Day 24: In doubt, eat fish.

In what would turn out to be somewhat prophetic over the next few days, today was unexciting, except in my conclusion that fish is, without doubt, a convenient source of protein.  [hmm that wasn't exciting either, sorry].  There's also pretty much limitless options with it too.

This comes, of course, after my previous egg-piphany.


Breakfast

Smoothie (as before)

Lunch

Left over Pad Thai from yesterday.

CrossFit

3 sets of press ups, rest 1 min, double kettlebell swings x12, rest 1 minute.

Not done double kettlebell swings before, so another newbie to my ever expanding range of exercises (thanks, CrossFit!, as mentioned yesterday).  Odd/awkward hand position.  Definitely something to work on.

Partner WOD
Share (however you want):
Row 1000m
then 5 rounds of:
12 Deadlifts
30 MB Throws (High)

I liked this one.  Well, I like partner WODs in general.  But this was a good mix of movements for me (all things I feel comfortable with and able to push myself without losing form), hard but good.  We shared everything equally, which worked well.  My only mess up was not being able to get out of the straps of the rower quick enough (big old clodhopper feet, DOH!!).

Tea

As mentioned up the top of this post, I have come to recognise fish as a quick, convenient option.  When I get back from CrossFit around 8.15pm, having left the house at 7.30am, and not eaten since around 1, I want food, in my belly, asap.. without forgoing taste, of course (and notwithstanding nutritional content!).

I would generally say I'm pretty decent at flavour matching anyway, but one thing I like about (most) fish is that it is very adaptable - particularly white fish, for example.  So I adapted a recipe, originally based on a Jamie chicken recipe, as follows:

• Baked haddock (paprika, oregano, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, seasoning)
• Peppers, tomatoes, spinach
• Sweet potato mash
• Red cabbage with orange zest and juice and cinammon

Looks like chicken doesn't it? Its not chicken!!

I love red cabbage.  The thick crunchy texture and bright purple colour.  I love lots of different coloured veg on my plate.  Just looks so nutritious!

The cabbage combo was Preet's idea - posted on our Challenge Facebook page.  James wasn't so keen on it (I think the cinammon threw him), but I thought it was a lovely alternative.  I'm going to try cabbage + orange with a different spice/flavouring next time.  Just did a quick google and this cabbage with almonds, blood orange and ginger vinaigrette looks well yum.  (aaand its totally allowed, once the Challenge finishes and I'm ok with honey!)