Day 5 Sugar Detox

Day 5 Sugar Detox 

OKAY...so I am a big fat (hardly fat...but anyways) CHEATER today. 

Let's just get into a little TMI before I explain what I did. I have IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome - constipation)...I used to flip between IBS-C and D (diarrhea), but no longer. So ..most days I have to treat myself with prunes/prune juice, diet and water intake. SOMETIMES, none of this works, BUT I refuse to take any form of stool softener or laxatives. SO...I have found something that works for me (other than the above mentioned).  CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS....I'm telling you, works like a charm every time. Failure day, BUT I have pooped so...AMEN to that. To me it's a win!

BREAKFAST

Scrambled Eggs/Avocado

*3 farm fresh eggs scrambled

*1 medium avocado chopped

*dash of sea salt

*dash of black pepper

*1 TBSP parsley

LUNCH

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I might have an addiction to works Cheddar Broccoli Soup. I checked the ingredient again today and was shocked to learn that today they added hot sauce. I mean....why? I have never heard of hot sauce in this kind of soup.Whatever works I guess...it tasted the same it did yesterday and the day before.

SUPPER

Salmon/Broccoli/Zucchini

Went out to eat with hubby to Ruby Tuesdays...I have to say it wasn't my salmon i make at home, but it wasn't too bad. 

ENJOY:)

Day 4 Sugar Detox

Day 4 Sugar Detox

Breakfast

Mason Jar Oats

*1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats

*1 1/5 TBSP chia seeds

*1 TBSP ground flaxseed

*2 TBSP unsweetened toasted coconut flakes

*2 TBSP raisins

*1/8 cup almond slivers

*1/8 chopped walnuts

*1 1/2 cup coconut milk

*1/2 green tipped banana chopped

Lunch

Broccoli Cheddar/Onion Soup

Good ole yummy "work soup" again today. Some days I just need a little to get me through...not to mention the time. I also had a whole medium avocado with my soup.

Supper

Stuffed Acorn Squash

*1 large acorn squash baked in the oven for 45 minutes (poke holes or you have an explosion)

*2 tsp cinnamon

*1 TBSP pumpkin seeds

*2 TBSP raisins

*1/4 granny smith apple (these are lowest sugar on the glycemic index of apples)

I did have a snack of Cashews as well today. Not too bad on the cravings although it is hard to see/hear other people eat sweets.


ENJOY :)

Day 3 Sugar Detox

Day 3 Sugar Detox

Breakfast

Egg Scramble

*3 farm fresh unfertilized eggs scrambled

*1/4 cup spinach sautéed

*1/2 cup mushrooms sautéed (not organic)

*1/2 tomatoes diced

*dash of sea salt

*dash of black pepper

LUNCH

Tuesday Supper Leftovers

*Salmon

*Asparagus/Carrots

*Basmati Rice

Please see recipe from the day prior...

Supper

Chicken and Fries

*Gluten Free chicken tenders

*Alexia sweet potato fries

YES...I am entitled to a crappy night of eating. 

Today was a struggle....a crazy busy day at work. I fought like HELL (literally) to not go eat those delicious chocolate covered raisins I love so dearly. I almost broke...carried my debit card all the way to the Daily Grind at work and DIDN'T buy them. I did that 3 times. The only good that came of this is that I was able to get up and walk. 

Tomorrow is a new day!

ENJOY :)

Day 2 Sugar Detox

Day 2 Sugar Detox

Feeling pretty GOOD today minus the cravings, BUT that is every day before today anyhow. I will definitely be having leftovers tomorrow. 

Breakfast

OATMEAL

*2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats

*coconut milk (i do not measure...however I would say 1/2 cup?)

*1 small green tipped banana (that is a banana that is still a little green...)

