GF - Day #18: Extra Holes in my Belt

So its been almost 3 weeks gluten free and for anyone who doubts it, I will happily be an example for you. I haven't been following Weight Watchers are closely as I used to... I am still measuring and weighing my foods and eating as much fresh veggies and fruit as possible instead of junk food, but I am enjoying the art of cooking and creating recipes far more than I used to. With a gluten free lifestyle you have to think and it is paying off.

Yesterday when getting dressed, jeans that I bought on clearance after Christmas seem to be falling off of me and I had to move to the next whole, inward, on my belt in order to keep them up. My bra is too big and even my underwear seem to be falling off. Brand new dress pants I got for my birthday in October, well, I'm swimming in them. I am losing my midsection fat quickly... And I'm not the only one. I have lost about 5 lbs since I went gluten-free, my boyfriend has lost, easily, 10 lbs. I can actually see the difference. So if you are able to do this for a few weeks, you will see a difference. However, I recently learned that you can't get tested for a gluten intolerance if you are already living gluten free... So if you want to try it and get tested, you need to do one or the other, you can't do both or the test won't pick up the intolerance or allergy.

Anyway, moving on. I am vowing that, beginning tomorrow, I will not miss a day of blogging. My alarm is set on my phone for 10pm to write a new post. I am feeling very good lately, so there is no excuse, whether I am lacking motivation or not. This Saturday is my Spin-a-thon... The 6 hour spin class to raise money for the Strong Kids Campaign at the YMCA Simcoe Muskoka... I'm just over half way to my goal of $1,000.00 and could really used your help. Please help by taking a moment to donate to my cause. Your help is very appreciated as this is a very important ride for me and my friends.

As I vow to be better, I will be writing to you tomorrow about daily goals and scheduling. I have calendars for March and April will steadily increasing daily activities that you can follow along with me!

Dedication is important. Perseverance is key. Anything is possible as long as you take the first step.

xoxo