Day 13 on the Whole30 - DONE!

Although I like traveling, I don't know how much I miss home until I'm back. 

I learned a lot on the Whole30 while I was gone. I learned I could eat clean on the road, all I needed to do was plan and prepare a couple of meals and some snacks. I also learned that I needed to book a room with a refrigerator and to check the temp because if it's too cold my food will freeze. I learned I shouldn't eat and drive because that leads to mindless eating and driving for that matter. I learned I needed to bring a can-opener and frother to make my coconut milk latte. I learned I didn't have to have a drink before I made my way upstairs to bed...a hot bath is really all I need to unwind...Lastly and most importantly, I learned I could trust myself...With my history of EDs (eating discarders) it's sometimes hard to trust myself when it comes to food...It could be a mental, physical or emotional thing that could trigger it...To tell you the truth, I've always had a love hate relationship with food and now I'm starting to realize it's because of the food I ate...

Today's Stats

Water Consumption

130 ounces

Sleep 

8 1/2 hours

Getting to sleep and staying asleep is getting so much easier!!!

Daily Meals

7am - Breakfast Beverage : 'My Morning Wake-Up Call' Coconut Milk Latte with MTC OIL

8:30am - Breakfast Beverage : Homemade Bone Broth

12am - Brunch : 1/2 Pork Chop & Salmon Frittata

3pm - Snack : Carrots & Homemade Jerky

9am - Late Dinner : Curry Spiced Shepard's Pie & Side Salad

I will post my 'Curry Spiced Lamb Shepard's Pie Recipe' made with a mixture of sweet potato and cauliflower topping. It was absolutely delicious. I put roasted trumpet mushrooms on top to add a little umami flavor.

Are there any other recipes you want me to post..???

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...