*1/8 cup slivered almonds

*1 TBSP chia seeds

*1/2 tsp cinnamon

*1/8 cup raisins

*splash of water (filtered)

I do not add any sweetener to my oatmeal because I feel like what I put in it is sweet enough (plus I am on a sugar detox), BUT if you need to add some sweetener I would suggest one of the following based on your dietary needs and taste: molasses, raw honey, coconut sugar.

LUNCH

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

SOOOO...I cannot tell a lie...I did not make the soup (I know, I know)...this is from the cafeteria at the hospital that I work at. I did read the ingredients and nutritional content. It has broccoli, onion and cheddar cheese as well as some other things I would not normally ingest BUT not sugary and far better than the other options I could have made. 

SUPPER

*25 spears of asparagus chopped

*3 carrots (most of the carrot) shredded

*2 TBSP EVOO 

*1 tsp pink himalayan salt

*1 tsp black pepper

* alaskan wild caught sockeye salmon (skin on)

divided amongst each 4 oz piece....

*2 tsp pink himalayan salt

*2 tsp black pepper

*2 tsp parsley

*2 tsp basil

*2 tsp rosemary

*2 tsp terragon

FOR THE RICE:

*2 cups basmati white rice (amazing with fish)

*1 TBSP grass fed butter (I use Kerrygold)

*1TBSP cilantro

*1TBSP parsley

*1 TBSP turmeric

*1/4 cup coconut milk

AND OF COURSE ... an Avocado. Because as you get to know me more and see more of what I eat...I eat ALOT of avocados. Honduras would be proud of me!

MY FAMILY EATS TOO

My family gets all the same things I get and things they like they I do not eat. I have a teenager who dislikes ANY kind of fish at the moment (although I can sneak it in here and there unknowingly...) BUT she loves shrimp so, she gets SHRIMP....cooked and tossed with old bay seasoning. Plus, since she is on hiatus from fruits and veggies (a teen diet consists of everything BUT fruits and veggies)....I add them to the plate in hopes I can get her to eat them again soon....tangerines! It does work sometimes.

ENJOY :)

Day 1 Sugar Detox

21 Day Sugar Detox:

sooooo...last month I was diagnosed with SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and any time I indulge in a sugary ANYTHING ... I feel the pain, bloat and feel like my insides are fighting to get outside. 

SIBO is an ugly little monster. This is more common in a lot of Americans (due to poor diet and GMO foods, pesticides) and they don't even know it sadly. 

For those of you whom don't know, you can get tested at for GI (gastrointestinal) MD. The test is simple, last 3 hours and you should have results within the next 24 hours. 

Some symptoms include, but are not limited to: (you can have one....or none) nausea, bloating (most common), vomiting, diarrhea, malnutrition, weight loss/gain, joint pain, fatigue (also very common), rashes, acne, eczema, depression, rosacea. 

Some of the following medical diagnoses can be causes: Diabetes, diverticulitis, fistula, injury to intestine, structural defect in intestine, intestinal lymphoma, scleroderma, celiac, rosacea, aging, certain medications (MD says the overuse or misuse of antibiotics is common cause). 

OKAY, back to the Sugar Detox

I do know that I love sugary things so this challenge will help me get back on track and hopefully start to feel even better. 

Every day for 21 days I will post my meals for the day. NOTE: I am not a chef nor will I ever be, BUT I do try to be creative. Most of my "fine china" is a paper plate. Some days I will eat what I had "yesterday"because I work 5 days a week and go to college 2 days a week....and I'm a mother, wife, etc....I also do not know how to cook small portions, so I have plenty for the next day.

All of the ingredients, foods and such will be organic unless otherwise noted.

BREAKFAST 

*2 farm fresh eggs hard boiled

* 1 medium avocado (not organic)

* 3/4 cup kale sautéed

*1 cup mushrooms (not organic) sautéed

LUNCH (Baked Stuffed Sweet Potato)

NOTE: I was so hungry, I ate the darn thing and did not get a photo so I took one from the recipe I made it from. 

