Day 8 Log

I went to bowling league for the first time last night.  Oh my, that is going to test my resolve!  Bayside Bowl had a DJ, and it was basically a huge party centered around bowling.  I was even given a shot, which I used to toast our team, then promptly handed over to one of my teammates :)  I didn't get home until close to 11:30pm, barely rolled out of bed at 6:30am, and have overall been lacking in energy this morning.  But... I didn't choose to fuel myself with coffee, which is a step in the right direction.  

For the first time in my three Whole 30s, I suffered some serious intestinal discomfort today.  Like, had to run out of class.  Twice.  It wouldn't have surprised me if I felt like this last week with the transition from holiday gluttony to a life filled with vegetables, but it caught me off guard today.  Hopefully this is a one-time deal!

One of the recommendations the Whole 9 makes for meals in a pinch is to use ground meat to make a quick meal.  Here's what they write:

Ground meat is very versatile and cooks quickly, so a variety of meals are only a few minutes away at any time. Experiment with beef, lamb, pork, turkey, and bison—we’ve given you ideas below to get you started. You might just discover a new favorite! To make a one-skillet meal, cook 1 to 2 cups of vegetables per person. Then, place another 1 to 2 Tbsp cooking fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooked ground meat and vegetables, and season accordingly (seasoning amounts are per person). Sauté until heated through.

• Morning Mix: ground pork or turkey · diced apple · ⅛ tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg. A great morning meal, or “breakfast for dinner.” A real kid pleaser!
• Indian Curry: ground beef or lamb · cauliflower · carrots · ¼ cup coconut milk · 1 tsp curry powder. Trade cauliflower for broccoli and/or raw diced tomatoes for a different flavor sensation.
• Thai Basil Beef: ground beef · green beans · red bell pepper · 1 Tbsp each lime juice and coconut aminos · a few fresh basil leaves. Top with a squeeze of lime juice for added zing. Great for breakfast with an egg added to the mix—or in a bowl with lots of broth for instant soup.

Working off this concept, yesterday I roasted two acorn squash and browned some hot Italian sausage (picked up last week @ Farmers Market).  I added the squash to the sausage with some tomato paste and seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, S&P) = instant breakfast!  And with my late night, it was fantastic to get up this morning, zap this in the microwave and have a hearty breakfast in minutes.

Breakfast - Acorn Squash-Sausage Saute, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit
Lunch - Leftover Spinach Meatballs & Pasta Sauce w Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant
Snack - Apple w Pecan Butter, Macadamia Nuts
Dinner - Leftover Fish Stew

90 oz of water