Aside from how it seems (and feels), we didn't start this "no processed foods" project just to torture ourselves--we jokingly call that a "perk"...really jokingly. We are truly doing this for health reasons, partly because of an NPR interview about food and partly because I grew up in a small cattle-ranching town in Idaho where people seem to live well into their 80s and 90s, and seemingly without too many health problems, whereas the people I know now who are living in mostly urban areas seem to not live as long and have more health problems. There is probably an exercise factor in there somewhere, but I have begun to suspect there is something more.
Which leads us to the current month of torture--Oops, I mean eating healthy.
So, 13 days later--do I feel any different?
For one thing, I feel hungry much of the time, so I'm continually eating small amounts of fruit, vegetables, and nuts. I know it's good for me and I love fruits & vegetables, but I'm feeling a bit like a rabbit.
Secondly, I do feel like I have more energy, although that could well be tied to the amount of coffee I'm drinking now... :)
And lastly, I have fantasies about caffeine-free diet soda in a tall glass with lots of ice.
So obviously my body is improving but my mental state may be another story.....
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