Over!!!!! Stephanie

I totally slacked on the last days of the blog I ate healthy just got lazy and didn't log it. 

I will say that there were only 2 times I really wanted to quit and shove handfuls of chocolate chip cookies in my mouth. 

I was much clearer headed. Not necessarily less tired, I have 3 kids and I'm always tired. What I was able to do is stay level all day no after lunch dips in energy. I have to say I'm pretty proud of my completion! 

Day 16,17,18

I ate apples, bananas, lunch meat, salads, I did eat strawberries but like I said better than cake. I have a horrid sinus infection so I've slacked in blogging... My bad. 

Day 17 for T - 21DSD

So...
Thanks mom for the bananas and apples you bought me. Otherwise no breakfast.
Eww...lipstick on my cup. Sorry.

Lunch: McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad with grilled chicken. And I asked for Italian instead of ranch.
It was ok. Filled me up. 

Dinner: This funky thing is a random creation. It was ok. Definitely not my favorite. 

Quinoa with broiled fish, spinach, butter, heavy cream, garlic and cheddar cheese.
 

I put the other half aside in the fridge for today.
Hooray...

Snack: Almonds. Plain rice. You know...boring stuff...

Pros: I don't think about food as much anymore. And I'm not hungry all day long. And I'm slowly but consistently losing weight!

Cons: THE FOOD. ;)

Woo hoo!

Only 5 days left!

The not so happy part?

Our last meal will be at Olive Garden!

No bueno.

I already have my meal planned out.

Salmon. Rice. Broccoli...

Day 16 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: Coffee with cream

Lunch:

More glorious leftovers!
I also took the bowl of brussels sprouts/bacon mix to work heated up. Mom ate half. Our offices smelled like boiled cabbage. It was nasty...but tasty!

Dinner:
No pic. I looked and looked on my phone. Could have sworn I took one!
3 beef hot dogs, green apple and half a grapefruit.
Bottle of water.

Day 16

Eggs and cheese

Smoothie

Chicken salad with oil and vinegar

Spaghetti squash with pesto sauce

Day 15 Stephanie

Yesterday I had eggs and bacon. Coffee. Banana

Smoothie

I felt terrible with a sinus infection but I still managed to eat the chocolate mousse recipe from the book. It was good! 

Day 15 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: I ate FOOD! Thankful for leftovers. :)

Sharp cheddar cheese...almost too much for me!
Is that a green banana? Let's pretend it is, ok?

Lunch:
Leftover broccoli and cauliflower with cheese. Oh that melted cheese...

Dinner:
Darn you dentist! You over numbed my mouth yet again!

Midway soup for dinner.

Day 14 for T - 21DSD

Yeah...Happy Mother's Day to me...
Can't eat chocolate and cheesecake and drink a 2 liter Wild Cherry Pepsi.
Isn't that half of what Mother's Day is about???

Breakfast: NOTHING. Was running late to church. Didn't even get coffee.
HEADACHE.

Lunch:

Romaine, black forest ham, cheese, yellow tomatoes and homemade oil and vinegar dressing with whole grain mustard. And a green banana. And milk.

I'm kind of getting bored with salads!

Dinner:

FANTASTIC!!! I was spoiled!

Brian looked up the Yes Food List in the 21DSD book and bought a bunch of my favs...

Broccoli and Cauliflower with cheddar cheese

Loads of shrimp

3 lbs of crab legs. Or 2 lbs just for me!

Brussels Sprouts with BACON!

Brats!

Mushrooms and onions cooked in butter. Mmmm...

I'm gonna freak out.

I want dessert, bread, something. Now, it's Mother's Day. Feed me. That is all. 

Day 13 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: Coffee and cream
I really should buy some bananas and make time for eggs and bacon. You know...food.

Lunch:
Mom and I spent the day in Springfield so we ate at Chipotle. Mostly diet friendly.

Steak salad with rice, beans, tomatoes and onions, cilantro, cheese and guacamole. Oh. My. Goodness! Filling. Happy. Smiling.

Dinner:
When I came back home, Jacob was ready and waiting to take me to dinner at Midway, using his gift certificate he got from his sister for the Spelling Bee. Very sweet of him!
We split this little feast:

I was bummed because I forgot to tell the waitress to have them put the Lisa Lisa sauce on the SIDE. Too sweet, did a number on my stomach. But it was delicious. And Jacob got all the crunchy noodle things to himself. And he drank a Dr Pepper and said, "Oh...sorry." Lol. 

