Not Feeling Hungry

Okay, I've been at this wheat free things for two whole weeks now.  I have lost no weight.  I really thought I would.  And I probably eventually will.  I'm definitely eating less calories.  But the most amazing thing is that I haven't had one single shaky minute since starting.  I'm not hungry as often.  I'm not getting that shaky feeling that makes me think I better get a snack for fear of passing out.  I love to snack on things and spent the first few days scarfing down carrots and almonds.  Well of all the ok veggies ok to eat, carrots are the sweetest.  They are natually sweet but probably not the best thing to eat a bag of them in one afternoon.  And almonds, while healthy in moderation, probably aren't the best thing to eat in front of the tv or while driving because I can scarf down 2 cups like that.  So, these last few days, I'm limiting my carrots and almond intake.  I just can't get over the feeling of NOT FEELING my stomach growl or my blood sugar nudge me.

Another great thing I've noticed is my energy level!  I usually get up around 4:15 am and drink some green tea.  It's my thing and it's what gets me out of bed each morning.  A cup of hot tea, alone in the kitchen, before anyone else gets up.  I have taken different metabolism/energy boosters over the last year and kind of got addicted to them.  If I didn't take one or drink a couple more cups of tea during the day, I was asleep on the couch by 2:30 or definitely by 8pm on the couch.  I still drink my tea but no pills and in the evenings after getting the kids to bed, I have the energy to pay attention to my husband and watch tv, fold laundry, clean up the house.  I'm energized and staying up till 10pm!  Not even yawning!  I'm talkative and sometimes so alert I have to force myself to go to bed.  It's amazing.

Ok, I'm going to end this post.  I will update as I got through this journey.

Oh yes, one more thing.  A few nights ago I made some sugar cookies and was determined to eat one as my "treat."  It tasted so awesome.  But about an hour later...guess who was hungry and feeling shaky?