Whole 30 take 2, Day 2

As an accountant, I have gotten really used to missing out on holiday breaks because they fall during the first week of the month. New Year's is especially hard when it falls in the middle of the week because everyone else gets out early on NYE to start celebrating and many of you also take off on the second. Meanwhile, I'm working late on the 31st and on more than one occasion have had to work on New Year's Day. This year was the BEST! When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday is a bank holiday. So, after a long walk with Jerry and Lucy, we spent today relaxing on the couch. I cannot think of a better way to start the year!

Usually a day at home means a day filled with junk food. Not on the Whole 30! We had an errand to run this morning, so we ate a light breakfast on the go of bananas and almonds. For lunch, we ate leftover chili with avocado slices. Dinner was the best part. Jerry cooked almond crusted chicken tenders with homemade barbecue sauce, roasted potato wedges, and a huge salad full of fresh veggies. If you're doing a Whole 30, check out the new creamy ranch dressing from Tessamae. YUM. We found it at Mariano's.

When I did this two years ago, I snacked a lot. This time, I've read information that says I am not supposed to snack much. It's so hard not to! I did have some cashews and an apple during the day and berries for dessert after dinner. It's a lot less snacking than I normally would have done and way healthier, too. So, that's something.

I feel like I was less irritable today than yesterday, although, sitting on the couch watching TV is not at all stressful. I did not have nearly as much of a sugar hangover as I was expecting. I'm sure that is still to come. Tomorrow will be a different challenge. I will be busy at work, and distraction is good. There are bound to be treats in the office. But, I am prepared. I will walk into the office armed with cut bell peppers and jicama and I've already prepared chicken and salad for lunch.

If you're doing a Whole 30, too, reach out and let me know how it's going! I think it is so awesome that there are many of us doing this together. Let's encourage one another!