Week 4: time to up the ante

This is basically a double post. I kept meaning to write about my second week but time slipped through my fingers. It takes so much time cooking that all it seems I do is cook bad work.

Week 2 was hard. I had to sometimes wait til I could find something to eat. Having a hotel with no fridge was hard and you get tired of eating cold veggies after a couple days. I’ll have to figure out how to change this up for the future. I made it through and even ran three times that week. Having a treadmill made it easier. The run outside when I came back sucked.

Week 3 I got to get back in the kitchen and I’m trying new things. Some worked…some recipes were not so good but I’m trying. And trying to find things that a picky eater will eat has been a challenge. Especially as that picky eater and I will be moving in together.

We eat very different things, and now that I’ve cut out grains, sugar and alcohol, it’s even less. I’m introducing little things to try to see what he likes, and what doesn’t bother his stomach as he has stomach problems. He eats all the meat and I eat the fish. We’ll see where we can find a middle ground.

I’m working so much that I’m not sure if I have more energy but I definitely feel lighter. And I’m getting lighter.

I went to the dermatologist about my psoriasis and age asked me what kind of treatment would I be willing to undertake: diet changes, supplement or meds. I said I was open to all three. So she put me on flaxseed oil and creams/oil for the external spots I have.

When we talked diet, I told her I cut out alcohol, sugar, dairy and grains 3 weeks ago. She said to keep it up, I’m doing the right thing and I should see results in the next 3 weeks!

Next I have to get back in the rhythm of regular exercise. This is key to my success and my health. This past week I was on my bike for 20 minutes a day but I need more than that. Especially weight training!

So I’ve done another shout out to friends to get back into the swing of things. Last year I discovered I exercise best with others so that’s what I’m going to keep doing. My BF isn’t into working out with others but I have lots of friends who are so I’m not at a loss for people to work out :)

Over the next 3 weeks I’m going through my stuff and purging. It feels like the right time as I purge fat and bad habits at the same time. It’s definitely stressful especially as my boyfriend and I are moving in together but I know it’s going to be wonderful to see him more regularly (even if we occasionally drive each other crazy). I’ll definitely need a post or two dedicated to that…