Yesterday was a success. I went the WHOLE day with no grains, and no dairy. I almost gave in a couple times to some string cheese when I came home from my workout. I was hungry. Instead I stuck a spoon in the peanut butter jar, and then in to the strawberry preserves jar. :) Yum. That hit the spot, and I was set until dinner was ready.
I made the Everyday Paleo Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Bake.
(Pic from Everyday Paleo)
It was delicious! I had that with some green beans sauteed in some olive oil, salt, and pepper. I also had 1/4 of an avocado - a good combination with that chicken.
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My workout yesterday was good. It's not as high intensity as BodyStep (the class I went to at the YMCA), but it was more of an endurance workout. That part of it was pretty tough. It also took a little time to get some of the moves down. But it was fun, and I look forward to doing it again! Tonight is BodyWorks Plus Abs, which is a weight workout class. Excited to see how that one goes.
As far as doing C25K before the class - I did have enough time, but the treadmills were full. I did not have that problem at the YMCA, so that really sucks. I had to wait for a treadmill for about 5 minutes. Then when I got on it, you're only allowed to stay on it for 20 minutes if there's a line of people waiting. Which of course there was. So I couldn't finish the entire workout. :( Bummer. I'm sure I could have cheated and stayed on longer, but I started feeling guilty. I may have to come up with a plan when I need to start training for my 5K.................yep, I said it. I've decided to do a 5K. Probably a St. Patrick's Day 5K. There will be more details in the coming weeks.
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All in all, it was a successful first day. I have to admit, I was completely pooped by the time bedtime rolled around. And I had a bit of a headache (probably from the lack of grains). But I know that stuff is to be expected when first starting out on a new program.
Today, though, I CAN eat grains! :D Started off my day with some PB&J Oatmeal with Coconut Milk. Soooo good. I don't have any grains on the menu for lunch, but I plan on having a little for dinner. I'll have some pasta (a small portion) with leftover chicken from last night. I might as well share my menu plan for the day.....
Meal 1: PB&J Oatmeal w/ Coconut Milk
Meal 2: Activia Light Vanilla Yogurt (getting that dairy in!)
Meal 3: Cucumber "Sandwiches" (cucumber slices with ham in the middle), Black Olives, Carrots, Apple Slices
Meal 4: String Cheese & Mandarin Orange
Meal 5: Leftover Chicken, Pasta....not sure what to do about a veggie yet
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Questions for the day:
Anyone else experience headaches when they don't eat grains?
What was your first 5K like? Were you dreadfully scared to commit to one like me??
Does your gym have a line for the treadmills? If yes, what do you do?