Andi's Week 1 Review

Week 1 was tough for me too. It takes a TON of time and energy to adjust to something like this - something so 24/7 and so different than what everyone around me is eating!

I confess that I had at least 5 "open" meals this week, which was more than my goal of only 3. Lots of birthday food and Easter food... why is it that all of our celebratory foods are always so dang un-Paleo?

My favorite recipe this week? Gingery Chicken and Veggies. Here's a photo:

Gingery Chicken and Veggies
¼ c olive oil/canola oil mixture
½ red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp powdered ginger
2 c cooked chicken breast meat, skinless and diced
½ c celery, chopped
1 c chicken broth (no salt)
1 c carrots, sliced thin
½ bell pepper, sliced
Heat oil mixture in heavy skillet and sauté garlic and onion. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until vegetables are tender. Serves 4.

--> I think this recipe might be really good with some mushrooms as well. And speaking of 'shrooms, I just found out that grilled portabella mushrooms are to-die-for delicious!

My favorite treat this week? Decaf espresso with Silk (brand) Almond Milk latte.

My goals for week 2:

• learn some new recipes
• try to only eat 3 or less open meals

I really feel great on this diet and my blood sugars have been so good as well!

-Andi