How I feel is just as important as the weight loss. Energy up to levels I can't remember. Sleeping better. Less fibromyalgia pain. I feel lighter and more flexible. Current jeans zip very easily and are very loose a few hours later. Another 10 pounds or less and I will try the next size down. I feel calmer and clearer. I don't feel deprived or that I am on a diet.
I love eating this way. It corresponds with my beliefs. I am always working on removing hypocrisy from my life and this does that in the area of nutrition for me. Blood pressure reading today: 121/79. I find my mood calmer and I am happier. I always have something I can eat when I get hungry and it's food I enjoy.
The first day I started I had a headache bordering on a migraine. A week later, I had another headache that seemed like it was more from congestion. A week later, swollen tonsils and an earache. Seems like incremental detoxing to me. Hopefully, the next weeks will not see any issues.
I keep meals simple. Here's an example: Red and green lettuce, brown rice, black beans, homemade pico de gallo, roasted red peppers, green chile So good; so simple.
I am ready to branch out a little and make some 'special' meals. I plan to begin cooking every recipe in the Starch Solution. Reading through them, they all seemed doable. I like that they do not rely on a soy protein, seitan, or other fake foods or meat impostors. I have been gathering ingredients and will sit down tomorrow to make a structured lists so I will have everything on hand for at least five of the recipes this week. I'll posts pics and comments on the recipes when I prepare them.
I know each person has to find their own way of eating, exercising, and making self-improvements. I feel I have found my way and WFPB is it.
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