Didn’t have a GREAT week with the 10-in-10 challenge this week. And I’m ok with that! The exercising is still going great, even if we are battling with running outdoors in the very chilly temperatures. I did, however, eat the worst processed food product in the world – simply because I was craving it. I’ve been a Ramen noodle lover since I was a small kid, and I guess that’s a habit that is hard to break because I allowed myself to have some this week. And as I’m eating it, I am thinking to myself, “I’m not even sure this can be considered food!”. Oh well, I’m not perfect in any way, shape or form.
But as I was making the recipe for this week, Smokey Barbecue Salsa, and I was elbow deep in barbecue sauce which is loaded with sodium and high fructose corn syrup (two of the main things I am trying to avoid), I felt very conflicted. I’m making the recipe for the site because it’s a great salsa. But shouldn’t my recipes be reflecting my goals? Or do I just go with the notion that I am posting recipes for the general public who may or may not share the same goals as I do? It was definitely food for thought (pun intended) and has kept my wheels spinning all week.
Until next week, stay healthy!
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You’re safe, I think Velveeta is actually considered the worst. Ramen noodles are perfectly ok
I struggle w/ the same thing… I like to post recipes of all kinds (not just healthy & light) so I end up making the bad stuff and just eating very little of it. Still, when you’re trying to avoid “white” foods, it’s a bit tough to stick w/ that 100% when you run a website!
Good luck- the exercise will keep you motivated!
Thanks, Lori, for the inspiration! I guess we can’t be perfect all of the time!
I’m with you. Some habits are really hard to break. Ramen noodles without the seasonings are okay with me too. But the noodles still contain MSG. But you can always start over. I was like that too and suddenly I just stop craving for it.
Doing the challenge doesn’t mean you will convert your blog into a health and nutrition blog. Maybe you can a small portion of that and balance it with lots of vegetables. You are still doing great. Keep it up.
Kinneh, your site is full of awesome and win! Keep up the great work!