Round 2, Days 24 & 25: Chicka Da Chowdah

I went to Book Club last night. I love you, friends, but Book Club beats out blog writing any day. And that's because my book club friends are wonderful and awesome and so freaking HILARIOUS. It was such a great night out. Much needed after several exhausting days. We did have healthy snacks there (Mom hosted so I helped to plan the refreshments. PHEW! Crisis averted) so that was good.

Here's our (poorly-lit) spread. Jicama and apples with sunshine sauce, Sweet potato fries with avocado lime aoli and homemade ranch  for dipping. No one was mad. Because it was delicious.

My clothes are starting to fit better. I think that's been happening for a while, but I've been too nervous to admit that maybe this thing is working in more ways than one. At first I thought that I just needed to do laundry because things were getting stretched out on me. Who knows at this point? I guess we'll see in 5 days. . . Either way, there are so many positive changes I've noticed in myself that have made this program worth sticking to. I've stuck to this thing TO THE LETTER for 25 days now. It feels great to have accomplished that. I'll save the list of (sometimes weird) improvements from this W30 experience for Day 31. Trust me, it's long.

I was a lone wolf for dinner tonight since the spouse had to work late. Luckily for me, my mom decided to invite me over to cook. Yes, please! I made a big pot of Chicken Chowder. HOLY. MOSES. It did not suck. I don't even think anyone minded that we were eating hot chowder in July. The flavors were incredible. I can't wait to make that one again. It was also really good to get out and cook for other people. If you've been following along with me for the past 4 weeks, this won't come as a surprise to you. I'm seriously considering cooking for other people for a living. I get such a kick out of it. Anyone out there want to pay me to come cook for you? Cuz I will totally do it. I'm shocked at how much I still enjoy being in the kitchen. It's the most peaceful part of my day (most of the time) and I'm thankful for my husband who takes Baby E for walks at night just so I can cook dinner. 

Short and sweet blog tonight. 

You're welcome. 

What I ate:

Breakfast: Fried eggs over greens and roasted carrots (SO easy and so delicious. The perfect breakfast "fries")

Lunch: Hard boiled eggs and celery with almond butter and raisins. (I didn't call it "ants on a log" because I want to feel older than 4.)

Dinner: Chicken Chowder