Zone Day 21

3 weeks strong, baby! I think it's safe to say that this food and exercise change is on its way to becoming a habit, a way of life.

I woke up this morning, to an unexpected surprise--a pair of pants, which didn't fit me last summer, fit me now! Little surprises like the weight loss are the icing on the cake--if I'm physically healthy, and mentally clear, that's what matters most to me :) (Ps. 21 days and down 9 lbs. I'm always terrified to step on the scale.)

So, what did I have for dinner (I know you're wondering)? Below is a picture and recipe of "Pork Tenderloin with Apple Compote." It was pretty tasty (not my favorite dish), and a nice way to round out my meals for the day.

Pork Tenderloin with Apple Compote

Ingredients:

1 and 1/3 tsp olive oil (total)

4 ounces of pork

1 apple, cored and chopped

1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce

2 tbsp cider vinegar

1/8 tsp celery salt

1/8 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp lemon flavored water

1/4 tsp lemon herb seasoning

4 cups mushrooms (which is A LOT of mushrooms, so I used half mushrooms and half of a yellow pepper)

Directions:

Heat 2/3 tsp of oil in a medium-size pan. Saute pork until cooked through and lightly browned. Add apple, applesauce, vinegar, celery salt, cinnamon, water, and lemon herb seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. In a second pan, heat remaining oil. Add mushrooms (or other veggies) and cook for 3-5 minutes. Spoon mushrooms onto a serving plate. Top with pork mixture and serve.