Going to bed at around 7.45am meant that I didn't get up until late late today. That's fine. Its the weekend. Its not a regular thing (any more).
Didn't feel rough really, just tired from broken sleep. [managed around 7.5hrs, but woke up I think 4 times during that]
Got to sort of mid afternoon and having polished off some coffee (GOOD), apple and plenty of water, we decided to head out for some food. By democratic decision Italian was selected.
Only problem with that, is that Italian food is largely based on wheat. I'm talking generally of course (and I know it also uses lots of fresh veg, meat, fish and good oils etc).
It was a tired, recovery Sunday.. I was in an Italian restaurant.. I ate wheat.
Jerry hears the news..
- Half a garlic pizza bread (wheat dough, obviously, tomato, garlic, olive oil and basil)
- Large mixed salad with avocado, artichoke, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, mixed leaves, olive oil and balsamic
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Ummmmmmmmmm nothing further to say on that really.
Disappointing. But no point beating myself up about it.
It happened. It will happen in the future. Not that I'm planning to go on a grain-based diet once the Challenge finishes. I'm not. But on occasion, I will eat grains - and yes, that may include wheat. [there's my persistent pragmatism again]
But the main thing at this stage I think, is that I know, from this Challenge, that I don't need wheat (or grains). And generally speaking I'm actually very happy without them.
I kind of knew this anyway: I'd already stopped eating bread and was trying to move away from heavy wheat based foods. But I was also acutely aware of the consistent convenience of grain based meals (both at home, and eating out).
- anyway, see later for more on what I'm taking away from this Challenge, moving forward.
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I went back over my Food Log again today, and realised there were further things I'd messed up on (clearly motivated by my wheat-driven guilt!).
Specifically, I hadn't realised that mango was only supposed to be post workout (high GL). In addition, on Day 2, I had mushrooms in an omelette (not post workout).
From the start I had said I would do this Challenge properly and honestly. In the words of my Dad,
"If a job's worth doing, its worth doing well."
Too true, Dad, too true. So I went back and totted up the black marks (28 to date..)
Only other thing is the sleep issue. But I have talked about that enough already. I don't think blackmarks would work as an incentive with that. Its an issue that is "bigger than the Challenge", for want of a better expression..
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