This pre-contest diet is no exception!
I have started to explore the wonderful world of vegetables.
That's okra! I've never had it before but it was on sale at Publix so I grabbed a pound, and it's delicious roasted!
I am basically in love with broccoli at this point. Roasted, steamed, broiled - however I prep it, it's my fave!
I'm also REALLY taking advantage of the abundance of summer squashes and cauliflower! =)
Of course, when Max eats chocolate-chip pancakes, I do wish I could share ;-) but the beautiful thing about having a goal with a deadline is that I have a very clear vision of where I want to be in a little less than 3 months, and I know exactly what it's going to take to get there.
Third-party accountability also helps; Grampa already booked a hotel room to attend the show, so I have to show up in condition and make him proud.
Making a decision between one moment of chocolate-chip-pancake bliss or a look of pride on Grampa and Max's faces - well. I don't even have to think about that choice.
Summer is my favorite time for vegetables. I love the squash! And I think accountability is the absolute best way to keep me motivated and focused. That's part of what got me through Whole30, knowing so many people were cheering for me and excited for me to be successful. There will always be more chocolate chip pancakes to eat but there won't always be more chances to compete!
ReplyDeleteYep! You can't let your support group down!!! <3
DeleteI used to love broccoli until I started eating it cold...that smell...ugh! You're going to do awesome :D You're so determined and the three months of prep are going to fly by!
ReplyDeletelol I am a weirdo - I like it cold too! :-X
DeleteI recently just tried okra as well. I completely agree! It's delicious. Congrats on your prep. I have never seen such determination, and it's not even for vanity reasons. It's to prove what you can do and make your hubby and grandpa proud. PROPS to you! I can't wait until your competition. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Brittany!!! I can't wait either!!! I'm ready to see what I look like when I'm stage-lean!
DeleteAccountability is great! I registered for the show, bought tickets for people, booked the hotel, etc so I knew I had to finish the task at hand. You're doing amazing!
ReplyDeleteYep yep! That's the way to do it!!! I perform best under lots of pressure and expectation :D
DeleteYou go girl!! It probably really does help that the summer has soo many delicious veggies. Way to look at the long-term goal vs. the short term bliss. Delayed gratification for the win :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Allie!!!! <3
DeleteI am so proud of you sweetie :) funny thing you say you are loving broccoli so much! Last night I just simply steamed my broccoli and drizzled walnut oil on it. I couldn't stop raving how it was so yummy. My parents thought I was being funny but I was so serious!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you Meg!!!!
DeleteBroccoli cooked in oil is amaaaaazing!
I'm pretty much a veggie hater, but I actually love broccoli. I know it's supposed to be one of the most despised vegetables out there, but it's the only one I ALWAYS eat!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why anyone hates broccoli! I mean I wouldn't eat it raw, personally, but there are so many ways to prepare it!
Deleteokra is AMAZING. i just microwave it. And i add all natural salsa to my broccoli. yummo
ReplyDeleteMmm I love salsa!!!
DeleteHaving a specific goal in mind does help, i mean - what's really 3 months? The choc chip pancakes arwn't going anywhere :)
ReplyDeleteOkra is my absolute favourite veggie/side dish when i go out for indian!
Major indian food craving now, thanks for that ;)
3 months is a SECOND against the backdrop of the 100 years I plan to live!!! =)
DeleteI miss okra. I never roasted it. Looks good. I love steamed broccoli with togarashi and lemon. I eat that A LOT.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm I bet that would be tasty! I'll have to try it!
Deleteokra roasted is pretty much amazing - try sprinkling it w/ some apple cider vinegar. heaven!
ReplyDeleteMMMM I will try that! I always have ACV on hand in case of illness - it works wonders for UTIs and sinus infections!
DeleteI love all these contest-prep posts...very inspiring! Have you tried roasted cauliflower? It's so delicious, especially with curry powder!
ReplyDeleteYes!!! I actually hadn't tried cauliflower until a couple of weeks ago - a couple of people here told me I'd like it and they were right!!!
DeleteOoh, I've never tried okra, but I saw it on Masterchef the other night and I'm curious now.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to rock that stage hun
I hope so!!!!! =0)
DeleteHave you had pickled okra? I'm totally addicted.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I am having a similar love affair with cauliflower. I like it roasted with apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and nutritional yeast.
I need to try that!!!!!! I love just about anything pickled.
DeleteLOVE nutritional yeast!! I haven't used it in months - gotta order a tub!
Girl you are so inspiring! I know you will get there! This is why I could never compete. I love chocolate way too much! haha However you inspire me to push harder at the gym! I have never tried Okra before either! However I live off broccoli and cauliflower. I buy bags of the frozen mix of cauliflower and broccoli combo. I like to sautee them up in olive oil with onions and mushrooms and season it with just a little salt and pepper. Super delish.
ReplyDeleteYum!!
DeleteAlso, totally weird: I had a dream about sauteeing mushrooms and onions in olive oil, then woke up and read this comment... I wonder if that's a sign?!?!
I wish I shared your love of veggies. I want to love them so bad but it's a challenge for me. You are so inspiring all focused on that goal! Keep plugging on, it will be worth it!
ReplyDeleteI used to hate them!! I still have to be careful when I introduce new veggies (or, say, eat green beans instead of broccoli for a couple of weeks and then try to reintroduce 2 cups of broccoli in one day.....note to self.....) but I've learned to prep each one the way I like it - it took lots of experimenting!!
DeleteI am so stoked for you Sable. You are going to rock this. I agree with you though, I now have a new appreciation for vegetables, but broccoli will never be acceptable to my palate. I have now discovered that I love roasted zucchini.
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