The Whole30 Channel

I'll try to go easy on the Whole30 talk, but it becomes all consuming sometimes (especially the first week) -- sorry in advance!

I'm stuck on the chicken hash recipe - so unique, so easy, so delicious.  I made another big batch for left-overs.  Best part - no one else will like it lol!  The carne asada from yesterday is good too, but that's going fast with the family.  No left-overs for the freezer - bummer.

My workouts took the predicted dive.  I couldn't even get through the first set for arm day.  I had to lower rep numbers significantly.  I hope it doesn't last long.  I'm plugging along, but dialing it back until my muscles adjust.  I'm going to class today (since it was just arms yesterday).  Today should be leg focused.  We'll see how it goes.

I'm enjoying my (mostly) alone time this week.  Just what I ordered!  It ends this afternoon.  I can't be greedy!!

Cravings are in full flame right now too hitting in the afternoon.  I'd love a glass (or 3) of wine and something sweet.  It's just 30 days - right?!?  Whole30 food is delicious, satisfying, no hunger ... yet I want something more.  Always in the afternoon - ugh - witching hour blues.

BTW, my new kitchen towels are great -- they held up after washing and drying.  I might even go buy more.  Anthropology has some nice kitchen stuff.  The clothes are over-the-top expensive, but the kitchen stuff is on par price wise with most places.  My apron is from Anthropology and I love it -- only apron I've ever liked.  I also have some dinner napkins that have held up really well (got those on a big sale).  Since I keep burning holes in my other towels -- how, I don't know -- it's time for some new ones.

Half of my workout outfit came in the mail.  It's a skort that can be used for golf (nice mesh pockets) or working out.  It's really comfortable, but might show a bit too many lumpy-bumpies.  I'll try it on again in a week or so and decide whether to keep it.  I had weird underwear on when I tried it on lol! It's Carrie Underwood's line that can be returned through Dick's.

Today is an early workout, bunch of errands and that's about it.  Family all home this afternoon so we'll figure out the rest of the day.  I still have the overall tired-body-feeling so not too enthused for lots of activity.

My INTENTION for today is to STAY STRONG with my HEALTHY habits.  It's Friday, family is home, my body feels blah, no afternoon plans ... all triggers for giving in and giving up.  I'm almost over the hump -- I want to keep on keeping on.  Feeling good is around the corner.

P.S.  My pup got a BIG summer shave.  I need to get a picture -- he looks 20lbs lighter.  If only it were that easy for all of us :-)