Did I mention I went all crazy and decided to do the 21-Day Sugar Detox? In October? Right when all the fall sugary goodness and treats start to make their appearance?
Yeah. No sugar.
Not even fruit.
And … no grains.
AT. ALL.
Sometimes I question my sanity.
Technically, I tried to start last week … but … yeah. Other than not having sugar in my coffee (!!!!!!), I failed miserably.
It’s all my husband’s fault; he went out of town for a trip and left me alone with three hyper, needy, demanding, “won’t sleep during the night”, “throw dirt all over the porch” children.
[exceptional-citing quoted=”rachel” template=”bubble-gray” date=”” ]From My Weekend (yes, this REALLY happened): [/exceptional-citing]
Mr. Boy (coming in from the back porch): “Hey, Mom. Wanna play a game?”
Me: “What kind of game?”
Mr. Boy, gesturing vaguely: “Oh, you know. We’re all just playing in our rooms.”
Me: “No, you aren’t. You all are outside.”
Mr. Boy (flushing): “Oh. Yeah. Well … yeah, we’re outside but…um… I thought we could go play a game together. In my room. That way I can distract you so you won’t know what we’re doing out there.”
Me: DISTRACT me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Um, what are you guys DOING out there that the Little Lady sent you in to distract me?
Mr. Boy (using his body as a barricade in front of the back door): “Nothing, Mom. Don’t go out there. Let’s go play a game and be distracted.”
Me (looking out the door window): “WHY IS THERE DIRT ALL OVER THE BACK PORCH?????”
Mr. Boy: “Uhhhhh …. Happy Birthday?????”
You put me in a situation like that and I need chocolate. . . among other things.
But, it’s a new week and I’ve planned much better this week for my meals, creating (the first week of) a 21 Day Sugar Detox Meal Plan … AND, my lunches are nearly all ready to go.
21 Days without SUGAR????? Bring it!
What We’re Eating This Week
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | |
| Monday | Kids: DIY Apple Cinnamon Almond Oatmeal
Mama: Yogurt w/ Cinnamon & Vanilla |
Kids: Pizza Bentos with Oranges
Mama: Tex-Mex Tuna Lettuce Wraps |
Rotisserie Crockpot Chicken; Roasted Butternut Squash; Salad | Air-Popped Popcorn and Trail-Mix |
| Tuesday | Kids: Puffins & Fruit | Kids:Thermos Lunch – Macaroni Cheese Soup; Sidecar: Grapes & Apples
Mama: Roast-beef & Bell Pepper Wraps, w/ mustard sauce; Roasted Butternut Squash & blanched broccoli |
Pesto Spaghetti and Homemade Meatballs* (minus breadcrumb binder), Salad, Roasted Green Beans | Veggies and Salsa |
| Wednesday | Kids: DIY Apple Cinnamon Almond Oatmeal | Everyone: Meatball Skewers with Cheese & Grape Tomatoes; Crackers (kids only); Pesto Dipping Sauce; Sliced Carrots or Cucumber w/ Yogurt-Ranch Dip | Dinner at Church | Fruit and String Cheese |
| Thursday | Kids: Smoothies
Mama: Coco-Monkey Smoothie (21-DSD Recipe) |
Kids: Lunchbox Burn-Out (lunches provided by the preschool as a fundraiser)
Mama: Hamburger Patty w/ Lettuce; Cheese; Veggie Sticks |
Roast Chicken Soup; Salad | Popcorn and Trail-Mix |
| Friday | Kids: DIY Apple Cinnamon Almond Oatmeal
Mama: Yogurt w/ Cinnamon & Vanilla |
Kids: PB&J Uncrustable Sandwich*, Apple Slices; Pepper Strips & Cool Ranch Dip; Roasted Pistachios
Mama: Hard-Boiled Egg; Green Apple & Almond Butter Sandwich; Peppers; Yogurt Ranch Dip |
Homemade Pizza Night; Salad | Veggies & Salsa |
| Saturday | Family: Pumpkin-Pistachio Muffins*
Mama: |
Leftovers | Leftovers | |
| Sunday | Family: Pumpkin-Pistachio Muffins*
Mama: Coco-Monkey Smoothie (21-DSD Recipe) |
Family: Sandwiches
Mama: Lettuce Wraps |
Paleo Pad Thai |
*Make-Ahead Prep Items — I take time on the weekend, after grocery shopping, to wash and cut any veggies/fruit for the week, prep any proteins (such as the meatballs, which I make and freeze), and bake any muffins or breads.
