Day #3

Today I am thinking, "Can I make it 7 more days?!" Honestly, I'm not sure. My sugar craving is at all time high!!! I even had a dream last night that I was hiding in a closet eating a whole jelly roll. Jelly rolls are not even my thing, but I woke thinking how good one would taste. Just looking at all my green foods makes me tremor inside a little. Yet I must push through! 

This morning I woke up with a slight headache and a sore throat, but I really think these symptoms are coming from the weather rather than the diet. I'm so ready for Spring to be here! I'm ready to get out and enjoy some sunshine for a change. 

I started my day with my warm lemon water (it really helped my throat feel better) and studying for a biology exam. Since I had class today and I was a little tired of eggs, I opted for a green smoothie for breakfast. I used unsweetened almond milk and mixed in 2 cups of assorted greens, and a cup of blueberries. I mixed it all up in the blender and enjoyed a quick healthy breakfast.

I also snacked on a banana. 

For lunch I had a HUGE salad! I mean HUGE!!! It had all kinds of mixed greens, spinach, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, chicken, and fresh blueberries. Mmmm! So good. I really piled it high. 

For a snack I tried my homemade hummus. It's not nearly as tasty as store bought, but for my first time making it I thought it was pretty good. I have some new recipes I'm also going to try. They are flavored so I think I will like them better than this plain version. 

Now for supper, y'all may puke a little just looking at it. My sweet aunt Sharon (she has The Daniel Plan cookbook) sent me some recipes out of the book last night. I decided to try the creamed asparagus soup tonight. I tweaked it just a little to add more flavor. It really wasn't too awful. If you ask Chris you will probably get a different answer. ;) I may be turning green. Literally. 

Whatcha think? Would you eat it? 

I also learnt a very valuable lesson.....DO NOT put boiling hot liquids in a blender and try to blend!!! I have the burns on my arm, hand, & belly to prove this. The whole top of my blender blew off and splattered me and half of my kitchen in boiling hot green gunk. :0 Lesson learnt! 

For some good news, I received my kitchen aid food processor today. I can't wait to get in there and make some homemade nut butter!!! 

Well tonight is Church night so I need to go get my praise on! 

Luv y'all!

Lacey

Day #2

Well I have survived another day! :) Hallelujah!!! Toady was a little different because I got into work between 4:15 and 4:30 am. Soooooo I had to get up at 3:15 am to be able to fix myself a healthy breakfast, get a shower, and get ready for work. 

This morning I started off with my warm lemon water. I only had about 1/4 of a lemon in it instead of 1/2, and it was really good! Then I fixed up two eggs with chopped spinach mixed up in them. Next I whipped up some frozen raspberries and unsweetened almond milk in the blender. Pretty tasty! 

I took a banana to work with me so I would have a healthy snack to munch on. By the time 11:00 am rolled around I was tired and HUNGRY!!! I finished out my work day and headed home. I usually get off work any time between 11:30 am and noon. Once I got home I immediately began lunch prep! I mean I was famished! 

For lunch I had cooked chicken breast shredded up and mixed in with1 avocado and a handful of tomatoes and sprinkled with basil. 

I snacked in some fresh strawberries and took a little nap. 

For supper we had cooked chicken breast with sautéed onions and red bell peppers. They were so tasty! I also cooked an artichoke for the first time. I streamed it for 40 mins and we ate the leaves for supper. I took the artichoke heart mixed it with some chick peas and seasonings and made some homemade hummus for tomorrow. I'm anxious to see how it taste after being chilled overnight. 

I think I will send Chris to the store to get some oranges. I need a snack!!! ;) 

Day #2 is coming to an end. Whoot! I have felt better today. No headache. No nausea. More energy. :)))) Chris is wanting me to come out and play some basketball with him and I think I will do just that. Stay tuned for more tomorrow. 

Luv y'all!

Lacey