Meal Plan for Week 3….. (dairy, flour, refined sugar, and processed food free)
Our flour/dairy/refined sugar/processed food elimination diet is still going strong!
Yes, a few more cheats for me and my husband this week, but not too many. It usually will be a bit of cheese or sour cream here or there. And I will admit we did order a pizza one night (as good as it was, we felt over-stuffed and terrible afterwards). It’s true when they say the less “junk” you eat, the less you crave it. And besides, I don’t feel at all restricted. If I am craving sweets, salt, or something hearty, I just make it…… simple as that. And the best part is that when I make it, it is usually a lot healthier than anything I would buy pre-packaged in the store.
Well here is our Week 3 Meal Plan. Breakfast never changes too much, and lunch is usually leftovers, but we had some WONDERFUL snacks, desserts, and dinners this week.
The Big Picture:
(updated from a year ago)
Well this weekend is Mothers Day, and I have been thinking of all the millions of mom’s out there and thinking how HARD being a mom really is. I have never had any job or schooling or anything in my life that is as all-consuming as being a full time momma. Right now I have a 3 year old and a 19 month old, and a new baby on the way. I have no nearby family, no babysitters, and a husband who works long hours. I have been through the mentally and physically exhausting phases, when you get very little sleep, no personal time, and of course those moments when both children are crying, sick, the house is a mess, and no dinner is made -all at the same time.- Then of course there is all the housework and cooking to keep up with…. oh yeah, and I cant forget the things like potty training, tantrums, and teething. Sound familiar to anyone?
But you know what……even with all that hair-pulling out craziness I mentioned above,…..boy do I just love it all!
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Meal Plan For Week 2….. (dairy, flour, refined sugar, and processed food free)
So the past few weeks we have felt great. Truly great. We had a few “cheats” here and here but not too many. — Read my first post about why and how we eat a flour/dairy free diet —
I still find myself very busy but in a good way, I love hard work when I am passionate about something. Meal planning, cooking, and my arch nemesis—- the kitchen mess that never seems to go away— occupies any and all of my free time during the days. (free time as in when I am not hanging with the little monkey boys 
). Nights are reserved for my husband, we are a bit obsessed with the TV show 24 and we like to have our Jack Bauer marathons after the boys go to bed. So nights = relax!
Meal Plan For 1 Week….. (dairy, flour, refined sugar, and processed food free)
So as I mentioned on my Facebook page this week, I have gotten into some bad habits over the past few months. It started around November when my morning sickness was just beginning. I started eating pre-made junk because the thought of cooking…. well….. you know…. Barf o rama!
I had gone from a natural, healthy, no dairy, limited flour/sugar diet, to a very Processed/Fast/Americanized diet literally overnight.
After my morning sickness had ended, I carried some of my bad habits along with me and just never regained my energy. I have been calling my mom these past few months complaining to her how yukky I have felt. I have had no energy, I am gaining weight everywhere (not just my belly), and I have a huge case of the “blahhh’s”. I was still feeding my kids healthy, but it was me who was cheating. I would give them things like cut up veggies, broccoli and honey, and kale/berry smoothies, and then I would sneak my own food (cookies, pizza, grilled cheese, ice cream, etc). And yes, I am ashamed to admit it, but even McDonald’s in my worst moments of despair.
Anyway, about a week ago, I finally put my foot down. My highly food-allergic son had gotten something into his system and had broken out into a 4 day-allergic rash all over his body, not to mention an ear infection to go along with it. No more chips, cheese, milk, cookies, ice cream, crackers, etc in this house! I was determined to go back to the way we used to eat, before the dreaded morning sickness hit. Healthy, natural, homemade, dairy-free, and this time I wanted to go a step further to where we were 2 years ago…. Flour and refined sugar free! YES! The spark has been initiated!! Read more »
P.F. Chang Inspired Lettuce Wraps {Recipe}
We made these tonight for the first time. WOW. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD. I just loved all of the fun flavors of the fresh ginger, garlic, and chili. Who would of thought something wrapped in a lettuce leaf would taste so extravagant.
Another added plus to this recipe is all the benefits you get from fresh ginger which has been actually shown to fight cancer better than many cancer drugs! Here is a quick article that might make you want to cut up a few extra dices of this powerful spice.
Crunchy Mustard-Maple Chicken {Recipe}
This recipe is perfect…… it’s quick, easy, and combines very unique, fun flavors. The original recipe is call Man-Pleasing Chicken, which of course caught my eye….. The end result was very man AND woman pleasing. It’s sweet, crunchy, and has that spicy mustard kick to it…. DELICIOUS!
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10 Great Play at Home Ideas for Kids
Spring is here, my morning sickness is gone, and my busy little boys are eager to have some fun. They have been stuck with a very nauseous and tired mom for most of the winter, so I have a lot to make up for! Anyway, we have been having so much fun the past couple weeks I thought I would share some super simple, “spur of the moment” ideas my boys have loved. Happy Spring everyone!
