Now that it's Monday again, I have vowed to get back on track. Although, I have to admit that I wasn't all that excited about this week's menu - orange roughy, canned tuna and salmon all in the same day. For 7 days straight! Don't get me wrong, I do love fish...but this was a little much. So, I decided to exchange the orange roughy for chicken. And, I have never really liked Salmon...that is until the Hubby brought home some Sockeye Salmon a couple of weeks ago. It was delicious, so that's what I bought this week.
BREAKFAST
In the mornings, I get to eat breakfast tacos! They're made with corn tortillas, ground turkey, egg whites and pico de gallo. Oh, and I get to eat 1/2 of an orange! I don't know why, but eating this makes me feel incredibly full, although I am eating the same amount of calories as the previous two weeks.
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| Very filling breakfast! |
MORNING SNACK
My morning snack consists of a Kind Fruit and Nut bar and another orange! The Kind bar tasted like a true cheat treat...it's so yummy!
This is where I made the switch - I exchanged the orange roughy for chicken. Sorry, I just can't do fish 3 times in one day! I also get 3 ounces of sweet potato and 3 ounces of green beans.
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| Okay, so this was a little less than 3 oz of chicken...the stuff shrinks when you cook it! |
AFTERNOON SNACK
Here's my 1st fish of the day - solid white tuna mixed with mustard and relish. I also get a side of almonds and an apple. Again, I feel like this is a lot of food!
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| More food! |
DINNER
Here's my next serving of fish...Salmon on a bed of cooked spinach and quinoa (a 1/2 cup, which seems like a lot!), with asparagus on the side. Once again, I am feeling totally full after this!
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| I wasn't sure about the cooked spinach...I typically prefer raw, but combined this was awesome! |
EVENING SNACK
Hooray, I can eat blueberries again! I have to admit, I put these in the Munchkin's lunch everyday and I always catch myself eating a few. I have really missed my berries, so this is a great treat - Greek yogurt, blueberries and a packet of Truvia - yum!
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| I used to eat this for breakfast everyday |
I have to admit that eating this way (with no processed foods whatsoever) makes me realize that I was eating more processed crap than I thought. I am totally and completely enjoying this! It helps that I am down another 1.5 lbs, too. And, I am not really craving chocolate or cookies...well, maybe margaritas,...but I am craving good things like raspberries and blueberries! Now, when I actually crave veggies like cooked spinach and brussel sprouts, well then we'll officially have a breakthrough! That Pink Girl once made a comment about how it'd be nice if only they made veggies that tasted like candy, lol!
If only...
6 comments:
Wow, so similar to how I ate when I lost weight a few years ago. The only thing I craved passionately was orange juice - to this day it is the most heavenly treat to me!
Good work! It is amazing how processed food can add up in a diet. Reducing and nearly eliminating it has been a little easier since I am not able to eat gluten or dairy and the idea of spending $8 on a loaf of bread is offensive to me. I have seen amazing results and been able to just listen to my body more. The cravings are few and far between. When I do cave in and buy something pre-made and gluten free, I always regret it. Case in point, gf banana cake in the middle of last weeks meltdown. I had sugar cravings for days.
Your daily food actually sounds delicious! I'm so going to steal some of these ideas. Stay true to your goal...you are doing amazing! Keep up the good work.
Isn't amazing how your tastes change when you stay away from sweets/processed food? I need to get back there. Although after a weekend of indulging, I find myself craving veggies. Go figure.
I'm so impressed! Wow!
The food looks good, but I much prefer cookies.
Great job! I really need to do more of this.
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