21 Day Sugar Detox Day 11 & 12

Thursday and Friday of this week have been pretty quiet.  I tried a new recipe last night and only took one picture--of raw shrimp--and forgot to take of the final product--ha.  I was in such a hurry and hungry by the end that I just wanted to sit down and eat.

Have you tried Siete Tortillas yet?  They are so good!  The taste is definitely different than your traditional flour or corn tortilla, but are so worth the substitution.  I heated mine under the broiler for a few minutes.  The only complaint I have (though hardly a complaint since the product is so good) is that my taco fell apart pretty quickly.

Accidental discovery--I was roasting a sweet potato in the over and tossed a tortilla in to heat.  Well, I forgot about it while preparing my daughter's breakfast and ended up with a crisp, brown tortilla.  The end result was actually quite tasty and I will use as chips for lunch today.

As a reminder, I am level 2 with the energy modification.

Day 11
   Breakfast: Peterson's Farms Paleo Bacon
                    2 Vital Farms eggs, scrambled
                    Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                    Water

   Morning Snack: Almond Milk Smoothie     

                              8 oz. unsweetened almond milk

                              1 green tip banana

                              1TBSP 100% organic cacao powder

                              1 TSP hemp hearts

                              1/2 TSP chia seeds

                              1 heaping TBSP almond butter

                              All ingredients blended together in Nutri Bullet blender

                        

   Lunch: Leftover PaleOMG's Pizza Spaghetti Pie

   Afternoon Snack: 1 Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookie (recipe here)
                                  Grapefruit

   Dinner: Shrimp & Cauliflower "Grits"
               Cherry Lime La Croix water

Day 12
   Breakfast: 2 breakfast tacos using Siete Almond Flour Tortillas
                    2 Vital Farms eggs, scrambled
                    Avocado chunks

   Morning Snack: 1/2 green apple with almond butter

   Lunch: 2 slices Applegate Farms turkey breast with full fat/grass fed cheddar 
              Sauerkraut
              Crisp Siete tortillas with no sugar added salsa
              1/4 of roasted sweet potato with cinnamon, nutmeg and a drizzle of full fat                       
              coconut milk.

   Afternoon Snack: Almond Milk Smoothie     

                              8 oz. unsweetened almond milk

                              1 green tip banana

                              1TBSP 100% organic cacao powder

                              1 TSP hemp hearts

                              1/2 TSP chia seeds

                              1 heaping TBSP almond butter

                              All ingredients blended together in Nutri Bullet blender

                              ***Can you tell I'm in love with this shake? 

   Dinner: Out for date night!

Heather

21 Day Sugar Detox Day 10

Day 10

I was on a mission yesterday to find good quality, grass fed yogurt and Whole Foods did not disappoint.  I found a wide variety of Maple Hill Creamery yogurt and was so excited to use in my smoothie bowl this morning.

Today was very busy so I just threw together a taco salad with leftovers from Monday's dinner--it was still delicious.  Dinner is also leftovers from last night, which I can't wait to eat because the pizza spaghetti pie from PaleOMG is SO good!

As a reminder, I am Level 2 with energy modifications.

Day 10

   Breakfast: Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                     Water
                     Smoothie Bowl (threw this together without really measuring)
                              unsweetened almond milk
                              Maple Hill Creamery Grass Fed Plain Yogurt

                              1 green tip banana

                              1TBSP 100% organic cacao powder

                              1 TSP hemp hearts

                              1/2 TSP chia seeds

                              1 heaping TBSP almond butter

                              All ingredients blended together in Nutri Bullet blender

                              I topped the bowl with Cacao Nibs and walnuts

                     

   Morning Snack: Plantain chips with guacamole

   Lunch: Taco Salad leftover from Monday
               Cherry Lime La Croix sparkling water

   Afternoon Snack: 2 Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookies

         

   Dinner: Leftover PaleOMG's Pizza Spaghetti Pie

Heather

21 Day Sugar Detox Day 9

Day 9 has been great so far.  I realized this morning I have met my goal for participating in this 21 day endeavor--to stop mindlessly eating sweets.  The realization that I no longer think about chocolate every minute of the day and have will power makes me so happy and honestly proud of myself!  I hoped this would happen but was very skeptical.
I really do feel great!

