Today did not start terribly well. First of all, we had a VERY unfortunate wake-up call at 4:25 this morning from my 4-year-old (and 2-year-old shortly thereafter) and I was one grumpy-ass byotch. I had some snuggle time in my bed watching Care Bears and got my big girl pants on, took a shower, and got ready for the day. I'm SO GLAD that I did because we got ourselves organized to head out to the Farmer's Market. I was going with a real purpose. My former self's purpose would have been to get an omelet with chicken, cheese, veggies, tortilla, and extra sour cream. Actually, all things considered, that wasn't so bad... but then I would proceed to eat a few little mini donuts with powdered sugar, and probably, no... not probably... definitely a cookie or three. Molasses... that's my fave. THIS TIME, however... I really wanted to stock up on produce, and sister... let me tell you, produce I got. We got beets the size of Lucy's (said 2-year-old that woke up at the ass-crack of dawn) head, cauliflower that weighs more than my purse, and some pretty duh-lish looking ground pork and breakfast sausage. I'm so completely in love with my farmer's market. I will try to get down next weekend and take pictures this time, but what we find there is truly drool-worthy. I am completely geeked out over my veggies right now. Roasted beets are topping my list right now, I seriously can't take them they are so freaking good. Anyhooo... my big treat this time was this peach that was OVER THE TOP and a pluot that if I knew the actual name of I would name my next born after. I love fruit that much. I know eating TOO MUCH fruit isn't necessarily kosher with the paleo folks, but compared to tortillas with extra cheese, sour cream, and 16 cookies, I think a peach and a pluot could probably be acceptable. I think if I could eat ALL the fruit I wanted with no sugar spikes, I would be able to confirm right here and right now that I could be paleo for the rest of my life with very few "cheats." A current favorite "dessert" for me is banana slices with almond butter and blueberries. It's like an ooey gooey PB&J. Anyway, I digress... the market. I found a fella that could possibly hook me up with some grass-fed beef for a pretty damn good price. I left there feeling pretty fantastic because not only did I NOT eat all the stuff that I would normally pop in my face without even thinking about it, but I left there with GIANT, heavy bags full of delicious stuff that I am genuinely learning to LOVE to eat.
After the market, we went to the other end of the universe and made our WEEKLY Costco trip. Milk for the girls, eggs, paper towels, the usual suspects. But for all the things that we can't find at the market, or just plainly can't afford other places, Costco is a PERFECT solution. My most recent find was a bag of Organic baby kales that are prewashed and really delicious. We roasted that with some beets and garlic last week and it was SERIOUSLY awesome as well. We finished Costco and headed home where I made a great salad and then took down a honeycrisp apple in record time. Like I said, today was a heavy fruit day. As I'm typing, I'm thinking about what fruit is in the kitchen for me to eat. I know some may say I'm just replacing my bad habits and doing "substitute" eating, but I just can't see how eating some more fruit on some days could be a terribly awful thing. Plus, at the risk of divulging far too much, it's that "time" that I normally would be raiding the fridge, freezer, and pantry for anything and everything sweet, chocolatey, buttery, crunchy, etc. etc. So a pluot? I'm rollin' with it...
When both girls BLISSFULLY went down for naps, the hubs and I went out in the hard and pulled out some plants that we decided we didn't like and prepped a hole for the rose bush his Mom was bringing down for us. (She is QUITE the gardener and is SUPER helpful and enthusiastic that I want to listen to what she has to say.) It was so nice outside I just soaked up as much sun as possible. We got the rose bush planted, enjoyed the sun, and got dinner ready.
I'm also trying to figure out how to plan a dinner party next weekend and stay "true" to my 30 day challenge. I know I need to be respectful that other people aren't eating paleo, but I also don't want to have to prep and prepare a bunch of food that I'm not going to "be able" to eat. It's officially been a week and tomorrow is my one-week weigh-in. I'm anxious and excited to see how things are going and I'll tell ya', I feel really good. I am not necessarily "wanting" any other food because I'm loving how I feel. I am also really proud that I've been as "hard core" as I've been. Just feels good to feel like I'm accomplishing something good for me. I haven't been working out QUITE as much as I normally do, but when I do I am trying to make it out. Anyway, Sarah Nelly Out...
What went in my belly today?
Breakfast: 2 fried eggs inside rings of sweet red pepper with tomato and avocado on top. (CHOMP)
Snack: Peach and pluot (the namesake of my next not planned for baby if it were ever to happen).
Lunch: Green salad with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, sunflower seeds, cold roast chicken, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Oh, and a honeycrisp apple with walnuts.
Dinner: Burger patty (Trader Joes has grass fed, bonus!) with mushrooms and roasted broccolette (I'm not sure I spelled that right). Also we made a side salad with more vinaigrette.
Side-note: After having an awesome experience with the burger, Jojo (the hubs) and I decided that not this week, but the following was going to be "The Week of Burgers." I'm seeing an around the world in burger form coming to fruition, but I haven't ironed out the details yet, when I do, you'll be the first to know.
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