Vegan Down, Wheat Belly Up

The vegan diet is done! HOOOORAY!! I have to say, it was possible to follow, but not my idea of a great weight loss plan. Mostly because I gained 2 lbs on it. My problem was that when I needed a snack instead of having string cheese or yogurt, I would eat an Oreo. If I fed my family meat for dinner, I would have an Oreo. You see where this is going... A lot of trips to Costco for that huge box of Oreos. Almost weekly. Yup. I know this is my own flaw, and if I would have grabbed some veggies or fruit I would have lost weight, but if a diet allowed Oreos, what would you do? I ate mine with dark chocolate almond milk. Precisely my problem.

I debated a lot about what to and what not to include in this post. My main debate centered around my weight. Do I reveal my real poundage or not? Will it offend people if I view my weight as high for me, but others see it as low? Will it open up the door to jokes by my much skinner sister who probably weighs less than me and is due to have a baby in a week? I decided to tell everyone what my number is, but mostly to use it as a reference point and a place of accountability for my next diet- The Wheat Belly. My number was 139.1 this morning. In all fairness, yesterday was Easter and binge doesn't even begin to describe my day. So, whether my number is a high one or a low one to others out there, just know that for me my body feels uncomfortable where it is. When I walk I feel that jiggle, when I go to sit on the floor it is harder for me to get down. I have a major tire around my jeans. When I got married I weighed 115lbs, so a 25 lb gain in 8 years is quite a jump for me. I have got to get some of this weight off, both for my mental and physical health. I know a lot of other people feel the same way about their bodies, and if you are wanting to join me on this next diet, feel free! I have read the first part of the book, and it is pretty convincing. There are some great recipes to go along with the restrictions!

Please join me! Add any comments below about advice and recipes- please no exercise advice, my body rejects that... okay, maybe a little exercise could help...