No White eating

As you know, I've been told to avoid all simple sugars and avoid "white food" (potatoes, rice, pasta, bread).  I'm happy to report, it has been 6 days and I am still sticking to it.  It has been difficult.  I am also counting calories but mostly focused on eating the right food instead of how many calories is in it.  Dr. CS was clear it was "what I eat" that will make the difference versus just counting calories.

One thing I came up with was a copy cat of a sandwich I had in Baltimore.  I'm liking it so much, I am starting to crave it.  It meets several levels of taste requirements.  Yes it is bread but it is Rye bread....which is better for you (and not white).  Another trick I've started doing is eating all the yummy on 1/2 sandwich instead of a full sandwich.  Stack it deep and "sell it cheap"...in calories and carbs. Here is my lunch today.  It is Rye, garlic hummus, spinach, tomato, and apple.  I went ahead sliced up the left over tomato and apple for my sides.  Serious try it.  It is amazing the way the flavors meet your palate.  Even Philip loves it.

I have done a great job sticking to my goal (except for dinner out on Tuesday where I ate white rice).   But the lack of sugar is tough.  I will shyly admit I am a candy-o-holic.  I ate candy every day.  And I have not found a way to get over that.  If I was just counting calories, I could fit in a small bite but I am trying to not have any sugar so any tidbits are out.  Basically I just walk around wishing I had some candy in my mouth.  I'm hoping the habit over rides soon.  They say 21 days to make a habit.  I'll give it a month and see if it disappears or at least reduces.

I would love to weigh myself but my home scales are not even close to what the doctor's office has.  I think I am making headway but I hate to report any change until I've checked a better scale.  And I've not hit the gym yet.  It is all I can do to start with the diet.  Next week I will hopefully add the gym.

As far as the lack of Methotrexate, I've not felt any different strength wise.  But I am really working to get used to not having the side effects.  The foot cramps...none.  Fatigue....reduced.  Chemo brain....reduced.  Funny tasting food....none.  It was way fun to be able to go do something 7 days a week instead of 5.5 days.  It is all taking some time to adjust.  I have to change the way I think.  But I guess 321 weeks of getting used to being on it will take some time to get used to not having it.  I hope I can stay off.

I did check with my Neuro, Dr. D.  She was fine with sticking with my appointment on 3/30.  So free float continues!

If you find me in the corner, sitting on my hands, a dazed look on my face, and drool running down my chin...DO NOT FEED ME CANDY....no matter how much I beg.  Remind me of my goal and how happy I will be when I kick the sugar habit and feel better.