More than one way... in QUOTIDIEN

No cat skinning, here.

I have been following new eating guidelines for the sake of my health, which has a happy, weight-loss side effect. Since January first, I have lost 13 lbs. I had actually lost 13 lbs by my 3 week mark, but experienced a rebound due to, erm, digestive issues?

Now that things are back to normal, I have decided to measure my success with more than the scale. I dug out my measuring tape. Though my weight is still standing firm at this 13 lb mark, I have lost 5" since last Tuesday. In about 15 pounds, people will quit asking me if I changed my hair or makeup, and start commenting on how I'm losing weight.

I went grain-free, and reduced my consumption of processed foods in the hopes of reducing an increasing amount of joint and head pain. My hands have been pain free for two days now. Head-pain migraines are all but gone.