Day 3 Log

I got home late last night, so I didn't have time to write about the inevitable "first trip to a restaurant on the Whole 30" :)  

When I go out to dinner on the W30, I like to check out the menu beforehand so I can mentally prepare for my options (i.e. not get tempted by macaroni and cheese).  Last night I went in to the Snow Squall ready to aska a million questions about how the salmon was prepared, but then ordered the Cobb Salad that was on special.  I hate being high maintenance so I particularly hate being "that diner" - last night wasn't too bad (chicken was grilled w no marinade, no cheese on the salad, oil and vinegar on the side instead of dressing).

As for Day 3, my skin is mildly better, but I'm still feeling carb hangover/fighting off my nephew's cold.  I can't wait for the immune-boosting portion of the W30 to kick in!  And because I get by with a little help from my friends, I hit a 90-minute heated vinyasa with Megan this morning and a 75-minute hip-hop yoga class with Angie and Jenn.  Please let this be a sign that my motivation is coming back!!!

Breakfast - AF Hot Dogs, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash, Spinach Salad w Raspberries & TM's Ranch Dressing)
Lunch -  Leftover Chicken Tandoori, Kale Salad w Grapefruit, Avocado & TM's Lemon Vinaigrette)
Dinner - Leftover Asian Five-Spice Shrimp, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash, Fresh Smoothie (beets, kale, carrots, raspberries, banana, ice)

A note on smoothies and juices:
Whole 30 totally discourages them, even ones that are packed with green vegetables.  The rationale is this:  Your body interprets drinking food different from chewing it, so your brain doesn't register the same sense of fullness.  Plus, you can overdo it because you put more in your smoothie than you would eat off your plate.  And in mass-produced juices and smoothies, you don't really know the proportions of fruits and vegetables in your drink (basically, they jack them up with juice to satisfy our sweet-tooths).

With that being said, I don't feel guilty for one minute about buying a juice from Roost or a smooth from Maine Squeeze.  I might have one once a week (if that), usually when I'm on the go and starving.  I see the actual vegetables go into the juicer/blender and can ask them to ease off on the fruit.  I always eat protein with my drink.  And if I have to run/work out but also need a meal, I feel full on a juice but not like I'm going to vomit while I'm running around.

My two cents.