Day 8 - One week down! We are awesome in our commitment to better eating and living!
Alas, no more nuts and seeds. The lovely, crunchy, security blankets are out of our lives. For now. They will be there on the other side of this journey.
I love spending time in the kitchen (it's my favorite place in the house), but for crying out loud, it seems like I'm in there all. day. long. Since we can't go out to eat, there is no break from the prep and cooking. Kind of how it used to be for folks, I guess.
Today was the first day I felt hungry and had an appetite for something not in our food plan. It helps to be at work and be busy throughout the day.
BF: Sweet potatoes with maple syrup and spices
LN: Spinach and kale salad with chopped veggies and avocado, balsamic dressing
DN: Roasted veggies and a faux-hito (mashed mint, cucumber and lime with a bit of maple syrup in water. I think I'll track down some sparkling water to jazz it up).
Snack: Juiced veggies and apples in AM to drink during day.
Anthony's musings: When you leave behind certain foods/drinks, you realize that not only do they provide nutrition but they also provide comfort and reduce stress. Without them in your diet, and without replacing them with something that does the same thing, it is a struggle. Wow...we depend so much on food for emotional health and well being, and even to pass time.
For Day 9 (Tues), keep starchy veggies and smoothies in. We'll eliminate them on Day 10 (Wed). Day 11 (Thurs) will be like Day 10. Friday, Day 11 we start liquids only.
What are you feeling, eating, drinking, doing to make this successful? You are doing great and will be better for all of the sacrifices you're making now!
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