*1medium sweet potato baked in the oven for 1 hour

*1/2 cup black beans

*1/2 cup spinach sautéed

*2 TBSP feta cheese (not organic)

*1 medium tomato chopped

Supper (this is what New England people call Dinner)

Twice Baked Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

See my other post for the recipe on this one....YUMMMMY. 

ENJOY:)

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash

Twice Baked Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 

Spaghetti squash i one of my favorite things to bake since you can make it ANY way and it will taste amazing.

As you can see there are 2 different ones shown. I bake one vegetarian style for myself since I have diet restrictions and certain foods i just plain old won't eat. BOTH are delicious (my hubby and daughter told me the meat one was). 

Just an FYI: I use all organic ingredients as readily available. 

RECIPE: Vegetarian Style

*Spaghetti Squash baked for 45-60 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees (can be cooked in the microwave for 10 minutes...5 each side...BUT I do not use this method).

*1 cup Kale chopped and sautéed

*2 garlic cloves chopped and sauteed 

*1/2 red onion chopped and sautéed 

*2 TBSP feta cheese

*2 TBSP real parmesan cheese grated

*1 tsp black pepper

*1 tsp pink himalayan salt

*1 tsp fresh parsley chopped

*1 tsp fresh basil chopped 

*1 tsp fresh rosemary

Sauté the onion, garlic and kale in a pan with a dash of coconut oil. Scrape the insides out of the spaghetti squash. Mix all ingredients in a bowl together, then return all ingredients back to the spaghetti squash shell. Voila .... DONE ... for now. 

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. 

RECIPE: Carnivore Style (yup....I went there)

*Spaghetti Squash baked for 45-60 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees (can be cooked in the microwave for 10 minutes...5 each side...BUT I do not use this method).

*2 garlic cloves chopped and sauteed 

*1/2 red onion chopped and sautéed 

*2 TBSP feta cheese

*2 TBSP real parmesan cheese grated

*1 tsp black pepper

*1 tsp pink himalayan salt

*1 tsp fresh parsley chopped

*1 tsp fresh basil chopped 

*1 tsp fresh rosemary

* 1 pound organic grass fed bison

* handful of Kraft 2% grated parmesan cheese

Brown the bison thoroughly in a skillet on the stovetop. Sauté the onion, garlic and kale in a pan with a dash of coconut oil. Scrape the insides out of the spaghetti squash. Mix all ingredients in a bowl together, then return all ingredients back to the spaghetti squash shell. Top with grated parmesan Cheese.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. 

ENJOY :) 

NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS 2016

NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS, SAME OLD ME

Ringing in 2016 I noted all the New Year's resolutions out there today. With 2015 out and 2016 in...We know there has to be some changes made...as we do with any other year that passes.

The way we showed up for life in the past year is VERY necessary for growth. Take some time to reflect, learn, create with intention to make 2016 the best year ever.

We all know what a  resolution is... Right??? A resolution is to "resolve" or find a solution to a problem. Well...I say what happened,what we created, what we achieved and failed at in the past year was not a PROBLEM, but yet a learning experience.

So this year...ditch he resolutions and set some goals. Goals seem to sound far more achievable than fixing a problem that never was. Make sure your goals are realistic, attainable, fun and something you  will find pleasure in achieving.

My 2016 Goals

1. 21 Day Sugar Detox (Jan 2016)

2. Start a running routine again

3. Take care of my body 

4. Sit less

5. Worry less

6. Finish Pre-req at LFCC (May 2016)   

7. Start ADN at ACM (May 2016)

8. Start planning BSN program for 2017

9. Pay off credit card debt by June 2016

10. Build up emergency fund

11. Plan AD/Will/POA

12. Increase retirement contributions

13. House hunt/start buying process/move by August 2016

14. Live more simply

15. Be present/more attentive to family

16. Plant a Tree

17. Create a larger garden spring 2016

18. Remain vegetarian/pescatarian 

19. Blog more frequently

20. Do what makes me happy