Just for an idea here's what I missed:
fruit
greek yogurt
beans
quinoa
corn
hummus
So I've been reflecting on my sugar detox and just food and health in general and it's pretty crazy the changes I've made in my life. I remember a time not that long ago where I wouldn't touch "green" food except green beans and now I love salads and spinach and even starting to come around on peas (what?! that's crazy). On my sugar detox the yes/no foods were somewhat strict and some of the regular foods that I eat and are pretty healthy were actually not allowed. And the funny thing is I started craving these foods and not all the candy and other sugary treats I couldn't have. Just for an idea here's what I missed: fruit greek yogurt beans quinoa corn hummus It's a pretty random list but years ago I would've laughed at the thought of craving or missing those things from my food options. But I'm much healthier now and happy about that, that's it for now!
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21 day sugar detox = DONE!
It was a pretty good week, I ended up making some repeat recipes because I knew I liked them and wasn't feeling super creative in the kitchen or testing many new recipes. So I had more chicken buffalo egg muffins (added broccoli for some veggies) and I made the shepherd's pie again and had that all week. I also explored a little baking and made some carrot banana muffins. They turned out pretty good but didn't keep well after a couple days so I'll have to work on that next time. I think they would be better with a little bit of sweetener but not much and I liked using coconut flour. I found that and unsweetened coconut flakes at a "normal" grocery store and that made my day since it can be hard to find and I love coconut! Near the end of the week I had major cravings for wine (surprise surprise...) it's funny that I wanted that more than chocolate but that might be because I was prepared for no "sugar" but never thought about it including other things like just a glass of wine. I also really really wanted pizza! But I ended up satisfying that by making a cauliflower pizza on day 21 to finish out the challenge. I did this instead of post challenge so I wouldn't order a super carby/unhealthy pizza and binge on it afterwards. Now its time to figure out where to go from here eating wise but first here are a few pics from the final week of the challenge. WEEK ONE DONE! Recipes // Tomato-basil quiche Buffalo chicken egg muffins Parsnip and bacon stuffed chicken thighs Balsamic-braised beef with sweet potato Snacks // Grain-free banola Kale chips Carrots and tomatoes with guacamole Almonds Cheese Drinks // Coffee (black) Tea Water (lots and lots like normal for me though) Cravings // Not too many of these, near the end of the week I really really really wanted to have a glass of wine but I abstained because I want to do as well as possible in this challenge. Anything Else // All of the meal planning became a little overwhelming especially the thought of it for the next week to have to start it all over again. Also cooking has taken up a lot of extra time with how my work schedule is I have to cook everything Monday or Tuesday so I don't starve the rest of the week. By the weekend I was a little tired of everything also out of most meals and kind of sick of eggs. Next Week Thoughts // I want to do some things simpler, like adding back my morning smoothie (I miss them!) and there are a few recipes which I tried one at the end of the week, I just need to buy some green tipped bananas to make them. I also will probably do some easier salads and just throw everything in it together or make some simple "sandwiches" with lettuce, other veggies, and lunch meat. I'm looking forward to week 2 and loving how I'm feeling being off sugar and processed stuff, but also will enjoy some sweets and treats once I'm done! It's so fun having the fresh start of a new year! I definitely got off track over the holidays with lots and lots of treats. I did pretty good at still working out but started to get a little bored with my current routine. I decided I needed a new fitness program to start off this year and landed on P90X3, I'm slightly nervous about this program but excited at the same time. It's only 30 minutes a day which is perfect for me and I do it at home which I prefer anyways. I am 6 days in and so far so good! Wish me luck! On the food front since my sugar cravings have been out of control lately I'm doing the 21 day sugar detox! I received the book for Christmas and have poured over all the content and am ready to get back on track eating healthy and feeling better from food! I started on January 5th and feel good so far, it's been all about prepping and having a variety of food for me so far. I also love all the recipes in the book so far they are pretty simple and have lots of flavor! I am missing chocolate and wine (a lot) but I think I can make it 21 days without! I'm not sure which of these challenges will be tougher but can't wait to see how they transform me and make me feel better overall in my health! |
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