Day 11

Day 11... a day off from work.  I find that the days off from work are often the toughest because they often lack structure and have more down time.  I kept myself busy with laundry, organizing Chase's playroom and cooking stuffed peppers for lunch for the rest of the week.  I also find on my days off I struggle to drink enough water but on work days, I can drink a bazillion times more.  Little things.  Today was another day... I honestly feel like I have adapted this as a part of my life.  When Daryll says the chicken I made for dinner would be awesome in a sandwich with cheese, I can wholeheartedly agree with him but don't feel upset that I am not having those things right now.  The best thing the whole30 has done for me so far was making food take a back seat to the other things in my life.  I no longer have hot chocolate every night at 7, sometimes with a snack.  Reflecting on that, it was more of a habit and comfort thing than a want.  I find myself challenging my brain on what my body really needs.  An example was today I made Chase a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch... I wanted sooooooooooo badly to lick that knife clean but I resisted the urge like 5 times.  I told myself I would have a spoonful of almond butter after lunch to get off that urge but after eating, I didn't need the almond butter.  Pre-whole30 Nicole would've eaten it just to eat it.  

I am still worrying I am doing something wrong because I feel like the whole process is too easy but I have been completely compliant.  I also felt pudgy today which of course my mind kept worrying that the weight I lost was coming back... maybe I am eating too much?  Not eating the right things?  Too many nuts?  the answer to all those is no.  I need to let my body work out the process and do it's thing.  Just have to keep telling my brain that!

Food rundown-

Same old breakfast and lunch was leftovers from dinner last night (sausage, peppers, onions and green beans)

Dinner:  Coconut chicken tenders (which were AMAAZZZZZING and both Chase and Daryll liked them!) with homemade sweet potato fries (which of course Chase ate like 3 million).

I feel good not only feeding myself these great things but I am also finding that Chase is eating much more when I am cooking this way.  I'm wondering if the quality of foods mixed with the new spices/seasonings really appeals to him!

On to Day 12!