My chocolate stash is FINALLY down to a more manageable size.
Meaning it can fit in the pantry in a decently organized way (it still takes up three shelves though, so let’s not kid ourselves).
Kyle was gone for a week and a girl’s gotta decompress somehow…
But here’s the deal. I kinda got over it. So I told Kyle when he got home that I wanted to take a break until Easter. It seemed a manageable goal…not too long, but still something that would be a bit of a challenge. And then I went to the fit4mom Summit and came home with these beauties from Lolli & Pops.
w o w
They gave the people with dietary restrictions vegan dark chocolate covered salted caramels because they wanted us to feel loved (rather than like nuisances). Isn’t that so thoughtful? I couldn’t NOT eat them!! So aside from that one little blip I’ve been chocolate free…going on day 5 now. It is not easy and I’m not even sure I will make it, but I’m trying to give my body a break from it’s 8 pm sugar dose that it has grown dependent on. Prettyyyyy sure that’s the definition of addiction.
And would’t you know it…I just got an email from Nugget saying their weekly “secret special” is none other than…
How do we think this is going to play out…
This may help.
This combo was: beets and their greens, kale stems, chard stems, collard stems, oranges, carrots, and ginger.
I was nervous it wouldn’t be sweet enough, but it was PERFECT.
And thanks to my hurom juicer, the pulp left behind is so minimal.
Nothing like a heaping pile of veggies to wash away the sugar you slam your blood stream with on a nightly basis.
All kidding aside though, I do think my balanced approach is completely healthy. My love for salads and green juice is 100% motivated by my taste buds.
Congrats on so many chocolate free days! I think your body will be happy with a smaller amount after the break- i was having a chocolate most nights for a while but after i took a break from it now I’m good with a square or two instead of half the bar.
That green juice! So crazy how much nutrition can be packed into a batch of juice
I think you should cut yourself some slack and enjoy your chocolate! It’s a part of your day that provides satisfaction and nourishment. Food doesn’t always have to be about nutrition. And it’s really not harming you at all. Have fun at the sale 😉