So I'm well into Day 6 of this process and it's still going OK. Last night I seemed to have come down with a cold or flu. I suspect it's unrelated to the dietary changes. All in all, I'd say there are more positives than negatives, so that's great!

Highlights:

• I made this Broccoli Pesto yesterday and am still enjoying it on toast today.
• I found a crazy super grainy bread (Ezekiel's) which is really tasty.
• I am excited to try a Guy Savoy overnight Macaroni and Cheese recipe even though I have to use brown rice pasta.
• Commenters Cat and Robin had lots of good suggestions about using xylitol and what sweets to get, if I need a sweet fix any time soon.
• Have mostly switched from coffee to tea! Feel virtuous.
  
• I went to Book Club Wednesday night, and a Valentine's Party Thursday night, and had no drinks or sweets even though very tempted. (Homemade cookies and ice cream at Book Club- ouch!)
  
• I definitely feel that when eating something whole grain, eg bread or pasta, I need to eat less to feel full and I feel full for longer afterwards. This is a big deal because I'm usually hungry all the time. Also seems good because I end up eating less in total .

Lowlights:

• We allowed ourselves 1 alcoholic drink last night since we were out at a restaurant for Valentine's Day. I'm going to say lowlight because it's our first willful act of cheating. It was nice, but not necessary.
  
• Whole wheat flax penne pasta we tried was pretty gross.
• I tried to make pork gravy with whole wheat flour but it wasn't quite right- weird texture. Tasted OK though.
• So far I think skin is looking worse, not better...

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