Today was MUCH MUCH better.  Day three is typically a really hard one.  I think my positive thinking is helping.  I’m still craving high added sugar items, like ice cream, cereal, and Chinese food.  This tells me I still have a lot of cleansing to do.  Pretty soon I start craving fruits and whole grains…mmmmm….I sure wouldn’t mind either of those right now!! 

I will admit I’ve gone a little over board on the sunflower seeds, but my daily fat intake hasn’t been over.  I’ll just need to remember to be watchful when I have higher fat meats (like salon or Turbot).

My energy hasn’t been too low, and I’ve been getting in more water and chomping down on the greens.  I’m still not feeling great, and I know the best energy surge it yet to come!

I’ve been doing lower intensity, consistent exercises (instead of high intensity intervals) to compensate for my low carbohydrate level.  I have a really hard workout planned for tomorrow, and I know my metabolism is going to need for than 1200 calories.  It’s going to be a challenge to force more food down.  I’m going to ad ½ a portion to one of my shakes, and 2 extra ounces of protein to my post-workout lunch.

I’m really excited to try a Cleanse Turkey Taco Salad that Belinda suggested today at camp.  Ground Turkey, Taco Seasoning (with no added sugar), lettuce, tomato, salsa, etc…

I’ve also just put 6oz of almond milk, 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, and 1 tsp of peppermint in the freezer to try to make a cleanse friendly ice cream/frosty…..I’ll let you know how it turns out!

Breakfast: 3 Slices Turkey Bacon, Protein Shake with Almond milk, 1 Tbsp Sunflower Seeds, and 1 Tomato               
(273cal./10fat) 

 Lunch: 5.5 Ounce Chicken Salad ( cucumber, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, yellow tomatoes, snap peas) with lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt.                             
(230cal/3g fat) 

Dinner: Shrimp Stir Fry: 6oz Shrimp , cooked, 3Cups Trader Joe’s cabbage stir fry, broccoli, snap pea’s, and 1tbsp sunflower seeds)
(333cal/6g fat) 

Snack: 2 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
(89cal/8g fat)

 Snack 2: Turkey Burger-4oz Turkey Breast, 1 tbsp onion, 1 tbsp mustard, 1/2c mushrooms, and 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
(258cal/15g fat)

Daily Total 1,182calories/42g fat

                                             Week One is ½ over that quick!!!!

~Maddog

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