Day 13 Stephanie

Breakfast: my awesome hubby made me a cheese, mushroom omelet. Coffee. 

Lunch: salad, banana

Dinner: grilled tilapia, shrimp, green beans 

Green apple 

Day 12 Stephanie

I ate stuff. Approved stuff. I've been busy and tired and grumpy so that's all you get. 

I will say that even if I'm tired (hello 3 kids) I am thinking clearer, and even though I'm tired I have energy and motivation. Motivation is a big one! I'm doing stuff! It's awesome. 

Day 12 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: Coffee with cream.

Lunch: Midway: Cali rolls, Salmon and rice, with soup. Water with lemon. No time for a pic...I was HUNGRY!

Dinner: B ordered 3 types of pizza for him and the boys.
Oy.
I was headed back from my 2nd trip to Springfield, so I stopped at Captain D's and got this:



I split that yummy roll between the boys. Seriously. That was difficult. I always eat that first!
Broiled tilapia, grilled shrimp, rice and 2 sides of broccoli.
I was full and happy!

Day 11 Stephanie

Breakfast: coffee banana eggs

Today I was starving!!!! I cheated and ate a handful of blackberries and some strawberries, whatev. I've not had a potato or bread in 11 days I'll eat a strawberry if I want :) 

Lunch: smoothie, it was awesome!

Banana

Almond milk

Full fat coconut milk (in the can) 

Almond butter

Coconut butter

And a spoonful of raw milk yogurt

Dinner: 

Chicken and green beans

Snack: green apple 

Day 11 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: Coffee and another green tipped banana on my desk at work! Thank you, banana fairy!

Lunch:

A delicious salad! I haven't had one in a few days. Yummo!!!!
Romaine, salami, mushrooms, yellow tomatoes, cheese and egg with homemade vinegar and oil dressing.

Dinner: Same old thing...salami, cheese and apple.
Getting so OLD.

Day 10 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: My coffee. Very much needed this morning.
And mom surprised me...there was a green tipped banana on my desk in my office this morning.
I was starving!

Lunch:

It was good. But I definitely need to break away from the hard salami.
Grapefruit...my new favorite fruit! Well, out of the 3 I can have.

Dinner: ground beef with steak seasoning and cumin with cheddar cheese (in a bowl).
Unsweetened tea...lots and lots of it!

Day 10 Stephanie

Breakfast: coffee, eggs

Snack: banana, string cheese, nuts

Lunch:

Apple, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella 

Dinner:

Grass fed hamburger from the local farmers market (awesomeness!!) in lettuce, cottage cheese, cucumber , and strawberries (not approved but it curbs my binge cravings so I figure it's better than eating a chocolate bar) 

I felt good, more motivated, level headed and I have so much more motivation. It's really nice to feel good! Tomorrow is halfway there!!! Yay! 

Day 9 for T - 21DSD

Today was a busy day in Springfield.

Breakfast: My usual coffee

Lunch: Steak and Shrimp at Hinode.
I cheated and had the seafood sauce. And one bite of noodles.

I paid for that an hour later. Apparently having something I shouldn't didn't agree with my stomach at all.
So far, this diet has shown me that I can have a happy, healthy, regular stomach if I cut out sugar and carbs. Very much noted!

Dinner: 8 slices of hard salami, slice of sharp cheddar cheese and a green apple sprinkled with cinnamon.

I'm not as hungry but I am starting to get really tired of the same old food.
I think that is my fault though, and I need to buy a bigger variety of veggies and spend an afternoon prepping/cutting/sorting into snack baggies.

Day. 9 Stephanie

Breakfast: eggs with cheese. Coffee

Snacked on almonds

Lunch: green apple with almond butter and cottage cheese

I've been eating way too much fruit specifically bananas. 

I had a smoothie for snack

Dinner was Applebee's it was a grilled chicken breast with avocado salsa it was awesome. 

Since Tonya fessed up to weighing herself I have too I'm down 6 pounds which I love but what I love more than that is that I see a small difference in my clothing and how they fit. This detox is definitely a course on self control. I have tons more energy, I'm not dragging all day with highs and lows and my mood is stabilizing too. 

Day 9 "I'm Getting Tired Of The Food I'm Eating!"

You may experience: Being overwhelmed by how much time is involved in food prep.
Your best bet is to: Remember that there are tons of easy recipes right here in this book and in your meal plan, along with countless 21DSD friendly recipes accessible online. Your free Daily Detox emails will link to lots of them, so don't forget to click through for ideas. Visit balancedbites.com/21DSD for even more resources and links!

