Well, the November Whole30 is over. It was (after that first week anyway) much less painful than one might suspect. The major cravings have gone away. I don't wake up in the morning requiring Diet Pepsi. I also don't require it at regular intervals throughout the day. Unfortunately I also have not replaced it with water or anyone similar wholesome appropriate beverage but that is neither here nor there.
On average the gut feels better. There are still terrible days but they are less frequent than they were before. I suppose that is something. As far as food goes though I seem to be hitting my stride. I'm not missing grains or dairy. Soy is harder not because I just love soy but because it's so ubiquitous in American food. It's nearly impossible to eat out or even buy a lot of canned or frozen vegetables because they're laced with the stuff. That is one area where I've been a little more lenient just for convenience sake. Otherwise, all is good. I'm tweaking recipes and learning what my new "staples" are. Nothing too exciting got made in this weekend's rotation but a smattering are below. Another batch of baked fajitas - these are awesome on top of salad for work lunches. I've done seafood, chicken and now made my way back to steak. Another quiche which has become a weekly endeavor - this time pumpkin 'crust' with broccoli, mushrooms and eggplant. Babaganoush. And sweet potato chips.
I'm sure new recipes will come eventually - especially with a vacation in a few weeks - but I seem to have settled into a pattern here and lost my inspiration for new cooking adventures.
I'm sure new recipes will come eventually - especially with a vacation in a few weeks - but I seem to have settled into a pattern here and lost my inspiration for new cooking adventures.
