Holding Steady

I am holding steady the last two weeks.  No gain, no loss.  I have not been sleeping well due to family things going on the last two weeks and I find myself munching for energy.  Some of those items have been on the processed side like potato chips and pretzels.  I also feel like I've eaten more fats overall and had some salt water taffy.  It is so much easier if I just don't bring such things in the house.. 

I still feel like all of my clothes are looser including my bras. All of my pants and shorts are loose and have to be worn with a belt.  It is a great feeling to know when you pull something out of the closet, it will fit or even be loose.  

I have been really overworking in the gardens and feel like I have a lot of inflammation as my muscles are very sore.  I know better, but this time of year weather dictates planting time.  I am also working on expanding the gardens and the tiller can really be a workout in itself.  This season will pass so I am able to push through it.

Here are some photos of the kinds of things we eat.  Our college student is home and adapting well to our WFPB way of eating.  The whole family is enjoying veggie burgers potatoes a variety of ways.  I haven't started following a lot of recipes yet but it is in the future.  Right now simple is better.  

Scale Keeps Moving Lower on WFPB Diet

This morning marks the end of my fifth week eating WFPB.  I've basically been eating a high-carb low-fat diet without animal products.  My reward for eating carbs, not counting calories, and not being perfect: a 12 pound weight loss in five weeks.  In addition, I have lots more energy, less muscle soreness, improved blood pressure, and I don't feel like I'm on a diet.  Plus, It is the best diet for the environment and it makes me super happy.

There has also been some residual affects.  My husband, whose blood pressure was worse than mine on the day I came home from the first doctor's appointment, went to the doctor this past week.  His blood pressure had come down from 166/107 to 146/86.  He is not eating just a WFPB diet.  He eats lunch meat sandwiches for lunch.  If we go out, he eats meat.  However, he is evidently benefiting from all of the meals at home that I make which are WFPB. We grilled Boca veggie burgers for supper and he commented that they were better than beef.  We have been eating them for almost a year and the All American Grillers are our favorite.

The energy I have gained from this way of eating is wonderful.  I have been able to accomplish so much more these last few weeks without migraines or debilitating fatigue.  I had some things to create for a party and in the past the stress of finding time to do that would have brought on some migraines.  This time, no problem getting things ready and even had additional items added on at the last minute.

What I really want now is for everyone to become informed about this way of eating.  I can imagine how much pain, discomfort, and money could be saved if people would give WFPB eating a try.  The online resources for meal ideas are great for those just stepping in to this way of eating.  I have always cooked so transitioning to meatless meals was easy, but I still like seeing what others are making and new combinations of ingredients.

I was able to share a bit of my short story and success this weekend with a few family members.  I seriously hope that I was able to get them a bit excited about it through my words and my appearance.  You never really know if the seeds you plant will grow.

By the way, I wore my new size 14 jeans to the party.  So very excited about going down a size. Today, I took 4 items from my closet to donate.  I definitely see more of that activity in my future.