Day 8 for T - 21DSD

I'm not as hungry anymore.
Weird.
And I've lost a little weight.
Trying not to be giddy.
I know the book says not to weigh yourself during the detox, but...come on!

Breakfast: The coffee usual.

Lunch: Nada

Dinner: TB. Again. But this time I had the Chicken Cantina Bowl.
Meh, I prefer Steak.

Late night snack (around 9:45): 8 slices hard salami and a cheese stick.

No pics.
TOO BUSY!

Oh. And I want some of Evelyn's Sprite.

Day. 8 part 2

I ate salad with chicken and vinegar and oil. 

Banana, green apple

2 slices deli turkey with cheese

In the spirit of transparency I took a sip of Evelyn's strawberry sprite at Wendy's because I couldn't take the suspense I had to know how it tasted. It was good.. Lol 

But seriously I feel more energetic, more clear headed, my emotions seem more level and I feel pretty good! Yay! 

Day 8-part one

Okay I made an awesome smoothie this morning. 

It consisted of raw milk plain yogurt, a small scoop of almond butter, green banana, plain almond milk and ice. It is delicious! Three cheers for a new breakfast! 

Day 7 Stephanie

I ate stuff. My allergies are evil and I'm dying. I ate bacon, eggs, lunch meat, cheese, almonds, stuff. Bleh. Sneeze, wheeze, itch, cough. 

Day 8 "Two More Weeks...I Want A Cookie!"

You may experience: A slip-up or temptation to eat off-plan foods over the weekend; guilt over having had a slip-up. Fatigue can also kick in at this point if you didn't experience it very early on.

Your best bet is to: Don't beat yourself up over a slip-up, whether you realized it was happening or not. A slip-up doesn't define you or your entire experience, though it should be a wake-up call that you need to recommit yourself to your plan and to yourself. you deserve to get through this simple three-week program on track! But, hey, you can always have a 21DSD-friendly cookie. Check out that recipe on page 195.

Day 7 for T - 21DSD

Breakfast: Coffee with heavy cream. Basically...repeat.

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 7 "Wow, Amost A Whole Week Down, I Feel Awesome! But My Digestion, Not So Much."

You may experience: Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation or diarrhea. These symptoms may be discouraging, but there's hope!
Your best bet is to: Check out the FAQ section (see page 51). We've got your digestion covered!
Or check out Healthy Digestion on BalancedBites.com

Episode #66: FAQs and Questions Answered! (Podcast)

From BalancedBites.com

Podcast Episode #66

Opening chat: 

Updates from Diane & Liz.

Topics:

Intro to The 21-Day Sugar Detox [15:40]

1. Can I use vinegars like balsamic, apple cider, etc.? [18:00]
2. What can I substitute for my gum/mints? [21:42]
3. I’m super hungry – is this normal? What should I do? [26:00]
4. Is becoming extra cranky normal? [29:45]
5. Clarification of who is considered an “athlete” for modification of The 21-Day Sugar Detox standard Yes/No list. [32:10]
6. Why can we have a green apple or free-tipped banana but no berries (which have lower sugar content)? [35:15]
7. Can I participate in The 21-Day Sugar Detox on a vegetarian diet? [39:50]
8. Can I sweeten my coffee, and if so, with what? [43:32]
9. What if some of the foods on the “yes” list have sugar on the label (ex: cheese shows 1 g of sugar, bacon ect.)…is that ok? [50:00]
10. What can I do to keep from going ballistic on sweets on day 22?…again. [55:50]

Day 6 for T - 21DSD

Crazy busy day!!!

Breakfast: Coffee with heavy cream. Tall cup...maybe 2 cups?

Lunch: Super late lunch, like 3pm!
Brown rice, heavy cream, butter, fish.
Delicious! Everyone liked it.
This is Jacob's plate. Mine was empty. ;)


Dinner:
We were so busy we didn't realize it was 7pm and we had no dinner! So I went to 3 different drive thrus to get what everyone wanted.
This is a "borrowed" web pic of my dinner.
Taco Bell Steak Cantina Bowl.
Yes, not supposed to have other dressing or corn.
Too bad. It was perfect and hit the spot.



I will say...that corn tasted super sweet. Either it was for some weird reason or I am just super sensitive to sugar and notice any little minor sweetness.
Like sugar Spidey senses.

