i won't lie. the first two days were rough as i was hit with the worst caffeine headache. but, once the first two days passed, so did the headache. it's been a lot of fun trying different recipes, finding what works and what doesn't. if i had to pick my favorite dishes? broccoli quiche, zucchini carbonara, pizza frittata were by far the best! and i've been drinking SO MUCH water! all i drink is water (although i am allowed 100% fruit juice, minimally).

i must say that a great diet coupled with doing crossfit 4 days/week is working wonders on my body already. for the first time in years, i can feel my abs without having to suck it in! and i'm stronger AND from when i last weighed myself before the challenge and now, i've dropped at least 5 lbs. AWESOME!

at the end of the challenge, i'll post pictures of what i've been eating so you can see what delicious and not-so-delicious things i've been eating lately look like! :)

week two (m 2.20 - s 2.26)

breakfast: pizza frittata (delicious!), attempted crepes (too many yokes in my whites!), fruit

lunch: cranberry tun salad

dinner: zucchini carbonara, salad with pear, sweet potatoes, kabob meat, taco salad (small group food night), steaks with romesco sauce

snacks/desserts: blueberry muffins, peach clafouti

water: 24 (16.9 fl oz bottles)

week three (m 2.27 - s 3.4)

breakfast: zucchini egg bake, coconut pancakes, fruit

lunch: cranberry tuna salad, blta chicken breast sandwich

dinner: fish tacos with citrus dressing (maybe with shrimp?), pork chop, sweet potatoes, asparagus

snacks/desserts: pumpkin nut muffins, nutty blueberry protein balls