Hi, friends 
Whew! My, was yesterday ever A DAY.
This may sound very spoiled, but usually whenever I take a vacation I always take the day after getting home off from work – to do laundry, gather my life back together, and have a day to relax before getting back to the grind. This time around, since we were only gone for four days, I went right back to work yesterday after getting back last night. Let’s just say by 8:00 p.m. last night, I was exhausted and the laundry was far from being done.
You know how it is.
It was also quite a busy day on the training and managing front (including some damage control to be done – oy) but I knew that going in. Nevertheless, the day flew by, I ended it with an episode of Dexter, and it’s Wednesday, but it feels like Tuesday to me. Win! 
Plus I have some extra time to get in a leg workout after publishing this post this morning. Double win.
So let’s get to it! – What I Ate Wednesday
Basically, it’s missing a couple little blocks in the food pyramid. Can you tell which ones?
7:00 AM – BCAA’s in blueberry
I sipped on some aminos while I did some HIIT sprints on the treadmill:
8:30 AM – Julie’s Noatmeal
The only thing I changed was I used 1 egg + 3 egg whites instead of 5 egg whites. I was a bit skeptical, but it was absolutely delicious. And the only reason I used the jar as my bowl was because I didn’t want to do another single dish today! (I’m usually not an oats-in-a-jar fan)
12:30 PM – Fitmixer Protein in chocolate mixed with SO Delicious Coconut Milk
I drank this after doing a short back and shoulders workout:
-band assisted pull ups – 4x8ish
-narrow grip seated row – 3×8
-band assisted chin ups – 4×8
-dumbbell arnold press – 4×8
-barbell overhead press – 3x8ish
1:30 PM – Tuna salad w/ carrot sticks
My tuna salad is about as easy as it gets – all eyeballed: 1 can of tuna + some mayo, relish, and mustard, + a little chopped red onion
4:00 PM – Meg’s chocolate black bean mug cake w/ PB
6:45 PM – Sliders w/ cheese + this brussels sprouts salad
I told you guys I’d make it! And it was SO good – and easy! The only thing was I had to get out my food processor, but even then it took .5 seconds to shred the sprouts. Although I had a generous portion, I’m going to have at least two more servings in leftovers.
Yay!
8:45 PM – Greek yogurt, casein protein powder that I got from Julie, + PB
After trying this combo with cottage cheese instead of GY, Tara suggested switching to GY. I can’t believe how much it improves the taste! This tasted decadent, despite being essentially sugar free!
That’s it!
Now, can ya guess what I’m omitting from my diet – at least for a little while? There’s a hint in that last part 
Now, I can’t say I’m absolutely thrilled with this eating style change, but it’s only this rigid temporarily. For the sake of keeping this post from becoming a book – and from keeping you from dying of boredom – I’ll wait until tomorrow’s post to talk about why I’m making some diet changes. It’s going to be a doozy. There’s a lot to tell.
On that note, it’s leg day! See ya!
How do you deal with coming back from vacation? Stay unpacked until the weekend? Unpack as soon as you step in the door? I’m in the latter camp. I can’t stand looking at a suitcase all week!
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That brussels sprouts salad looks so good!!! Good luck with that pile of laundry…eek!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..WIAW / Party Eats
Interesting post! Everything looks delicious! My guess is grains and sugar are being eliminated. I’m curious to hear the reasons why but I do know that when I went gluten free I felt a million times better! Best of luck with whatever changes you are making!
Danielle (@CleanFoodCreativeFitness) recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
Mmmm looks great babe
So happy you’re loving the bean cake! 
thanks love. Makes me so happy!!
I also love Julie’s noatmeal
Meg recently posted..My Newest Obsession
I unpack as soon as I am in the door. I cannot stand having packed suitcases lay around! I also try and make sure I have the day after I am home off
Lindsey recently posted..It’s Starting…
I’m glad you liked the greek yogurt casein pudding! I look forward to eating it every night
sometimes when I’m feeling lazy on the weekends I have it as a meal replacement! I’m interested to hear more about your diet changes 
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig recently posted..Interview with TBL’s Shannan Ponton
I’m guessing no gluten and/or sugar… I’m curious about your post tomorrow!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #60: Every Two Hours
It relates to what I’ve been chattin’ with you about, Ashley!
I keep seeing casein pop up on blogs and I have no idea what it is! I guess I will have to try it sometime! Those brussels sprouts look good!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots recently posted..Go on with your bad self
I’m like you, I like to take a day off after a vacation to get things settled and sleep! It does take me forever to unpack though.
Lisa @ Jogging on Coffee recently posted..UK Trip Recap – Part 1
1. i HATEEEE oats in a jar hahahaha all the peanut butter is at the bottom! but i agree its so much ebtter for cleanup plus you can sit there with a spoon and eat the pb remnants for hours…
2. i’m making that bsprout salad and getting the preshredded sprouts from TJs so i dont have to dirty my food processor ahahah
juliegolean recently posted..my front squat dilemma
I have yet to unpack my suitcase from a week ago! I”m terrible! lol
Kierston recently posted..Body Maintenance!
Not seeing much SUGAR there lady…cutting it out? Those brussel sprouts look insane, am putting those on my list to try STAT! I travel for work a bunch so am usually an “unpack ASAP” after a trip kind of gal as I might have to head right back out & need some clean work clothes
Katie @ KatieEnPursuit recently posted..Be Brilliant with Your Damn Good Potatoes…
I absolutely despise putting clothes away, but I always do it right when I get home. Makes things easier the next day. Also, good luck on your new sugar-free diet! That’s always a hard thing to do, but it really makes a huuuuge difference in energy levels.
Carly @ Snack Therapy recently posted..iFun
I’m guessing no grains or sugar! I’m about to have to start that too with my naturopath! We should chat sometime!!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW #25 Stress Eating
wow the Julie’s Noatmeal looks so delicious! I”m usually not a big fan of eggs like that but I think it is totally worth trying!
Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife recently posted..ShowerPill. So Fresh So Clean.
Yummy eats as always! Looking forward to your post. I believe there are no added sugar or grains? Oh man, doing laundry after vacation is always the worst part ha ha. Hopefully you get some done today:) Isn’t Dexter just the best? I love that show so much!
Lisa recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
UGH, the dreaded clean up (work and laundry) that has to be done after a trip! Good luck this week. At least it’s a short one for you!
Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) recently posted..Gluten and Dairy Free Apple Date Bread!
Me and unpacking, oh man. I pretty much continue to live out of my suitcase until I have used everything in it… Then I shove the bag under my bed for next time, LOL!!! The only things that I unpack right away are my toiletries, like my toothbrush and such, because well, we all need those!
GiGi Eats Celebrities recently posted..Twilight: Breaking High Blood Pressure
I need a day to regroup after vacation. Laundry, grocery shopping, and getting out of vacation mode are always my priorities.
Gotta try the black bean mug cake!
angela @ happy fit mama recently posted..It’s All Good
What brand of BCAA’s do you use and how much pre/during/post workout? I am thinking of adding them to my regimen, as I think it would be a good supplement for me!
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I like USPlabs in blueberry as well as Fitmixer in fruit punch