Updates from Day Four
It's Pascha Brown from The Fuse Fitness Studio checking in on day four of the 21-day sugar detox. I hope any of you that have joined us for the challenge are staying on track.Thus far it has been difficult for me as a vegetarian because my food choices are more limited and I really have to keep track of my protein intake. As a vegetarian I do eat quinoa and full fat greek yogurt as recommended in Level One of the 21-day sugar detox.
Other than that I have cut out all sugar and stick to veggies, lots of eggs, quinoa, almonds, paleo bread and yogurt for my protein. I have also been eating a lot of fat such as avocado, coconut oil and natural almond butter (no sugar and manufactured only with other almonds - no soy or other nuts).
Just a Litte Crabby
The first couple days I was moody with headaches and I felt hungry in-between meals. I realized I wasn’t eating enough so I added more snacks full of fat, veggies and protein. I also started to take a daily women’s multivitamin and a probiotic to enhance absorption of vitamins and minerals as well as support healthy digestion. Now I am satiated and sleep like a baby. However, I do miss my daily banana with almond butter and Trader Joe’s black bean/quinoa tortilla chips with hummus.What I am Eating Now
So this is what I inhaled yesterday:Breakfast
Two organic omega-three scrambled eggs in coconut oil with spinach, onions, garlic, cumin, cracked pepper, pink himalayan sea salt, thyme and cayenne pepper. I also made quinoa flakes with cinnamon and chia seeds with a cup of three ginger tea. Oh, did I mention I also miss my green tea full of caffeine? Well, I do.
Snack #1
Full fat greek yogurt with with cinnamon and chia seeds.
Lunch
Broccoli and kale salad with tomatoes, avocado, boiled eggs and cucumber. I make my own dressing with fresh squeezed lemon, olive oil, thyme and pink himalayan sea salt and ground pepper.
Snack #2
Toasted coconut paleo bread with natural almond butter and cinnamon with a side of spinach salad.
Dinner
One cup of garbanzo beans, brussels sprouts and a kale salad with the same dressing as above with garlic and onions added.
Snack #3
Toasted coconut paleo bread again with coconut oil, one hard boiled egg sliced on top with fresh spinach and avocado.
Whew! I’m tired just typing all of this. But I have to say, I do have more energy and sleep like a baby, but I crash earlier than usual with bedtime now at 10:00pm.
Planning is Key
Make sure you plan and prepare your recipes and meals ahead of time. It will seem tedious in the beginning, especially if you are cooking for several family members like I do. Although I am a vegetarian, I do cook fish and chicken for my husband and 7 year old daughter. I understand that our time is precious, but once you have your recipes, meals and grocery list planned you will be good to go.Okay, enough about me, I’d like to hear how this detox is going for you. Please share your journey with us! If you haven't joined us, please jump in at anytime.