Challenge Day #1

Today marks the first day of my 30-day Myers Way challenge!! Since I have already given up my comfort foods (dark chocolate, nuts, red wine), it wasn't bad at all.  Here's what I ate:

Breakfast:  Sweet Potato Hash
[Started with an upset stomach from eating-out over the weekend; no protein shake this morning.  I decided to just cook sweet potato cubes in coconut oil & sprinkled them with cinnamon.]

Snack: Cinnamon Apple Crisp
[This is one of Dr. Myers' recipes; page 265. It's delicious -- I feel guilty eating it!]

Lunch: Sweet Apple Breakfast Sausage, Turkey
[This is one of Dr. Myers' recipes; page 256. Make it the night before; eat it cold or hot]

Snack: Leftover Roasted Vegetables

Dinner:  Gluten-Free Turkey Sausage, 1/2 Sweet Potato & Protein Shake
[This is weird, right?! It's an easy meal night.  And yes - Dr. Myers does allow sausage on this diet as long as it's gluten-free. I bought it at the whole food store and my husband grilled it.  

Sweet potato dressed with 1 tsp coconut oil & cinnamon.  

Protein shake made of 1/2 cup water, 1 banana, 5 cherries, 3 strawberries (all frozen), 1 tbsp protein powder, 1/4 tsp pure vanilla, 1/2 cup ice and some spinach; super delicious!]

The name of the book is called, 'The Autoimmune Solution' by Amy Myers, MD.

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."
John 10:27

What Are YOU Eating??!

I've been testing out some recipes before I start my 30-day challenge... I've actually been pleasantly surprised how much I like them! Here's what I ate today:

Breakfast: Smoothie
One of my favorites... 1/2 cup water, dash of protein powder, 1 frozen banana, 4 frozen cherries, a small slice of melon, spinach, 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla and some ice. (This smoothie is usually shared with 2 other people).

Snack: Sweet Potato Crinkles
I buy these in small bags from a local grocery store.  They're organic and pre-sliced.  It takes 5 minutes to cook them over the stove.  Use 1 tablespoon coconut oil, flip them occasionally, sprinkle with cinnamon right before you take them out.  

Lunch: Tuna Salad with Avocado
I know, I know... mercury.  I'm trying to get away from it but it's so easy and convenient. There's no need to prep the night before.  It takes about 5 minutes before I leave the house.

Snack: Baked Apples
This is easy, delicious and it satisfies my sweet tooth! Just peel a few apples, cut them in small pieces, add a little olive oil and cinnamon.  Put them in the microwave for 8-10 minutes with a little water in the bottom of the bowl.  Drain.

Dinner: Brisket & Acorn Squash
The brisket was leftover; I just heated it up. The acorn squash was from Dr. Myer's book.  I think I'll cook it a little longer next time and allow it to cook longer with the coconut oil and cinnamon.

I can definitely feel a difference since I gave up so many inflammatory foods & drinks!


"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Hebrews 13:8