I am almost at the end of my first week and what a week it has been. I think eating healthy really hardest when we are plucked out of our daily routines and/or sleep deprived. I had both this week.
On Thursday, my two oldest had outpatient surgeries. For two nights before the surgery I fretted and stressed surrendering to little sleep. Then, being stuck at the hospital for over four hours and watching my two children deal with the pain of surgery was really taxing. In the past, we would have went through a drive-thru on the way home, but we drove past the urge and made it home. First temptation passed!
Brayden had his tonsils and adenoids out so I bought him three different types of ice cream. The only time I am really tempted by ice cream is when it is hot out. It happens to be approaching 100 here this week so some ice cream would be great! To add salt to the wound, Brayden has been wanting Orange Leaf frozen yogurt everyday and frankly, after what he went through, I am sucker for anything he wants. Somehow just knowing I can't have it though has been enough for me to say no. Temptation two passed!
Today posed one final challenge. It is hot, our air conditioning is not keeping up, and ice is falling short with all our water consumption. Simply put, no one felt like cooking. I looked high and low for a take out that could accommodate Whole 30. I do not believe it exists. So I made myself a salad while the rest of the crew indulged in some pizza, my absolute favorite food. Then they all headed to Orange Leaf to cool off while I stayed with Brayden. Temptation three passed!
This has simply showed me that if I can make it through these situations, then there is no reason for me to fail. I am still functioning on sleep deprivation as Ellie has a double ear infection and Brayden's nights are difficult. For me, that is the biggest hurdle in making healthy choices. It takes a great deal of will power and an occasional yummy recipe. So here is a quick little yummy snack for you!
Blackberry nut delight (serves 1)
1/2 cup total of walnuts and pecans broken into little pieces
1/4 cup blackberries chopped
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 banana sliced thinly
Heat the oil in a frying pan and add nuts. Saute until fragrant but watch for burning. Reduce heat to low and add blackberries. Stir and cook until juices have sufficiently leaked out. Turn off heat. Add coconut milk and banana slices. Stir until warmed, about 30 seconds. Enjoy!
1 comment:
YUM!!! Can't wait to try it. Hang in there, my friend. It will get better. I admire your fortitude.
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