3 weeks in and workouts

I'm on week three of my elimination protocol.  I almost thought I screwed up since I was drinking coconut milk.  Turns out the Trader Joe's canned organic coconut milk is perfect.  It's only 2 grams of sugar.  I was buying the stuff in the cartoon, pretty much any variety that was there and all the unsweetened kinds.  I liked them all but they also had other ingredients that I really didn't need.  Trader Joe's only has organic coconut and water.  Done and so tasty!  And I should mention it's on $1.29!  Bargain!

So speaking of tea can I just say that I'm so over it, whatever, too long drinking it and so I HATE TEA!  Yes, it's fine but I really want my coffee.  I miss the taste!  Caffeine didn't have an effect when I got rid of it February 1st, I just miss it!  I did go ut and buy more dandelion and chicory tea and a new one to me Pukka.  It just sounds cute! Pukka 😁  I got the After Dinner and I have to say it's very pleasant.

What else can I say about week 3?  I've lost 4 pounds, roughly.  I can't say I really care but it is nice to have my pants fit a bit better.  I wonder what the difference is.  Week 1 I was eating coconut butter at night.  Week 2 I got rid of it and now week 3 I've had it a couple times.

Week 1, I felt super bloated.  Week 2 that pretty much went away, but was occasional.  This week I can't say I have noticed any bloating BUT I have been super hungry.  I have been eating my shake at lunch with some veggies and I still am getting ravenous by the time I leave work.  I eat a big plate of veggies and meat at breakfast and again at dinner.  All I can say is it's good that I eat simple.  Dinner is ready in under 20 minutes.  

This was tonight's dinner

Bacon on the bottom under the hash browns and brussels that were cooked in the fat and coconut oil. Beef burger on red leaf lettuce, olives and pickles.  There was a little dressing that I found as well too.  Hilary's Spicy Island Dressing.

I want to try the Beet Vinagrette next.  They are gluten free, corn free, egg free, vegan and soy free.  Perfect for me right now!

As far as workouts they have been amped up but toned down in heaviness.  What do I mean by that?  It's added exercise and some additional with lower weights to learn the moves.  There is also an added day of weights.  The first 7 weeks of my plan were 4 days of weights, 2 days of cardio and a rest day.  Same for this week except the added weight day.  My treadmill running has been pretty great.  I'm pretty happy with my progress and will measure at the end, which I think is 17 weeks.  My run days are Thursday (should be rest) and Sunday (longer run).

I think that is all my updates for right now.  What else can I talk about soon?  I will figure that out!