Unexpected upsides to McDougalling.
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So I knew that I could expect weight loss, increased energy and all around good feeling. However there are some things that have been occurring that I hadn't been expecting and I'm pleasantly surprised.
Washing dishes is faster, easier, and I use less detergent since I don't have to contend with oily residue on my dishes.
I no longer use harsh cleansers when wiping down my hood above my stove, I can anly assume that is due to the fact that there is no oil in my foods to become airborne and accumulate there.
The third and best for me is all the extra attention. I'm very open about the changes I've been making and I discuss them at length with my friends, family and co-workers. I am fortunate that everyone is very supportive and it adds that degree of accountablity that I thrive on. About a week ago I backslid and had four Gils Scout Thin Mint cookies. When I confessed the next day, one of my coworkers told me that he felt let down because I was his shining example of consciously and actively working towards better health (which he has been trying to do himself). That helped me to get back on the horse. So, in short, I seem to be the center of attention and, as I'm VERY self centered and self serving, I'm loving it.
Does anybody else have any unexpected and welcome surprised to share?
Washing dishes is faster, easier, and I use less detergent since I don't have to contend with oily residue on my dishes.
I no longer use harsh cleansers when wiping down my hood above my stove, I can anly assume that is due to the fact that there is no oil in my foods to become airborne and accumulate there.
The third and best for me is all the extra attention. I'm very open about the changes I've been making and I discuss them at length with my friends, family and co-workers. I am fortunate that everyone is very supportive and it adds that degree of accountablity that I thrive on. About a week ago I backslid and had four Gils Scout Thin Mint cookies. When I confessed the next day, one of my coworkers told me that he felt let down because I was his shining example of consciously and actively working towards better health (which he has been trying to do himself). That helped me to get back on the horse. So, in short, I seem to be the center of attention and, as I'm VERY self centered and self serving, I'm loving it.
Does anybody else have any unexpected and welcome surprised to share?