise. I have not managed to get to the gym on a work day yet. This week I will work on that. I have a training session today. I'll be interested in how that goes, as she has told me she wants to do core work today and my core is in baaaaaad shape. :p
Other things I've noticed. I am not congested. For a while I was taking Claritin every day, and even then, still would get congested or have allergy flare ups. Since cutting out dairy, I haven't taken an allergy pill in several days. My nasal passages are clearer and I don't have to lay on my back to clear my sinuses like I have usually needed to do. I have not been depressed, in fact I am feeling upbeat and optimistic. I still struggle with anxiety, but I am noticing a markedly lower level of anxiety now. I feel like I am functioning better at work, too. Able to make better assessments, and to complete more tasks, and juggle my workload more easily than I have in the past. All in all, a very positive experience, and motivation to keep going.
Today is about workout, errands, and meal prep. Also a bit of tidying up if I can fit it in.
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