Yesterday was to be the First day off the challenge, I have to admit, I had a hard time thinking about spending a day without my new found friend Paleo! The one or two times I thought of hanging out with my old friends, potato chip and popcorn, pizza and even enchilada, I realized they are NOT really my friends, they're empty and shallow, my past relationship with them had no substance, no meaning, and all they have ever done is cause me grief. I realized how in the past, I always made excuses for them, I always defended them. Not once did they ever do anything good or nice for me.......What did I ever see in them?
My new friend, Paleo, is incredibly satisfying, gratifying and even indulgent! Paleo is never shallow, Paleo always provides substance and meaning. Paleo gives me gifts, like strength and power. Paleo always puts me first, gives me lean muscle and only takes unwanted things from me, like fat! How kind and wonderful is that!
During my our first 30 days together, Paleo did take a few more things from me, but I am good with those things being gone from my life. Because, what Paleo gave me in return, is far better than what was taken!
Things taken:
2 inches from waist
8lbs
Fatigue
Digestive issues
Bloating and abdominal distension
Gifts Given:
Strength
Endurance
Energy
Lean muscle mass
Appreciation for GOOD food!
These are just a few of the big gifts......... I could go on forever....
So, I think my friend Paleo is here to stay......... That's not to say that I won't visit with the old crew once in a while, but I definitely will think about whether or not the consequences are worth a short lived visit with them.
