Days 8, 9, 10

I find it hard to get protein that isn't really processed. It's interesting - basically ever protein bar out there is crap, and or contains more soy than I'm comfortable eating. Nuts have great protein, and so do eggs, so I've been eating those. Meat is so darn expensive when it is unprocessed. I've resorted to turkey and chicken since those seem to be the cheapest unprocessed meats around.

I've lost another few pounds since I started, making it a total of 9 pounds in basically 2 weeks. Not bad I'd say. haha. I know a big part of it is just the shock of eating dramatically healthier food from my average American lifestyle, and I know a HUGE part of it is that I am drinking water only! That really keeps me regular and keeps me feeling refreshed.

In general I notice myself feeling very good. During the days I feel alert, ready to face the day, not tired or groggy (granted I get enough sleep). I've always had trouble sleeping, even when I'm really tired I feel like sometimes I just cannot go to sleep - like last night. ROUGH night. Just tossed and turned all night, and I have no idea why. I was exhausted but just couldn't do it. I'm really hoping that the more my body gets used to this diet, the easier it will be for me to fall asleep and get in a routine. I know that food has a lot to do with our sleep schedules. I'm trying not to eat past 10pm, and not after 8pm is preferred. I usually go to sleep around 1 or 2am these days, which is already later than I should, but if I eat at 10 that gives me 4 hours to digest, but I'd much prefer something like 6 or 8 hours to digest before trying to sleep.

It's odd - I feel like there's only a tiny window for me. If I try to sleep when I'm really hungry, it's not happening. I can't focus on anything else but hunger. If I try to sleep and I've eaten within the last 4 or 5 hours, it can often be difficult as well. I feel like there's this magical mystical formula where I have to go to sleep about 5.5 - 7.5 hours after I eat, and if I don't, I'm screwed.

I really need to up my beef and vegetable content. Those are two things I have no gotten a lot of so far. It's been primarily grains, seeds, fruits, and lean meats. I need some hearty stuff like peppers, onions, beef, etc. Maybe I'll make a stew. Mmm...that'd actually be a pretty good investment seeing as stew makes a lot and lasts a long while, and in this weather it's soooo good.


Til next time.