This week's weigh-in is on Wednesday rather than Monday because I just got back into town late yesterday afternoon.
I was nervous about this visit because I wouldn't have quite as much control over how my food was prepared, but I stuck with it for 99% of the visit. Yay, me!
Weight lost this week: 1.4 lbs.
Weight lost since starting the AIP elimination diet on 3/1: 13.5 lbs.
Weight lost since my all-time high on 1/1: 16.9 lbs.
While I still lost weight, I'm a little bit bummed. I'm bummed that I missed my monthly goal of 20 lbs., even though I knew it was pretty aggressive.
So, my original idea during my trip to Ohio was to stick to the AIP plan and if I was good the end of the week, I'd reward myself with Skyway. If you don't know what that is, they have THE BEST greasy burgers I've ever had.
Check them out here:
Skyway
As the week progressed, I was worried about "falling off the wagon", so to speak and decided that I'd just skip Skyway this visit. If you know me, that's a major sacrifice!
Finally, on the second-to-last day, I felt that a reward was still warranted and had a double cheeseburger with ketchup. Weird, but it's what I've gotten for over 40 years. I bypassed the fried mushrooms or fries and went with sweet potato fries, so I wasn't AS bad as I could have been. It was still as delicious as ever.
I did feel a little bit bloated afterwards, but not too bad otherwise, which is good. It was totally worth it but I did still feel a pang of guilt. So stupid...
I did eat a lot of chicken, fish and turkey burger patties. Lots of veggies. Lots of fruit. I think the worst part is that I didn't do any cooking since we were in a hotel, so I didn't always know if there were seasonings added that I can't have, etc. I did my best and am happy that I still lost, even if it wasn't much.
Tonight's dinner was oven-baked salmon with lemon and string green beans. Tasty and filling. I do have more of a craving for the good stuff now. After 34 days of this, I think I crave the idea of the "fun" stuff more than the actual food itself, if that makes sense.
I seasoned it with my standard - kosher salt, black pepper, onion salt and garlic salt and baked it for about 25 minutes at 400. I put lemon slices under and on top of the salmon as well. Incredibly easy!
I have an app called "Everyday" where you take a picture of yourself daily and they're all stringed together into one video clip. I used it when my hair started growing back after cancer and have been using it again to see how my face has changed.
Admittedly, I looked for the most bloated pic I've had so far this year and decided that this "before" pic was the best of the worst. The date it was taken was 2/24. The "after" pic was taken earlier today. I think the difference is obvious now! My nose even looks smaller but I'm sure that's just lighting. :)
I have a follow up appointment with my doctor next Wednesday, 4/11, to have my thyroid levels rechecked. I'm hopeful that they're more stabilized and I'm sure that my doctor will be pleased with my success so far. I know I am!
Just a reminder - there are zero gimmicks here. It's not a long-term diet. I'm eliminating foods that typically cause leaky gut or inflammation-type issues. Once I feel normal again (using that term loosely, of course), I'll reintroduce things on the naughty list one at a time. I'll continue to eat lots of fruits and veggies, lean, grass-fed meats and fish. If I can do it - anyone can. TRUST ME! I'd truly prefer to feel good and eat like this than feel as shitty as I have for such a long time and eat whatever.
By the way - still no migraines! Woo-fucking-hoo!!!
Thanks to those who've encouraged me! I really appreciate it! If you want to know more or have questions about any of it, let me know!
Until next time...
xoxo
While I still lost weight, I'm a little bit bummed. I'm bummed that I missed my monthly goal of 20 lbs., even though I knew it was pretty aggressive.
So, my original idea during my trip to Ohio was to stick to the AIP plan and if I was good the end of the week, I'd reward myself with Skyway. If you don't know what that is, they have THE BEST greasy burgers I've ever had.
Check them out here:
Skyway
As the week progressed, I was worried about "falling off the wagon", so to speak and decided that I'd just skip Skyway this visit. If you know me, that's a major sacrifice!
Finally, on the second-to-last day, I felt that a reward was still warranted and had a double cheeseburger with ketchup. Weird, but it's what I've gotten for over 40 years. I bypassed the fried mushrooms or fries and went with sweet potato fries, so I wasn't AS bad as I could have been. It was still as delicious as ever.
I did feel a little bit bloated afterwards, but not too bad otherwise, which is good. It was totally worth it but I did still feel a pang of guilt. So stupid...
I did eat a lot of chicken, fish and turkey burger patties. Lots of veggies. Lots of fruit. I think the worst part is that I didn't do any cooking since we were in a hotel, so I didn't always know if there were seasonings added that I can't have, etc. I did my best and am happy that I still lost, even if it wasn't much.
Tonight's dinner was oven-baked salmon with lemon and string green beans. Tasty and filling. I do have more of a craving for the good stuff now. After 34 days of this, I think I crave the idea of the "fun" stuff more than the actual food itself, if that makes sense.
I seasoned it with my standard - kosher salt, black pepper, onion salt and garlic salt and baked it for about 25 minutes at 400. I put lemon slices under and on top of the salmon as well. Incredibly easy!
I have an app called "Everyday" where you take a picture of yourself daily and they're all stringed together into one video clip. I used it when my hair started growing back after cancer and have been using it again to see how my face has changed.
Admittedly, I looked for the most bloated pic I've had so far this year and decided that this "before" pic was the best of the worst. The date it was taken was 2/24. The "after" pic was taken earlier today. I think the difference is obvious now! My nose even looks smaller but I'm sure that's just lighting. :)
Just a reminder - there are zero gimmicks here. It's not a long-term diet. I'm eliminating foods that typically cause leaky gut or inflammation-type issues. Once I feel normal again (using that term loosely, of course), I'll reintroduce things on the naughty list one at a time. I'll continue to eat lots of fruits and veggies, lean, grass-fed meats and fish. If I can do it - anyone can. TRUST ME! I'd truly prefer to feel good and eat like this than feel as shitty as I have for such a long time and eat whatever.
By the way - still no migraines! Woo-fucking-hoo!!!
Thanks to those who've encouraged me! I really appreciate it! If you want to know more or have questions about any of it, let me know!
Until next time...
xoxo
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