Honestly, it wasn't all that hard. Took a little planning. I wasn't totally pleased with the choices I made. I think I did alot of substituting and ate more dairy/meat products than I needed. But it was a start.
The BEST thing about it ..... it made me stop and think before I just grabbed something and popped it in my mouth.
A few times I found my hand reaching for a nacho chip or a pretzel, only to remember my goal for the day.
I also did something I haven't done in a while. The hockey game was coming on and I felt snacky. So, I whipped up a batch of homemade hummus and made a big platter of fresh veggies - which the hubs helped me devour.
I'm going to try to do the carb-free thing at least once a week. Because it was just a single day I didn't feel any sort of withdrawals like I've had before. While I didn't run that day, I totally could have no problem.
One more tick off the list!
Heidi
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Hey! I just wanted to thank you and Syl for making me envious of you love for running. Envious enough to give it just one more try! This one stuck! I am in love. You guys have always been my running heroes, and I feel like I need to let you know and officially say THANK-YOU!
It's made such a huge difference in my life !
great job
The fact that it made you stop and think before putting things in your mouth is what it's all about! I'd call that SUCCESS!
Great job doing carb-free and on the weekend...very impressive! I am really working on limiting my carbs and making it a lunchtime option rather than dinner... Veggies before bed just seems like a good idea ;o)
Hope you have a fantastic week!!
I went starch and sugar free for about 20 days and I think the starches were much harder than the sugars. Way to go.
Interesting to read your experience with a carb-free day. The best thing I think is that you thought before mindlessly eat something and that's a big step in the right direction in my opinion.
Good going on your first carb free day....as you know most of my days are carb free ~ I've found for me carbs make me feel sluggish and bloated...
Something I only found out about myself since doing the 17 DD and feeling so much better...
I love my rye roll on the weekends, and then a sweet potato every now and again....love my muesli ~ so could never give them up totally...well have no intentions to anyway....
Why are there pretzels in your house :), they would be calling my name all day!!!
I desperately need to cut down on carbs! There is way too much, "I need the carbs to fuel my running." going on over here. I do not need half the carbs I've been eating. haha!
BTW, I'd love your hummus recipe!
I remember doing no carbs and loved that I did not crave the crap foods.
I can't imagine giving it up all together but it definately made me more aware of what I eat and what foods help keep me full.
Great work Heidi!
Hey Heidi: sounds like you and I are alike in a lot of ways. Now if I could just get a piece of your determination I'd be in a much better place. I'm sorry to hear that things have been tough lately. I've had a difficult few months myself and I know what you mean about not wanting to let it show. I'm so glad I remembered I have a blog where I can let it all hang out. Thanks for being there for me. I hope things starting looking up soon for both of us.
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