Today is a milestone!
In my first pregnancy, I almost hit 200 pounds. So after the birth of my first daughter, my husband gave me an incentive…get down to 125 pounds and you get a new $1000 wardrobe! He then upped the ante and said if I got down to 120, he’d throw in an extra $500. I accepted…after telling him that I would have done it regardless. We were only married for three years, so he never really got a full taste of my drive and determination. Last night, he got it. He told me, "that’s what I love about you…you never shut off." LOL. If he knew that, he probably wouldn’t have been so quick to spend his money! Quite frankly, I never expected to get down this low as I never realized how small-framed I am. So this was somewhat of a surprise for me.
What now? Well, I still have more fat to shed in my abs. Like I figured, they’d be the last to show themselves. However, I’m finally losing. My abdominal skin fold finally budged after what seemed like an eternity. It went from 16mm to 14mm. My leg skin fold also went down to 14mm from 16mm. So, my diet is working great…and it’s one I can easily live with. The only thing i’ll have to adjust are calories. In about a month, I’ll be ready to put on some more mass.
Last night, I tried a new recipe. Needs tweaking. For starters, rice pasta just isn’t as filling a quinoa. Also half the amount yields more nutrients…with less calories. So I see no reason to continue using rice pasta…unless I can find something more nutrient dense. If not…on occasion, I’ll have the real thing. Perhaps once every other month. My gluten cravings are gone now, so I’m cool with it.
In closing, if anyone is having difficulties with their mid-section, check out two possible culprits: gluten and dairy. Don’t be so quick to restrict your diet when it may just be one food that’s giving you an issue. Don’t listen to people who claim this diet is better than all the rest. Anyone who claims that doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Each of us are unique and also require a unique eating plan. It takes having an open mind and lots of experimenting. And if you don’t give up…you’ll reach your milestone.
Hmmm…now I have to set another one. I must ponder this one for a bit longer. I want it to be something that freaks me out. I just love doing that to myself!
Love and light!
Eleni
