Day 3

Today was surprisingly easy.

Breakfast kept me feeling happy until lunch.
Lunch (with enough protein this time) filled my tummy right up.

I didn't even feel hungry until I left work.
I knew I had to cook dinner when I got home, so I munched on some "trail mix" in the car.
(Trail Mix: unsweetened flaked coconut, pistachios, cashews, dried strawberries, dried raspberries)

When I finally got to the kitchen, I was still pretty satisfied with my snack.
No desperate race for food... no panic or anxiety.
The hangry monster has left the building!
Well, at least he's gone out for a bit.

Without the hunger-crazed madness, I decided it was time to unleash my culinary skills in the kitchen.
About an hour later, I had dinner on the table (with enough leftovers for the next day)

Ginger-Lime Chicken and Shrimp - Recipe from the awesome paleo cookbook Well Fed

Mashed Cauliflower - Using fresh, roasted cauliflower made it a little brown... still tasty though!

Roasted Asparagus - This has always been my favorite veggie

I felt like the star of my own Food Network show... ok, maybe I'm not that skilled.

But it felt great to invest time in what I was eating and to make something flavorful and delicious.

I think I was always afraid eating healthy would mean choking down bland salads day in and day out.

Now don't get me wrong, I do like to eat salad (usually my lunch of choice because it's quick and easy to prep the night before), but it can get a little old.

UNLESS you make it more exciting!

It's amazing what the right combo of spices, a sprinkling of seasoned kale chips, or a quick marinade can do to the food before you.

The food I found before me this evening was yummy... and filling.

I got about halfway through my meal when I started feeling full.

I didn't feel the need to finish everything. In fact, I couldn't.

I walked away from the table... leaving food behind... with no desperation for more... with no feeling of panic that I hadn't had enough.

I know there are days ahead that will be difficult.

I am thankful, though, that I caught a bit of a break today.

Let's consider Day 3 a relief.