Week 3: Recap // Change in plans

Another week down! I’ve been feeling a little sluggish this week, and I think it has a lot to do with my LACK of motivation to cook for myself. I’ve been eating well for lunch, since I usually lunch at work, but by the time dinner comes around, I’m defaulting to some really unhealthy choices. Either I’ll just graze without committing to a full meal, or I’ll order something in (case in point: last night I caved and picked up Chinese takeout). I haven’t been eating to sustain energy, I’ve just been eating to fill my belly.

Since I have two weeks to go, I really want to turn over a new leaf for the home stretch. I realize that I’m perpetuating this cycle, and that my only option is to suck it up and cook for myself DESPITE feeling tired in hopes that eventually the food I’m cooking will help keep me from wearing down so quickly.

Since I already have stir fry groceries, I’ll be making that tonight - but tomorrow, it’s going to be our contest winner, Deanna’s recipe! She included instructions for a really yummy - sounding layered enchilada casserole. I’ll be sure to post the recipe and pics Sunday night.

We’ve also had a change in plans! Instead of starting vegan in June, I’m going gluten free. I decided to change things up for a number of reasons (I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss meat, but that’s not all). I want to do the vegan and raw months at the peak of produce season, and I think I’ll have an easier time starting the raw regime if I’m coming off of a vegan diet.

SO my amended schedule is:
May - Vegetarian

June - Gluten Free

July - Vegan

August - Raw Foods

September - Paleo!

October - Eating for your Blood Type

As always, if you have suggestions, recipes, or other feedback, please leave them in the comments! You can also always email me at avl100demo@earthfare.com.