Day 2: Tired but Pushing Forward

The alarm clock awoke at 6am this morning, but I did not. I lied half awake pressing snooze until 7:30 - I just could not get myself out of bed before then, despite falling asleep by at 10:30. Nine hours of sleep and still exhausted. In fact, I am more tired today than yesterday. I ran errands from 9am-12:30 and was tired the entire time. On the up side I now have a pantry and refrigerator filled with foods I can eat (including fresh okra - which should be interesting). But to be honest I was completely overwhelmed with my search for new food and  I just wanted to drive home and snuggle back into bed. The exhaustion sets into my shoulders and spine who beg me to lay down, but I resist and push on in the name of getting things done. The kids are getting ready to take a nap and I may join them today. 


The beginning of a headache is threatening my front lobes and I am pretty sure my body is in detox mode. Which makes me hopeful that in a few days I will feel better and my energy will begin to kick in. The prospects of a more energetic future keep me going. I keep telling myself I am just pressing the reset button right now, which keeps me motivated. Also, really being patient with myself and understanding that the refinements will come in later. I am aware that any changes I make right now are beneficial and healing for my body....small steps are a hard concept for this all or nothing girl.


I did get to lay down although there was no sleeping involved. My pre-headache has stayed with me since about noon and makes my eyes feel more tired than usual. Staying on my eating plan was difficult today, but I have trust it will become easier. I did stay on plan with the exception of 2 gummy bears which I spit out before swallowing - they were heavenly. I was fairly productive today in spite of my low energy. My spirits and hopes remain high even if my energy is not. I have faith this will work for me. 


The good news is that I do not feel hungry at all. I am allowing myself to eat as much of the accepted foods as I want for now, so that feels good.


It is now 8pm and I have been daydreaming of my bed all day - I literally cannot wait to climb in and sleep some more! My headache is worsening and peaking, but I am optimistic it will be gone in the morning. I didn't expect day 2 to be harder, but I hear that is very common when changing diets. Some people take up to a week to start seeing benefits. Pray that I am not one of those people - I am entirely too impatient with myself to wait that long!




Meals:

Breakfast - Green Tea w/ agave, Puffed Rice cereal, coconut milk.


Snack - Rice crackers, cashew butter, and handful of walnuts.


Lunch - Snap Peas, Rice, Grilled chicken breast in butter. 


Snack - Green Smoothie (Kale, yogurt, vanilla coconut milk creamer, green apple, banana, water, parsley, and ginger root) Which was MUCH more tasty today - I think I am getting the proportions right :-)


Dinner - White Chicken Chilly (Onion, chicken broth, chicken, black beans, pinto beans, cilantro, plain greek yogurt, rice)


Snack - Apple and cashew butter


Water Intake - 72 oz


Supplements: L-lyosine, fish oil, D3, Probiotic, antifungal, multivitamin, kelp caps, cal-mag citrate.

Energy levels:
Morning - moderate

Afternoon - low


Evening - very low

Exercise: none

Mood: Pretty even keel all day. One spike of feeling overwhelmed as my headache worsened.