Week 1...

We are officially one week into our Whole46 challenge.  This week hasn't been too terrible, but I feel as though i've learned a lot of things along the way.

First off, my name is Katie and I am addicted to Sunbutter.  Yup, it has officially taken the place of peanut butter and I think that KLH would agree since we've had multiple texts about this issue in the past week.  It is a great source of protein and good fats however, I realize that I have started to rely on it too much.  I'm going to try to decrease my intake of this for the rest of the Whole46.  I did find a great way to incorporate it into my diet though in the form of protein balls.  I'll write up the recipe later this week.

This weekend was also my first weekend experiencing eating out on the Whole46.  I went to visit my siblings and some family in Charlotte this weekend.  Even though I was able to bring food along for some meals it was harder to choose the "right" options when I was out to eat or when my sister-in-law brought amazing cupcakes!  Friday night we ate at Bonefish grill.  I was able to avoid the BangBang Shrimp and instead got a steak with vegetables for my sides.  They did a very good job with my requests, which I was impressed by.  Sunday we had lunch with the family.  My aunts brought chili, vegetable soup, and cornbread.  It all looked delicious, but unfortunately was not Whole46 approved.  I had a chicken salad instead.  All in all I was able to make food choices that fit into my diet, but it definitely meant giving up some foods that I love (cupcakes!).

This weekend was also a time that I saw a huge need to rely on the Lord.  When I am with my family I usually eat what I want and enjoy my time with them since I don't see them all the time.  This typically leads to overeating.  Had I not been doing the Whole46 I definitely would have overindulged in cupcakes, bread, and of course BangBang Shrimp.  However, I was able to see the underlying importance of this season and look back to the changes that the Lord is making in my life through this.  Our friend also sent us a very motivating verse yesterday... "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing" -Psalm 34:10.  Here's to one week into Whole46 and many more to come!