Day 13... What?!

I can't believe  two weeks is already winding down!  Where has the time gone?  Well, it's been a busy week.  As you may recall, it was my husband's birthday, and I wanted to make him something special.  I was going to try to make a sugar-free sorbet, but I forgot to put our ice cream maker in the freezer!  Whoops!  What did I make? Well, he wanted steak, so I pan-seared  some NY strips, roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and made a coconut-cilantro rice.  I used about 2 TBSP of light coconut milk, just to give the rice a little creaminess.  I also made a cilantro compound butter for the steaks (only a little bit, though!).  The whole dish really came together and he was so happy!
My mom came to visit her grandson yesterday and was dying to know how to make some of the things we've been eating.  So I made us a yummy dinner, hoping she'd see how easy it is to pull off.  I made a bolognese sauce, sauteed kale with pearl onions, and polenta.  Rich, tangy, hearty (it's so cold outside!), and delicious!
When we first talked about doing this diet, we were worried we'd be spending a lot more money, buying so many fresh ingredients.  But, I think we are at least spending about the same, maybe even a little less!  I mean, we're not spending $5 on bread every few days, we're not buying anything pre-made (which is always more expensive than doing it yourself), milk and cheese are spendy.  So, instead, we're spending a few bucks here and there on fresh greens and fruit!  And, the local store sells their own raised beef and chickens (I think their lamb and pork are local, too), and it's the same price or better than the super market!  Of course, not everyone has this amazing country store where they live, but, it's still economical.  I am saving our receipts to see actually how much we spend each week, so I'll let you know.
Weight loss, you ask?  Oh yes!  I have lost 10.5 pounds!!!  It's incredible.  I really didn't think it would be so easy.  I know, at some point the dramatic numbers will taper off, but I am so thrilled at the success so far! 
The next challenge:  I am going back to work after being a stay-at-home mom for the last year.  How will it be to be in a restaurant every day and not fall off the diet?  How will it effect my exercise?  Or will being so busy actually help?  I don't know!  I certainly am going to try hard!
Also, the weather is changing, it's even snowing right now!  I must persevere, though, right?  I can't let a little cold and wet stop me from reaching my goal, right?  Right!  I will push on, just like the postal service...
Next, I will try to address Thanksgiving and how to cope with all the glutinous, dairy, and sugar-filled foods that day brings!