Day 9: Be Prepared (as sung in The Lion King)

Today's Workout:
WARM-UP:
* 5 minutes elliptical (level 15)
WOD:
* 5 rounds for time:
     - 200 m. run
     - 8 box jumps
     - 16 pistols (8/8) (used TRX band for assistance)
     - 25 back extensions
Time: 17'31"

Yesterday:
Well, I got some crazy cravings yesterday. It's a good thing I have practically nothing unhealthy in this house, because it would have been consumed yesterday. Instead I tried to fill the void with things like raisins, straight jam (that dang jam again!), raw egg noodles (um, gross), and 100% dark chocolate (gag). After none of that worked, and why I thought it would I have no idea, I went to bed. At 7. And then I woke up at 9 to brush my teeth and wash my face. Yesterday wasn't the best food day by any means, but I suppose it could have been worse.

Today:
As the name of the post states, I am going to "be prepared" this week. For me, that means meal planning and having the necessary foods at hand to snack on when needed. I'm hoping this will combat those incurable cravings I get. So, I went grocery shopping today and bought lots of veggies and some fruits on which to snack. Unlike every other time I go grocery shopping, I came home and immediately cut up all the veggies so they'll be ready to cook or eat raw! I also made a delightful dinner and dessert, and what's more, I didn't eat the entire dessert at once! Woo hoo! I'm not holding my breath, but I am certainly hoping this preparedness will only aid in my success this week :) Here's to hoping!

Today's Planned Meals (i.e. this is what I ate today):
Breakfast: Protein Shake (1 scoop protein, 3/4 c. blueberries, 1/2 c. coconut water, spinach, walnut oil), 1 c. broccoli, coffee w/ coconut milk
Lunch: 2 eggs + 1 egg white w/ onions and mushrooms, 1 c. broccoli w/ green salsa, 1/2 apple, 1 banana (a little too much fruit, IMO)
Snack: Chocolate Coconut Larabar (I couldn't resist!), 1/2 apple, 3 t. sunflower seed butter (uh oh haha)
Dinner: 3 oz. dijon mustard glazed chicken thigh, 3/4 c. spaghetti squash, 3/4 c. broccoli, handful grapes
Snack (dessert): 2 slices PaleOMG Chocolate Zucchini Bread, 3 jicama slices, taste of guacamole

My goal was to stop eating at 7, but I ate the jicama and guac. when I made it around 7:45. Perhaps I'll be more successful tomorrow. Regardless, I had a pretty rockin' eating day :)

Thanks for reading. Until tomorrow.