I miss coffee

Day 8. My facebook status today was "I miss coffee". My best friend responded "Did you two break up?". Clever. But no, we didn't break up. We're just on "a break" while I work some things out.

Things are going well though. The original restrictions have gotten much easier. I haven't cheated with the coffee at all. I've had popcorn once or twice. Okay, twice. The whole chocolate restriction is out the window. But I was honest from the beginning that it would never happen.

While I am mainly making good choices, there's no avoiding that moment when I'm away from home and starving and the only option is something anti-diet. In that circumstance, nourishment is more important than diet. So I ate an Arby's roast beef sandwich. I immediately had that awful feeling of an air bubble stuck in my windpipe. I'd say that's a sign. About an hour later I started struggling to clear my throat from a mystery mucus that did not want to go away. It was mentioned to me before I started the diet that these are common side effects from a wheat/gluton intolerance. These are things I've experienced for years and just took for granted it was nothing to worry about.

Overall, I'm feeling great. I have more energy, and an overall feeling of wellbeing. I've noticed in the last week that my appetite has changed drastically. When I'm hungry it's intense. But it doesn't take much to fill me up, and I stay full longer. I've always had a big appetite, ever since childhood so it really seems strange, but I know it's a good thing.

I'm being a more creative cook as well. Tonight I had Mango Chipotle Chicken and Roasted Vegetables. And my crock pot is currently wafting the tantalizing scent of Chunky Chicken Chilli all through my apartment. I know you're jealous...