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Oh the Detox!

Holy heck detox!  It hit me hard yesterday after work.  My head HURT!  When I got home from work Mr. said, "what is wrong with you?"  I looked at him and said "I'm detoxing."  Enough said.

I was also too hungry yesterday.  We had a yummy protein and fat filled taco salad for dinner.  I could have eaten 5 of them.  I contemplated making some homemade sweet potato fries but then decided I needed a quick nap.  Lucky for me Mr. and the boys had football practice so the house was quiet.  I got a solid 45 min nap in and woke up head ache free.  I can't remember the last time I took a nap.

When I woke up I felt 90% better.  I was still hungry.  Then the boys came home and were looking for their after practice food.  Mr and I did our best to steer them clear of the junk that lurks in the pantry.  Ultimately, Mr. made them on the stove popcorn.  Oh the smell!  I didn't cave.  Someday once I've detoxed enough, I'll have popcorn again.  We make it on the stove with coconut oil or bacon fat.  It doesn't really bother me too bad and gets me through some snacky fazes.  But I knew if I gave in last night, I'd be letting my withdrawal win.  I had a few almonds and that was it.

I woke up equally as hungry this morning so I made myself a couple extra pieces of bacon and and 1/2 an avocado.  For my snack today, I had peppers and celery.  For lunch I had leftover pork chop and brussel sprouts.  Dinner will be grilled hamburgers with grilled onion and homemade sweet potato fries.  I have an apple with me at work since it's my extra long night.  My water intake is still going well and I'm visiting the bathroom more than I'd like.  ++PLUS++  I remembered to take my vitamins this morning!!!

So if you're new to paleo, the detox can be the hardest part of people.  Our body is used to working on processed junk food, caffeine, and sugar.  When you take those things away from it, your body will revolt!  I usually get headaches, am very tired, and cranky.  The thing that keeps me going is knowing it will get better.  I remember the very first time I detoxed.  I was going to bed at 8 p.m. as soon as I tucked in the boys.  I thought I'd never make it!  After a week or 2, I turned a corner and felt so much better.  I had more energy and the headaches went away.  I'm looking forward to that happening again!

Thanks for being with me as I journey down this road.  I appreciate the sweet and encouraging comments I've received.

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