I feel so much better without grains.... Or already in moderation. So I guess it's not that I want to eat Paleo but rather limit my grains and dairy and sweet treats. Last night I went to a wedding reception and ate ice cream. Today I'm craving sweets. So how am I combatting it? Eating let's of veggies. Yes I had 1 pancake with peanut butter and strawberries after eating my spinach, chicken, brown rice with pesto. I had maybe 2 pieces of Maycee's peaches. But I really do feel better and more energetic. I feel better with limited dairy, not as gassy.
So I guess it's not Paleo I'm reaching for. It's balance. Balance in my food groups and enjoying more veggies. Not writing about when to eat starches and when to not. When to eat fruit and when to not. Worrying more about my fullness cues and honoring my hunger and body. My body is so forgiving and I'm so grateful to have it.
I've also started exercising more and feel better then I have in months! The only frustrating thing is my appetite has increased. So I'm learning how to adapt.
I had a revelation the other day, so here it is. This experience is mine. If others want to join that's fine but I'm not going to make a special effort to bring others along. This is my experience to heal and move forward. I don't know when we will have another child and I don't want to carry this extra weight while waiting. I am ready to move forward and let go. Baby will come when baby is ready. In the mean time I am living my life and letting go of guilt and baggage. I would love to be pregnant but I'm not and I'm tired of looking like I am. I am ready to have a body that I'm proud of. That is tone and strong. That shows other women that yes you can have a strong tube body even after having children.
I want to be an example of holistic health inside and out. Fitness is one way I do that.
I am excited to move into this new space with power and grace!!
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