Day 2 Wrap Up

Mental Check-In

As expected, today was harder. The cravings hit in full force and we were both very hungry by dinner time. Cheese, cake, chocolate... I wanted all of it. I used my "I can do anything for 30 days" mantra over and over again.

I am breastfeeding/pumping, so I'm always worried about any diet changes messing with my supply. Jacob's gotta eat! When I noticed my output was a little lower today, I started second guessing myself. Luckily, it seems to just be Jacob's eating habits but I will still have to keep an eye on it over next few weeks and really listen to my body when it says to eat more!

Physical Check-In

Still some left-over stomach pain, but it's starting to subside. I'm feeling less bloated and have the same amount of energy as before we got this going.

The Food

Breakfast: Veggie Scramble and Fresh Strawberries
I sautéed zucchini, tomatoes on the vine, and spinach in some EVOO and added in whisked eggs for a yummy scramble mixture. I'm really warming to black coffee (it helps to get quality coffee, ground fresh) and have further confirmation that I genuinely like the taste of coffee - not just cream and sugar.

Lunch: Leftover Blueberry Glazed Porkchops, Asparagus, and Fresh Salad (no picture)
Eating lunch at my desk during a meeting about clients was not quite as exhilarating as the patio at Whole Foods.

Dinner: Surf and Turf
This was originally just intended to be surf, but we were hungry! Luckily, we had some leftover (paleo-safe) steak at home to add to our meal.

The shrimp/avocado salad boats turned out awesome. Michael made pico earlier in the day to save some time (onion, tomato, green bell pepper, lime juice, salt, pepper). We mashed up two avocados and the shrimp was defrosted and served cool.

Each "boat" consisted of a leaf of romaine lettuce, 1/2 an avocado, topped with 5oz shrimp and pico de gallo. Both of us had two boats and a side of steak. It was quite a meal but neither of us felt overstuffed afterwards.

Day 1 Wrap Up

Mental Check-In

Overall, day 1 was pretty easy. We had delicious food, I got to try a new recipe, and we felt full at the end of the day! I don't think everyday will be so easy, but I'm excited that we're off to a good start :)

Physical Check-In

After a weekend of eating yummy rich foods, having a few Karbauchs, and treating ourselves to multiple desserts, my stomach was achy. Bleh. I had pains throughout the day today, but I'm hoping this will resolve as I continue eating on track.

The Food

Breakfast: Eggs on the Vine (no picture)
Simple and easy. I just heated some EVOO in a pan, cut up a whole tomato on the vine into chunky pieces, sautéed it with salt and pepper, then added 2 beaten eggs to scramble it altogether.

Lunch: Whole Foods Salad
One of my favorite treats! It was a little different having to avoid the black beans, corn, edemame, and croutons, but the salad still hit the spot. I grabbed some spinach, romaine, and mixed green lettuce, then added in broccoli, shredded zucchini, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and lemon pepper chicken. I topped it off with a mix of oil and vinegar.

The best part was getting to enjoy my lunch on the patio. After spending my morning in a windowless office, it was a welcomed reprieve.

Snack: Mixed Nuts
Don't worry, I won't show this picture multiple times :) Cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios.

Dinner: Blueberry Glazed Pork Chops with Asparagus and Salad
I seasoned the pork chops with salt, pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar, then cooked them over medium-high head for 8-9 minutes (5 on first side, 4 on second side).

While the chops were cooking, I started the asparagus (oil, pinch of salt and pepper; sautéed for 10-12 minutes) and the blueberry sauce (fresh blueberries straight in the pan over medium heat; stir and add a few shakes of nutmeg; continue stirring as it cooks for a few minutes, then add water; takes about 10 minutes altogether).

We put the salad together as we plated the food (too much Food Network): spinach, cherry tomatoes, 1/2 small avocado, and lime juice. The whole meal was sweet, savory, and fresh!