Beginning on August 1, I am going to restart my 365 day challenge from last year. We will call that 365 part one (I realize I am a nerd, there is no need to point it out). 365 part one is going to be coupled with a new, more restrictive plan. 365 part two is going to consist of the following:
- No gluten
- No dairy
- No sugar - this is where I am going to get more restrictive. I've said many times that I have an issue with sugar. During 365 part one, I allowed myself to eat dark chocolate, gluten free / dairy free baked goods, soy ice cream, vegan treats, and half sweet / half un-sweet iced tea. Those items will not be allowed during 365 part two. They were not supposed to be allowed during part one either, but I am weak.
- No processed foods - I am not going to get crazy on this and say I won't eat anything that's processed. I'm not a complete nut. I am going to eat salsa and jarred tomato sauce. Throw me off the island if you must. I just don't want to eat products that have ingredients I cannot pronounce or recognize.
- Portion size counts - I am going to be very conscience of portion size. I don't need to eat as much as my husband, although that sounds like fun. He outweighs me by forty pounds and trains like an athlete. He needs to eat 4,000 calories a day (this may be a slight exaggeration), but I don't.
I know what you're thinking, "What the heck are you going to eat?!" Whole foods. No, not the store. Fruits, vegetables, meat / protein, nuts, seeds, etc. I will allow myself to keep my iced tea k-cups, because I am not a robot and let's be honest, I'm addicted. I am also going to allow myself one cheat day per calendar month. I think having one cheat day per calendar month will help me stay on track -- and somewhat sane. Here we go again!
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