Dextox done!

Day three of the detox is done. YAY!!!  It was actually much easier than I expected to do the three days.  My husband will tell you that I complained a lot (which is kind of true... but who would make it through 3 days of not eating without complaining?).

Last night we went to see a movie and then out to dinner with some friends.  When crab dip and shrimp pot stickers showed up at the table I almost broke down.

I will definitely  be back a Red Brick Station when all of this is over.

Wait... it's not over yet you ask?  Yup, not done yet.  The next four days is a lot easier, but still no sugar, and not a lot of carbs. Here's what the next four days looks like:

Days 2 through 7 are filled with delicious foods that will keep you shedding fat while feeding lean muscle. By eating adequate protein throughout the day, you will knock out afternoon energy crashes. And by night two, you’ll be boosting serotonin production in the brain to enhance your mood and promote better sleep.

To balance your meals, every day you get to eat:
3 (4-Oz) Servings of ProteinProtein is key to building the lean muscle you need to look and feel slim in that swimsuit. Here are some great sources:

• Fish (oily fish, like salmon, tuna (chunk light), sardines, herring, and lake trout, are best)

• Skinless poultry: Turkey, chicken; white meat is better than dark meat

• Lean beef: Flank, sirloin, round steak, cubed steak, London broil, filets, or extra-lean ground beef; cuts of meat with little or no marbling

• Lean pork: Tenderloin, loin chops, Canadian bacon

• Wild game: Venison, elk, quail, dove, etc.

• Shellfish: Clams, shrimp, oysters, etc.

• Beans or peas: Black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, white beans, lentils, and garbanzo beans

3 (1/2-Cup) Servings of Whole GrainsHealthy, whole grains will keep you full and satisfied. Try some of the following:

• 100% whole wheat or whole-grain Pasta

• Quinoa

• 100% whole grain cereal

• Brown rice

• Bulgur 

2 (1-Cup) Servings of DairyThe calcium and protein in dairy will keep your hunger under control and help you sleep by maintaining healthy levels of your hormones ghrelin and cortisol. Try any of the following, higher-protein dairy sources:

• Cottage cheese

• Greek yogurt

• Mozzarella cheese

4 (1-Teaspoon) Servings of FatGood fats are satiating, and packed with omega-3’s that help burn fat and reduce cellular inflammation. Seek out healthy fat sources like:

• Avocados 

• Nuts

• Canola oil

• Olive oil

• Flaxseed oil

1 Small Glass of WineA glass of wine at the end of the day can soothe inflammation and shrink fat cells.
The best part of the plan is its variety, allowing you to mix and match between meals. Enjoy a protein at each meal, as well as a serving of whole grains. You can decide when you want the 2 servings of dairy, as well as the fat. Enjoy that glass of wine at night.
The tasty eating doesn’t stop there. Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll get to snack to keep your metabolism burning strong. Eat any non-starchy fresh fruit or vegetable you want. They’re a great source of fiber, and will decrease hunger. 

Ok so this sounds pretty simple.  Its actually a lot harder than it seems.  When planning out meals I realized I hardly ever eat protein with breakfast (yes, Greek yogurt has some protein but its main component is dairy). 

Here's what on the menu today:

Breakfast: 

2 eggs, 2 turkey sausage

Greek yogurt, granola 

Totals: 1 serving protein (eggs and sausage together), 1 dairy, 1 grain

I only had 3/4 cup yogurt bc I put a little bit of milk in my eggs, so it evens out to a 1 cup serving of dairy.  I also could  not eat 1/2 of granola... that's a ridiculous amount of granola in 3/4 cup yogurt!

Lunch:

Salad with dressing

Tuna mixed in bean salad

1/2 cup brown rice

Totals: 2 fat (oil in bean salad and salad dressing), 1 protein , 1 grain

Snack:

Cheese sticks

Totals: 1 dairy

Dinner:

Chicken

1/2 cup whole wheat pasta with oil and garlic

Green beans in balsamic dressing

WINE (anyone who knows me knows I'm excited about this glass of wine)

Totals: 1 protein, 1 grain, 2 fats (oil in pasta and dressing in green beans)

Daily Totals:

Protein: 3

Grains: 3

Fat:4

Dairy: 2