Today was a day of treats!
My Coober Pedy Bestie brought me dairy free – vegan chocolate at work AND when I walked into work the chef was happy to tell me that today was the day they changed the oil in the deep fryer which meant I could have an order of fries!
Haha. Seemingly unimpressive but with so many restrictions when you get a hot and fresh order of chips and ketchup to mark the close of the 3rd week in a 4 week challenge- it’s exciting. And it was just a small serve, so not too much guilt.
They wondered why I couldn’t have the chips before, but I told them as the deep fryer was shared with meaty foods I didn’t feel it was challenge appropriate. Of course I could have since the potatos are vegan, but it’s about the whole inclusive picture, not just the obvious one.
I feel like I haven’t been too obscenely healthy this week. Although this isn’t about losing weight, I am weighing myself weekly and measuring myself just to keep tabs. So I will be interested to see my weight come tomorrow as I have been eating a more convenient diet of pastas and wraps verses creative veggies and salads.
It’s been so hot in the outback that in the morning I don’t feel like eating much and at night I want something heavier and more comforting. The good news is, is without the meat I can eat a whole bowl of pasta with veggies and be full but not feel heavy, sluggish and gross.
That is truly incredible. I am going to work really hard to remember that come the end of this challenge! Yes, that weekend – my birthday weekend – will be meat, cigarette and drink packed. However when the Monday rolls around I would like to incorporate a plant based, paleo inspired, easy on the meat diet. WHAT? I know. It makes no sense, kind of.
And then in the 6 weeks after when I get to Asia – all bets are off because I’m eating one of everything. However, I will try to incorporate exploration walks into my daily routine whilst abroad so I can help burn off those exotic foods.
Another day in the books, another day of life appreciated.
Adventures of the untoward 
You nevwr cease to inspire me!! Thanks sis! Love you!