1. My energy levels
are ri-donk-u-lous
Yes, that’s
right. And I don’t need my “required” morning coffee anymore. I can’t even
believe I’m writing those words, considering there was a time I really didn’t
think I could live without it. And while I do indulge in the occasional cup of
coffee (usually on Sundays) since I enjoy the taste, these days, I’m drinking
tea with lemon, if I’m not drinking water. I run around each day like I could
run a marathon. And you know what? I just might this year!
2. Labels, labels,
labels
It’s quite scary how much garbage - AKA,
carcinogens - are lurking in just about every type of food these days. You MUST
read the labels in order to avoid added sugar, preservatives, and chemicals.
This is NOT an option - especially, since the FDA is, quite frankly, a joke.
3. It’s really not as
hard as you might think
It really
isn’t. The hardest part is listening to other people try talk you OUT of a
lifestyle that you KNOW is good for you. The alcohol part has been a challenge
because I have always loved my Blue Moon. But when the urge strikes, I grab a
glass of red vino instead.
4. Sugar and processed
foods really are the enemy
I never
realized how bad all of the sugars were making me feel, until I stopped eating
them completely (sugar, grains, dairy, etc.). Now, I can get up and go, without
feeling sluggish, sore, pissed-off, or lazy. I have read quite a bit of literature
that states that sugar is just as harmful for you as shooting up Heroin or
snorting Cocaine. And I totally believe it.
5. I’m not moody. At
all.
I am not
kidding here. I cut out the garbage, and these days, I feel HAPPY. Stressful
situations aren’t so stressful anymore, and it’s the first time in ages that certain
people don’t send my blood-pressure through the roof! I sing in the car on my
way to work, I don’t have intense road rage like I used to, and I’m not
irritable. This in itself is a great motivator! There are also some pretty interesting
articles out there regarding the link to anxiety and depression to one’s diet.
Here is one of the hundreds that I have found online: http://robbwolf.com/2011/06/27/paleo-conquers-depression
6. You don’t need
dairy to get your daily calcium
That’s what
the leafy greens, like spinach are for! You would be surprised how many
vitamins and minerals are in clean food. That’s the best part about this lifestyle,
it involves good clean, healthy, vitamin-rich eating.
7. Working out is fun
This goes
back to my energy levels – working out is no longer a chore. It’s something I actually
look forward to, and I can actually feel myself getting stronger. And It’s a great
feeling.
8. I felt like ASS
while my body was detoxing
If you can
get past the first week, you are golden, and you can pretty much do anything
after that first “hell” week. Once you get past the detox phase, you’ll want to
keep going anyway. This icludes butis not limitd to: headaches, sore muscles, irritability, and som pretty crazy mood-swings.
9. Not all fats are
bad for you
Avocados,
eggs, coconut oil, olive oil…these are GOOD for you fats - NOT bad. These fats
are essential for proper brain function, and Lord only knows I need all of the
help I can get in that department.
10. Dairy, wheat, grains,
sugar, legumes, soy, corn, and starchy vegetables are to be avoided
And to think
that I under the assumption that things like granola and edamame were good for me.
WRONG. There is a reason that I feel like shit every time I eat these items.
They’re not.
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