Night of Naughty

Sounds way better than it actually was.

   So- you know when you're diagnosed with a food allergy or intolerance? Maybe not. But if you are, it's really hard at first to put away your old ways and adopt a new way of thinking and eating. After you  (I) DO that, the changes are great! But every once in a while you really just want to be 'like everybody else'. So you (I) try a few bites of something that 'everybody else' eats, or maybe you just gorge your weasely little guts out like I just did. And for Five. Whole. Minutes. You FEEL 'just like everybody else'.

Tick... tick... tick... KABOOM!

   And the "yaaayyyyy!" turns into "huuuuuhhhhhgggh..." throw in some "WHY did I DO that?!?" and that's about where I find myself tonight. Coupled with the fact that the no-more-caffeine-headaches have started from my pre-pre-cleanse that I just slapped half a cheeseburger on top of. Can't fit in mah pants, itching out, and contemplating trepanning. The 'You Can't EAT That, Dumb-Ass!!' sign is flashing in my brain. Again.

   Anyway, good news is the three day pre-cleanse starts tomorrow- and for the most part I'm dragging the family with me. I'll find some time to post pictures of what I've got in the cupboards, as well as what I'm making as far as meals are concerned. I've been having a green smoothie for breakfast, usually a stir-fry for lunch, and then some kind of chicken/veggie/starch combo for dinner. I'll be getting strict on nightshades, and paring down my sugar even more than usual. No more wine, soy, or corn. Really watching the gluten factor.

   After three days of really clean low allergy eating, I'll start taking my solid (still low allergy) meal at midday and then also working in a blended soup, smoothie, or juice for my dinner. I'll stick with my morning smoothie/shake just because it's the easiest thing for me to whip up so early in the morning! I will try some different variations though. I'm in a delicious green smoothie rut.

   Also on that list of goals are getting my body moving at least 3 times a week doing whatever sounds good for a minimum of 20 minutes. My ultimate goal would be to do an hour of a pre determined workout- either kundalini yoga, weights, cardio, or a combination. Meditating whenever possible is also high on that list. I can't tell you how much even just a guided meditation can help with falling asleep at night, and creating a sense of calm and stillness.

   Speaking of which... g'night!