Primal Challenge Week 2

Just over one week in. Feeling good, will see what the weight looks like as well, although the goal is not really weight loss, but eating healthy to fuel good workouts and energy in life!

Monday (8/10):
B - Greek yogurt w/ blueberries, almonds
S - Chicken salad and salad, Diet Mountain Dew (not Primal!)
L - Steak and sweet potato
S - trail mix, dark chocolate
D - Poblano chicken, onions, salad, salsa, avocado + Highland Organic Beer
Workout: Cyclocore strength training
Notes: I worked a solid 12 hours today. These days are the hardest to get up, workout, and then get home and eat healthy. All I want to do is have a beer and relax!

Tuesday (8/11):
B - Farm fresh eggs w/ swiss chard and tomatoes (from the garden!), a little cheese, and cherries
S - Clif Mojo Bar (not perfectly Primal, but pretty low in sugar), Diet Coke :(
L - Big, cobb salad, apple
S - trail mix, green drink, fish oil
D - Watercress salad, Bison meatloaf (bison from local farm in Candler: www.carolinabison.com), carrot/broccoli mash, coleslaw
Workout: 20 minute easy ride and stretch
Notes: I had a busy morning which meant even though I got a good breakfast I had to eat something quickly (the Mojo Bar). I carry these or trail mix for snacks usually if I'm in a hurry.

Wednesday (8/12):
B - Protein shake w/ green drink, Udo's oil, banaba
S - Greek yogurt w/ homemade granola
L - Greek salad w/ grilled chicken
S - trail mix
D - Salad w/ greens from the Farmers' market, walnuts, raisins, chicken, dark chocolate, home-brewed beer
Workout: 2 x 20 minute LT workout

Thursday (8/13):
B - Protein shake w/ green drink, Udo's oil, banana
S - Chicken salad, oatmeal w/ raisins, milk
L - Trail mix, chicken
S - Honey Stinger Protein bar
D - Bison meatloaf (bison from local farm in Candler: www.carolinabison.com), sweet potato, coleslaw
Workout: 3 x 13/6 climbing up the BRP. I've been doing most of my workouts first thing in the AM on an empty stomach (for at least the first hour). Studies suggest that this may stimulate increased mitchondrial density and increase endurance, much like riding 3+hrs. I don't have time for this, so . . .
Notes: Jess and I drove to Norfolk this afternoon/evening, so my meals were a little different than normal.

Friday (8/14):
B - Honey Stinger Protein bar, banana
S - (on bike) Clif Bar, energy drink, then Protein shake
L - Eggs, potatoes, salsa, apple, peanut butter
D - Chicken, salad
Workout: 10 x 'stomps' with 4 minute rest

Saturday (8/15):
B - Mojo Bar, peanut butter
S - Apple
L - Grilled steak salad
S - Green tea, trail mix, green drink, fish oil
D - Salmon, green beans, asparagus, mixed veggies, orzo, 1/2 piece of bread, carror cake, ice cream (this was my 'cheat meal' for the week)
Workout: Lots of walking and paddleboard in the Chesapeake Bay

Sunday (8/16):
B - Eggs, bacon, watermelon
S - Apple, nuts
L - Chicken, salad, grapes, walnuts
S - Whole Milk latte, Trail mix bar, green drink, fish oil, Kambucha
D - Halibut, mixed vegetables, dark chocolate