The Whole 30 Challenge: Days 25-27

Day 25
On Day 24 I slipped (ok jumped) off the program, indulging in two glasses of wine and two s'mores while sitting around the campfire in Yosemite. After a bad night's sleep, I awake and try to stay as close to the program as possible. Breakfast is the sweet potatoes I'd roasted at home, two eggs, bacon and black coffee. We hang out around the campsite and then have lunch before we set off for a hike. Andrew thoughtfully purchased salad and burgers that would work for me, but when it comes time to eat we realize the burgers have chunks of cheese mixed throughout the meat. And the salad is dressed with a creamy (meaning full of dairy and sugar) dressing. I realize that even though I thought I had planned well, I haven't been nearly organized enough to do this weekend perfectly.

After a long, somewhat difficult hike, we're back at the campsite for dinner. Neighbors from a nearby campsite offer us some of this amazing-smelling stew they've made. It's full of sausage, cheese and beans. So not Whole 30 compliant. I eat a small bowl, along with tri-tip, roasted veggies and (undressed) salad. I have another two glasses of wine and a s'more.

Day 26
Out last day in Yosemite. Another Whole30 compliant breakfast. A hike, and then back for lunch. We grill up the rest of the cheese-filled burgers, and I eat half of one in a lettuce-bun. The cookies and beers are calling my name, but I resist. We pack up turkey sandwiches for the road, and I make mine using more lettuce leaves instead of bread.

Day 27
I'm exhausted from the weekend, and being away from home has meant that I haven't spent the weekend prepping food for the week. On Monday morning I weigh myself-- up 1.5 lbs over the weekend. I am feeling lost. Do I continue the challenge? Is that pointless? Do I need to start over again and devote another 30 days to this? I start to tally up the events coming up over the next 30 days that would make that difficult-- a bachelorette weekend in Napa. A wedding. Halloween. OK, that last one is a cop out, but still. I eat compliantly during the day, thanks to the (expensive) cafe in my building that will adjust my meals to my specifications. For dinner, I eat a salad with a sugary dressing and eye a half  bottle of wine leftover from camping. I'm a bundle of nerves, and I pour a glass. It's so so so delicious.