Sometimes, meaning a lot of the time, people think it’s weird that I post about what I eat. But then some people find it interesting. And honestly, I find it kind of interesting too. I think it’s very interesting to see what people can eat and get away with. And when I say interesting, I mean f*cking frustrating.
How do some people get to eat whatever they want and drink whatever they want and still look fantastic? I taste the batter of my muffin mix and automatically have a huge insulin spike. Then my pants fit tighter. Then I feel bloated. Then I’m cranky. All because I tasted a spoonful of coconut flour and cocoa powder and some honey. Then I watch my friends eat pizza or chips and dip or whatever else tastes good in this world and nothing happens to their body. Our bodies are weird. And stupid. And if paleo didn’t make me feel so good inside, I’d go straight for the Oreos and dip them in frosting, while eating a burger WITH THE BUN. But alas, I must stick with eating paleo, seeing no body changes, while watching my 6 pack friends eat all the grains they want. Bastards. I’m not bitter at all.
Anywho. Let’s see what I shoved my face with some random day last week.
So I woke up around 6:30am. Looking so refreshed and glowing like usual. That’s a lie. Zit cream was most likely spread across my face. Alongside saliva. Then I made breakfast and started my day with some diced pork chop, breakfast sausage, zucchini and mushrooms. I’m trying to stay away from eggs for a while because they make me bloated. I miss them. They’re delicious. I ate my breakfast with some coffee. I’ve been putting almond milk and 2 drops of liquid stevia in my coffee recently and absolutely love it. I also love my new Keurig. Waking up to coach at 6am is much more enjoyable with that guy. Coffee snobs are gonna hate me.
Then I worked on my blog, did social media stuff, worked on some emails. Then I decided I should get my run over with early since it was getting hot outside, real fast. So I did my usual daily 2.5 mile run. Ew. I kind of hate running BUT my legs have looked much more my style, so I’ve been sticking with it. Being comfortable in my own skin has been a large goal of mine this year. Anywho, after the run, I made lunch and while I cooked, I licked a spoonful of coconut butter. Not any coconut butter. Nikki’s Coconut Butter. Delicious. Top 5 favorite snacks.
Before I knew it, it was time to head to the gym. I rode my adorable little cruiser to the gym to coach the afternoon classes. After I coached the noon class, once I noticed I had left my lunch on the kitchen table at home, I decided to head to The Hornet down the street from the gym. They have delicious burgers, French press coffee, AND wifi. That’s usually where I make my own bloddy marys. Wonderful. So my friend Jeremy went with me so we could gossip it up and stuff our faces. Food and gossip is the best. I had a turkey burger with blue cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and a chipotle aioli and a side salad. Then a press. I blogged as I pressed.
Once I had more energy than needed from the press, I went back to the gym to coach the 3:30 and 4:30pm classes. And when I finished coaching, it was time to workout. The CrossFit Broadway workout that day was 15 min to find a heavy push jerk into a split jerk, then for time: 400 m Run; 3 rounds of: 20 KB Swings (70#/55#) and 20 Push Jerks (135#/95#); 400 m Run. It was awesome. And it was the first time I’ve gone overhead in over a month, so that was exciting. It’s crazy how much your core is weakened when you’re not going overhead. It’s such a downer. I like having a strong core. I miss it.
Once I biked home slowly, drank about a gallon of ice water, I finally wanted to eat around 7:30. So I cooked up some leftover shredded pork, zucchini, and added avocado to the mix.
Around 9pm, I decided to make some muffins. Because I needed something to blog about. And because muffins are wonderful to have in the morning. So I made my Chocolate Maple Crunch Muffins and ate a tablespoon or two of the batter, which was extremely delicious. You should try those muffins as soon as possible.
Then I did laundry, blogged more, and went to bed. Are you thrilled yet? Didn’t think so. Ok, bye.
I love hearing what you had to eat, because, like you, I can’t eat grains or lick a spoon of muffin batter without bloating beyond belief, feeling terrible about myself, and becoming bipolar. And since you’re so creative with your food, it helps me to see what more I can do with my meals. Thank you for sharing and please keep doing so!
Oh gosh, yes I am in the same boat as you! I work with some girls that have banging bodies, seriously. And they eat (for the most part) whatever the hell they want! If I so much as look at their food I get fatter. I also can’t eat eggs, they make me feel sick and I think that sucks because they taste good and they’re inexpensive. BOO!
I had no idea you were in Denver! I lived in Wash Park for 7 years and went to the Hornet all the time and stuffed my face with just about everything there, because it was that good. 🙂 I need to start making more pork…Have a great day!
Paragraph 2 – completely hit the nail on the head! Grrrrrr!
After doing two Whole30s and blogging about them, I realized I have way more sensitivities than I thought. But in all honesty? I’m starting to think the more you limit your food the more sensitive you become to, well, basically anything. One moment I was ok with fermented dairy, once I quit it completely I wasn’t. One moment nuts were fine, the moment I went without them they made me completely ill. I hadn’t eaten bananas in a while to limit carbs, once I ate some I got a rash all over my neck and chest. It’s starting to get a bit out of hand.
I love seeing daily eats! It gives me some great ideas!
Although I also hate that I have to watch what I eat. One weekend I just ate one piece of cake at a party and felt like a blimp! While everyone ate drank and was merry. (oh and they are like a size 2)
Anywho, off to eat my bunless hamburger and sweet potato haha
Speaking of almond milk which I love have you tried almond coconut milk yet??? OMG Soooo yummy
Nice to read this to STAY MOTIVATED! I’ve been eating Paleo for 5 months, lost 8kg, but this week and last – UGH. Been at a couple of occasions surrounded by baked goods and didn’t say no, ate fast food TWICE, (once rushed, once sad) too much wine, and just feeling over it when faced with all my meal prep.
I’m staying away from eggs too because my doc told me that my body cannot process them (yet another thing I cannot process – ha)… So I haven’t eaten eggs since January! I won’t lie, I don’t feel all that different, however… I wonder why i would feel like if I brought them back. I am not really willing to find out. AH ha ha. I have been eating sauteed squid & mussels for breakfast these days instead, SO FRIGGING GOOD!
Haha this totally made me laugh. My husband and I are starting Paleo this week! Your blog is going to be my saving grace for recipes!