I am so stinkin excited! Today was a much better day and I know they are only going to get better. Even with Evan and Jenna waking me up every 30 minutes from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. attempting to climb in my bed and getting up at 5:45 a.m for work.... My mental clarity and energy greatly improved from today over yesterday. I didn't need to come home and collapse in the chair until it was time to make dinner. I actually felt motivated and awake enough to do something.
I ate clean all day, however got weird looks as I ate my trader joes red curry w/chicken for breakfast and lunch. :-) I found that if I cook a bunch of meat on Sunday night for the week ahead, it is so much easier to stay the course. The other thing I noticed, I don't feel the as bloated in the my lower abdomen as I do when I eat normal standard american diet. I feel lighter, and stronger which I contribute to the lower insulin levels.
So here it goes:
Bkfst:
1 serving: Trader Joe Red curry with chicken, acorn squash, onions, mushroom, fresh tomatoes, and a head of garlic. Small handful of mixed nuts. Cashews, macad., almonds.
coffee/heavy whipping cream/cinnamon... mmmm..my coffee....
Lunch:
1 serving: Same as above. 1 white peach, small handful mixed nuts.
Snack:
white peach, mixed nuts
Dinner:
Sliced tomatoes/New Seasons nitrate free sausage and scrambled farm fresh eggs (thanks mom and dad).
1 - 3 oz glass of red wine.
Recipe:
Sauteed in cast iron dutch oven the following:
8 sliced chix breasts
1 sliced vidalia sweet onion
1 head of fresh garlic (slice the top off, wrap it in a wet paper towel and microwave for 30-45 secs until soft)
fresh tomatoes sliced - as many as you like.
Sliced mushrooms - again as many as you like.
Add the whole jar of Trader Joes Red Simmer Curry
Simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
Add the already baked acorn squash.
Yummy Baked acorn squash:
Microwave the acorn squash until it can be easily peeled.
Preheat oven to 475.
Cube the squash and toss with olive oil and cinnamon.
Bake until soft.
I have found that I miss potatoes in some dishes, however acorn squash takes on the potato consistency when added. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Back in the Saddle - Day One of the Rest of My Life
It has been a while since I posted last. Sorry about that, but I needed some time to regroup.
During my hiatus, I discovered that food has been my weakness, my drug, my crutch, my shoulder to cry on, and most importantly my best friend (or so I thought). More importantly, I thought I had made more progress than I actually had.
The truth is I have been using food to escape life and it was easier to blame the food than myself. Like - The food looks and smells so good, I can't help myself... It is calling my name... The best one I have said a million times - I deserve it.... Actually, I don't deserve what poor nutrition does to my body, mind and soul. It sucks the life right out of you.
I have been working very, very hard to establish my "line in the sand" and now I am calling the shots, period. With that said, Mitch (my absolutely wonderful husband and best friend) and I have decided to commit ourselves to improving our health and anyone else that will listen. Not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.
For the next 30 days we are committing to only eating nutrient dense food in the forms of Leans Meats and fish, Veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds, little starch and no sugar. Yes that means, no dairy (except a little half/half in my coffee), grains of any kinds, or legumes (that includes peanuts). My personal exercise commitment is crossfit 3 days a week.
Day One - Paleo Challenge:
Bkfst:
chick breast w/olive bruschetta (Trader Joes), 1 apple, almond butter
Lunch:
Huge salad: chix breast, ham, red pepper, carrot, sheeps milk feta, onion, sunflower seeds. 1 white peach.
Dressing: Flax oil, balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard.
Pre-WorkOut Snack:
handful of cashews, macadamias, almonds.
Dinner:
chix breast w/olive bruschetta, baked acorn squash sprinkled w/cinnamon and a drizzle of olive oil, smidge of applesauce.
Exercise:
Joint Mobility, #2 Warm-up, and "Isabel" (went ok, except I needed to use the 18 lb Kettlebell). I finished Isabel in 1 min 23 secs - much to quickly.
As the day progressed, my energy dropped into the toilet which I expected. By the time I got home, I was beat. However, I really wanted to workout tonight to keep my promise to myself of 3 days a week. No more lies.
During my hiatus, I discovered that food has been my weakness, my drug, my crutch, my shoulder to cry on, and most importantly my best friend (or so I thought). More importantly, I thought I had made more progress than I actually had.
The truth is I have been using food to escape life and it was easier to blame the food than myself. Like - The food looks and smells so good, I can't help myself... It is calling my name... The best one I have said a million times - I deserve it.... Actually, I don't deserve what poor nutrition does to my body, mind and soul. It sucks the life right out of you.
I have been working very, very hard to establish my "line in the sand" and now I am calling the shots, period. With that said, Mitch (my absolutely wonderful husband and best friend) and I have decided to commit ourselves to improving our health and anyone else that will listen. Not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.
For the next 30 days we are committing to only eating nutrient dense food in the forms of Leans Meats and fish, Veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds, little starch and no sugar. Yes that means, no dairy (except a little half/half in my coffee), grains of any kinds, or legumes (that includes peanuts). My personal exercise commitment is crossfit 3 days a week.
Day One - Paleo Challenge:
Bkfst:
chick breast w/olive bruschetta (Trader Joes), 1 apple, almond butter
Lunch:
Huge salad: chix breast, ham, red pepper, carrot, sheeps milk feta, onion, sunflower seeds. 1 white peach.
Dressing: Flax oil, balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard.
Pre-WorkOut Snack:
handful of cashews, macadamias, almonds.
Dinner:
chix breast w/olive bruschetta, baked acorn squash sprinkled w/cinnamon and a drizzle of olive oil, smidge of applesauce.
Exercise:
Joint Mobility, #2 Warm-up, and "Isabel" (went ok, except I needed to use the 18 lb Kettlebell). I finished Isabel in 1 min 23 secs - much to quickly.
As the day progressed, my energy dropped into the toilet which I expected. By the time I got home, I was beat. However, I really wanted to workout tonight to keep my promise to myself of 3 days a week. No more lies.
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