Sunday Relaxing Run Day

I'm hungry and I shouldn't be.... I ate enough at breakfast, so what gives?!  I decide to grab the rest of the corned beef I have in the frig and it seems to be adequate.

I got up just after 7:30 this morning and headed to Starbucks around 8.  Stopping of course for a sour cream donut for the pups and a double chocolate donut for D.  I finally got a tea at Starbucks with a little coconut milk - Peach Tranquility (herbal! no caffeine!).  It was very peachy and perfect for the warmer day - summery 😌

When I got home I made this fabulous brekkie!

It has all the yum in it!  Spinach, collard greens, yellow pepper, healthy 8 mix (Trader Joe's), corned beef and pork/turkey burger mix.  I sautéed it in around a tablespoon of coconut oil.

Just before 1 I headed out for my run.  I didn't really have a set route I just wanted to enjoy the 70 degree weather!

I went through the downtown and through a peaceful trail and then I saw this! LOL - crazy!

I stopped and grabbed a water on my way back - somewhere are mile 5 or 6.  All I know is it was a slow steady run and I paused when I wanted to with no goal in mind.  Just being able to run no matter how fast or slow was what I wanted and I am happy that I could do.  3 years ago I didn't know if I was going to be able to run in the future.  I ran Boston and then a half Ironman and I fractured my hip  - the femoral head to be exact.  Just where you don't want it to happen.  So I couldn't run, but I could cross train thankfully!  I was able to keep my sanity.

After my run it was time for my post-workout shake.  I like to spoon my shake and hey, nutrition isn't always pretty but it is tasty!  I mixed my deluxe chocolate and mixed berry with half of a small banana.  I mix my shake with water, easy peasy.

I started to eat this before I took a picture!  It was so good and so many veggies!  Just what I needed and wanted!  I did add a little bit of vegetable broth that I didn't count, maybe a 1/4 cup.

Looks like a lot of food, but check it out.  Total of 1484 calories, carbs are decent at 101 grams and are only that high because of my "shake".  I'm satisfied with the protein and I think I could have upped the fat more.  

We also took the pups for a much needed walk after dinner.  Jack doesn't like to go outside, all the noises and people freak him out!  He sleeps good though and has put on a few extra pounds from not getting in his daily walks.  All the rain lately has been horrible.

So here is my ending day counts, since I just added that long walk in.  I may have a medjool date.... I don't eat much fruit and know I could have up to 2 servings per day but that hasn't happened.

Tomorrow I get to add nuts and seeds!!  YES!  Up to 2 ounces.  I will probably just have 1 tbs of almond butter in my shake at lunch - so YUM!

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Sunday Run Day, Indian Butter Chicken & 1 Update

Today was an early day.  I woke at 6:30am but got out of bed an hour later and went to the market to grab what I needed for the week.  I stopped at Dunkin on the way home to grab D a caramel coffee, a cinnamon roll and the pups a vanilla sprinkle donut.

Later it was time to hit the gym and run.  It was a little trying but overall pretty good.  I did intervals the second half.  Funny you can see the top of my head in the reflection from the tv!

I did drink a bunch of water after and thought it would be interesting to jump on the scale, I know I wasn't dehydrated.  Two weeks into my protocol and I figured why not!  Down 4 pounds, not bad.  I really think things shifted toward the positive this week.  So I am happy with the progression so far.  BUT, right now I really want something crunchy to break things up and a latte!  Oh well, soon enough right.  Patience!

Not much else after that until it was time to make dinner.  The Castaway Kitchen has made a phenomenal dish that I was tackling for dinner!  Indian Butter Chicken

 

I've been in the need for new flavors!  This delivered.  Three great things about this dish.  It's paleo, Whole30 approved and nightshade free.  I think I do better without a few nightshades, tomatoes being the biggest one.  I think having them in small amounts and once or twice a week is okay, but more than that and I don't feel my best.

Look at all the steam!  The recipe called for skinless chicken thighs.  I used bone in skin on chicken thighs and I think the extra fat in the dish was worth it.  Nice thing about this recipe is that you can sauté in the instant pot and finish it there too.  This dish is super easy and nothing weird is needed in the ingredients.  You can make your own ghee if you don't have some already.

My final product!  I sautéed up some brussels and added some cauliflower rice.  This was so good and I'm so full from it.  I can't speak highly enough of it.  

I love all ethnic foods and need to figure out where the next stop will be!  Being mindful of my protocol and what doesn't work for me of course! 

Sunday and all the things

Sunday morning donut run (for D and the pups) at the Daily Dozen, seems like a Sunday ritual!  Stryker ended up with a upset tummy after Friday's human breakfast food feast!  He seems much better this morning.  He has had consistent diarrhea - but he has maintained his hydration, stayed active and has eaten a bland diet.

Me on the other hand had a very flavorful breakfast with a dandelion tea latte.  I sautéed radishes, zucchini, mushrooms, shredded brussels, bacon and avocado.  I just loved this combination.

I drank my tea with this view this morning.  I realized what time it was.  We had a house showing at 11 and it was almost 10.  I got D up, he drank his coffee and ate some Girl Scout cereal - Thin Mint.  He said it was decent.  At least it is a limited edition.  He could get to really liking it.  Anyway, I vacuumed, dusted, put laundry away and spot cleaned anything that needed it.  We packed up the pups and headed to the pet store to get kitty food and pumpkin for Stryker.

Isn't she cute - she loves to lay on paper and coats - pretty much anything she can snuggle into.  Unfortunately I had to push her off so I could get to the gym to run.

I did a slow run today, I just wanted to get 8 miles in and it really didn't matter how long it took.  I wasn't looking to push it today, there was no needed to.  I'm happy with the results!  I stopped at Dunkin donuts on my way home to get D another coffee - he was home on the spinner.  Once home I grabbed a grass fed beef stick and a few bites of coconut chips.  

I read some emails then decided I really needed to meditate.  It has been a very shaky practice for me to devote 30 minutes to de-stressing.  I downloaded a random app with soothing sounds, went into another room and relaxed.  It was long enough because at 30 minutes I was getting hungry.  

I roasted some cabbage in avocado oil (which I ate several pieces) and made this yummy dinner.  Parsnips fries again, pan fried asparagus, ribeye and avocado.  After dinner was 2 tablespoons of coconut butter.

I wanted to mention one last thing before I finish this day up.  So I have been trying to get in at least 60 ounces of water per day.  Some days are easier then others.  But what I have been noticing this week is my lips and skin are drier than what they have been and I have an increase in thirst.  I haven't found anything saying why this could be but just started looking.  WebMD pointed at a couple things which I know are not my case.  I will continue and see how things change.