Whole30 Day 3

Well, I did it...I didn't snack last night, I didn't need chocolate, I didn't need something sweet...I was full from dinner, had an herbal tea before bed and woke up feeling great! I wasn't bloated from having sneaked some chocolate while Ryan was showering and I didn't feel bad about myself for having a late night snack that I didn't really need or want. The habits and the patterns are the hardest thing to break, but my mind is strong enough to re-program itself!

This morning I was home for breakfast because I wanted to spend time with Ryan before he left for Houston. As much as I am excited to have a few days alone, I am nervous about him not being home - he won't be there to tell me not to walk into the kitchen late at night, he won't be there holding my hand through the next 3 days, but this is what the program is about, helping myself overcome these struggles and the best way to do it is on my own so that I know I can be strong no matter what.

Meal #1 (breakfast) was my first ever avocado egg boat and it was delicious! I can't believe I have never made this before! It was really easy and simple and delicious. The avocado was so creamy and the egg was runny and perfect. I had some kale chips on the side that I baked at the same time which I used to soak up the egg yolk. I have been avoiding making eggs over easy because I associate them with bread which is why I have been making so many omelettes, but this was delicious and I know it will keep me full! I seasoned it with salt and pepper and some cinnamon for that added sweetness.

Avocado Egg Boat

1/2 avocado with seed removed
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 450. Slice avocado in half and remove seed. If the whole is not deep enough, scoop some of the avocado out.

2. Crack egg in a separate bowl (it is easier and less messy than cracking it directly into the avocado).

3. Use a spoon to place the egg yolk in the avocado.

4. Top with egg whites. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

* You can bake this directly on a cookie sheet, but I used a glass baking dish (wish I had a smaller one) so that the runny egg whites didn't spill and the avocado was held up by the glass dish). I also topped mine with bacon crumble for some added crunch.

I guess I liked it!

 I gave away all of my powdered peanut butter, cleared out my desk drawer and am really taking this challenge seriously. I can feel the support from Ryan and my friends at work so I know I can be successful as long as the people around me are helpful and don't tempt me with chocolate and candy! But I feel good, I love how I feel and I am staying positive! 27 days isn't that long :)

I need to make a meal plan and outline my dinners for the week, which will also become lunches. I feel like I am buying so much but don't have a plan and I don't want to waste money or food that goes bad. I guess I thought when I began this that I would be eating a lot of salad so I bought 4 boxes of spinach/kale/greens which I have barely touched because I am eating much more filling meals than a salad. If I outline what I am going to cook each night I can figure out a better way to buy groceries and how to manage my time and money!

Tonight, my first night with Ryan out, I am going to make Coconut Encrusted Tilapia (as long as my Amazon order with my unsweetened coconut flakes arrives on time). I have coconut flour and a single filet of tilapia so this will be perfect! And the sweetness and crunchiness of the coconut will hopefully be enough to satisfy my sweet tooth!

XO

Update: Meal #2 was a beautiful salad that I made a few nights ago with spinach, kale, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts, baked apple crisps and prosciutto. I topped it with left over pork and onions from last night's dinner and a little extra olive oil for dressing. It was sweet, filling and so delicious. Fingers crossed I am full for another 3 hours while at the office. I will definitely be having herbal tea at 3:30pm if I need to fight sugar/hunger cravings.