I don't think I had enough water yesterday-last night in particular. I got comfy on the couch with everything I needed but realized my water bottle was in the other room. Was too lazy to get up and get it...big mistake. Headache returned about the time I hit the hay and lingered throughout the night. No good. Lesson learned.
Will fit some Insanity into my busy day...even if its not until after work. I will not stand you up Shaun T.
Day 4 and Bible study snacks, I will conquer you!
Breakfast: Got up early (because I have more energy today than previous days) and made some paleo pancakes topped with fruit salad and my toasted pecan/coconut mix and a side of bacon. I actually baked the bacon in the oven earlier this week and reserved a few pieces. I just nuked them in a paper towel this morning.
Snacking: I will not be tempted! There was a plate full of brownies, granola, muffins and dips. I chose some fruit and veggies alongside my mango madness salad and the cucumber/onion/tomato salad I invented yesterday. Some small fruit/nut balls rounded out the morning.
Workout: Insanity Day 4...Cardio Recovery. LOVE this video! But, really Shaun T...it's not a "table top balance" it's Warrior 3...
Post Workout Meal: I realized that I shouldn't be calling what I eat after my workout a "snack" because it is actually my "post workout meal" and since snacking is banned on the Whole30 plan, I shan't make it look like I'm breaking rules more than I actually am! From here on out, it'll be PWM. Today however, no time for a PWM as I hadn't even eaten lunch yet and it was already approaching 2pm. Hopped in the shower then made lunch asap.
Lunch: Man, it is far too late to be eating lunch...2:45. Chopped up some of the chicken I made last night and heated it in a pan with the sautéed peppers/onions, whipped up two eggs with some paprika and garlic powder and scrambled it up. Made an avocado worth of guac (mashed avo, lime juice, cilantro, mild pico, salt and a little garlic powder) to top it with. Added a side of roasted asparagus and a small bowl of blackberries. Scarfed it down way too fast and ended up feeling a little yucky. Note to self...need to re-work the Thursday schedule. Might be doing the Insanity video before work so I'm not eating lunch at 3.
Snacking: Enjoyed a kombucha in the car on the way to get the girls. Had to wash lunch down. Thursdays the two older girls and I hangout at Sbux while the little one has dance. They got a double chocolatey chip frappuccino and I got a no sweetener passion tea...it's actually what I'd get whether on W30 or not!
Dinner: The girls had a band concert tonight so we didn't have time to make it home after dance. We went to Whole Foods for dinner and I couldn't decide between making my own salad and attempting to get enough protein or getting a steak taco salad at the taqueria. Decided that since I could only put steak, pico and quac on the lettuce I'd rather just make my own. I did get guac though for on top...because if you tell me avocados are healthy fats, I'm gonna eat the crap out of them. Here's my salad made of spring mix/spinach, broccoli, red onion, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, roasted garlic (maybe a little too much), turkey (they were all out of hard boiled eggs which I was not happy about), tomatoes, peas and a sprinkle of pepper. I also got a side of kale salad (kale, red onion, red pepper in mashed avocado) and some sautéed veggies (squash, carrots, peppers) which I didn't end up eating because, oh yeah, I just ate lunch a few hours ago! I'll save these sides for another day...probably tomorrow...
Thoughts:
My gal Tammy at the chiro office asked how things are going with the new plan. She mentioned that she noticed I look thinner-less bloating. Yea!!! I keep wondering if it's really working or if it's just wishful thinking and rose-colored glasses. I had a convo with my bestie Carley about all of this-she's done paleo and cross fit for years so I consider her an expert in this area. My questions for her were basically: Am I doing enough? Will I notice a difference by May 1? She said absolutely, without question I will. Insanity is similar to the cross fit approach and she said she noticed muscle tone and other changes to her body within a few weeks.
I would just hate to get to May 1 and not have made any progress.
That's when I remind myself that I'M NOT DOING THIS FOR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. I'M DOING THIS FOR SPIRITUAL HEALTH! Oh, right...refocus on God. Whatever I look like on May 1 is of little consequence if I've been obedient to what I feel God as asked of me. If I've made progress towards eliminating food as an idol in my life, that's huge! And I need to be ok with whatever physical results I see/feel because the change occurring on the emotional and spiritual level is what I'm really after.
Tomorrow is a busy day too. After dropping the girls at school I have coffee with a dear friend I haven't seen in way too long, babysitting for a few hours and then back to work. Also going to jump on some trampolines with some pretty cool college kids I know. Better get a plan in place for eating and Insanity now otherwise I'll be setting myself up for failure.
Off to bed. Encouraged that someone noticed a difference and that I'm finally feeling more energized! The weekend might pose a challenge so I'll start thinking about, planning and praying for it now!
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Snacking: A handful of almonds with my evening cup of tea. I actually was hungry for these but about 30 minutes after I ate them I found myself back in the kitchen seeing what else I might be able to snack on. I realized I wasn't at all hungry so immediately went back to my room. Yes, maybe I'm snacking when Whole30 says zero snacking, but give a girl a break-it's only Day 4 and I'm already making progress and realizing when I'm bored/emotional/habit eating instead of actually hungry. Heck, I'll take it! Progress not perfection people, progress not perfection.
im glad you posted a pic of that *bucks drink. thats exactly what i got this morning, but i wasnt sure if it was ok or not.
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