Round 2, Days 14 & 15 aaaaand 16: That Time We Went to Tea Drops

Well, I'm officially halfway through. YAY!! This is both exciting and terrifying. I haven't yet figured out how to resolve those fears of failure after being set free, but I also know that I don't need to worry about it quite yet. There are other concerns that are taking priority at the moment.

I've had some issues with lower leg swelling again, the junk food cravings haven't gotten easier, and my energy levels still haven't returned to normal. It is really disheartening. But instead of giving up, I took to the W30 website and solicited some advice from the people on the forums who've gone through this already. Turns out my diet is probably lacking in starchy vegetables. Who knew? Thank goodness for people who've done this before.

Despite the return of junk food cravings, there has been an obvious shift in my relationship with food. Especially when going out with friends, which has been a lot lately since so many friends have been visiting in the last few weeks.

Recently, my sister and my sister-in-law and I went to Tea Drops in Westport for a bubble tea (despite my conviction that sugar isn't something to promote, Tea Drops is AMAZING. Go there).  Bubble Tea, of course, is not even close to W30 compliant. I had an iced herbal tea which was. . . NOT a bubble tea. Not. even. close. But still, I had fun with my sisters, and we made some pretty good memories. Besides, I know when I look back on these times, I know I'm not even going to miss the food.

I'm not going to pretend like the last few days have been easy. Not even close. I feel like I've had a total relapse and I don't know why. I had it in my head that it would be easy sailing after that really tough first week. Not so. My best resource has been the online forums. I would seriously advise anyone starting the Whole30 to connect online.

So onto the fun stuff:


What I ate (I won't bore you with three days worth of meals, so here are the highlights):

Poached eggs and a side of cantaloupe. I used to HATE cantaloupe. . . not anymore!

Sunshine sauce (a sort of hummus substitute) and fruits and veggies.
This sauce is going to be a staple in my house. It's a MUST.

                                                   

                                                                            Mexican Tuna Boats and Cauliflower mash.
                                                                 This was the first recipe that I felt was a little blah.
                                                                     It's definitely a lunch recipe or something I
                                                             might heat up in the future. That mash, though?
                                                                EW. I added garlic and that was a HUGE misstep.
                                                                  There was so much garlic it hurt my tongue. Gross.
                                                                        I didn't think "too much garlic" was a thing. . .

    

                                    

                                                   Father's Day Feast: Pork chops with raw "sour
                                                  cream" sauce, Salad with raw ranch dressing and a
                                                                    fig/balsamic dressing, Sweet potato mash. I can't tell you
                                                                  people how incredible this was.