Monday, May 8, 2017

Day 8 - Monday, May 8th

Meal 1:  Two fried eggs, sautéed spinach, and roasted sweet potatoes.  I was full and satisfied with this meal, and I didn't even feel the need to add a fruit.

Meal 2:  Egg salad on romaine lettuce leaves and a Granny Smith apple with almond butter.

Meal 3:  Bruschetta chicken served over zucchini noodles.  I was really nervous about this recipe especially the zucchini noodles, but it was really good!  I made chicken alfredo for the other three, and I realized very quickly two things:  first, making an almost entirely separate meal is a stupid waste of time and energy and second, cooking with non-compliant ingredients is dangerous.  I stopped myself at least three times from almost mindlessly tasting things like the alfredo sauce and butter-and-Lawry's covered broccoli.

Workouts:  2 mile walk on treadmill and back/bicep circuit

General Mood & Thoughts:  At 11:30 am I was still full from breakfast.  That was unheard of prior to W30.  Most days I was in dire need of a snack by 9:30 and beyond ready for lunch by 11:30.  I also noticed this morning, especially for a Monday, that I felt well rested and more alert at work.  I can't say that I'm jumping out of bed at the first ring of my alarm yet, but this is definitely a step in the right direction!  Dave made a couple comments about my attitude, but I think he was just being sensitive.  I mean, it is rude to ask if he wants a plate when he's eating fettuccini by the spoonful out of the pot?  I don't think so.

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