Days 4 & 5.....A Two For One Deal.

   I am going to Day 4 and 5 all in one tonight, because quite honestly, I am zonked. It's been a long, but great, weekend. However, I am looking forward to the week beginning and the school routine going back in place!! 

  Yesterday (Sat, Day 4), was a super busy day. I started out with breakfast quinoa...:) 

                                Cinnamon, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, fresh apple, quinoa

On top of hot quinoa, I put 2 Tbsp applesauce, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, half of the apple cut into chunks, and drizzled about 1tsp of maple syrup on top. Yum!

I will admit that the texture was strange given that I am used to an oatmeal, but it was still really good...:) 

During the day, GP and I went for a walk. Not a long one, but it was a good one. There were a few hills, and then when there wasn't, there was kid needing a piggy back lol. We hoofed it nearly 2 1/2 kms, and I was sweating while I did it, so it counts. 

Sat evening brought on my first "challenge" since beginning the ED. A wedding. The food, the alcohol, the cake. The candy bar! Add on top of all of this, my first run in with a "downer". Ya know, that person who thinks that what you are trying to accomplish, is foolish, and should be forgotten...or in the very least given up for one night to "enjoy" the festivities. One who literally stuck her drink under. my. nose. and said to me, "One sip, just one little taste. It won't hurt, and it doesn't count."

Um, what? First of all, if it isn't going to matter, and it doesn't count, then why bother doing it at all?  Secondly, I don't think you realize that the past 4 days have been really difficult. Between learning what to eat, what not to eat, acclimating to having things cut OUT of my diet, and everything else, what I didn't need was you,  criticizing me in front of others, and trying to sabotage me. Thanks for the support. Asshole. 

Despite it all, I made it through..:) I was prepared, brought a few muffins and some homemade granola that GP made (omg. so good.). During the buffet meal, I had some baked ham, and fresh veggies. Then during cake, I had my granola. I actually didn't want any of the other food, and I was full and satisfied all night. Oh, and fyi, I didn't drink ;) Thanks for the determination boost, Sabotager. 

On to today (Sunday, Day5), I decided that I liked my apple cinnamon quinoa enough to repeat!  I also worked out on the farm today, so lunch was a bit rushed, and I had a smoothie and a berry muffin. 

The bathroom seemed to be my pal today. I cannot even begin to count how many times I went to pee. I swear it never ended. Yeah, it's supposed to be a good thing, but who has the time!?!?!? Lol. 

BUT, around 4 pm this afternoon, I had a small revelation..:) I wasn't tired. Not sleepy, not drug out and useless feeling. I was stoked to realize it! Even though last night I didn't sleep well, and I was out working all day, I still had the energy that normal people have by that time. YAY! I know it is only 5 days in, but this was a big one for me, and I don't expect it to be like that every day, in fact, I know there will be days that I nap anyhow, (who doesn't love a good nap). but I won't NEED to, just to make it through.

I actually came in after an 8 hr work day, 11 hr day from time up to time in the house, made a homecooked meal, and baked some muffins, got the kids showered, fed and in bed by 8pm. That feels good. And for supper? A Curry Chickpea Gumbo. On quinoa. Only because I had to use up what I had made a couple days ago.  The recipe base comes from this site:

http://thehealthyapple.com/2013/09/23/gluten-free-vegan-chickpea-gumbo/ 

As always, I changed it up. 

• I did not add okra
• I didn't have chili powder or seafood seasoning
• I added probably 4 Tbsp curry powder

I followed the rest of the recipe/directions, and it was really yummy! 

And again, the kids and hubby ate it right up..:) I am two for two with these supper recipes.

The muffins that I made were Orange Cranberry. Base recipe from here:
oneishungry.com/2011/12/12/hello-and-a-muffin/ 
 

Changed it according to what I had, and what I wanted. Here's what I used:

• 2 cups all purpose GF flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 5 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup pure orange juice
• 3 Tbsp applesauce
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries

Now, I know that this makes a pretty wet muffin batter, and that they didn't rise as the should have. But they are really super tasty and I am super happy with them! 

 

 

Now excuse me, as I have to strangle my husband who just sat down right next to me with a handful of marble cheese.....I miss cheese. Shit.