Day 6 Stephanie

Woke up feeling good probably my best day yet. Breakfast... You guessed it, bacon and eggs. 

Snack: banana and almonds

Lunch: chicken salad with sour cream

Dinner

A huge t bone from Madison. Steamed veggies and salad. It was glorious. 

Day 6 "How Can I Make Week 2 As Successful As Week 1?"

You may experience: Cold- or flu-like symptoms beginning to subside.

Your best bet is to: Revisit your meal planning outline, and be sure that you are ready for Week 2 before it starts.

Day 5 for T - 21DSD

Back to work today! Lucas is feeling better and going to school.

Anyhow...
Breakfast: No pic. :(
2 boiled eggs, 6 slices hard salami, cheese stick and a green apple.
Coffee with heavy cream.
Yum.

Lunch: Again, no pic. Sorry!
Giant grapefruit (with salt), almonds, cheese stick.
Small glass of milk. Like not even 1 cup.

Dinner:



Pulled pork salad. I gave B the mushy tomatoes.
Only 2 slices of cucumber.
Lots of cheese!
Greek viniagrette dressing.
Combined and devoured.
Still hungry! But didn't eat at all after this.
Oh, and unsweetened tea.

Day 5 Stephanie

Breakfast bacon and eggs, shocking I know! 

Lunch 

Sardines, green apple, mozzarella cheese 

Snacks: almond and banana 

Dinner

Cottage cheese, corned beef, provolone, sauerkraut and cottage cheese. 

 

Today I woke up stuffy, cranky, and had a headache. But I had a lot more energy. By mid morning I felt much better. I had some big mood swings and lots of cravings :( here's to a better tomorrow. 

Day 5 "Okay, I'm Getting The Hang Of This."

You may experience: Headaches starting to clear and fewer cravings, or struggles with temptation and slip-ups if you're unprepared and hunger sets in.
Your best bet is to: Remember what got you off on the right foot in the first place: preparation! That early start you had to getting food ready, having healthy snacks on hand, and planning meals was right on, and now you may need to revisit that preparation. Take action, and make sure that you have 21DSD-friendly meals and snacks ready to go.

Day 4 Stephanie

Breakfast Lots of bacon 3 eggs and one of those muffins I hated yesterday.. They were actually better today. 

I woke up certain I was going to seriously injure someone. I was so moody. It was really weird. Super pissed one minute then super optimistic the next. I took some extra quiet bible time today and that really helped ground me:) according to the book this hypersensitivity is normal. So carry on. 

I forgot to immortalize lunch in a photo but it was boring, green apple , almonds, lunch meat 

Oh oh oh !!! Here's the fun one. Super tired, super hungry and super moody I went to walmart tonight, apparently so did all the meth addicts, people who are new to the concept of deodarent, hard of hearing, rude and slow. Anywho, I left with the above dinner. Lunch meat smothered in Colby jack, pepperoni stacked with fresh mozzarella. If the sugar won't kill me by gosh the grease will. I said good day sir! 

Day 4 for T - 21DSD

Starting this day off on a rough note.
Lucas has a fever and we are staying home.
And thanks to Stacey, who brought Jacob to school for me, I was able to stay in my pj's while Lucas slept in.
Our breakfast: Bacon and eggs!
But...my eggs had spinach and mushrooms, cooked in the bacon grease.
Coffee and heavy cream.


Lucas wanted me to include a pic of his plate. :)



Lunch: A tall glass of whole milk.
Busy cleaning!

Oh, and my book arrived. YAY!



Dinner:
We had my parents over for a super quick dinner before the choir concert.
Everyone had homemade subs.
I had a homemade sub in romaine lettuce leaves instead of bread.
Genius!
Hard salami, roast beef, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato and whole grain mustard.
I ate two "sandwiches" before we left, and 2 after we got back.

Day 4 "Three Days Down, Eighteen To Go!"

You may experience: Mood changes, minor skin irritation, or breakouts. Acne is a common detox symptom and is a great sign that your body is working to clear toxins!

Your best bet is to: Remember that awareness is key when it comes to your mood. Try not to react to those around you in a hypersensitive way and remember that the change in your diet is likely affecting your mood more than you realize. For your skin, add milk thistle (tea, tincture, or capsules) and ginger tea to aid in detoxification. Take care to read the ingredients in products you apply to your skin, as they may cause further irritation. I highly recommend the oil cleansing method (OCM).