Where to start, where to start...
I just listened to a podcast called Sugar: The Bitter Truth which really opened my eyes.
It went into how the body chemically breaks up fructose and sucrose and process it. And upon watching and learning, it has made me ever more wary of sugar. The White Death as some people call it. If you don't have an hour and a half to sit and watch it (nor did I) find it on iTunes University. Listen to it as you go about your day and hear how it will change your life. Seriously. Eye opening.
And even with knowledge, old habits and addictions are hard to give up. I am doing better, but still having a hard time giving up the sugar. Sigh.
Faye is allergic to dairy. I am happy about it. And so annoyed with all the people who say "Conveniently, she is allergic. Conveniently because you don't like dairy." It is convenient. And wonderful. We have begun to eliminate dairy from our diets. I feel a lot better without it. I don't really miss it. Though I do still sometimes indulge in cheese or butter. But not often.
And now, on to the big news. I have lost 19 pounds since October. I have been going to the gym, and eating smaller portions. I have been seeing a steady weight decrease. I now weigh less than I have in four years! One pound less, it is true. But one pound is one pound. And I plan to continue with these habits and hopefully get back to my ideal weight. What I weighed from eighth grade through college. And then I got pregnant. And then the weight decided to take root. Until now! Oh happy day!
