So I’m into something new. Kinda. Sorta. Let me explain…
After Kevin’s romantic yet extremely decadent dinner Thursday, I indulged again with BBQ on Friday night with these ladies. I looooove me some pulled pork, and this was some of the best that I’ve had at a restaurant. Sadly, Queen City Q’s sauce wasn’t great, but the amazing sweet potato fries made up for it.
Queen City Q’s pulled pork sandwich
After all those indulgences, I’m starting a cleanse. It’s a not-so-clean cleanse. I started it Saturday, and I’m going to continue until I don’t feel like doing it any more.
Saturday breakfast, blueberry-banana protein soft serve
I can have fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds, olive oil, Sunwarrior protein, and some wine. Of course, everything in moderation. I can also have whatever the heck I want if I really really want it or if I’m at a Christmas party. I like making my own rules.
Saturday dinner, roast spaghetti squash & broccoli with spice
This stems from me eating a bunch of crap. I don’t know about you, but when I eat a bunch of junk, I eventually begin to feel like junk. In addition, when I regularly have sweets, I only want more and more sweets.
Sunday dinner, fresh bruschetta over eggplant
Of course I’m not subjecting Kevin to this not-so-clean cleanse. I made him this Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake last night. Yeah, I was jealous.
share?
- Are you practicing any restrictions, or is this open season for treats?
December 3, 2012 at 5:40 am
it’s wiiiide open here
Ive gotta pack move unpack and get settled.
whatever it takes to git through that is fine
December 3, 2012 at 5:40 am
I need a cleanse after my baking spree over the weekend. It will be called “getting back to my normal foods which aren’t sugar.”
December 3, 2012 at 7:25 am
If I hear “Christmas Calories Don’t Count” my head will explode:)
Moderation!! It’s OK to cleanse or indulge, so long as your staying active. I hope everyone truly takes time to slowly savor the holidays:)
December 3, 2012 at 7:31 am
I love holiday party food- so when I have events coming up, I’m just a little more mindful with the rest of my meals. It’s hard, though, because all I want to do is holiday baking!
December 3, 2012 at 7:44 am
No way, no restrictions for me, other than the ones I live with every day on my low fodmaps diet. I love how your cleanse allows wine
That’s my kind of cleanse!
December 3, 2012 at 8:05 am
I’ve been trying to eat super healthy since I’m injured and can’t run at the moment. Problem? Whenever I try to do something I fail! haha hoping for a new method this week .
December 3, 2012 at 8:40 am
It was great seeing you on Friday night! Hope to see you again soon.
December 3, 2012 at 8:55 am
I’m just cutting back on the salt
December 3, 2012 at 10:33 am
I love that you’re making your own cleanse rules! I don’t really have any rules around the holidays, for me, frequent small treats whenever the mood strikes seems to prevent over-indulgences. Although, usually after a night of wine, heavy meals, I don’t feel like eating much the next day & gravitate towards veggies & fresh pressed juices. I think it all balances out in the end.
December 3, 2012 at 10:39 am
I like your style
My “cleanses” are similar though I usualy struggle with lasting more than 3 days!
December 3, 2012 at 10:43 am
“but when I eat a bunch of junk, I eventually begin to feel like junk. In addition, when I regularly have sweets, I only want more and more sweets.”
This is so true for me!
December 3, 2012 at 10:44 am
I feel ya’ on the not feeling so hot after eating junk! I’m pretty much an “everything in moderation” person when it comes to treats…the moderation levels vary! Ha! I’m just focussing on “feeling good” & knowing that “eating good” comes from that. Great post!
December 3, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m not restricting anything per se, but my body definitely let’s me know when enough is enough. I usually just try to keep my meals homecooked and full of veggies and lean protein around the holidays, but at parties it is more than okay to indulge. It’s a good lesson in moderation, right?
December 3, 2012 at 12:46 pm
No restrictions for me this season – I’m not big on labelling things as off limits because I find that tends to backfire more often than not. I definitely find my body not appreciating when I eat too much junk food, but things tend to balance themselves out in the end without me really having to do anything drastic so I tend to just go with the flow.
December 3, 2012 at 4:37 pm
I like that wine is included.
I will probably need a cleanse in the new year, but am not sure I can swing it yet… I’m trying my best to eat well week days, but the weekends are a challenge this time of year!
December 3, 2012 at 5:07 pm
I’m just living and enjoying…in balance
December 3, 2012 at 7:54 pm
I’m always wide open! Restricting doesn’t work for me
December 3, 2012 at 10:23 pm
My goal is to continue burning calories, but my indulgences are still usually better than how most Americans eat…so, I don’t feel too bad!
December 4, 2012 at 12:20 am
I’m doing my kitchen workout (rules re-posted today since Calee made me a bad ass graphic)… it allows for cheats… probably not as many as I has at the wedding I attended this week… but whatever.
December 4, 2012 at 9:47 am
Gotta love a few cheats. A girl needs something to look forward to!
December 4, 2012 at 6:04 pm
I am back to writing down what I eat. Not really a cleanse of any kind but more of a wake up call.
December 6, 2012 at 7:51 am
That can definitely be a good wake up call. Now if only I could make myself write the stuff down on the weekends…
December 6, 2012 at 2:06 am
Is this basically like eating clean/pure foods and in moderation rather than processed stuff? I am trying my best to do this but the sugar is killing me. Simply because I will bake something or it’s the holidays and it is everywhere. Any tips?
December 6, 2012 at 7:58 am
It was basically fruit and veggies, along with wine, olive oil, and nuts in moderation. I ended up throwing in hummus though just because it was on sale at the store. haha Not very strict! I think allowing a little sugar helps me though, like one really really good piece of dark chocolate instead of a whole crappy processed cupcake. Good luck with it!
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