challenges and motivation

I think the first week went...okay. I was successful in cutting out the soy and I do have to say that I am much less snotty this week. Gluten was a little tough, I made lentil soup at my brothers and effed it up by adding a quinoa-orzo-couscous mix. As soon as I dumped it in the pot I was like SHIT! So I ate it, not wanting to waste it. The sugar was another toughie as I ate some vegan chocolate and vegan coconut cake this week, but at least no refined sugar. I had beer and some pita, but otherwise cut way down. I did have a glass of wine, so that messed me up a little I think. I need much more water!! I have been pretty good about the morning detox of water and lemon, but gotta have much more before dinnertime.

I really want to start on my raw diet but I can't afford a VitaMix or juicer yet, which is essential. I'll get there though! I am excited to learn about how to eat raw and reverse some of my dis-ease. I went shopping last night and it took so long to read all the labels, but I was able to counsel my friend on my new healthy food knowlege, while searching Market Basket for gluten/soy free and vegan. Not an easy feat - Whole Foods is MUCH easier to navigate.

I finally have all my essential vitamins and supplements: One a day, DHA (omega-3), Calcium, and Vitamin D-3. All vegan, which was tough to find - so many contain gelatin - yuck!