Day 1: Whoa is Moi

Started out the day making my 12 yr old his lunch. Roasted chicken on french bread. Also made him his breakfast - a waffle. WTH? Is this how I'm supposed to start my wheat free existence? Smelling and touching the forbidden foods-whoa is moi.

It was a conscious decision not to involve him in my grand experiment as of yet. Poor kid has enough on his plate. If I told him no more process'd carbs-it'd put him over the edge. Besides, I have to master my own intake before subjecting my kids to it.

I did my "weirdo'h list" shopping during the Redskins/Seahawk playoff game at Wegman's yesterday. A masterful move if I do say so myself. Wegman's/Fairfax is usually a madhouse on the weekend... during the game, it was actually manageable. Still it took me 2 hours to navigate, find, read, double-back, reread all the ingredients for my new wheat-free (wf) existence. They were out of almond meal/flour so I suspect I'm not the only plumper embarking on this journey. Also couldn't find them shirataki noodles although I admit, I didn't look too hard-they sound semi-gross and might have to be an acquired taste.

Met my wf partner Ann this morning for our 3x a week 4m run. Non-runners might be impressed with this but when you've run for a long time, it's all about what you put in your mouth if you want to lose weight. Mileage and working out doesn't really do much unfortunately-if anything the more you work out, the hungrier you are. So as far as exercising, I'm going to be dogged and determined to maintain my usual optimal weekly routine: 12-15m of running and 2-3x BbG strength training. I may start swimming just for the embarrassment factor. If I have to squeeze my big ol' behind into a sausage casing (bathing suit), it'll keep me more diligent.

I weighed in at a healthy 136lbs (I'm 5'4") Ann reported 145lb (she's 5'6"). We both would like to lose minimally 12-15lbs. I may post a "before" later in the week. I'm not ready to face that quite yet.

Had a soft-boiled egg, 1/2 banana, coffee w/creamer for breakfast

Making the wf meatloaf tonight with the "no mac and cheese" (it uses cauliflower). I'm intrigued.

Weirdo'h List

FULL DISCLOSURE: Feeling grumpy.
I've cleaned out as much wheat crap as I can.
This goes against every core of my being...

HATER Of: Grocery Shopping/Menu Planning/Food Prep

This doesn't bode well for me.

WEIRDO'H list:
Coconut Flour
Almond Meal/Flour
Chickpea Flour (Red Mill)
Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Ground Golden FlaxSeeds

Oils/Condiments:
Gluten free soy sauce
Liquid Stevia
Rice Wine Vinegar
Coconut oil (or spray)
Beef & Chicken Broth

Shirataki Noodles (WTH?)

Livin Large

I've never been one to journal, keep a diary, or blog. I hate the word BLOG so I'm repelled by the thought of doing it everyday.

BUT I WILL...
Why? Accountability.

I weighed myself and am at the precipice of being "overweight" according to my BMI. I won't go into the why but simply state that as of Monday, January 7th 2013 I will be embarking on the wheat belly diet with my good friend Ann. I'm READY. I'm hoping that by writing a daily account of my experience, it will hold me accountable. Today I'm cleaning out most of the wheat products or placing them out of my line of sight.

My 14 yr old daughter doesn't want to take part but she is 98lbs so I can't blame her. My girl loves her pasta and that's fine. I, on the other hand, am tired of Living Large. It's embarrassing and is undercutting my self-confidence. I've always been "normal" weighted and would like to return to that. It also holds the promise of reducing joint pain (yes I'm a "knee person") and improving skin- mine is looking particularly heinous these days.

I feel hopeful.

I'm armed with all the tools necessary for success: a positive friend who also wants to lose 10-15lbs and is willing to run with me 3-4x a week. I have the wheat belly manual and cookbook, a supportive husband who also wants to lose the small tire around his middle and lastly this daily blog.

To the kitchen, trash bag in hand.