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I miss cheese - a lot.
I never realized how much cheese I ate. (Okay, yes I did. So good!)
And the butter. Oh, the butter! I am a butter lover. Gimme butter on anything. Drool.
However I survived a week dairy-free without much to-do.
I started drinking and cooking with almond milk...which tastes better than regular milk in my opinion.
I made my smoothies without my typical Greek yogurt, and by adding more frozen banana they still taste good.
I avoided all the cheese sitting in my fridge, even though it beckoned to me daily.
I even ordered a veggie pizza with vegan cheese while out with girlfriends -- and it was surprisingly DELISH!
My one cheat: after my long {slightly hung-over, I'm-an-idiot, nearly-empty-stomach, seven-mile} run on Sunday Hubby and I went to Chipotle and I got my usual burrito, since I felt like I was dying of starvation {probably was}...which includes sour cream and cheese. I didn't even think about it. Even as I was inhaling this gigantic burrito I didn't realize my 'oops.' Hubby didn't notice either, and he usually calls me out when I cheat on the challenge. That night I realized and gave my forehead a good smack.
But other than that - no dairy.
I maybe have lost a pound or two, but because I am half-marathon training and have amped up my daily workouts I am not sure which is having more of an effect - my dietary changes or the running/extra workouts.
Hubby did remark that my face looks "thinner" and I am looking "really good" so I guess he is noticing something??? He is not super observant about changes in my appearance so I think this says something! :)
I have had a cold the past few days so I can't say I "feel" better since starting this challenge, but maybe I'll notice this week?
All-in-all, I am loving this month's challenge!
Anyone else dairy-free out there who can share their experience??? Or completely vegan? I would love to know some more creative substitutes and advice on where to shop for the best dairy-free options.
Happy Monday!
