Love seeing the positive experiences!!
I lost weight a bit quicker than usual. Not sure if that is due to cleaner eating, or the tons of walking I've been doing weighted down with a baby and a backpack, probably a bit of both.
I discovered that dairy is a problem food for me, it contributes to my belly bloat and gives me heartburn. I'd weaned off of PPI's a couple of months ago and have been symptom free most of that time, until I reintroduced cheese. So cheese needs to disappear forever now.
I managed to give up my coffee for a couple of weeks during the challenge. I tried drinking it black (I'm a splenda + HWC kinda gal) and that was the most vile stuff I'd ever put to my lips, blech. I then stumbled on a brand of coconut milk that I really like, and it's awesome in my coffee, and seems to add a little natural sweetness too. While coffee doesn't seem to affect my weight loss, I did noticed that it affects the way I smell. When I'm not drinking coffee I can go without using deodorant, even with walking around and getting sweaty in the heat. Add the coffee back, and if I forget to use DO I will end up realizing it by the end of day, he he.
I really like what eating clean has done for me these past 6 weeks. I've been able to add a few more "no-no" food items to my list. I have fully implemented using EVCO and coconut milk. Most recent was my try at making coconut yogurt and it turned out great, the second batch just became ready and is even better than the first
. I think I would like to continue within the eating guidelines for the most part. I am getting closer to my goal weight now much quicker than I ever would have expected, which is a great feeling, the idea of having lost weight is just starting to really sink in and I am a little excited about it
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July 1 Weight/Measurement........................................July 31 Weight/Measurement
BlueSojrn.....151 lbs.....................................................................
celtia...........168.5 lbs (actual start June 15)...................................162
Kay Bee ......150 lbs.....................................................................
Manaloa ......226 lbs....................................................................
Mandra........203.8 lbs................................................................201.8
mfish...........153 lbs..................................................................... 147
oblong.........190.2 lbs, 39/31/40.5....................................181.8lbs, 38/31/39.5
Sue333........174.5 lbs (actual start June 20)...................................171.5
tigerh..........156.4 lbs, 100/83......................................................146.6, 90.5/77.5
weisser4......196.6 lbs...................................................................