I tried on a size ten pair of jeans today, and not only did they fit … they fit comfortably!
I’m now 151 lbs, just a bit less than right before I got pregnant with M.
I’m pretty sure cutting out the wheat has made a HUGE difference. The first few days were really hard. Really, really hard. Not just because I wasn’t eating wheat. Because that afternoon slump sent me searching for something, anything to eat. I craved crackers, bread, carbs of any kind!
But now? I’m not getting that slump. And yes, I’m still sleep deprived, which makes it even more interesting. Why? Because before, I’d need something to perk me up even more in the afternoon, if I was so tired.
I’ve had some wheat – intentionally – for the past few days. To see how I am. A burger on a bun one day, two cookies another, something one other day. No bad symptoms.
Hunh.
That’s okay. I’ll have it now and then, and still get tested for it and possibly other allergies. But … I kind of like not eating much wheat. I like how I feel. I like how I don’t need food as a prop to keep me going.
As an example, I’ll have oatmeal and a fruit in the morning, around 7 am, and not feel hungry at all until noon or 1 pm. And then I don’t have to eat much to feel content. I might have a small snack in the afternoon (a handful of nuts or some cheese and a banana), but be okay.
The weight loss is a bonus.
And I think this is why I lost weight so fast and easily after A was born, just over seven years ago. I wasn’t eating cookies and crackers. I wasn’t eating bread and toast throughout the day. The snacking started when she got older and I snacked with her.
Oh – I’m also eating a lot more (usually homemade) soup too. It’s filling, you can flavour it however you like, and it’s fun to slurp from a mug! Usually a vegetable soup, and not brothy, watery. I like a thicker soup like tomato, squash, potato, etc.
Have a good night!
