Round 2, Day 13: Potlucks and Pork Chops

Sometimes I forget that even though I'm eating so much better than I was before, I'm still going to have days that just. . . suck. Today was one of those days. The lack of sleep was catching up to me, and the junk food that surrounded me this morning was more tempting than I had expected. Shouldn't this be over by now? Shouldn't cookies and processed snack foods not even phase me by now?

Well, obviously the answer is "no". Two weeks isn't going to erase 34 years of sugar addiction. In this world of instant results, this process seems painfully slow. However, it's something that is so much more beneficial long-term. I have to keep that in mind every time I make a choice not to eat things I shouldn't.

I've gotten several texts and emails from people who are interested in starting the Whole30 program themselves. It's rewarding for me to see other people become interested in what I'm doing. It means that I'm not so crazy afterall, right? I started this blog in order to keep me from losing momentum and to help with my accountability. I'm thrilled that I have caused even one person to become interested in starting this program for themselves. I haven't regretted it a single day. 

It's around this time in the program that finding a W30 group is suggested. Things are becoming routine; leftovers are starting to get boring; but finding a group of people who are fighting the same battle is a good way to become re-energized. I love the ideas suggested in the W30 forums regarding W30 group gatherings; pot lucks where everyone takes home leftovers, dinners where everyone takes turns hosting, etc. Having a team is a great way to get support and gather ideas and commiserate on the hard days. 

So, hey, if you want to take on this challenge, I'll host the first pot luck. 

What I ate:

Breakfast: Kitchen sink scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and avocado

Lunch: Leftover spaghetti squash

Dinner: Pork Chops with Spiced Apple Sauce and a side of cauliflower mash