This morning at 12 AM Marisa Carr and I completed our Gluten Free Challenge. It was awesome. I had my first cookie since like February. But you know what...it really wasn't that awesome. I seemed to remember them so much better than they were.
So we may be doing a lactose free diet after this, stay tuned to my very unupdated blog...sorry it's really busy here at wolbi and i am more used to updating my facebook than i am my blog.
But yes, Marisa and I did it. Now we are headed home to start our new adventures there. I am currently waiting for my mom as I sit here in my dorm all alone. Sometimes being alone like this isn't so bad. I think right now it is though :(
WE DID IT :)
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day #4: February 17, 2011 We have almost proved Nate wrong.....
Sorry that I haven't posted in a couple days. I meant to make this an everyday thing but I kind of have been really busy due to trying to get stuff for second semester done before it's all due.
So for the update....I have been 4 DAYS gluten-free. That's right. No chocolate flavored waffles, no Valentine's Day cookies, no bread, nada.
It kind of sucks because there isn't a lot you CAN eat. I think I live off oatmeal and rice. Just kidding!
It really hasn't been too bad. I have had cravings for bread but I think this diet is good because it seems to be whenever I am stressed I just want a huge bite off a loaf of french bread or something. So I am definitely keeping my carb count down.
And it's really good that I have an accountability partner! Marisa and I went to Moe's today after dropping Lauren (a friend) off at the Albany Airport. And I literally stood there looking at the menu for things that I could eat that weren't made of wheat. So I was focusing on the taco shells....the whole time planning to get a cookie. My mind like completely blanked and I totally thought that having a Moe's cookie was perfectly ok. I told Marisa I was going to get a cookie and she responded: "You're joking right?" I began to question why when I did a mental face palm followed by an actually face palm. Cookies are made of WHEAT you idiot! I thought to myself. So Marisa saved me from accidentally eating a gluten product.
This gluten free thing HAS made me feel a lot better though. I feel less heavy when I am done with a meal and I feel less gross. My face has also stopped breaking out which is quite impressive because my chocolate consumption has only gone up.
As for other things in my life:
I've become completely fascinated with this game called American McGee's Alice. It's this completely psychotic game about Alice after her parents are killed in a fire she is sent to a mental institute. And because of her unstable condition her Wonderland is also falling apart. This game is so whacked out....but I love it. Alice could become so much more interesting to me when she is wielding a knife. I want to get this game because it
A) Looks like a lot of fun
B) Has a sequel coming out
But the problem is the game is ten years old so it's a bit....expensive to find. Because they stopped making it. I am hoping the release of the sequel (Alice:Madness Returns) they will rerelease it but I am not getting my hopes up. I am watching it on eBay right now and have found one that's under $20....for now.
And Marisa also thought it'd be great to torture me today by talking about what other diet we should start when we are done. Inspired by Andrea (one of Rissy-Poo's room mates) we have played with the idea of experimenting with different illnesses. We are going to do lactose intolerant when we are done I guess (which is going to suck even more because that means....NO ICE CREAM...or pizza....or anything ugh) and she wants me to do a caffeine free one at the same time....which means no Coffee. This is severely causing stress in my life...the idea of giving up coffee. But maybe that last sentence should clue me into getting rid of it.
And my last news for the day: Last night I did a Jillian Michaels video after devos and it was AWESOME! I was going to get the 30 Day Shred today in Walmart but settled for the Biggest Loser last chance workout because fat people were working out in the background which will make me feel better about myself when I absolutely fail at trying to do it. But it should be a lot of fun. And I will have a smokin bod when I am done (maybe.....haha)
Well that is currently where my life is at now. I am going to go shower because I am OFFICIALLY out of study hours (does D-point inducing dance) and get some oatmeal because I am HUNGRY
Fairfarren
Lydia
So for the update....I have been 4 DAYS gluten-free. That's right. No chocolate flavored waffles, no Valentine's Day cookies, no bread, nada.
It kind of sucks because there isn't a lot you CAN eat. I think I live off oatmeal and rice. Just kidding!
It really hasn't been too bad. I have had cravings for bread but I think this diet is good because it seems to be whenever I am stressed I just want a huge bite off a loaf of french bread or something. So I am definitely keeping my carb count down.
And it's really good that I have an accountability partner! Marisa and I went to Moe's today after dropping Lauren (a friend) off at the Albany Airport. And I literally stood there looking at the menu for things that I could eat that weren't made of wheat. So I was focusing on the taco shells....the whole time planning to get a cookie. My mind like completely blanked and I totally thought that having a Moe's cookie was perfectly ok. I told Marisa I was going to get a cookie and she responded: "You're joking right?" I began to question why when I did a mental face palm followed by an actually face palm. Cookies are made of WHEAT you idiot! I thought to myself. So Marisa saved me from accidentally eating a gluten product.
This gluten free thing HAS made me feel a lot better though. I feel less heavy when I am done with a meal and I feel less gross. My face has also stopped breaking out which is quite impressive because my chocolate consumption has only gone up.
