So far, this challenge hasn’t been a struggle. Usually the first 3 days are the hardest part in terms of craving SAD veggie food. I’m sure it’s because I was ready to eat better. My mood has been rather dismal since mid-October despite regular exercise and I know without a doubt that eating a high percentage of fruit and greens makes a difference.
I’m feeling better already. My skin is starting to do that glow thing. My mood is much better. Not being weepy at the slightest thing rules! My energy level is up. I got my exercise in today, walking 3 miles with my buddies (and Keen-O!). And, I’m eating like a rock star. Today I loved:
Breakfast
- 2 fl oz shots of E3 Live
- Almond milk with coffee
- Green smoothie
- 2 cups coconut water (fresh!)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 1/4 cup chopped collard stems (leftover from making marinated collards)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed a.k.a flax meal
- 3 capsules acidophilus (I have Country Life Power-dophilus on hand)
- 1 tablespoon bee pollen (yeah, I’m not an ethical vegan)
- 1 teaspoon raw agave powder
- 3 scoops MSM
Spicy sweet potato chips
Lunch
- Marinated collards served on top of a:
- Monster salad
- Mixed baby greens
- Broccoli sprouts
- Shredded carrots
- Broccoli slaw
- Fat free balsamic vinegar dressing
- Spicy sweet potato chips (crumbled on top of the collards & salad…OMG soooo good)
- Apple
Snack
- 3 clementines
- Coconut water (canned, but still good. Gotta heart Amy & Brian’s Coconut Juice)
Dinner
- Romaine lettuce wraps filled with
- “Stuffing fantasy” patties, warm from the dehydrator
- Cranberry relish
- Raw agave gelato from Organic Nectars — this time cherry chocolate
I am grateful for the spousal support. I am grateful for tasty eats. I am grateful for lovely friends and walking buddies. May it continue to go so smoothly.
