Day 3: No More Cow Milk Please
Entry 2
Day 3 (Wednesday, January 9th):
After Monday’s fiasco of adjustment, I started to wonder just how well I would do on AIP, if I should even bother with it if I can’t commit to it. I came to a few conclusions:
I don’t need to stick to the recipes outlined in a single cookbook
I can alter the portions as I need to, adding in more veggies if required
If I can’t live without something, I can have it in minimal moderation
I can’t be hard on myself or think that I failed
My second day on AIP started out better, I tried a turkey veggie breakfast skillet. I prepped all the ingredients the night before, shredding the red cabbage and sweet potatoes, and I cooked the ground turkey. This helped my morning routine stay on track and be close to what I was used too. First, I add some olive oil to a skillet, throw in the red cabbage, let it start softening. Then I had in the sweet potato, season with a little salt and let that cook a bit with the cabbage. I add the turkey in last since it just needs to be warmed up.
So far, the turkey veggie breakfast skillet is my favorite meal and one I plan to keep in my repertoire. This morning I even added some avocado. The main thing I noticed is that I am not hungry again until much later than I use to be. Normally, by noon I’m so excited it’s the afternoon and I can go grab my lunch. For the past two days, I haven’t thought about lunch until around 1pm or 1:30pm. This is a HUGE change for me and I think it’s a good one.
I have also decided to cut myself a break when it comes to things I want to have. Like caffeine. I only ever drank one cup of tea, first thing in the morning. I have now added that back into my morning routine. I have decided to skip the milk and sugar and instead sweeten the tea with a touch of agave.
I also bought chocolate! Don’t tell anyone!!! I got one bar of good quality chocolate and each night I allow myself one square. It’s taking ALL of my will power not to devour the whole thing, but I keep telling myself I’m seeing changes and I should stick with my plan.
And that’s the main thing I’ve learned, three days in, I’m seeing results. I think it is mainly from cutting out sugar, carbs, and dairy. I haven’t noticed too many changes in my joints, my two swollen knuckles are still swollen, but I have noticed a change in my energy. I feel like I’m more alert and definitely far less sluggish after a meal. Normally, I would have some portion of rice, pasta or cheese with my lunch and I would definitely feel tired after or around mid-day. I no longer feel that way, I have energy up until I leave work and then still feel energized at home. Time to get back to the gym!
Now that I have come to the conclusion I can make AIP work for me, rather than working for it, I think I can succeed. I hope to keep seeing improvements, or at least maintain my new energy level!
Hope by Day 5 I still feel as optimistic!
Tumeric-Ginger Soup - this soup is good, the recipe I have makes a lot of it, but it freezes well and can be a side to a protein heavy dish.
