Bring it On

I made a new edition to my life change plan this week.  I joined a site called "My Fittness Pal" and so far, I love it.   It reminds me a great deal of Weight Watchers from when I did it 2 years ago in terms of tracking, but there is not "Point System" to deal with.

I really started using it today for the first time and actually tracked food, and exercise, and explored some of the tools, forums, and message boards they have to offer.

Everyone really has their own story, and they have welcomed me into their community with open arms.  I posted on the "Introduce Yourself" message board today saying that I was looking to create a network of supportive people, and received a HUGE out-pour of supportive comments back, invitations to workout groups (for accountability), and friend requests to share experiences.

People really can be quite fabulous :)

Stay that way!
xoxo

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6 Months Later

Well, I've made it 6 months without wheat and I have noticed a few things.

1. My energy level has changed immensely.  I find it easier to get up in the morning, to motivate myself to workout, and to stay active all day long.
2. I don't crave wheat products at all anymore.  Sure, watching people eat a sandwich or order a pizza, or bring cupcakes or brownies to a party causes a little twinge as I remember a time when I could eat them, but I'm not angry. 
3. My headaches have decreased ten-fold. They are not gone entirely, but between eliminating wheat from my diet over the last 6 months and recently removing white sugar as well, my headaches have gone from all day, every day,  to once or twice a week.
4. My mood has improved.  I am still struggling with some hormonal issues that seem unrelated to the wheat/sugar in my diet, but over all, I am noticeably happier.
5. Finally, I am 54 pounds lighter than I was when I started.  I'm not there yet, I still have some lbs left to shed, but I am working at every day.

No matter how many times I have wanted to give up, I am so proud of how far I've come, and I cannot wait to see what the next 6 months bring!

Stay fabulous!
xoxo