Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

[CraftyGirl]

Last Friday was the last day of induction for me but I couldn't decide if I was ready to move on or not. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not moving back to an old WOE but just adding a few more vegetables and following the same principles.

So, I've finally made a decision - after continuing to eat for induction all weekend - that today is the day to move forward... (insert picture of me nail-biting here).

Wish me luck!

Oh, and I tried the mock french toast recipe made with pork rinds this morning. TO DIE FOR! My 15 year old daughter said she couldn't tell the difference. She was grossed out when I told her it was was made the way it was just b/c she knew what was in it, but LOVED that it tastes like the real thing.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

Congratulations Crafty on making a good decision. If you want this to work for the LONG HAUL, you've got to learn to eat the right foods. Be sure to post when you have questions or concerns...we've got your back here!

[CraftyGirl]

Re: Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

THANK YOU for your encouragement last week. It was largely what helped me come to the decision to join the ranks in OWL!

I also took a few minutes this morning to (ever-so-cautiously) try on a pair of my next-size-smaller jeans. I'd need to wear the 'right' shirt since I still have some trouble over the waist band, but the legs and tush fit nicely without being too loose or too tight!!! THAT is exciting, and NOT what I expected to happen after just over two weeks back on!

[ValidRouge]

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WOOOHOO! That's fantastic! So, how are you going to add more veggies in today???

Using tomato sauce was one of the ways I added extra veggie in.

[CraftyGirl]

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I got busy yesterday and TOTALLY missed this! I hadn't actually gotten that far yet, but I like that idea. I just thought I'd have a bit larger servings of veggies. Especially salads since I love them so much and they don't seem to be making my IBS flare up right now.


What do you think?

[ValidRouge]

Re: Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

That's fine too...make sure that your "salad" veggies are as nutrient dense as possible. Do you like raw baby spinach instead of iceberg or romaine lettuce? This would be the perfect time to add some...or use spring mixes with lots of other colorful veggies to give flavor and texture.

[CraftyGirl]

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Yep. Actually a spinach salad versus a lettuce salad is my FAVORITE! I added a bit of pumpkin yesterday too. I think I'll stay at this rung for a while, though. Just to give things time to sink in.

[kkat55]

Re: Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

Hey CraftyGirl!

How are you doing on OWL?

[CraftyGirl]

Re: Going to move into OWL... I'm a bit nervous.

I was doing well... until our trip to Vegas. I let myself get sidetracked so as soon as we got home I started induction again this past Sunday. Otherwise it was going great!