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Day 10 of my 30-day wellness journey went pretty well overall. I'm really pleased that I'm following through on my goal to increase exercise this week. Today I completed another 5km walk, which makes two this week already. That morning routine is really starting to stick, and I can feel the difference in my energy and motivation.

My food plan is still going okay, but I have to be honest - I'm starting to get a little tired of what I've been eating. It's not that the plan isn't working, because it clearly is, but the monotony is beginning to wear on me.

The Food Rut Reality

Right now I'm pretty much eating the same pattern every day: some type of meat protein with either a salad or vegetable, plus a healthy carb like sweet potatoes or brown rice. It's effective, but it's getting repetitive.

What I'm really missing are the foods I used to rely on heavily. I used to use my air fryer constantly to make crispy dinner foods - you know, the satisfying crunch that makes a meal feel indulgent. I miss my taco nights with actual tortillas. And pasta meals were such a regular part of my routine that cutting them out completely has left a real gap in my meal rotation.

These aren't just random cravings - they represent textures, cooking methods, and meal structures that I genuinely enjoyed. Chicken fingers with panko or bread crumbs, pasta dishes, tacos - these were comfort foods that I've had to eliminate entirely.

The Fruit Question

As I was thinking about adding variety to my meals, I started wondering about fruit. I know fruit contains natural sugars, and since managing blood sugar is one of my wellness goals, I wasn't sure if I should be concerned about incorporating more fruit into my plan.

It turns out that fruit sugar is quite different from added sugars. The natural fructose in whole fruit comes packaged with fiber, water, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that significantly change how my body processes it. The fiber actually slows sugar absorption, preventing the blood sugar spikes I'd get from processed sugars.

This means an apple affects my blood sugar very differently than apple juice or candy, even if they contain similar amounts of sugar. For my goals, moderate amounts of whole fruit can actually support my plan, especially berries which are low in sugar and high in fiber and antioxidants.

Creative Solutions

The key insight from today's discussion was that I don't have to abandon the cooking methods and textures I love - I just need to get creative with the ingredients.

Air fryer comeback: My beloved air fryer can still be central to my cooking. I can make crispy chicken thighs with almond flour and spice coatings, or create "fries" from sweet potatoes, zucchini, or cauliflower. Even vegetables like Brussels sprouts or broccoli can give me that satisfying crunch when air-fried.

Taco reimagined: I don't have to give up taco night - I just need to think beyond tortillas. Large lettuce leaves, cabbage leaves, or portobello mushroom caps can serve as vessels for all my favorite taco fillings. Bell pepper halves work great too, and I can even air fry them slightly for extra texture.

Pasta alternatives: Spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or shirataki noodles can satisfy that pasta craving while keeping me on track. I can still use my favorite sauces and proteins - it's just the base that changes.

Smart combinations: I can create "taco bowls" with my protein, vegetables, and sweet potato cubes all air-fried together, or make "pasta" dishes using spiralized vegetables with my usual protein choices.

The Mental Shift

What I realized today is that food fatigue around this time is probably pretty normal. I've made significant changes to my eating patterns, cutting out foods that were regular parts of my routine. Missing those familiar flavors and textures doesn't mean I'm failing - it means I'm human.

The solution isn't to go back to my old patterns, but to find ways to recreate the satisfaction of those foods within my new framework. I can keep the flavors and cooking methods I love while swapping the base ingredients.

This approach feels much more sustainable than just powering through with the same repetitive meals. By getting creative with my air fryer and finding smart substitutes, I can add variety without derailing my progress.

Key Learning

Food fatigue is real and normal, but I don't have to choose between variety and success - I can recreate the textures and cooking methods I miss using healthier ingredients that still fit my goals.

When making positive changes sometimes you often have to get creative to push through some challenges

Check out tomorrow's post where find out how to respond when my willpower starting to fade plus better understand the physical aspects of fat

Interested in reading all my experiences and conversations so far? Check them out here!

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Susan Williams is the visionary founder of Booming Encore. With over 28 years of experience in corporate senior leadership and executive roles, she realized there was a significant gap in resources for those seeking a purposeful and healthy later life. Driven by her passion to make a difference, she decided that if she couldn't find it, she would create it and launched Booming Encore in 2013.

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An engaging speaker and advocate, Susan passionately shares the importance of all the aspects that can help people positively live, embrace and contribute in their later years. Today, she’s not just helping others create their own “booming encore”—she is actually living hers. Join her on this inspiring journey and also live your best booming encore!

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Founder, Booming Encore

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