Really?!?

So, I caught my husbands cold, which comes with a burning sore throat.  The kind that only orange Creamsicles will help.  Well, maybe a Big Stick would.  I'm talking about the Popsicle!  Get your mind out of the gutter...   Anyway, so I sent my husband a text asking him to stop on his way home and pick up some Orange Creamsicles. What I got were Kroger no sugar added fruit bars (Nope, no added sugar, just artificial sweetener instead).  To which I responded, "Really?!?"  How do you get those things confused?  Orange Creamsicles are classic!

                  

    


And, yes, I realize that this isn't paleo, but I think being sick makes it okay.

It doesn't really matter though, because I didn't eat either.  I don't touch anything with artificial sweetener.  That shit is poison.  And, NO, my husband isn't trying to poison me.  I just haven't convinced him the importance of reading labels yet.  I think.

I don't know what it is about being sick that makes you crave stuff that's cold and sweet, but I did drink a coke.  And oooooooo, was it good.  I was worried I'd be back on them.  I used to be addicted and that stuff is like heroin.  I'd drink several a day and still would want more.  But I hadn't been drinking them since I changed my way of eating (I think I may have had one once before).  I find that they are good at the moment, but I don't keep wanting them.  Which is very cool and unusual.  I've stopped drinking coke for months at a time before, but as soon as I have one I'm hooked again.  I don't know what it is about this diet, but it really does kill cravings.  Except for chocolate.  I still crave chocolate.

Have to try these, even if they are considered SWYPO

Paleo Perfectly: Paleo Pineapple Coconut Muffins: So after the pina colada pancakes were all gone, I began craving them. Those things are so good. I decided I needed to make a more portabl...

Have to try these, even if they are considered SWYPO

Paleo Perfectly: Paleo Pineapple Coconut Muffins: So after the pina colada pancakes were all gone, I began craving them. Those things are so good. I decided I needed to make a more portabl...

Eating for a migraine

This will be short because yes, I'm suffering with a migraine.  Previously, when I had a migraine, I would load up on soda and greasy pepperoni pizza to get rid of a it.  I don't want to start up my old habits so I stuck to my paleo diet today and drank only tea and water.  I'm still suffering, but honestly not craving Coke or pizza.  So, while my head may hate me, I'm feeling good about the decision.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

I wonder if there are paleo foods that might help...

Cooling Inflammation

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Okay, so maybe not paradise.  I mean, the closest beach is, at least, 12-13 hours away.  You can't have paradise without a beach.

Tonight I seriously cheated on my paleo diet.  Not even quit sure why.  Guessing I got a bug up my ass, because I was feeling/doing fine and didn't have a real craving for what I got.  

They opened a Five Guys in Springfield recently and I've been wanting to try it.  I've been hearing how wonderful it is and that if I've been craving In-n-Out  it would not only satisfy my cravings, but that I would like it better.  So, I've been wanting, but waiting, so my husband could go also as he'd never tried it either.  But, when I came home tonight my hubby informed me that he went there today for lunch.  WTF?!  Really?  Well, guess what, we're going for dinner too.  

And I gotta say, FG's was NOT better than In-n-Out.  There really is no comparison.  None.  I mean, look at those grilled onions and the sauce and the cheese and the fresh veggies and that quality beef.  You can't beat that.  The fries sound like they are similarly done, but even those weren't as good.  God!  I miss In-n-Out!

I think though, that I've satisfied my burger craving until I get to go home in June.  I'll definitely be going to In-n-Out then.  And then there's Tommy's Burgers.  I'll be stopping there too.  OMG, they have the best chili cheeseburgers and chili cheese fries.  This is how we do it!!!

I will probably gain 10 lbs just stopping by those two places, but I seriously do not care.  Unlike FGs, it will be worth every last bite.

In the mean time, hi ho, hi ho, it's back to paleo I go!!!

PaleOMG – Paleo Recipes – Fudgy Brownies

PaleOMG – Paleo Recipes – Fudgy Brownies

Every day is a struggle.

I swore this was getting easier.  But honestly, I'm still really struggling with the way of eating.  I think I'll start to be really energetic and a go-getter.  No such luck.  I'm still tired most of the time, and I'm hungry ALL of the time.  :(

I'm pretty surprised to be feeling this way.  I've been on a diet where I've eaten even less before and wasn't hungry.  Not like this.  Now, when I'm done eating I want a second meal.  I thought I'd be adjusting by now.  The day after tomorrow I hit the one month mark.  I was hoping to be a bit more strict with my diet by then.  Now, I think I'll be lucky to stay with it because being hungry pisses - me - off!!!

Cheaters never prosper

So, today I cheated.  It wasn't one of those I'm out and about and the restaurant doesn't have anything, but I'll stick as close to my diet as possible type of cheats.  It was a conscious decision to be BAD.  I was simply jonesing for Mexican food, so I went to Tortilleria Perches for lunch.  I love their carnitas dinner, and it tasted as wonderful as it always does.

But, it wasn't good to me today.  After three weeks eating paleo to the best of my ability, my taste has changed.    That, and they mistakenly gave me corn tortillas instead of flour.  Again.

To top it all of, I'm now exhausted.  I just feel completely drained of all energy.  I need to do a lot of work around the house, but I just want to nap.

I did go to the Farmer's Market this morning and got quite a bit of locally raised, grass fed proteins and some wonderful tomatoes.  I also made the mistake of buying Todd some oysters.  I swore he loves oysters, but apparently, only fried.  He's trying not to eat fried foods.

Dang!  I better get moving.  I'm nodding off as I write.  Oops.