Sunday the 19th is a big day for me...it will be the one year mark of my switch to the Clean Eating lifestyle. As I sit here typing this, I am indulging in a small bowl of Moose Tracks ice cream. Hmmm.
Let's discuss the facts.
I have given up sugar. But the one thing I cannot resist is Moose Tracks ice cream. If it is in the house, I will eat it. All of it. Which is why I do not buy it. I cannot, however, control the people in my life. If, for some reason, they buy it, there is no way I have that much willpower. So yes, the next person who brings it into the house will be tarred and feathered! Honestly, I've had Moose Tracks maybe 4 times in the past year. I guess that is better than before. Beyond that, I will maybe have one glass of sweet tea a week. Also a huge improvement. For someone who was seriously addicted to sugar, I am doing well on this aspect. And not really missing it. I eat so much fruit, I never really have a sugar craving.
But, I've made a long list of changes to my diet...replaced salt with sea salt; white bread with wheat bread; sweets with 70% or higher dark chocolate; sugar with honey or agave nectar; chips with blue corn chips; I have tried to cut out as much processed food as possible; I can go on and on. I have incorporated a multivitamin and Vitamin D into my daily regimen, along with flaxseed. I drink as much water as I can handle.
All good things that have really helped me to feel better and to have more energy. No more 3:00 pm energy slump.
But, as I reach the one year mark, I am not entirely happy with my dedication to the lifestyle. I see where I slip. I want to move from 85% Clean to 95% - 100% Clean. I know that I can do that. I know that it will take some work, and some further changes. But it's the only body I have. And I believe in the lifestyle completely. I am still not at the weight I want to be. Changes are needed and I am ready to make them. I feel like I do great throughout the week, and then lighten up a bit on the weekends. I think that I am treating myself, but in all honesty, it makes me feel sluggish and puffy. Going back and forth isn't doing me any good. I need to be consistent with it. Consistency makes me feel great!
This week before my one year mark, I am reading up in the Clean Eating books again. I am getting reacquainted with all of the guidelines. I am rejuvenating my dedication.
Clean Eating has made such a big difference in my life, and I am excited about this next year!
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