So it is day 1 of my no sweets until Tuesday challenge. So far all is well and I haven't had the urge to ransack the house for any stashed (in case of emergency) chocolate. For breakfast I had a banana nut vita muffin top (I do not consider this a sweet but what do you think?) I had a very long strenuous test for my 8 am and after that I rushed to the store on campus and got a coffee and an organic blueberry yogurt. After that I found a cozy table and sat down and started writing this before I have to leave for my ten. So, I have been thinking about upcoming week challenges and while this week I have sworn off all "traditional" sweets I was thinking it might be cool to limit my entire sugar intake to a certain amount one week. Also, I have decided to eat like a vegan next week but next Saturday night I am hosting a Harry Potter dinner party and I was thinking about excusing myself from the challenge for that one meal. Honestly, who can resist butter beer? I may make one vegan dish for the party though. Is that too much of a cheat though? I am very conflicted simply because I have had this party planned for a month.
Week 1: No sweets
Week 2: Vegan
Week 3: Vegetarian
Week 4: Ideas?
Also, my phone is dead and I left my camera at home in the "I might be late for my test" rush! So no pictures of my early morning meals!
"They" say that one of the worst things for a change in eating is to stick to it so rigidly that you feel deprived and get pissed. It seems best to allow yourself little forays into "bad" eating, with absolute calculation.
ReplyDeleteYour party is the perfect example. Decide what you will and won't eat, and stick to that. Eat mostly "good" foods with some "bad" ones slipped very deliberately in. That way, you have fun, enjoy the wonderful food you'll make and have no regrets the next morning. (And, frankly, I'd worry about the person who'd even try to resist butter beer!) Have fun!
Week 4: Inedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inedia
ReplyDeleteBut for real, you could try eating only Middle Eastern/North African food for a week. That'd be fun and awesome and delicious. You should look into ful medames for breakfast. I think it's going to change my life.