It's been quiet on the blog. Mostly because I'm currently depriving myself of food I love. Conor and I started a new eating plan a week ago. I don't call it a diet - we're not counting calories or starving ourselves. We're eating low glycemic foods, which means more protein, vegetables and healthy fats. This means no grains, very little fruit (berries and granny-smith apples have low glycemic indexes) no refined sugar, no sweeteners, very little dairy. While I agree with the way of eating and do believe it's healthy, it's been hard. Who doesn't want a chocolate chip cookie at 2pm? I think I'm finally regaining energy and my cravings are starting to simmer. It's been a huge mental game for me to eat better, which has less to do with the food and more to do with my control issues. I'm complicated.
I've also begun the girls on a gluten-free diet as an experient to see if Greta is less extreme in her emotions. Refining how our entire family eats has opened my eyes to a whole new way to do food. Even if the girls don't have a gluten sensitivity, I think we'll be moving away from wheat and use almond meal, coconut flour and flax more because they are just so much better for our bodies.
Yesterday, I really needed something. It was a tough day. Eating better means a lot more prep and a lot more time in the kitchen making more dishes dirty. While I'm slowly becoming more efficient it's been overwhelming. Add the other things that I have going on (for example Greta tantrums), and I'm a blubbering mess. But hallelujah! I came across a recipe for Paleo Banana Bread Muffins and they were my saving grace. I needed to bake something and I needed to eat a baked good. And the best part? These are more delicious and wholesome than other banana muffins I've made.
I'm excited about this new way of life. Health is so important and I'm beginning to really take it seriously. I've always been a fairly healthy eater, but there's a lot of room for improvement. Plus, eating like this fulfills one of my new years resolutions. Better health and a completed resolution? I'm in!
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