Sunday, April 6, 2014

Day 21 - Much Better Than Yesterday!

Today has been great - I have my head back in it and I feel better than I did yesterday! After a really satisfying Meal 1, Ryan and I hung out around the house - cleaning, working, watching TV. But today I felt better about my food choices whereas yesterday something wasn't clicking and I couldn't stop snacking. We went out for a walk before lunch which made me so happy now that it is sunny and warmer. Even Haley looked cozy and relaxed today!


Meal 2 was a salad and I used THE LAST (I promise) Turkey and Blueberry Muffin. Those things have been so incredible during Whole30 and I should make more and find similar recipes for quick meals or on the go! I topped the salad with walnuts and instead of dressing, I used guacamole! It added a lot of flavor to the salad and had a creamy texture and a lot of spice (bought from Trader Joe's). I had some plantain chips, Zesty Nacho Kale Chips and some Hazelnuts on the side. I really didn't need the side snacks but I wanted to make sure I was thoroughly satisfied the rest of the afternoon since we would be out!



We had a great evening - it was a reception for prospective and admitted Clark University students. They will be the Class of 2018! 10 years after I received my Masters! That seems so crazy to me but it was a great experience to hear their stories and reasons for going to Clark as well as share our own; especially since Ryan and I met at Clark!


Meal 3 was a beautiful NY Strip Steak and grilled asparagus and onion and mushroom. I bought all of this at Trader Joe's this morning with the idea that it would be a quick 15 minute meal once we got home. I didn't want to have to spend a lot of time prepping or cleaning so I bought 1 steak (should have bought 2 for leftovers for lunch) and the pre-cut vegetables. I seasoned the steak with salt and pepper and heated ghee in a pan. I seared the steak for 3 minutes on each side, twice. Then I let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes and it was cooked perfectly! It melted in my mouth. This was probably my first successful steak (could even have been rarer) and it was special because it was so simple. No sauce, no marinade, just the food itself! I never thought I would stay easy and steak in the same sentence. On a night like tonight where we were out and didn't food prep, I would either have ordered in or made a microwave dinner. This to me is a real example of the changes I have made in my life! Easy and convenient are now real, whole foods!


I have been eating the most meat ever while doing Whole30 and I feel great. I know some people would argue I eat too much red meat now but I really do try to rotate between beef, chicken, turkey, seafood and vegetables each meal/day. I may have pork in the morning, turkey in the afternoon and beef at night. And I really try to get fresh seafood at least once a week to lighten my meals. But I feel fabulous and I see results in how my clothes are fitting, my skin is clearer, my hair is shinier. And I am happier.

I prepped a salad for lunch tomorrow. Vegetables, figs, almonds, asparagus and mushrooms (from tonight's dinner) and chicken breast from Trader Joe's pre-cooked in salt and pepper and oil! The pre-cooked meat helps on days when I don't have leftovers. I thought about buying a salad tomorrow but why, when I have perfectly fresh ingredients at home! And I brought guacamole for dressing. I have an event tomorrow night so I will bring an RxBar for emergency only depending on how late it gets. Today I was not tempted by any of the passing appetizers and had a sparkling water in my hand at all times to keep my hands busy so I wouldn't reach for the food without realizing what I was doing.

I have Bar Method early tomorrow morning and hope to have a great final Whole30 week.

XO

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