7 days...I can't believe I've already been doing this for 7 days...it's crazy! I'm moving from Phase 1 which was the "Reclaim" phase, onto Phase 2 which is the "Release" phase. I'll be eliminating all animal products (dairy, eggs, and meat) from my meals this week and I'll be on more of a vegan type meal plan (veggies, fruits, and whole-grains). I'm not too worried about the food in this phase. It will still have recipes I've never tried or even heard of before doing the Reset, but I look at it as an opportunity to learn and expand my mind to new things. But before we get too much into the next phase, let's finish up with how Day 7 went!
I felt better today and didn't have any huge cravings, thankfully! Although the "candy desk" is still there, it wasn't as bad walking past it today. Breakfast was another variation of oatmeal with apple, flaxseed and cinnamon added to it....very good! These oatmeal recipes are so simple and delicious...I will be keeping these going forward!!
Lunch was zucchini/cashew soup. Yes, you read that right....zucchini and cashews together to make a soup! I would NEVER have come up with that on my own, but it was pretty good. Very filling and only 3 ingredients...what!? I chose to eat this a little warm, but I may try having it chilled next time to see if it's any different. You have to get past the whole "I'm eating green soup" but if you can, this is a winner.
Afternoon snack was cantaloupe today and I literally just realized I forgot to eat my almonds with it...oops! After my sweet craving dilemma yesterday, I definitely wanted to get some cantaloupe to help curb that craving. Although this cantaloupe wasn't as wonderful as the one I had this past weekend, it still did the job.
Tonight's dinner was supposed to be the baked tempeh again, but after I got off work and went to the grocery store, I just couldn't wait that long to eat (the baked tempeh recipes takes over an hour to make). So I used the remainder of the roasted root medley I had from yesterday and added 1/2 cup of brown rice to it. Again, this recipes is delicious and pretty easy to make.
So onto Phase 2 I go......
I went grocery shopping tonight for the items I need in week 2 and was surprised when she told me the total of my bill....less than $28! I couldn't believe it. I had a TON of fresh veggies and a couple of frozen items, but it was a bunch of food (see picture below) so I assumed it would be a lot more expensive. Don't ever use the excuse of "eating healthy is way more expensive than going through a drive-thru"....I can PROVE you're wrong! I say this because I've had people tell me that! What makes me sad is that they actually believe it :-( If I help show just ONE person that they can eat clean and healthy and be successful with this blog then I'll be a happy person!
I will be prepping my dinners a couple of days in advance due to my schedule for the remainder of the week. Looking back on it now, I didn't exactly start the Reset at a good, non-stressful time...I'm in my last week of my MBA program, I was traveling to visit family, and my job is pretty stressful at the moment. Lol oh well, nothing like a little challenge to reach your goals, right!?
Questions? Let me know and I'll be happy to answer them. Stay tuned for Phase 2!
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