Still here...still working on me

It's been a long week recovering from my weekend away. I really did let myself have 48 hours of just enjoying life and food and drink with my best friend. But....it was hard to recover. I felt myself slipping into old patterns. Still exercising but letting the eating slip. So I talked to a friend and my husband and refocused on my goals. I never expected this to be a smooth downhill ride...so this numb and uphill part has happened but I'm back to smooth...for now. Thanks for sticking with me!

 Working on my  weekly menu. I've got some good recipes lined up for Thanksgiving. I've got workouts booked!  I'm ready for this week!

Progress check in!

Here we are at day 62. Today I completed the couch to 5k program and actually ran 30 minutes straight!

I've got some progress photos to share too. All so exciting!

I lost another 2lbs, for a total of 8. That might not seem like a lot, but I've always lost weight slowly and I don't plan on judging my progress on weight alone. I can see the difference in my body and the way my clothes fit. I've been able to wear my "skinny Lisa" pants so that is encouraging!

Well, I've spent a good 20 minutes trying to make these pictures look normal and next to each other and it's just not happening today.  So, sorry for the dirty bathroom and the weird post.

I also want to say that I have no idea how anyone tries to exercise or eat correctly while working, raising kids alone, sick, etc.  I am so so so grateful I have Jamie around and I am not working right now.  I have been able to exercise whenever I want and Jamie fully supports how I choose to eat. 

My journey is far from over but the path is looking good!

Silas plans the menu

Eating Whole30 with kids can be challenging. Silas has been a little over mommy's meals, so this week he planned all the dinners. I was still able to stick to my Food Freedom through all of them.

Monday: Panera. I had turkey chili soup and an unwrapped sandwich

Tuesday: hamburgers. Easy one. 

Wednesday: breakfast for dinner. I had eggs and sausage over potatoes and skipped the French toast

Thursday: nachos. I made sweet potato "chips" for my base. 

We've had a great week of eating!

Emergency food

Having quick protein on hand is always key to staying on track. Today I was busy busy so I came home and quickly through this chicken salad together.

Weekend round up!

We had a fun weekend and I stayed on track with eating and exercise.

Friday night we had a different version of egg roll in a bowl and I didn't like it as much as my day 30 version. So, I would go back to that one next time. 

Saturday night Jamie and I went on a date. When I'm out to new places and not on a round of Whole30, I do my best to pick complaint food. So, for dinner I ate the steak and potatoes but no other food offered. I also enjoyed one glass of delicious red wine. This is my food freedom. 

Sunday we ate dinner at my parents house. My mom made spaghetti and meatballs, so I prepared myself a salad instead. I made sure to have lots of veggies and protein and it filled me right up. 

Here's to another successful week!

Half way through the week!

Despite a terrible toothache, the week has been going great. I'm sticking to my plans and goals. No Halloween candy has been consumed. Food has been prepped and workouts done.

Hash:

We tried a new recipe tonight and have another one for tomorrow night. Of course I choose a soup recipe and then tonight the temperature was up to 75!  But we enjoyed it. ( https://www.primalpalate.com/paleo-recipe/instant-pot-comfort-chicken-noodles/)

Last night I stayed over night to help out with my friends new twins. They are the sweetest little boys and even let me get a few hours of sleep!  I took a nap this morning when Parker did and she slept later than usual. I contemplated skipping barre but went and it was a great class!  Then I headed to the dentist and learned I need a root canal 😭😭😭😭. So that will happen next week. 

This week is cruising!