Have you tried Primal Kitchen mayo products?  I noticed this morning while shopping at Whole Foods that they now carry the basic mayonnaise and I was SO excited.  I have been debating for a while now whether I should order online, but it just seems strange to order a jar of mayo online.  I don't know why--we order everything else online, but there was just something about ordering mayo.  Well, it was worth the wait.  So delicious!

My chicken salad for lunch was so good with the addition of this delicious ingredient.

As a reminder, I am Level 2 with energy modifications.

Day 9

   Breakfast: Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                     Water
                     2 Vital Farms eggs, scrambled
                     1/3 avocado
                     1 apple sausage patty from my 21 Day Sugar Detox quick start guide

   Lunch: Plantain chips with guacamole
                Chicken Salad with Primal Kitchen Mayo (used with leftover roast chicken from      
                Sunday night, celery, walnuts, salt and pepper)
                Coconut La Croix sparkling water

         

   Dinner: PaleOMG's Pizza Spaghetti Pie

21 Day Sugar Detox--Days 6, 7 & 8

My first weekend on the 21 DSD went pretty well but not perfect.  The dinner I was worried about was smooth sailing until I saw the double chocolate, gluten-free cookies.  Yep, I failed and ate one.  It was delicious, but definitely was followed with guilt.  So, I reminded myself of how well I ate for the actual dinner and forgave myself for the cookie splurge.  I picked right back up Sunday morning and haven't looked back since the cookie-ha.

Day 6

   Dinner: homemade guacamole, fajita chicken and beef with sautéed onion and bell     
                pepper.

Day 7
   Breakfast: I made the apple sausage patties from my 21 Day Sugar Detox quick start guide      
                       and they are delicious.  I used ground chicken because I could not find quality         
                       ground pork that was not already seasoned.

   Morning Snack: Almond Milk Smoothie     

                              8 oz. unsweetened almond milk

                              1 green tip banana

                              1TBSP 100% organic cacao powder

                              1 TSP hemp hearts

                              1/2 TSP chia seeds

                              1 heaping TBSP almond butter

                              All ingredients blended together in Nutri Bullet blender

                              ***Can you tell I'm in love with this shake?

   Lunch: 1 link of spicy pork sausage from Whole Foods, spicy mustard and sauerkraut

   Dinner: Roast chicken (leg and thigh)

                Sweet potatoes, carrot and onion

   Dessert: 1 Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookie (recipe here)

Heather

21 Day Sugar Detox Day 5

Day 4, everything I said about you I take back.  Yesterday afternoon was rough.  Maybe it was my fault and perhaps I did not consume enough carb rich vegetables (I did not eat sweet potato yesterday) but I was shaky, weak, lethargic, hungry--not fun.  I'm thinking the combination of the sugar detoxification from my body and being pregnant didn't work with the amount and type of food I ate yesterday.

Day 5 started with a new approach and so far so good! 

As a reminder, I am Level 2 with energy modifications.

Day 5

   Breakfast: Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                     Water
                     1/2 of spinach and smoked salmon frittata (Recipe here)

                     2 slices bacon

   Morning Snack: Almond Milk Smoothie     

                              8 oz. unsweetened almond milk

                              1 green tip banana

                              1TBSP 100% organic cacao powder

                              1 TSP hemp hearts

                              1/2 TSP chia seeds

                              1 heaping TBSP almond butter

                              All ingredients blended together in Nutri Bullet blender

   Lunch: Pollo Asado with Cilantro Cauli-Rice (leftover from Wednesday)

               -from my 21 Day Sugar Detox quick start guide

   Dinner: Whole Foods Rotisserie Chicken (leftover from last night)    

               Brussels sprouts with crispy capers and bacon from the 21 Day Sugar Detox       

               quick start guide book.

I am up for my first challenge tomorrow evening.  We are going to a friend's house for dinner and I hope there are a few selections that I can make work with the 21 Day Sugar Detox.

Heather

21 Day Sugar Detox Day 4 + New Recipe

Day 4--what's up with you?  Why are you torturing me?  The crazy cravings have hit and it's not fun.  Easter candy--obviously not surprised.  Pizza--yep.  Cheeze Its--huh?  I don't even eat those fake cheese crackers so why am I craving them?  Should I have eaten more meat in my breakfast?  I have no idea.  Sigh.

