Elimination Diet: Day 5, Self-Discipline and Moral Support

Sunday, day 5 was a little difficult. I think it is more of a habit to have something decadent and chocolate on a Sunday afternoon than a craving…we really wanted something special all afternoon and evening, so we had to be disciplined and really support one another. One benefit to keeping the refined sugar and caffeine out of our diets has been great sleep. I love waking up feeling refreshed and ready for a new day. We are still feeling really good!

Day 5 began with a broccoli sprouts, quinoa, pear and raspberry breakfast. For lunch we made quinoa and cabbage soup with a side of cinnamon sweet potatoes. Lunch was so yummy!


Later we sipped on smoothies and snacked on cinnamon apples with raisins and pine nuts. Dinner was another crunchy salad with romaine, beets, broccoli sprouts, celery and avocado. We also had plum for a late snack. All in all, we really enjoyed our meals. I like the flexibility with the Elimination Diet. We can mix and match so many fruits and veggies and really be satisfied with our food. I think that really helps to keep cravings for other things away. Also, it is really good to develop habits of reaching for fruit or veggies for snacks rather than something out of a box.

Day 5 closed with a grand total of 15 different fruits and veggies!