{"id":16593,"date":"2014-03-24T19:22:26","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T01:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=16593"},"modified":"2014-03-24T19:22:26","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T01:22:26","slug":"spring-clean-eats-day-8-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2014\/03\/spring-clean-eats-day-8-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Clean Eats: Day 8, Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GF<\/a>This morning was not very spring like. \u00a0It started spitting snow when I ran the dogs out for their morning potty break and then picked up from there.<\/p>\n

The kind of snow that’s very fine, wet, and all around gross. \u00a0The morning was seriously miserable. \u00a0It didn’t do anything to motivate me to want to leave the house.<\/p>\n

I started a big pot of stock going on the stove and then heated up breakfast. \u00a0Hooray for leftovers!<\/p>\n

Asparagus quiche with a grain free crust.<\/p>\n

Eventually it was time to head to the gym. \u00a0I had a huge debate with myself about it too. \u00a0I did not want to go out in the miserable weather. \u00a0At the same time, I was very much aware that I hadn’t worked out in two days.<\/p>\n

Exercise:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I sucked it up and went to the gym for kickboxing class. \u00a0Of course I’m glad that I went, aren’t we always? \u00a0By the time I left it was sunny out and the snow was long gone. \u00a0Thank god.<\/p>\n

I had low energy today while working out. \u00a0I feel like this is related to the fact that the previous three days I only had two big meals during the day. \u00a0 I felt a little like I didn’t have enough umph and my punches and kicks were seriously lacking. \u00a0Back when I was distance running, for me, fueling for the run started the day before. \u00a0I had to make sure I ate enough to get through the runs. \u00a0Eating the day of did nothing for me. \u00a0I’m sure that nothing has changed and my body still requires proper fuel the day before. \u00a0Time to experiment and find out!<\/p>\n

This whole challenge is to figure out what works and what doesn’t. \u00a0It’s not just about seeing if I can do it. \u00a0It’s about learning along the way and figuring out what exactly my body requires at this stage in my life. \u00a0That’s the fun part! \u00a0Maybe that’s weird? \u00a0Maybe most don’t think like that? But that’s my mentality as I go through this challenge.<\/p>\n

What works, what doesn’t, and how I can fix that.<\/p>\n

After the gym, I came home and quickly tossed together some lunch. \u00a0I had so many things on my mind that I completely forgot to take a picture! \u00a0Whoops!<\/p>\n

I had a Medium-ish sized mixed green salad with carrots, cucumbers, and shredded chicken. \u00a0Tossed in some Tessamae’s Zesty Ranch<\/a> dressing which is more like an Italian vinaigrette (If you were to ask me).<\/p>\n

Experimented a little today with dinner.<\/p>\n

\"Pork<\/a><\/p>\n

I made a soup that combined my favorite things about won-ton soup and my favorite things about Pho. \u00a0Still working on this one but this was a good start!<\/p>\n

Broth base with pork meatballs and \u00a0I used a spiralizer to make some “noodles” out of yellow squash. \u00a0Lots of cilantro and green onions too!<\/p>\n

Very filling and it hit the spot today! \u00a0Still tweaking the recipe but getting there.<\/p>\n

Despite the crappy start, Monday didn’t end too shabby!<\/p>\n

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