Other than a bit of low energy today, I feel fine.  No headaches or digestion issues so far.  I created a delicious frittata for breakfast this morning, partly in an effort to use spinach and smoked salmon before it went bad.  Check it out.

As a reminder, I am Level 2 with energy modifications.

Day 4

   Breakfast: Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                     Water
                     1 green tip banana + 1 TBSP almond butter
                     1/2 of spinach and smoked salmon frittata
                     

Spinach and Smoked Salmon Frittata

Ingredients

     2 TBSP coconut oil, divided

     1/4 cup chopped onion

     As much smoked salmon as you like (or other protein)

     Generous handful of spinach

     4 large eggs (I used Vital Farms brand)

     2 TBSP coconut milk

     Salt and pepper to taste

Heat 1 TBSP of coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Once heated, add onion to sauté while you complete next steps.

Place other TBSP coconut oil in a cast iron skillet.  Preheat your oven to 350 F and place the skillet in the oven.

Add eggs to mixing bowl and whisk.  

Add coconut milk, spinach, smoked salmon, salt and pepper to mixing bowl with eggs and combine.  Once the onions are cooked, add to mixing bowl.

Remove cast iron skillet from oven, add mixture from mixing bowl to skillet and cook on stovetop over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Put skillet back in oven for 12-15 minutes or until top of frittata is puffy.  While skillet is still in oven, turn the broiler on high and cook for an additional 5 minutes.  Be sure to watch the top so that it does not burn.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a plate.

With any frittata, get creative with the add-ins: any vegetables you have on hand, leftover protein from the night before or cheese.

   Late Morning Snack: 1 Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookie (recipe here)

   Lunch: Spinach and kale salad

                2 slices Applegate farms roasted turkey breast

                1/4 yellow bell pepper

                ~5 cherry tomatoes

                ~1/3 avocado

                Hemp hearts

                Drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette 

                La Croix Berry sparkling water

   Afternoon Snack: Grapefruit and 1 Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookie

   Dinner: Whole Foods rotisserie chicken (leg and thigh)

                Whole Foods Seaweed salad
                Brussels sprouts with crispy capers and bacon from the 21 Day Sugar Detox       
                quick start guide book.

Any chance pizza is compliant with the 21 DSD?  Joking:)

Heather
              

   

21 DSD Day 3

All of the articles I have read regarding the 21 Day Sugar Detox state that day three can be the worst.  Carb cravings, flu-like symptoms, moodiness--yikes!  So far I have experienced none of this.  Maybe this will happen tomorrow, maybe not.  If it does, I know this is my body's way of naturally detoxing all of the toxins I consumed prior to Monday.  I find that if I just eat when I am hungry, and make the meals count with good fats, protein and vegetables, I don't experience cravings.  Hmmm, until today after lunch.  I met a friend for lunch--my first meal out since starting the 21 DSD on Monday--and had my first strong craving for dark chocolate.  I was able to pass by the bowl of my favorite hard candies with no problem, but the chocolate craving was still there.  I find that drinking a sparkling water seems to satisfy my craving, so there is my answer to that problem.

Below is a glimpse of my Day 3 meals.

As a reminder, I am Level 2 with energy modifications.

Day 3

   Breakfast: Organic coffee with unsweetened coconut and almond milk

                     Water
                     1/2 roasted sweet potato, cinnamon and walnuts
                     Chocolate avocado shake

Chocolate avocado shake, recipe courtesy of EvolvewellStef

   Morning snack:
                 1/4 cup horseradish sauerkraut
                 5 almonds  

   Lunch: Bun-less burger, mustard, lettuce and tomato

                
   Afternoon Snack: Apple Banana Cinnamon Cookies
                               Recipe here

   Dinner: Pollo Asado with Cilantro Cauli-Rice
               -from my 21 Day Sugar Detox quick start guide

I have found that Pinterest is a great resource for more 21DSD compliant recipes.  I see more recipes for treats than anything else.  Looks like everyone is desperately trying to fill the dessert void somehow!

What are your favorite 21DSD recipes?