I have been finding it easier to stick with the diet, especially since I took the time to bake for myself towards the end of week 3. I have allowed myself special meals that are off plan in some way and it has made the entire process so much easier.
I love certain aspects of the Paleo lifestyle - the emphasis on veggies and proteins over breads, pastas and rice being my favorite. I miss popcorn on movie nights but my longing for latte's has gone away. I like honey over any other type of sweetener in my coffee, although I only allow myself one coffee with honey a day. I miss bread occasionally, but may look at ways to make a plan muffin so I can have sugar free jam as a treat with nut butter.
I think we will be sticking with it for the foreseeable future. I lost 10 lbs in January for the challenge and I have been able to keep off 8. My husband lost a whopping 18 lbs in January, but he has further to go than me.
The one 'shocker' about Paleo is how expensive it is. I suppose this makes sense because you aren't eating any 'filler' so you need more protein and veggies to feel full. But the change in our grocery bill has been staggering. In January we jumped from $800 to $1200 but we decreased our eating out by the same value. (Mainly due to our decrease in coffee stops with extra's). My goal for next month is to bring this in. Try and figure out a way to make it cheaper for our family. I am sure there is a way.
Exercise Update
I haven't managed anything other than Zumba and the occasional stretching. It feels good, like I am ramping up but I am disappointed that I haven't added anything else. In the spring I am going to take a core yoga class and my goal is to get on my Bosu ball in February. Better late than never right?
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