Still here, still on plan
. I have been solidly back to this WOE since about a month ago now. Definitely noticing positive improvements still, especially with the addition of more probiotics & prebiotics. Digestion is more regular, feeling less inflammation in my body systems also.
I have possibly lost between 2 & 4 pounds since early September, my goal is still to lose about 15 to 20 or so of fat pounds to feel & look my best. I am hesitant to say I am on my way there, but the scale seems to be slowly & fitfully moving southward. The frustrating thing is I was at 113 a year ago eating randomly without trying to be thinner, but I need to keep my attention on the present & future rather than lament the past. My face is less puffy which is very welcome indeed! My slight double chin may be shrinking also?
Today I made more lentil vegetable soup over basmati rice, it is just easy & filling & low cost which is all nice. I added cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic & onion to taste in the pot. I am going to make soul cakes next week for end of the month, they won't be MWL but they will be McDougall style, using brown rice flour. They will be sugar free & probably pumpkin spice style. Autumn is my favorite season, & my kitchen habits reflect that! I am eating very little raw foods, as in Chinese medicine (of which I am an amateur student for life) I have shown signs of dampness & damp heat. Strict avoidance of raw & cold foods & liberal eating of warm cooked foods with warming spices reduce dampness, and following this regimen the past month has really improved my poor digestion & other dampness symptoms (such as chronic sinusitis)! I've been adding lots of spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, onion, cumin & others to everything I make. It seems to be paying off! I am still eating about 1 to 2 meals a week of "whatever I want", this keeps me happy & motivated & not feeling deprived. Usually this takes place at a restaurant with family, which makes dining out easier & family time less stressful. Not going to worry about the future repercussions of this just yet, let's get through these first few months & then reassess at that time.