Lesson learned

On the weekends, we like to eat out as a family at least one night. It gives me a break from the kitchen and teaches the boys how to use their manners in a restaurant. We were out and about on Saturday running errands and decided to eat at a local Mexican restaurant last minute. Poor planning on my part. There really wasn't anything that I could eat except chips, salsa and guacamole. This restaurant was not 'fresh' Mexican, but what my husband refers to as 'slop' Mexican..the type of place where everything is cooked in oil and slopped on a plate. So, I ordered the guacamole and of course it came out brown...YUCK! I was hungry, so I filled up on my chips and salsa and felt disgusting afterwards. Even my husband, who ordered on the lighter side as well, did not feel good. We both made a pact after we left to try fresher, healthier alternatives next time! Lesson-learned, I will always plan ahead and know my menu options next time we dine out. Luckily Charleston has a wide variety of this type of restaurant, so it shouldn't be hard. And with spring and summer fast approaching it should be even easier to find this.

It's been almost 2 weeks since I started this adventure and I must say, I really do like it. Yes, I miss the occasional piece of cheese, but my digestive system is oh so thankful! Will I ever eat cheese again? Oh I am sure I will, but after 2 weeks without it...I know that it will at least be every now and then, or I may decide not too. We shall see...

Since I plan my weekly dinners on Sunday. I'll try and post what we are having each week on Monday.

Weekly Dinners:
Mon-Spicy Cilantro Chickpea Burgers on sprouted grain buns with mango chutney, tomato, sliced avocado and roasted sweet potatoes

Tues-risotto (made with vegetable stock), sweet peas, porcini mushrooms and kale (my family will have shrimp in theirs)

Wed-pizza made with whole wheat dough (sans cheese for me)

Thurs-Blue corn tacos with avocado, corn, blackbean salsa (shredded cheese, chicken and sour cream for my family and gardein sesame crusted chickin tenders-all vegetable based for me)

Fri-Falafel and black bean hummus and whole grain couscous with roasted squash.

Daily workout: Running-2 miles on the track at the gym, Body Pump (strength training) 1 hour class

Today's Meals:
Breakfast:
Organic Pure Chocolate Brownie raw bar
coffee with coconut milk hazelnut creamer
banana

Snack:
handful for peanut butter pows cereal (I have a major sweet tooth today and these are the ultimate guilty pleasure, with none of the guilt, just don't eat too many. Available at Whole Foods.)

Lunch:
Gardein sesame crusted chickin tenders (all vegetable based) on sprouted grain and seed english muffin (Food for Life) with horseradish mustard and veganaise
handful of Whole Foods brand veggie chips
2 wheat-free, dairy-free Newman O's (yes, definite sweet tooth today! and these taste JUST like an Oreo, with none of the yucky stuff. Just don't eat too many.)

Dinner:
Spicy Cilantro Chickpea Burgers on sprouted grain buns with mango chutney, tomato, sliced avocado and roasted sweet potatoes


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