I’m feeling like I need to start eating lighter again- as I did in the beginning of going gluten free- rather than substituting gluten free crackers and bread as I am now. I never have been a big cookie and chips kind of person but lately I’ve been craving them and have bought gluten free versions. I think this is more psychological than anything- I know I can’t have it so it’s on my mind and I want them now. I’m going to use this week as a way to get me back on track, building all of my meals around fresh fruits and veggies and trying to stay away from snacking!

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Again, I was surrounded in pizza this weekend. I didn’t actually mind though- I just got a salad and ate the cheese off of the top of one slice. I was completely satisfied and if you can believe this- didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything! I ate sushi on Sunday night and realized that I think the panko (tempura) has gluten in it…. This was an incredibly sad realization, as I love spicy tuna. Guess I’ll learn to live with it… like they say- no pain, no gain.

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Though I didn’t eat gluten last night I feel heavy this morning. Taking gluten out of my diet has made me conscious of all aspects of my eating and exercise habits, therefore I have been eating less of the ‘unclean’ foods. Last night I had a ‘movie and garbage food night’ with my roommate and I think that I am just not used to that kind of eating and it must have been a shock to my body. I was snacking on gluten free homemade pretzels (with loads of butter!), ice cream, etc… though it was gluten-free, it definitely was not healthy. It was interesting, however, to see how my body reacted. So, it’s back to clean eating for me- it just makes me feel so good!

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The other night I was craving something sweet and pulled out a bag of gluten free scone mix! Yep, I made some sweet lemon, blueberry scones for dessert (and clearly had leftovers for the week!). I have to say, a lot of gluten-free food is not that tasty- I find that the texture is usually off- but I have found that I am a huge fan of all of Pamela’s Products. They have everything from cookies to pizza dough and scone mix- and it’s all delicious. In fact, I gave a plate of the scones to to a friend and they devoured them- not having a clue they were gluten free! Whether or not you are gluten-free, I seriously recommend trying out some of Pamela’s Products (check out their website here; they can be found everywhere from Whole Foods to Fairway Market and specialty health food stores).

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Over the past week I have hit a few walls, wanting to snack on some bread or cookies- I decided to chug a bottle of water whenever the feeling comes over me. This technique has curbed my wheat cravings every time as I know it's not really hunger it's eating out of boredom! It’s a great feeling as it makes me feel lighter and more energetic rather than walking around in a ‘food coma’ all day.

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Last night I ended my night with hot yoga followed by baked salmon with veggies- I woke up feeling more energized and clear-headed than ever before. I have always loved cooking and have always used a ton of fresh  produce while cooking but I love having replaced my carbs with more veggies or protein. I have been thinking of it as a cooking challenge- what can I replace those carbs with and still feel as though I’m eating a well-rounded, tasty meal? I have over the past two weeks incorporated much more of the following in my diet: avocado, eggs, veggies, quinoa and for a salty snack, homemade popcorn!

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Well, today I learned that I slipped up! I have been eating quite a bit of beans- black beans, mostly- and have just been bringing a can with me to work as I have been in and out of town so much and have basically no fresh food in my apartment. Well, apparently canned black beans are not gluten free… so it’s a bummer but now I know and will make the adjustment to my diet. I guess that’s what this is all about anyways, learning what my body likes and doesn’t, so lets see what this change brings about!

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Today I felt great- my weight is still at the ‘4 pound less than when I began’ mark and I felt light inside. I actually want to workout everyday- there is a new energy inside of me. I am heading to Cape Cod tonight for a weekend with friends so I’m sure it will be a bit challenging again (as it always is to be disciplined while on vacation) but I’m sure I’ll get through it!

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I am still full from last night’s dinner! I went to a relative’s house and we barbequed salmon filets and more veggies than you could imagine. If I did that every night I truly would not have an issue with carb cravings- not that I do at this point but every once and a while, for example, when I saw my cousins eating Oreos last night, I get a jolt of jealousy. Following my jealous angst though is a quick mental reminder that I feel so good without it, and I move on. If I am really craving something sweet I go for a spoonful of peanut butter or handful of chocolate chips to satisfy my sweet-tooth!

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Every Wednesday morning I attend a networking meeting at the crack of dawn…. The positives that has always come out of it (other than prospective business leads) are the delicious chocolate croissants. Well, this morning I filled up my plate with fruit and loaded up on coffee instead of diving into the bagel and croissant basket- it was a little tough but I left the meeting feeling great. I had a lunch of beans and soft-boiled eggs (I know, a bit random but I still haven’t hit the grocery store!) and felt ready to hit a bikram yoga class after work! Last night I was talking to a good friend who went gluten free about 3 months ago and she said you only feel better and it only gets easier as time goes on! We shall see...

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!!