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!
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