hungry all the time!!!

okay so this gluten free thing is waaaaay harder than i thought it would be. and not for the reason i would have guessed. yes, finding gluten free alternatives for some of my favorite things is tough. do you know how many things have gluten in them??? and saying goodbye to bread was like breaking up with a boyfriend. while those things are tough, the thing that's got me so frustrated is that i am hungry. all. the. time. seriously. like nonstop. i eat breakfast around 8 and im starving like an hour later. and i can hardly stand to wait longer than 11:30 to eat my lunch. and it only holds me out until like 2 before i MUST eat again. i feel like there aren't enough carrots in the world to satisfy me. my jaw aches from all the fruits and veggies i've been snacking on. i've got to find some good gluten-free alternatives. the tough part is i've also tried to say goodbye to dairy (mostly). i'll be honest, dairy might be harder than gluten. i hate milk but i love me some ice cream. it's just been tough to figure out what the heck i CAN eat. what's left after you eliminate all gluten and dairy? fruits, veggies, and meat. so exciting. i'm trying to be creative and i've been leaning very heavily on website for ideas. i miss dessert the most. i did find (what sounds like) a wonderful peanut butter cookie recipe that is gluten and dairy free. they are high in sugar though so i'll have to limit my consumption. this PCOS thing might be the most cruel thing ever.

on a more positive note, i am noticing some wonderful side effects to my new-found lifestyle. since starting MET (and probably partially due to the coming of spring), ive had way more energy and have started running again. i used to love running but had to stop because my knees were in bad shape. they're still not fixed but i've got some good shoes and orthotics to help me out. along with my new running hobby, i've also noticed a decent loss of lbs. so far i've lots about 7lbs and i am noticing a big difference in the way my clothes fit and how i see myself in the mirror. i am thrilled. i was stuck in a slump for like a year and it's been so tough. hopefully i can see a few more lbs lost in the next 6 months or so. it's nice to see an upside to this thing--even if it's not the result i want to see just yet.