Honestly, I have already been feeling the difference for a week or so now. Outwardly I don't know if anyone can tell, however again this is about what I notice and how I feel. I'm sure when I continue (surprise!) there will be more of a noticeable difference.
That's right people, I'm not done yet. Per the book, since I am still craving sugary things and cravings are still at large, reintroduction is not what I'm ready for. I'm ready to continue. It's not meant to be a whole 365, but you are to continue it until you feel like you can control those cravings and to reintroduce foods you have been avoiding and see which ones trigger your inflammation. That will be the next experiment, which will take place when I feel the cravings and the mindset toward baked/sweet goods changes. I have not tamed my sugar dragon completely, yet.
So here are my physical results:
I took measurements of my bust, waist, hips, and thighs, and took my weight.
Bust: 0" lost (stayed the same....don't know how...)
Waist: 3" lost
Hips: 2" lost
Left Thigh: 3" lost
Right Thigh: 3" lost
Total weight lost: 16.4 pounds.
I was expecting about a 15 pound loss, due to my sister's results.
My most surprising result I found was that of the loss around my legs, and my waist. Those were the areas I lost the most. I noticed less plumage around my side, and my jeans are loose around my legs when they didn't use to be. My jeans are loose around the waist too.
Here are the inward results:
- Edema practically gone
- Circulation in my legs improved
- Energy improved
- Sleep improved
- All around good feeling in my body
- Complexion clearer
- Rings fit better
- Wrists seem smaller
- Noticeable slimming of the face/neck area
- Shirts fit better (some are now a bit big)
- Desire to snack less
- Food attachment significantly less
- Sugar cravings are reduced
- Emotional stability improved
- Vaginosis reduced, and thanks to a probiotic has stopped completely (I feel so normal!)
- Stronger nails
- Asthma improved
- No longer sluggish feeling
- No grogginess upon awaking
- Increased libido
- Less bloating
- Less gas
- Improved mood
- Improved optimism
- Less stress effect
- Fewer mood swings
- Improved body image
- Improved self esteem
- Improved confidence
- Less reliance on the scale
- Feeling in control of what I eat
- Clearer thinking
- Faster reaction time
- Higher productivity
- Falling asleep faster
- Less night sweats
- No more restless legs
- Energy levels are even and higher
- No longer need to eat every 2 hours
- Less sugar/caffeine needed to amp up energy
- Healthier relationship with food
- Mindful eating practices
- Consistently reading labels
- Eating to satiety and listening better to my body
- Food is no longer a reward/punishment/stress/comfort
- Food no longer has "side effects"
- Healthy coping strategies to deal with cravings
- No food guilt/shame
- Indulges are deliberate and I savor it
- More knowledge of nutrition
- Meal prep more organized (still not perfect)
That's all I'll list for now. :D Long list!!
Overall, I feel so much better about food, about my body, about cooking and being more organized. I feel like I still have room to improve and grow on, so I'm going to continue on to another 30 days, I might stop and indulge if I feel like I want to (it is going to be Halloween, after all). I just need to remember to savor it, and don't lose control.
I need to maintain my attitude about the food and why I'm doing this, for the next 30 days. It won't be as concrete, as I am going to indulge if I feel like it, but if I'm not in the right mindset I won't do it.
Conscious eating, mindful indulgence, and better feeding my body with the nutrients and energy it needs to go through the day.
Those are my results, and like I said I'll probably post weekly through the next month, and do the reintroduction when I feel like I won't blow my hard work on a bunch of junk food that really isn't worth it. Plus, the side effect my sister had I really am secretly (not so secretly now) hoping for.
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