January Update - Week 3

If week 2 was horrible then week 3 was a right off. I fell off the Paleo wagon twice and I am so disappointed in myself.

Paleo Update

I cheated with a muffin and a hot chocolate on Friday of week 3. I decided on Thursday that I would be ok if the cheat happened and I went for it. Once that happened, I felt horrible. Not about the hot chocolate but about the muffin.

The truth is I know what my triggers are and I know how I can avoid having them set off. I did it once before with Weight Watchers. I have a sweet tooth. When I am trying to cut sugar and carbs I am unable mentally and sometimes physically to do it all at once. If I have treats that are allowed then I can eat them, have them with me and that helps. Eventually it gets to a point that I don't even want them anymore. However in my attempt to prove that I have the same willpower as my husband I haven't made myself anything and that is leading to my downfall. I am not him, I don't have the same triggers as him and I need to find what works for me.

Another huge thing is that I finished off that bag of raisins that were here at work. I am glad they are gone. Disgusted I ate them all since Christmas.

I was tempted to keep it a secret and not tell anyone about my food issues but then I realized - lying about food / or hiding the truth about food is not a path that leads to anywhere positive. And it is OK to stumble. I can pick myself back up and that I am only accountable to myself.

The benefits of Paleo still allude me. Digestive issues are still kicking, energy has plummeted but the crankiness is starting to go away.

Exercise Update

All I managed to do this week was Zumba and the occasional stretching. I am not sure what the issue is. Mental block I think and hopefully it will go away.

Week 4 - back on the wagon, get ready for additional resolutions for February and more organization to the Paleo eating.