Day 17 of the Whole30 - DONE!

Sugar...the more you eat it, the more you want of it...

This morning Claudia asked me if fruit was allowed on the Whole30...I told her it was, but in small doses...Later, I wondered why she asked...Then it dawned on me that it was probably because I haven't really eaten much fruit since I've been on the Whole03, which means I haven't posted about it...

Personally, I'm much more of a salty/savory girl. I'd rather snack on jerky, nuts or veggies then something sweet...I find it more satiating. Plus, I find the more I eat sweet, the more I crave sweets. For example, I had a fig the other day and I found myself wanting another one so I ate another one...why not? They were organic, 'no-sugar added' figs. By the third fig I finally looked at the sugar content, 20 grams/serving (1/3 cup)...WOW, that's the a lot of sugar, but it was all-natural sugar, just like fruit, it can't be bad for me, right...Well, I beg to differ on a completely personal level...

I have a sugar demon lurking inside. Growing-up I used to eat so my sugar (aka candy). I'd actually have candy hidden under my bed. Although I was never diagnosed, I now know I had a sugar addiction.  

I'll eat some natural sugars on the Whole30, but to tell you the truth, I'm glad I'm not craving them because I'd rather silent my sugar demon by staying away from it. Fruit is like a 'gateway drug'. If I eat a little, I'll crave more and who knows I might wind up at Sweet Cow, right Gary!

Today's Stats

Water Consumption

135 ounces

Wow, I drank my body weight in ounces today!!!

Sleep

8 1/2 hours

I went to bed at 8:30pm...I'm going to try and get to bed by 9pm tonight!!!

Daily Meals

5:30am - Morning Beverage : Coconut Milk Latte with MTC oil

8:30am - Morning Beverage : Homemade Bone Broth

9:30am - Morning Snack : Handful of nuts

10:30am - Breakfast : 2 Hard Boiled Eggs

11:30am - 1st Lunch : Salad with Seared Tuna, Roasted Veggies on Mixed Greens

2:30pm - 2nd Lunch : Early Lunch : Salad with Seared Tuna, Roasted Veggies on Mixed Greens

  

  

5:30pm - Snack : Handful of Jerky & Nuts

8pm - Light Dinner : A Few Slices of Smoked Brisket (I wasn't that hungry)

  

Do you have a sugar demon lurking inside? 

Next time you eat something with sugar, do you crave more...???

Day 12 on the Whole30 - SUCCESS ON THE ROAD!!!

I know I'm a little behind blogging, but I'm so excited to say it's NOT because I wasn't successful on the road on the Whole30...I just got home late Friday night and have been busy ever since...

Anyhow, the biggest issue I had on the road was getting my morning wake-up call fix - Coconut Milk Latte. I went across the street to Starbucks and thought they would help me out...

I totally got denied by the woman behind the bar. I ordered a latte and asked her to use the can of coconut milk I brought with me. I don't even think she heard what I said, but she shakes her head no. So I asked again, and this time she actually shook her head and said no. So I got an americano instead and went back across the street to my hotel to see if I could get the restaurant to open the can for me. 

It took about 10 minutes, but I finally got somebody to open the can, but he put slits both sides which make it very difficult to get  the fatty goodness out. You should've seen me, it was quite the ordeal. Anyhow, I finally got some out and poured into a separate container and then poured it into my lukewarm coffee. AH!!! I got my fix, it wasn't perfect, but it was good enough. 

Lesson of the story...In the future I need to bring my open can opener and frother. If I start off my day right with my satiating morning wake-up-call, then I'm more likely to end the day successfully:-)

After working a little I went back to Crossfit DC for a 'recovery team WOD'. Thank goodness, because I was so sore from the day before. 

*Team WOD*

6 RD's

- 15 calorie row

- 12 T2B

- 9 Burpees

*The first person can't go to the next round until the entire team finished the current round*

After that, I decide to be cultural and do a little sightseeing. Look at me touching the Washington Monument.

I walked the National Mall, but after about 15 minutes it got really windy and cold so I decided to check out another Whole Foods before heading to the airport.

I went to the one in Georgetown. It was a small one, 2 stories. Product looked good on the shelf, although a little low. The issue was that we weren't in the cooler upstairs (where the sales are). Note to self: gotta fix that.

Time to go to the airport. I usually head to the bar before a flight and have a drink or two to 'ease the pain of flying'. Instead I decided to watch the planes take off.

It was really peaceful, so I took out some food and had a late lunch while I enjoyed the view. A perfect way to decompress before hopping on a plane.

Stats for Today

Water Consumption

125 ounce

Sleep

8 1/2 hours (YEAH!!!!)

Daily Meals

9am - Breakfast : My lame 'morning wake-up-call' Coconut Milk in an Americano

11am - Snack : Handful of Nuts, Homemade Jerky

3:30pm - Late Lunch at the Airport : Sashimi (fatty tuna & salmon), Guacamole, Veggies, Pico de Gallo

6:30pm - Snack on the Plane : Jerky & Veggies & My Arugula Pesto Dipping Sauce

8:30pm : Dinner : 1 Grilled Pork Chop, 4 oz Grilled Salmon & Side Salad (Thanks for Grilling Jon!)

I have another trip in a couple of weeks and I feel extremely confident I'm going to be successful...I welcome the challenge!!!

Is their a challenge you are a little anxious about conquering...??? If so, think about things you can do to set yourself up for success...It takes planning and preparation, but the feeling you get after you accomplish the challenge is worth the extra time you took...