As for other things in my life:
I've become completely fascinated with this game called American McGee's Alice. It's this completely psychotic game about Alice after her parents are killed in a fire she is sent to a mental institute. And because of her unstable condition her Wonderland is also falling apart. This game is so whacked out....but I love it. Alice could become so much more interesting to me when she is wielding a knife. I want to get this game because it
A) Looks like a lot of fun
B) Has a sequel coming out
But the problem is the game is ten years old so it's a bit....expensive to find. Because they stopped making it. I am hoping the release of the sequel (Alice:Madness Returns) they will rerelease it but I am not getting my hopes up. I am watching it on eBay right now and have found one that's under $20....for now.
And Marisa also thought it'd be great to torture me today by talking about what other diet we should start when we are done. Inspired by Andrea (one of Rissy-Poo's room mates) we have played with the idea of experimenting with different illnesses. We are going to do lactose intolerant when we are done I guess (which is going to suck even more because that means....NO ICE CREAM...or pizza....or anything ugh) and she wants me to do a caffeine free one at the same time....which means no Coffee. This is severely causing stress in my life...the idea of giving up coffee. But maybe that last sentence should clue me into getting rid of it.
And my last news for the day: Last night I did a Jillian Michaels video after devos and it was AWESOME! I was going to get the 30 Day Shred today in Walmart but settled for the Biggest Loser last chance workout because fat people were working out in the background which will make me feel better about myself when I absolutely fail at trying to do it. But it should be a lot of fun. And I will have a smokin bod when I am done (maybe.....haha)
Well that is currently where my life is at now. I am going to go shower because I am OFFICIALLY out of study hours (does D-point inducing dance) and get some oatmeal because I am HUNGRY
Fairfarren
Lydia
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Day #1: February 13th, 2011: Goodbye Bread!
So, it is now 2:05 on February 13th and lunch is over for the WOLBI campus. I know because I just finished cleaning it up (and those floors after snow camp are nasty!). Which now means....I am going to be bread free and more specifically gluten free for a whole month. I tasted my last handful of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and ate my last bread roll. My gluten filled tub is buried in my closet and the only option left to me are gluten free. So let the carb fast commence!
I just realized that we probably should have picked a date other than the 13th to start...hopefully it's not an indication of how we will do! I will be updating as much as possible and telling you how I am feeling and how I am thinking. (I wonder if you can go into bread withdrawal?). But for now...Good Luck to us both!
Sincerely
The Now Gluten Free
Lydia
I just realized that we probably should have picked a date other than the 13th to start...hopefully it's not an indication of how we will do! I will be updating as much as possible and telling you how I am feeling and how I am thinking. (I wonder if you can go into bread withdrawal?). But for now...Good Luck to us both!
Sincerely
The Now Gluten Free
Lydia
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Introduction to the Gluten Free Diet
I figured I probably will want to write about my adventure into a gluten free diet. Basically...to make a long story short...Marisa Car and I are going to be entering a gluten free life from Sunday February 13, 2011 until March 18 2011. Yes, a whole month living gluten free.
In a way this will be good for me. I am so addicted to bread and I really need to eat a healthier diet, especially since I am in college and I need to be getting rest and doing well in class. So I am off on this adventure (and kind of hoping to lose some pounds along the way I can't lie.)
So I will be posting to this blog, hopefully a lot, to tell how this gluten free lifestyle is going.
Today I went through all my food, placing the gluten filled ones in a bin ready to go. If I weren't allowed to eat oatmeal, let's say all I'd have to eat for snacks is popcorn and a bunch of spices. Oh and eggs and milk :) At least I have my fridge!
There was a lot I had to put away. Ginger snaps (D:) and Life cereal, protein meal bars, crackers, breakfast crackers. Lots. I have these available for me the next couple days for snow camp (which is good because I don't eat at the meal lines if I am not working). But Sunday night this box is being closed and put into my closet to be buried under food so I am not tempted to eat any.
Alright, wish me luck on this gluten free thing...it's going to be quite the adventure.
I am off to read Pride and Prejudice, pray before I go to bed that a miracle happens and I pass this Theology test tomorrow, and go to bed.
Fairfarren my lovely readers :)
Lydia
In a way this will be good for me. I am so addicted to bread and I really need to eat a healthier diet, especially since I am in college and I need to be getting rest and doing well in class. So I am off on this adventure (and kind of hoping to lose some pounds along the way I can't lie.)
So I will be posting to this blog, hopefully a lot, to tell how this gluten free lifestyle is going.
Today I went through all my food, placing the gluten filled ones in a bin ready to go. If I weren't allowed to eat oatmeal, let's say all I'd have to eat for snacks is popcorn and a bunch of spices. Oh and eggs and milk :) At least I have my fridge!
There was a lot I had to put away. Ginger snaps (D:) and Life cereal, protein meal bars, crackers, breakfast crackers. Lots. I have these available for me the next couple days for snow camp (which is good because I don't eat at the meal lines if I am not working). But Sunday night this box is being closed and put into my closet to be buried under food so I am not tempted to eat any.
Alright, wish me luck on this gluten free thing...it's going to be quite the adventure.
I am off to read Pride and Prejudice, pray before I go to bed that a miracle happens and I pass this Theology test tomorrow, and go to bed.
Fairfarren my lovely readers :)
Lydia
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