Well, this weekend I fell off the Primal wagon so to speak. I was invited to a BBQ and instead of going for just the meat and veggies/fruit. I went for it all. (Perhaps it was because I thought the world might actually end?) I put the dang bun on my hamburger, ate some baked beans, drank a couple of beers and then came home with my best friend and we made some of our favorite peanut butter cookies for dessert. Let me tell you–I paid for all the cheating. I didn’t sleep very well and I felt sluggish most of Sunday.
I feel like a day or so of ‘falling off the wagon’ is going to happen. I can’t beat myself up for it and I can’t make any excuses because I made every decision consciously. But here’s the thing, I just hopped back on the wagon yesterday. I feel great today and I’m confident I won’t be letting that happen again for awhile.
On another note, I know it is hard to stay the course, but everytime I stray I just say this to myself, “Is this helping me reach my goal?” This self-talk gets me through the cravings (usually) or helps me to make a better decision. Who knows? Maybe it can help you too!
I am also thinking of starting a WHOLE 30 where I eat super duper clean with zero alcohol (a challenge in my social circle) for 30 days. Many Primal/Paleo people do this to jumpstart their bodies or to clean up their eating. I hope to document my daily efforts on this blog and hopefully I can be an inspiration for people who are struggling to make healthy choices every day. I haven’t set a date, but it’s going to be in the near future. I’ll keep you updated. Primal has already changed my life so this will be a personal challenge!
Cheers to a beautiful week!–Bree
Wow! I have heard of Primal, but haven’t known anyone to actually do it… That’s pretty incredible, Bree! Also, you look amazing- is it from this type of eating?!
Hi Joanna! I started eating Primal in January in hopes that it would clear my skin, clear up some digestive issues and overall improve my health. I sure hope that it keeps me looking young and healthy! Thank you for the compliment! It is really a lot easier than most people would think because I know what I am putting in my body and I know exactly how my body is going to react. It’s not a diet or a detox, it’s simply a way of life that totally works for me and many, many others!
My husband and I have been researching ways for me do just that. It seems like out of nowhere, my skin has just freaked out! It’s a mess. I’ve also had some concerns about possibly being a celiac because of certain digestive issues.
We aren’t sure if all this is hormonal (I just a little one six months ago) and will regulate itself or if it is yet another side effect of my having a thyroid issue. Either way, I think I may attempt to go Primal/Paleo for a short time and see what happens.
Thanks for your informative posts! I am really enjoying seeing your progress!
Joanna–the great thing about Primal eating is that you can really get to the root of the problem. For me, I found out that I am not only lactose intolerant, but that dairy affects my skin. I cut out all dairy and now my skin has completely cleared up. I can tell if I have a drop of butter (allowed on Primal) because I will inevitably end up with the evidence on my face.
I totally recommend reading the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson-especially because you have thyroid issues. Many people can control the expression of their genes by controlling what they put in their bodies–thyroid issues included! Not only is it better for you to eat natural foods anyway–you might just teach your little ones a few wonderful habits! I wish you luck and I always have a wealth of resources if you need them.