It's day 3 of my wheat free diet and so far so good.
The two most interesting aspects I've discovered so far is food seems to be tasting better. Perhaps I'm just enjoying it more, and eating it seems a much more orderly process.
Whether it's the lack of wheat, or simply having to stop and think "what can I eat that hasn't got wheat in it" appears to be taming the Cookie Monster within.
I know for a fact I'm an "emotional eater". Especially when I'm tired. If I've been concentrating hard, and feel a little listless, I tend to eat more as a mental break or treat than actually being hungry.
If I'm tired and hungry, it's a near disaster. I'll pretty much mindlessly scoff down whatever I can lay my hands on, which is almost always snack foods I know aren't doing my hungry or weight control any good. None the less, once the "Cookie Monster" within gets started, it's pretty much all over. Probably the main difference between myself and the TV character at those times, is I'd don't let any crumbs go to waste 🙂
The last two days have been somewhat different. I haven't been looking around for something sweet afterwards to finish off a meal.
Previously maintaining control was a conscious effort. I had to force myself to be mindful of my health goals.
The last two days have been entirely different. I've only eaten when I actually feel hungry. If it's not a main meal I've been choosing fruit.
I haven't felt empty afterwards either. Thinking "I've just eaten something, but I don't feel satisfied yet."
It's too early to determine if I've been a food junkie because of wheat. I do feel way more in control though.
I can't wait to see what results 1 whole week might bring. Kicked wheat feels a bit like kicking tobacco. You set your mind to it knowing the results will be worth it, and you do what it takes to be successful.
I've just managed to complete 6 days. Still looking at it on a one day at a time basis. I'm feeling absolutely bloody amazing! One day i should look it ROFL
Very easy to find "evidence" to support you if you look long and hard enough 😛 However, did you read the whole article? Hmmmm?
I didn't look long and it wasn't hard !
😛 Read the "WHOLE" article. 😛 😛 😛 😛 😛
If it says "chocolate is good for", I'm in.
pathetic. Absolutely pathetic. *finishing that piece of dark chocolate with hazelnuts* 😉
I find I'm eating very "clean" now. Meat/fish/fruit/vegies/seeds/nuts and very careful on what grains I choose. Avoiding alcohol/sugar/wheat. It is actually very simple, just challenging. Having an multicultural background means I love the pasta and bread! 🙂
There must be an exception for my Bourbon !
No, there is not!!!!!!!! 😛
Yes, there is ! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=563
There needs to be an exception for my chocolate covered peanuts, too.
'For example, if chocolate-covered peanuts are your weakness, by all means, don't buy them in bulk from the area warehouse store. Instead, buy the single-serving bag – and then hold yourself to no more than a single bag. A small bag of chocolate-covered peanuts has 250 calories' from http://www.powerbar.com/nutrition-in-training/weight-loss-for-athletes
Peanuts are a good fat and the chocolate, if it is dark chocolate should be ok. In small quantities. Just watch the sugar quantity.
I stopped eating anything with wheat in it in 2004 when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, and I've never looked back. Its a much healthier diet, I always know exactly what I'm eating and I usually cook from base ingredients. Fine, so I can't eat cakes and biscuits and most chocolate bars, but I'm a lot healthier than I would otherwise have been.
No chocolate bars?!
To paraphrase (the Victorian explorer) Richard Burton: "why are you alive?"
"Most" chocolate bars, not all. Mars bars remain safe!
How are Mars bars safe?
In the fridge.
Are dark chocolate bars >70% not okay? I haven't seen any wheat or gluten in the ingredients for those. At least not the Lindt ones.
I'm wondering if any of the gluten free flours are alternate options. I'm aware of the blood sugar implications, which will probably be my next target after wheat. Based on the last four days, carbs/sugars will have to be a gradual withdrawal. I have been replacing wheat snacks with fruit snacks. I've since learnt raw nuts and cheese are the way to go. Although I managed to quit smoking 14 years ago cold turkey, I'm not entirely prepared for the same hell with food.
It's going very well though. I probably didn't eat as much baked products as many do, and that probably helped. I was probably quarter way to a raw food diet of sorts. I'm kind of half way as things currently stand.
I did cold-turkey with both smoking and drinking (alcohol). It's the only way (imho).
Chocolate -> now THAT could be difficult!
I quit smoking and drinking with cold turkey, been trying with chocolate without success for years now. Heroin would be easier to quit.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035035_dark_chocolate_health_benefits_cacao.html
Good find Gene.
The book explains why gluten free doesn't work. It's what they have to use to replace the gluten
I'm the same. Having an apple now as my afternoon tea 🙂