7 days...

Tuesday 7/8/08 was day 7 of my 7 day dairy elimination diet. The results are as follows-

What I missed:
tea with milk or half and half
ice cream
cereal with milk (some people at work suggested that I eat cereal with juice, but I promptly informed them that that was the nastiest thing I had ever heard)
chocolate
Thats pretty much it, while I'll admit it was hard doing without wasn't impossible. When I stopped thinking about what I couldn't eat, it got easier. The 4th was a small challenge (yes, I had potato salad, I was thinking of the mayo when I posted, obviously I was a little confused) I didn't have any cheese on my burger, which resulted in me only eating one and I had to skip the mac & cheese which everyone enjoyed telling me was extra cheesy. Then Monday @ work we had a pizza lunch for the students and the smell of pizza was making me crazy.

How do I feel:
Different, maybe even better. Actually, a slightly better description is settled. My stomach feels calm.

Next step:
My plan right know is to not rush things, I bought some soy milk and a soy creamer to see if that solves my cereal and tea issues. I'm sure I will eat regular ice cream and pizza but with more caution then I did before. I am proud that I was able to do this, I don't always feel as if I have a good relationship with will power and this gave me a little confidence boost, which I needed.

Holla:
What kind of changes are you making or want to make in your life?

Maybe I will have another opinion to share soon...Be well.