Whole30 (attempt) 2.16

Day 16

Last night was an ultra late bedtime and a late(r than normal) wake up time. An absolute rush without feeling rushed — if that makes sense. My rushed usually feels overwhelming but I was able to rush without the added anxiety. I don't know if that is because if this new way of eating and moving (reaching 10,000 steps a day). I do know that I stayed up late to clean up last minute projects. This meant I didn't have to search for what I needed to head out the door. Maybe it's the latter. 

Meal Schedule

Breakfast

Coffee - Black + cinnamon

Eggs
Sweet Potato**
Bacon

Lunch

Dinner

Spaghetti Squash
Ground Beef
Marinara
Nutritional Yeast

*From the garden
**Leftovers

Each meal was absolutely delicious and different and I have leftovers—errh—I mean, food prep from dinner. I tried Nutritional Yeast and it was okay. I probably could have gotten a smaller container as I don't see myself eating as much of it.

Non-Scale Victory

My child is enjoying my home cooking

This is basically two victories here. I'm cooking at home ya'll AND the kid is liking it. That's pretty much the biggest win in my book. Maybe it's because she is passing that picky phase or maybe it's because she has been eating school lunches (which are notorious for being processed). Either way, I know she is getting the nutrients she needs and a good foundation in consuming nutritious foods.


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