Folks, let's get real. I'm ready for a little relaxation with meal planning and watching everything I put in my mouth. I'm not saying this Whole 30 thing isn't the best plan I have ever tried, because it is. In fact, I will be continuing to eat this way with all my home meals from here on out, but I really miss eating out and not having to worry about what I'm being served. Not to scare anyone from trying 30 days of clean eating, because you definitely should, but for me it's been a psychological battle. It hasn't been easy from that standpoint, because I am not use to depriving myself of the foods I desire, but I am happy to say I'm winning this battle!
This Whole 30 journey has required a lot of preparing, cooking and clean up, but for me it's been worth it! I have enjoyed the food I've prepared and so has my family. I have not felt hungry and most important, for the most part, my brain has been satisfied. That being said, I struggled more this week than previous weeks. I found myself in a pity party of 1, wishing I could eat whatever the hell I wanted. I wanted sushi, ice cream, donuts, french fries, pizza, popcorn and beer. I found myself at a gathering of co-workers all drinking beer and eating wings, while I sipped water trying not to hate everyone around me as they enjoyed the social gathering as it was intended. Several times I asked my wife what she had for lunch just to live vicariously through her, though she didn't come through, as she's eating leftovers from our Whole 30 dinners. Still just hoping she treated herself to something off plan was good enough for me to nag her for a play by play! I've dreamed about eating donuts twice this week!
I have 9 more days on this plan and another 7 days of reintroduction of the foods I've eliminated over the last month. Translation (in my brain) 17 days before I can have sushi! Yes, I am still a bit food obsessed, but for the most part, I am determined to change my thinking around food and hopefully continue to nourish my body with healthy choices rather than fast food and empty calories.
I am also excited to weigh in and measure. I know it's not supposed to be the main objective, that feeling better and having a sense of accomplishment should take precedent, but let's face it, when you have always been chubby, the scale and inches matter! I need that validation and can't wait for the results!
Onward to Week 4! I am strong, determined and loyal to this program. Y'all, if I can do this, anyone can do it.
Check out Week 3 recipes! The Zuppa Toscana was perfection!
Until next week, I'll be dreaming of sushi...and donuts!
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