Could it be? Could I be? ... making even MORE progress in the realm of Sugar Rehab??
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Roasting is now a part-time job for me ;)
I know I've talked about my latest obsession with PowerBowls lately, and that hasn't stopped!
Every Sunday hubs and I roast tons of veggies and cook proteins such as steak and chicken breast so that we're set for the week to make our lunches and dinners that we take to work. In between, we have regular nights out (i.e. Moe's Monday for one ;) and make smart choices when we do go out! I've been trying to not only stay hydrated, but keep myself full on lots of natural yumminess, so that I don't have much room for other sweets.
And we all know how important veggies are in the infamous food pyramid.
Oh, and my addiction to Trader Joe's dark chocolate is my saving grace in between - I didn't say I'm giving up sugar entirely, now.
Scoreboard - Sugary treats: 2, Kat: 8
I'm kind of winning. I still have my slip-ups, since we're all being honest here. I have had, on average, about 1 piece of candy every other day. Progress from about 5+ a day, but more to be made I know.
That is my update for this week.
If you're on the Sugar Rehab train, how's it goin' for you?
Do you get in all of your veggies?
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So proud of you mama! 8 - 2 is pretty darn fantastic. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks G! I'm trying! Dark chocorit is my saving grace ;)
DeleteGood for you on doing so great with this girl! I love veggies too but definitely don't eat enough of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mindy! The one big bowl a day (minimum) is my goal - makes it about 4 servings there just in case my day goes haywire!
DeleteI do still have slip ups on that "dreaded week", but I'm getting much better at choosing non-sugary replacement snacks :)
ReplyDeleteyes! Cookie butter and dark chocolate sure beat Starbursts and Hershey's...at least that's the balance scale I have in my head ;)
DeleteI really have to get better with my food choices overall, but chocolate gets me EVERY time!! Working on it :) Ps Moe's Monday sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you, having dark chocolate around is helping! Least I'm not eating candy-candy - baby steps FTW ;)
DeleteWoo Hoo! We spend our weekends roasting, grilling and sauteeing here too and fill up huge caserole dishes for the week. It makes my life so much easier and we all eat healthy! Last night took me 5 minutes to pull together baked turkey breast, roasted squash and brussels sprouts for the fam.
ReplyDeleteI also have been doing smoothies too every other morning or so with spinach, berries, EnergyBITS, coconut water and some sunbutter and taking that as a snack for the afternoon at work. Great way to get even more veggies in. I have been trying to add in more for years ;)
Great Progress!
Those TJ frozen meals with quinoa are my new fave! I think I need a new freezer so I can stock up more! Thanks girlie!
DeleteOh I do love my veggies! Especially red peppers :)
ReplyDeleteIt's taken me years! I try to like peppers, but only like em raw ;)
DeleteI love roasted veggies, so delicious, and very dark chocolate is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYay I have twins :)
DeleteGreat job on the sugar rehab. It is a tough thing to break away from! Sounds like you've got a great handle on it though! Stay strong ;)
ReplyDeleteI am a vegetable roaster, as well. My favorite is to roast the matchstick carrots. Spray them and sprinkle them with onion powder. I slow roast until they are crispy. I swear, they taste like Durkee Fried Onions!
I made zucchini 'chips' this weekend. I also LOVE the do sweet potatoes the same way!
Hmmm...I guess I know what I will be doing today! ;)
I know I sound like a brat, but I don't like cooked carrots ;) or onions..or peppers lol! I love brussel sprouts, cauliflower, spinach, kale...so I guess I'm not horrible? Happy roasting! ;)
DeleteYou're doing great and YAY for Dark chocolate! I totally found when I ate less refined sugar, my desire for it went almost away - but, I LOVE my chocolate and will always eat it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lea!
DeleteLOL!!! Roasting is my full time job! ;) I man handle that butternut and spaghetti squash every few days!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm about to do more tonight! It's like a part time job!
DeleteI wish I got more veggies in...i have a problem. I HATE VEGGIES! I am trying I promise!
ReplyDeletehaha no judgment here!
DeleteGreat job on not giving into the sugar cravings. I am going to attempt going SF for the month of February. We shall see if I have strong will power or not....
ReplyDeleteDon't bite anyone! ;)
DeleteKicking some sugar butt and taking names--ya, Kat! PS - TJs dark chocolate is to die for!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie! A far cry from Crumbs cupcakes ;)
Deletegood for you, my love!! you're doing a great job with the sugar rehab! a slip up here and there is all healthy and normal! i definitely need to take some advice from you! i am crazy about veggies and eat really well, but i can't help the sugar lovin' from time to time!!! lol!! love you, lady! keep it up!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that roasting veggies is your new job! Pretty awesome, right???!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, girl!! Once you cut back all those sugars you'll be amazed how much you don't miss them!
ReplyDeleteI am totally having slip ups, but in truth I am not so much focused on sugar as cutting calories overall right now. I am also trying to add lots of veggies in hope that it helps fill me up.
ReplyDeleteI feel ya girl...I wish I craved veggies more than cookie butter! ;)
DeleteMy husband totally loves dark chocolate! I love the dark chocolate almonds. Yummy!!
ReplyDeleteWow - I'm impressed! I'm still struggling with sugar. BUT I have to say that I LOVE my veggies - enjoy.
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