Paleo Update
After the initial 2 days it got really easy to follow the Paleo diet. My husband found a natural sugar that I can eat. The coffee is becoming bearable (just) and I cooked myself some chocolate as a treat. The chocolate helped a lot. Just knowing it is there and that I can have a piece is enough. We went to a birthday party and I was able to say no to the yummy looking cupcakes and the cheese platter. I love that people put veggies out at birthday parties - it helped a lot during the 2 hours.
We have been cooking a lot at home, because we have to. Trying new recipes and new foods. I have discovered a love for homemade balsamic vinaigrette and mixed greens. I could eat these two things most days and be perfectly happy.
The downside is that I have had a stomach ache since late Sunday night. It comes and goes, but it is still there most days. I am just trying to drink as much water and peppermint tea as possible and move along. Hopefully this is not a permanent thing.
Energy - I have so much more of it. Sunday I slept for 3 hours and was wide awake at 3 in the morning. I got up, and was productive for a bit and then went to sleep around 4:15. I wasn't that tired on Monday and was full of energy for Zumba. The energy levels continued for the rest of the week. The only negative is that I am still taking a long time to get up in the morning. I suppose this just takes a different type of commitment.
We have been cooking a lot at home, because we have to. Trying new recipes and new foods. I have discovered a love for homemade balsamic vinaigrette and mixed greens. I could eat these two things most days and be perfectly happy.
The downside is that I have had a stomach ache since late Sunday night. It comes and goes, but it is still there most days. I am just trying to drink as much water and peppermint tea as possible and move along. Hopefully this is not a permanent thing.
Energy - I have so much more of it. Sunday I slept for 3 hours and was wide awake at 3 in the morning. I got up, and was productive for a bit and then went to sleep around 4:15. I wasn't that tired on Monday and was full of energy for Zumba. The energy levels continued for the rest of the week. The only negative is that I am still taking a long time to get up in the morning. I suppose this just takes a different type of commitment.
Exercise Update
Zumba class has become amazing. New songs, new routines, music with a beat that I prefer. Tons of energy and tons of smiles. It really is the perfect exercise for me.
Yoga sequence - 20 minutes in the morning and my back feels fantastic! I am switching it up, adding a bit harder of a sequence and will continue. I am thinking about going to a yoga class after work one day a week. I feel bad though because it will take me away from my family during those evenings and I am already doing two nights out. I may just have to stick with the yoga at home.
I hope week 2 continues in the same manner as week one. Without the stomach ache though.
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