Well, I did one week being pretty strict. No grains, dairy or sugar. I did have some amazing Ghirardelli peppermint bark halfway through during the weekend. I didn’t feel bad.
The next week was a little trickier; I was on a photoshoot for two days and lunch was brought in, so I had less control. Pad Thai one day, a veggie sandwich the next. I had some whole grain pita chips once or twice.
Dinners were the hardest - the most difficult critic was Nora - I know toddler/preschoolers need variety and I didn’t play well; dinner fits were consistent the 2nd week. Even I was getting tired of sweet potatoes. Tonight I made a black bean lasagna and I think everyone was relieved - ha!
I don’t feel like I failed - I think I just needed a bit of a jump start. I typically eat very well and run at least 10 miles per week, so I don’t think I need some revolutionary change in my lifestyle. I think the holiday sugar tooth just got out of control and I reigned it back in.
Nice experiment; I think I enjoy having chia “oatmeal” in the mornings now!
Way to be honest and realistic and human.
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