The first day is always the hardest! Breaking habits is hard to do, but not impossible. I am still learning. Reality hits when you discover that the brands you use the most, contain some sort of animal byproduct. All these food products that are supposed to make your life easier are enemies in disguised. I am learning by experience. I am beginning to read the food labels. Even if not an animal product, all these processing ingredients, most of them I can not read, even the spelling is a hint that it is not good for you. I always say the overweight epidemy is related to what we consume, not only related to the extra amounts we put in our plates, but all the hormones and "so called" vitamins and nutrients added to processed food.
Ok back to me....
My first day with the vegan program was a little turvy. My morning routine is to wake up and go directly to my coffee pot. I will be honest, I did not purchased any plant milk. I do like almond milk, just did not make it a priority to get, but I will ASAP. These is where the cow milk was used, with a cup of coffee. I had about a cup of frosted flakes, no milk.
Breakfast: Blueberry waffle, topped with sliced apple, pecans and maple syrup.
I thought I started good and this made up for the milk used in my coffee. Guess what...I was wrong! As I am eating and reading the Aunt Jemima box, the mix does contain milk. I thought this is going to be very hard. I decided to do my own batter next time. Aunt Jemima is out!
Lunch: Broccoli soup, John made this one:) He said used vegetable stock. If I recall I drank a cup of orange juice.
Snack: I felt hungry, but I wasn't. I was craving sweets, salty, greasy junk. I had a cup of frosted flakes. I was weak, I had some potato chips. The silly part is I had my fruits, nuts and veggies for snack, but my mind kept saying no...This is where the habit needs to break.
Dinner: 5 baked falafel and 2 pita with tomato salsa and orange juice. I thought dinner was not going to satisfy me, but this was actually the best meal of the day. The smell of the falafels satisfy the "meaty" need. Next time I will add lettuce or some type of side salad. Is about learning how to eat right.
Peppermint tea before bedtime.
In honesty, I feel deprived. My body wants to over indulged. In my mind perspective I am well. I do feel lighter, meaning not feeling blooted or heavy at the end of the day. I do need to drink more water. My mind is also playing the game: all these good foods, you will not last!
Skeptical but excited,
Maddy
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