from Leeny...
“We are nine days into the challenge and it sounds like everyone is starting to get the hang of things. I think it gets easier as we go and over time, the cravings begin to fade. I feel a small victory each time I overcome a desire to cheat. I don't want to wreck it. I honestly want to see how my body adapts to a gluten, dairy, legume, alcohol free environment.
Having the nutrition aspect of my life somewhat under control is like having a trump card in my back pocket. Nutrition trumps everything. If you work your tail off in the gym but eat poorly...bam...you got trumped by your diet. On the other hand, good nutrition can boost your effort in the gym by increasing your PR's in strength and metabolic conditioning. So no matter what you do, your eating habits will have their say on how your body will look, feel and perform.
I am so grateful to this group for providing this framework and support that we all need to succeed. We are all accountable to one another and ultimately to ourselves. The success will feel so gratifying. But....I'm getting ahead of myself.
I've talked to a number of people who have lost weight already and are having a pretty easy time. On the other hand, I've also heard frustration that the weight isn't falling off as quickly as anticipated. All I can say is, "Patience, grasshopper". Some people have come to this challenge already in pretty decent metabolic shape so their body's response to Paleo eating might be totally different than someone who may have come into this deal still highon carbs. I'd venture to say that the more you had to change in your diet, the harder these first few weeks might be on you. As my grandma used to say, "Rome wasn't built in a day".
So is with changing your eating habits and seeing the results. Your pants may not be loose yet, but rest assured, your biochemistry is changing. Your cells are adapting to less sugar surging through them and the need for insulin has been radically reduced. Your insulin receptors are scratching their heads wondering where all the insulin has gone and suddenly start to perk up. Your hormones are more balanced. Like the fading of a bad sunburn, your gut is starting to heal without the incessant bombardment of gluten and lectins. Fat cells are being called out of storage for duty. Each day your body makes huge metabolic advances at the cellular level. You're doing right by your body and it wil thank you, but give it time. It will be worth the wait.”
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