Well, today I learned that I slipped up! I have been eating quite a bit of beans- black beans, mostly- and have just been bringing a can with me to work as I have been in and out of town so much and have basically no fresh food in my apartment. Well, apparently canned black beans are not gluten free… so it’s a bummer but now I know and will make the adjustment to my diet. I guess that’s what this is all about anyways, learning what my body likes and doesn’t, so lets see what this change brings about!

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Today I felt great- my weight is still at the ‘4 pound less than when I began’ mark and I felt light inside. I actually want to workout everyday- there is a new energy inside of me. I am heading to Cape Cod tonight for a weekend with friends so I’m sure it will be a bit challenging again (as it always is to be disciplined while on vacation) but I’m sure I’ll get through it!

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I am still full from last night’s dinner! I went to a relative’s house and we barbequed salmon filets and more veggies than you could imagine. If I did that every night I truly would not have an issue with carb cravings- not that I do at this point but every once and a while, for example, when I saw my cousins eating Oreos last night, I get a jolt of jealousy. Following my jealous angst though is a quick mental reminder that I feel so good without it, and I move on. If I am really craving something sweet I go for a spoonful of peanut butter or handful of chocolate chips to satisfy my sweet-tooth!

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!!

Every Wednesday morning I attend a networking meeting at the crack of dawn…. The positives that has always come out of it (other than prospective business leads) are the delicious chocolate croissants. Well, this morning I filled up my plate with fruit and loaded up on coffee instead of diving into the bagel and croissant basket- it was a little tough but I left the meeting feeling great. I had a lunch of beans and soft-boiled eggs (I know, a bit random but I still haven’t hit the grocery store!) and felt ready to hit a bikram yoga class after work! Last night I was talking to a good friend who went gluten free about 3 months ago and she said you only feel better and it only gets easier as time goes on! We shall see...

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!!

I had my first ‘protein style burger’ today! For those of you that don't know, a 'protein style burger' is a burger with all the fixins wrapped in lettuce rather than a bun. It was so tasty and fresh- I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all! I am feeling great this week- light, energetic and clear-headed. I am having the most regular bowel movements I have ever had. I love being gluten free.

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!

As I was out of town all weekend I have absolutely no food in my apartment! So, after scavenging through my kitchen cabinets this morning I decided to grab some almonds, soft boil two eggs and whip up a can of tuna for lunch. Considering my lunch was pure protein, I was not snacky at all and felt full all day. I grabbed a glass of wine in the evening (almost got a beer then realized that was off limits!) and a small dinner before turning in for the night… with a smile on my face knowing I lasted a whole week gluten free and it wasn’t as tough as I expected!

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This past weekend was the most challenging since I decided to go gluten-free. I went to the Hamptons with a big group of friends and was surrounded in delicious, gluten-laden food all weekend- from lobster rolls to pizza for dinner and bagels and sandwiches for breakfast. I was put to the test the entire trip and am happy / proud to say that I didn’t cave!! I ate the cheese off of the top of the pizza and got salads instead of sandwiches. While everyone snacked on chips, I pulled out some almonds and dried fruit. Not only am I happy (mentally) to have not given in but my body feels good- today doesn’t have that guilty undertow that many Mondays following weekends away usually do! Another exciting little detail- I actually see a difference in my waist- my stomach looks flatter!

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Even after having a few cocktails last night I did not crave carbs this morning! Usually I wake up after a night out, I immediately think about eating anything that is heavy and full of carbs to ‘soak up the damage I did the night before’. Today I woke up, made two soft-boiled eggs and some strawberries and didn’t miss the English muffin or bagle sandwich.  After my lunch of a veggie stir-fry and quinoa, I got crampy and was a bit uncomfortable but it passed- I’m guessing it was just my body adjusting. Basically the entire day I felt great- full of energy, lighter than I did a week ago and without any desire to eat gluten-loaded products. I noticed that these last two days I've been craving protein so for dinner I made myself pork tenderloin and a strawberry coconut milk smoothie for dessert.

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!

I felt great all day today- really, really great. I got on the scale after work and was 4 pounds lighter than 3 days ago!! I am having much more regular bowel movements (which has never happened for me). Though I don’t think I LOOK 4 pounds lighter, I feel better inside- like I had a weight lifted off of my stomach. I am surprised to not have any carb cravings. Dinner was a bit challenging as it was my first time going out to eat; some friends and I met for drinks and appetizers at a Mexican food restaurant. I didn’t touch the quesadillas or crostini, I ate the meat off of the top and had some shrimp cocktail instead. I left feeling perfectly satisfied rather than bogged down by greasy, heavy appetizers, which was nice for a change!

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PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!!

Well, it didn't take as long as I expected to get the urge to eat a big bowl of pasta or grab a granola bar. I didn’t feel completely satisfied after lunch- not that I felt hungry, I just wanted to pick. I had a veggie stir fry and avocado for lunch with some rice crackers for a snack. Though I was sluggish towards the end of the workday, I ran 5 miles when I got home and felt great again. I stocked up on fruits, veggies, and gluten free snacks such as seaweed, edamame crackers and almonds and gave away all of my gluten-full food! Feeling good and ready to get going on day number three!

WIN A 3 PACK OF COLONICS!!!
PURE Colonics wants you to try a mini-version of what I did! Try a gluten-free diet for just one week, keep a journal of how your feeling, changes you noticed, and so forth and submit it to the PURE Colonics' Facebook page. At the end of October there will be a drawing from all of the names of people who submitted their journal entries. If your name is picked, you win 3 colonics ($405 value)!!