So, first thing I wanted to say is.... I am officially coffee free! So as far as I am concerned... it looks like this focus by month resolution guideline has been working for me! I am really excited because I am no longer getting the 2pm slump or the withdrawal headaches when I don't have time to grab coffee in the morning. And I have to say... no headaches=happier more productive Shannon. So yay!
Next, Beginning in a VERY VERY short time.. it looks like I am going to have to give up dairy. My doctor has told me before that I am lactose intolerant.. and I just couldn't handle it. I mean... no cheese!? I am ok with no milk.. i do not drink it already (and sadly I am allergic to soy milk too)... But. Cheese is a totally different story. I LOVE cheese. It makes me so sad to know that I am not going to be able to eat it anymore. I do have to say... I WILL occasionally eat pizza. I just cannot give it up forever. It is just going to be only once a month at the most. I think this whole process will help me to realize that i feel much better without it.. and IF I feel a ton better.. maybe I will give it up completely. But I do not want to be unrealistic and say that I will never ever eat cheese ever again. But I am going to try to limit it to the smallest amount possible.
Also, I wanted to give a little update... I am realizing that as I feel better.. there is a chance I will add next month's goal into this month as well. If i am feeling better all the time.. I am going to try to do the working out thing starting this month too.. then I will just have to move everything up a month. BUT... we will see!
Wish me luck!
Shannon, I also LOVE cheese and pizza but don't handle dairy all that well. I recently tried cheese-less pizza, as absolutely pointless as it sounds, and was surprised how good it was!! You should give it a try...
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Cheese-less pizza!? As in a pizza without any cheese but still toppings? Or vegan pizza?
DeleteI tried to go vegan but cheese/pizza was my downfall at school. But you cook your own meals and live in a city that has so many vegan-friendly restaurants that I'm sure you will do fine! Vegan pizza (as in, with lactose-free cheese) is actually pretty good if you get it in a dairy-free restaurant, so you should try that out! Are you giving up eggs as well? Because I read that they're very good for you despite having so much saturated fat.
ReplyDeleteI have not decided about eggs yet. I don't really eat them that often.. I am just trying to eliminate foods to see what i am actually allergic to. you know?
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