When we headed to urgent care for Harper the Monday we got back from Hawaii, she refused to step on the scale. So, to get her weight, I stepped on with her, and then stepped on without her, and they subtracted our combined weight from my solo weight to get her weight. I don’t ever weight myself (just not a number I care to obsess over), but weighing myself post vacation wasn’t something that I was thrilled about. I say all that jokingly, mainly because vacation is meant to be lived + enjoyed. YOLO…. and the reason I fully embrace that is because I typically have a plan of attack for when I return home. Clean eating + back to my workouts. So, today I am sharing what I ate post Hawaii. I never know if I loose weight (well, I don’t know if I gain while I’m there either…), but I do know that by returning to clean eating and working out I am able to de-bloat + feel as if I’ve detoxed……
(as always, this is just my experience with these foods, and not meant to be intended as a weight loss plan)
I also consumed 60oz of water a day…..
MONDAY:
Breakfast: Egg Scramble- 2 eggs + 1 egg white scrambled. Mixed with Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde, arugula, 1/4 avocado, and topped with Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing.
I also had a morning cocktail of 8oz water, 1/2 lemon juice, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar (taken from Tone It Up)
Snack: Apple slices with cinnamon
Lunch: Super Salad- Arugula, Spinach, + Romaine tossed with Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard Dressing, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, shelled edamame, shaved brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, 12 Hilary’s Veggie Bites, + grilled chicken breast
I also had a vitality shot of coconut water, ginger, black pepper, and turmeric (I am going to try to make these on my own at some point)
Snack: Beet Chips + Hummus
Dinner: Shrimp Stir-Fry
Workout: Longer Run-6 miles with core exercises
TUESDAY:
Breakfast: Açaì Bowl along with morning cocktail (see Monday)
Snack: 100 calorie perfect bar
Lunch: Super Salad (protein variation from Monday)- Arugula, Spinach, Romaine lettuce tossed with Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard + Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing. Mixed in shredded carrots + red cabbage, roasted chickpeas, edamame, 1/2 cup quinoa, 2 hardboiled eggs, and a dollop of hummus.
along with vitality shot
Snack: Apple slices + almond butter sprinkled with cinnamon
Dinner: Chicken Verde Tacos
Workout: Spin
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding (modified from Tone It Up): 1/2 cup almond milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds, dash of maple syrup. Whisk all ingredients together. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. I topped mine with some Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Granola + 1/4 banana slices.
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Apple slices + cinnamon
Lunch: Left over shredded chicken from previous evening with 1/2 cup quinoa, arugula, salsa, avocado.
along with vitality shot
Snack: Sliced bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers with salsa + guacamole
Dinner: Turmeric Salmon (marinade with lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, + turmeric. Cook at 420 for 18-20 minutes, or until flaky). Pair with broiled asparagus + Trader Joe’s lentils
Workout: Treadmill Hill Walk + Booty toning moves through Tone It Up
Thursday:
Breakfast: Breakfast Salad- Place arugula in a bowl and mix with Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing. Mix in sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with two poached eggs + avocado slices.
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Banana on the go
Lunch: Tuna Wrap- Top 1 Siete Tortilla with hummus, avocado, shredded carrots, 1 can of Safe Catch Tuna, + sprouts. Side of watermelon.
Vitality Shot
Snack: Smoothie
Dinner: Slimming Lentil Soup (from TIU 5 day detox plan, ingredient list below): In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and onions, sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes. I used an immersion blender (it calls for a blender though) and blend soup on low until smooth (I like it a little chunkier though, so I don’t do it for that long).
Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
3 cups carrots, diced
1 cup red lentils
1 inch ginger, peeled and diced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp corriander
1 tsp cayenne
Pinch of salt
4 cups of vegetable broth
Workout: HIIT workout + 20 minute walk
Friday:
Monday: Breakfast Scramble (same as Monday)
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Bowl of fruit (berries)
Lunch: Left over soup
Vitality Shot
Snack: Berry Smoothie
Dinner: Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Workout: Long Run (6 miles) + Core Work
** Most evenings I have something sweet after dinner + evening tea. I’ll have a piece of dark chocolate, some dark chocolate almond perfect bar, Purely Elizabeth Chocolate granola, or some berries.
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