Third Day on the Paleo

Well I guess I'm doing my own version of paleo. The more natural the better, but I'm not going to avoid fruit. It really helps with the sugar craving. I'm no longer ready to kill someone for a donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. It also fills me up nicely. So far today I've had a strawberry banana smoothie. They are my favorite. I am in the process of making some hard boiled eggs. I really enjoy them with a little salt. I will be making sweet potato fries again. They were a.maz.ing. It will probably be what I take Dave for his snack after work. There is a trip to Trader Joe's in the works for tomorrow. I'm doing surprising well with my soda addiction. I can drink my weight in Dr. Pepper. I haven't had one in three days and haven't really felt like I was going to die without them... I have been drinking all natural tea so that is helping with the caffine addiction. I like it cold so it turns into a process that is more involved then I would prefer. I think finding snacks that work is the key. We also found freeze dried fruit that is all natural with no added sugar. That mixed with some raw almonds might happen in a bit.

The first day I was murderous and miserable.

The second day I was munchie and nautious.

Today I'm a little more even keeled.

I'm still not sure how this is sustainable for someone who loves things like cheese and bread and beer and white wine. The diet says to cheat is okay but you will probably pay for it in how you feel the next day. We are trying to be really good. Dave has done a fantastic job. I'm doing a pretty good job. Water with lots of lime helps too...

Hopefully the rest of the day goes as well as the past few hours.

Here it goes...

I've never done a blog before... I thought this might be a chance to start a conversation or at least get an issue off my chest.

I love food. No seriously. I love food. I am however trying to not become overweight... Is there any way to accomplish this?  Hence the tittle, can't I have my cake and eat it too...


We've started the paleo diet... basically you only eat things cavemen would have... no sugar or dairy or grains...

Just a couple of the things I love.

My husband is overweight and I am trying to be supportive in this venture as he needs to loose weight and I would like to be a little more toned.

It's day two and already I am ready to kill someone for a chocolate chip cookie. I know there is a usual withdrawal period.

Anyone out there have a diet where you don't feel hungry but get to eat what you love?