21 Day Fix // Day 1 Recap

Day 1 // Recap

So I got through day one perfectly fine. I was happy that I prepped because it help me stay motivated, even though it only being day one. Prepping is key, if you have to make something every time you are hungry you tend to put it off. Then you end up eating something you aren't supposed to because you are hungry and don't want to take the time to prepare what is right for you. I will say this, the exercise was a little hard for me, I still enjoyed it and it went quickly. I did soak in an Epsom salt bath because I knew I would be sore tomorrow (today) and I was hoping it would help. Well, I am sore, it's not horrible but my body knows whats up now! LOL it is TIME! 

Here is some of the meals I had yesterday, I didn't skip breakfast, I just wasn't hungry so I started right with lunch. 

Lunch: 

Salad with tomatoes and some shaved carrots with jack cheddar cheese and the Fix approved Dijon Vinaigrette [2 Greens 1 Blue 1 Orange]

Dinner

For dinner I grilled some chicken and zucchini. I also had whole grain veggie couscous. I love couscous, its nice and light you can add anything to it, similar to a rice and risotto. The chicken I just seasoned with salt pepper and cajun seasoning and for zucchini I used a little bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. For me grilling is fun, I have this little grill that is super easy and convenient to use so grilling up some chicken, beef and/or seafood will be a nice help to keep on track! [1 Green 1 Yellow 1 Red ]

Snack // Sweet Tooth

Okay so after my work out I decided to have my shake and make a little something for my sweet tooth, which of course I never have but I was in the mood for something! The shakes are great! I love them and I've tried chocolate, vanilla, coffee and strawberry. I like vanilla and strawberry the best. The shakes are great because you can add anything to them: fruit, veggies, oats, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc) and flavor extracts (almond, vanilla, hazelnut, etc). When I am working morning shifts I usually add a lot to my shake like 1/2 banana, cinnamon, oats (1 yellow) sometimes spinach, and it really holds me through the day until lunch time if not a little after depending on when I get a break. 

For my little sweet treat I made a banana & peanut butter quesadilla . (how to make here)

[1 Red 1 Purple 1 Yellow 1TSP]

For Day 2:

Things I would like to improve tomorrow would be to: 

• Drink more water. I did drink 6 glasses which is still good but I do love water, and would like to drink more of it.
• I'd like to prepare a couple more meals and get them ready for the rest of my week 1. 
• Drink less coffee. I love, love, love, LOVEE coffee and I have it everyday because I love it. However, I would like to scale it down a bit, so maybe just 1 cup today (day 2).
• Incorporate more protein (red). I had 2 all day which I'm aloud 4, doesn't mean you "have" to have all 4 but protein is good for you and it helps repair muscles too.   

Day 2 I am ready for you! Any recipe ideas let me know! If you have any questions or want to signup for 21 day fix email me at: patiooforchids@gmail.com. I would love to help any way I could! :-)