At weigh in this morning, I now weigh 232.6 pounds. I lost the pound I gained last week, plus a little extra. I’m surprised by this, since I’ve had wheat, rice, and oats daily this week. The lesson to be learned here is that corn products will put the weight on and quickly. That makesContinue reading “Weight Tracking”
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Reintroduction: Wheat
Today brings the reintroduction of wheat to a close. Wheat includes wheat flour, bread, crackers, pasta/noodles, pastries, pie crust, pizza crust, cookies, cakes, muffins, donuts, some gravy, most cereal, flour tortillas, confectioner’s/powdered sugar, and some alcohol, such as beer and vodka. I have listed my food and reactions below for each day. Today is theContinue reading “Reintroduction: Wheat”
Weight Tracking
Today is weigh in. I’m at 233.8 pounds. This is a one pound gain from last week. Honestly, I’m surprised it wasn’t more. I reintroduced grains and corn this week, which are starchy and convert to sugar. Corn syrup has always caused me to gain a lot. However, I did try to limit my intake.Continue reading “Weight Tracking”
Reintroduction: Corn
Today brings the reintroduction of corn to a close. Corn includes corn, popcorn, corn syrup/fructose (used as a sweetener in sodas, candy, etc.), corn starch (used as a thickening agent in many foods), corn chips, corn tortillas, some cereals, cornmeal, corn oil (often in vegetable oil), and dextrose, dextrins, and maltodextrins (can be found inContinue reading “Reintroduction: Corn”
Reintroduction: Grains
Today brings the reintroduction of grains to a close. Grains include oats, rice, couscous, and quinoa. I have listed my food and reactions below for each day. Tomorrow begins the reintroduction of corn. Day 1 Breakfast: None. Lunch: Salad with apple, pecan, blue cheese, and vinaigrette. Snack: Banana, honey, almond smoothie, chocolate with peanut butter. Dinner: Wild rice, carrots.Continue reading “Reintroduction: Grains”
Reintroduction: Nightshades
Today brings the reintroduction of nightshades to a close. Nightshades include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and products derived from these items, such as paprika, cayenne, chili powder, potato starch, tomato sauce, ketchup, and salsa. I have listed my food and reactions below for each day. Tomorrow begins the reintroduction of grains. Day 1 Breakfast: None. Lunch: Turkey,Continue reading “Reintroduction: Nightshades”
Weight Tracking
As of this morning, I am now down to 232.8 pounds. That is a 1.6 pound loss from last week. I didn’t expect this, since I did binge on chocolate a bit this week. I also reintroduced legumes, which are starchy. I’m just finishing the reintroduction of nightshades, but I haven’t had any potatoes becauseContinue reading “Weight Tracking”
Reintroduction: Legumes
Today brings the reintroduction of legumes to a close. Legumes include green beans, peas, lima beans, butter beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, chickpeas (hummus, falafel, etc.), lentils, soy beans (soybean oil, soy lecithin, soy milk, soy sauce, tofu, miso, etc.), carob, bean sprouts, and peanuts (peanut butter, peanut oil, etc.). I have listedContinue reading “Reintroduction: Legumes”
Reintroduction: Eggs
Today brings the reintroduction of eggs to a close. Eggs include eggs, custard, mayonnaise, some sauces, some salad dressings, some ice cream, prepared meatloaf, pizza crust alternatives, some bread/tortilla alternatives, marshmallows, albumin, globulin, and lysozyme. I have listed my food and reactions below for each day. Tomorrow begins the reintroduction of legumes. Day 1 Breakfast: None.Continue reading “Reintroduction: Eggs”
Weight Tracking
This morning was weigh in. I’m now down to 234.4 pounds, a 1.6 pound loss from last week. I’m surprised by these results, as I’ve added dairy back into my diet and have been eating quite a lot of cheese. But I’ll take it. I’m getting to the point now where I’m going to haveContinue reading “Weight Tracking”
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