Project "Drastic Diet Change" Update- Amy

I thought I would take some time to document the things that I've noticed happening as I've given up Gluten and Dairy.  I am currently on day 11.  The purpose of this update it to let anyone who may want to try this know what it's been like for me, and also to have something to read to remind myself why I SHOULDN'T eat that cheesy snack that I'm craving.  Here are the things that I've noticed:

• I am hungry ALL the time.  It's like I am incapable of getting or staying full.
• I've learned that what makes me feel the most full are fatty foods that are still allowed (avocado, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc).
• There are A LOT of gluten/dairy free foods that I can treat myself to when I feel like indulging (potato chips or french fries would be my favorite guilty pleasures).
• I. have. to. plan. EVERYTHING.   Gone are the days of forgetting to pack a lunch and running to Subway during school.  Nope.  I have to have something prepared to be able to eat, period, during the day.  
• People at Subway look at you weird when you order 3 chicken breasts and that's all.
• There is an awesome gluten free place on Grub Hub that delivers to us called "Bountiful Eatery."  
• I am now a person who looks up "gluten-free" on Grub Hub.
• I have A LOT more energy.  I notice this specifically when I am working out.
• My joints feel better.  I am much less "crackily."
• I have had a total of ZERO stomachaches since giving up the good stuff.  
• My mind feels more "clear."  I don't get headaches, and I feel less stressed.
• On the flip side of above, I was a crazy manic mood swinger for the first few days.  Seriously.  Up and down.  Poor Roger.  Luckily, it's evened out (about as "even" as I get, I think).
• Saying no to ice cream cake is hard.  Saying no to cheese pizza is harder.
• Saying no to beer is the hardest.

All in all, I'm really happy that I am doing this.  It's definitely not easy, and it's taken a lot of "mental" switches.  However, My stomach feels better and flatter, I've lost about 5 lbs since starting (mostly water weight, I think), and I have less anxiety, stress, and fatigue.  DEFINITELY worth saying no to cheese sometimes.  Excited to keep you posted on my progress!  Almost half-way through the month!