[Week 1 Day 3] Foodie Goodie

As I'm updating this blog about the progress I'm making with the diet, I forget to take pics and post them here. I say this because I've been perusing through Pintrest, drooling over all the different kinds of delicious healthy meals, and I've noticed that many people who post "food pics" originated from a blog (complete with the actual recipe). Once I am able to create some good meals, I shall make my official "food pic" post on this here blog!

But speaking of Pintrest, I'm constantly being inspired to try so many cool things whenever I'm on it. I've discovered many neat things you can do with zucchini, mushrooms, and quiona!! However, this "Elimination Diet" is keeping me mindful of the things I cannot eat right now. I know I should avoid eggs, cheese, poultry, and meats...but it's kinda hard to find something without things like tomatoes, lime/lemon, corn, and celery. The "Elimination Diet" causes me to appreciate the foods I've failed to acknowledge before. At least I have ideas for healthy meals after these 3 intense weeks...and I know that probably one of the first foods I want to introduce back in my diet would be tomatoes, fa sho! 

Anyways, I'm forced to be creative with the things I can eat. I've been eating fruits, steamed vegetables and drinking mango/spinach smoothies for the past 3 days. It has been an incredible struggle because there are so many tempting foods on the counters and in the cupboards. It's so easy to eat whatever is available because it's convenient. But I would stop myself to think for a moment. I have to remind myself why I'm doing this lifestyle change in the first place. I want to get better, I want to feel good, and I don't want my physical disability to be a limitation. By keeping these thoughts in mind, I'm able to keep myself from impulsively satisfying my unhealthy craving for nutritiousless foods. :]

So, how has the "Elimination Diet" been working since I've started, even if just for a few days? Well, I can say that on the first day, I've already started feeling a difference. My internal organs feel good. I don't feel sluggish or bloated and I feel like I've already lost weight! Sadly, I haven't lost 10 lbs in 3 days, but I'm really enjoying the feeling of my body being cleansed of the bad stuff. In addition, I have so much support from all my loved ones and it motivates me to continue with the diet, no matter how hard it gets. It is definitely the boost I need to get through the next meal! Haha!

Tomorrow is July 4th and I have a particular menu in mind which I want to try with my family. Whether or not it all goes well, I think I'll post it here, just to keep record of my "healthy foods" attempt.

Eeep! I'm excited! ^_^

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