I am making progress. I am eating more vegetables (raw, fermented, or fried lightly) though I plan to add steaming as well.

I am no longer eating sweets. I do enjoy popcorn, but I usually make them myself (with less fat/salt)

I am drinking water and tea instead of soda.

I eat a little meat but also use tofu or sometimes lentils. But I do have eggs and a bit of cheese.

I have just bought a book about vitamins/minerals and another book about herbs.

Vague goal but marking done 7-11-20 as I've been on weight watchers since April 2020

Current goal:



1. No soda - April 30th - July 26th

I am happy to realize, somewhat belatedly, that I've completed this goal. Intuitive Eating really helped me get that. When I stop looking for impossible milestones I'm never going to hit and look at the progress I've made instead, it's done. I'm not eating perfectly. I was never going to, I never will, and I really don't want to. But I've added a ton of fruit and veggies into my diet, started drinking a lot more water, cut way down on junk food, and made a lot of switches to things like whole grains and healthier fats. I'm eating better and feeling better-- Christmas chocolate binges once a year included.

Start at the beginning of November.

Since I've started tracking my eating with Fitbit, I learned a major hurdle in this I wasn't even aware of-- I'm not getting anywhere near the calories I thought I was through the day, and nowhere near enough protein. I was shocked. But it explains my insatiable evening cravings, especially on workout days. I increased my healthy food during the day and maximized my protein intake at dinner the past week and the difference was tremendous. I never expected the key to curbing my overindulgence was to eat MORE.

Two steps towards this goal achieved-- lots more fruits and veggies, and lots more water. I think cutting out some of the negative habits will be tougher than adding in positive ones.

(LA)

Doing the Paleo diet