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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Today is my day 31! Yay for me!! I feel good about making it through 30 days....it is quite an accomplishment for me. I plan to try to stay "whole30'ish". I'm not sure I will have a true "reintroduction", but I plan to use a lot of what I learned...I will always be making homemade Mayo and Dump Ranch dressing..LOL (my favs) and I still love eggs! One thing I am looking forward to tonight is a glass of wine with dinner. BTW - lost 10.5lbs in 30 days! Best wishes to all and thank you for all your support over the past 30 days!- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
It's kind of crazy, but now that we are almost done, I dont feel,like it was as hard as I thought it would be in the beginning. I was so worried I wouldn't be able to make it 30 days..but I WILL! I learned a lot and I am really hoping I lost a few pounds! I'm not sure about NSV's ..I really don't feel that much different. I am sleeping better. I was hoping the W30 might help with hot flashes...but so far no change..I HATE them!! The Dr Oz show today (at lest on our TV station here) is about the W30 plan...can't wait to see what they have to report on! Have a a great day everyone.- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
The final,countdown! .hope everyone is hanging in there. Was a rough weekend but made it through... st pattys celebration Friday, had to pass on the corned beef and beer but it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. Saturday was another fundraiser we attended, so another night of passing on lots of drinks and snacks..sat far away from the buffet table but yep...made it through. Prepped yesterday and made the stuffed peppers from the W30 book. Very good. Have a good week everyone. -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
thanks ladies - darn that Sodium erythorbate !! I have been using the "whole30 downloads" as my "additives" guide and the sodium erythorbate was not there - so I was so hoping it was just some kind of sodium that would be OK I'll just have the cabbage and potatoes cooked separately from the meat. I CAN do this! It's only 30 days. BAJAchick - on the "Whole30 downloads" above - Sodium nitrates and Sodium Nitrites are both acceptable. -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Working hard at staying compliant and really want to have some corned beef for st pattys...my corned beef ingredients include water, salt, sodium phosphate, sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate and spice packet. From what I have researched it looks like it's ok...maybe others can comment...moderators? Thoughts? Thanks . -
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Sounds good but I found this is the comments on that website....too much like a fake baked good....but I would definitely try it after day 30 when I will be trying to,stay whole30'ish. Happy day 18 for me...still digging out of snow here! "Love this recipe and have made it several times, but according to Melissa Hartwig (I snapchatted her a screenshot of this) "in no way is this compliant" for Whole30 because it goes against the no baked goods / SWYPO on rule."- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
I've made a few recipes out of the W30 book...chili, chicken cacciatore, banger sausage and sweet mash, halibut with citrus ginger glaze, frittata, grilled shrimp....all have been delish! I have been trying to cook a few new recipes each week. Since we are expecting a big snow storm here tomorrow, I will probably spend some time making something new..I had never cooked with ghee before either and I thinks it's good. Made the pan fried steak...filets in ghee then in the oven. Mmmmm good. .I have enjoyed the cooking and trying lots of new things...all part of the journey! Yep..half way there...livin on a prayer...lol. Good luck everyone and if you are in the northeat...stay safe & warm!- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
All seems to be going good. Made it through day 14! Made a small mistake today...was out getting groceries and was getting hungry so I Bought cashews...ate a few before I checked the ingredients...to my surprise cottonseed oil...gave them to my daughter to take home...I don't think the very few I ate qualifies me to have to,start over and it truly was a mistake. I'm also confused about sauerkraut....I've read on some posts in the forum that it is hard to find compliant sauerkraut....I bought a can of it at Walmart...ingredients are prepared cabbage, water and salt...I had some this week....? Anyone else have any thoughts about sauerkraut? I have been trying to very hard to be compliant and reading labels,like crazy! I keep,checking the book to be sure I am following the rules...I am feeling pretty good and proud I've made it this far without any real side effects. Tomorrow prep day...I have been making the chili from the book every Sunday and have it for the week. I really like it...and I never thought I could get sick,of eggs...but I'm almost there. I love eggs...but this week I stared to not! Lol. -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Looks yummy... wish I could find W30 compliant bacon! I am limited on grocery stores in our small,town...no TJ or Whole Foods stores...would be a 2 hour drive to get there..lol. I made the banger sausage and sweet potato mash from the whole30 book recipes last night...yummy. I have sausage for bfast this morning too. I haven't had too many cravings but would love a slice of pizza! It's only 30 days and I'm almost have way there...like the little engine that could! Have a great day everyone and keep up the good work. Thanks for posting here too. I like reading how others are doing.- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Made it through the first week with no issues...today day9 and I could hardly get out of bed. I slept really good but still tired...so got out my book to review and I think I am experiencing some fatigue as part of the process. In one respect I'm kind of glad because I was worried not having issues that maybe I was doing something wrong last week. I am never very hungry either. So I continue on!!! I prepped yesterday. Chili, frittata banger sausage and dump ranch dressing. All things I can use during the week for various meals. Btw hubby & I made the citrus ginger halibut over the weekend....DELISH! Have a good week everyone! -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
I am also finding that I am not very hungry...forced myself to eat some chicken for lunch today. That NEVER happens! I will keep dinner a little lighter with grilled tenderloin and grilled asparagus. I also find I am thirsty...so I really have been drinking lots more water than I usually do...maybe the issues are related...water is filling me up more so I'm not hungry? Day 5 for me today and so far no "side effects" or issues...so far I am not finding it too difficult. I think my weekend prep really helped and I plan to do the same this Sunday...shop and prep for the week. I like reading the forum...thanks for everyone's help! -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
I love eggs too.. i keep,hard boiled eggs as a go to,snack or quick take to work bfast if needed. I like my eggs with salsa or franks hot sauce and salt&pepper... spicy! I prepped on Sunday....we ate the chili last night (recipe from the book)loved it! Tonight we had the chicken cacciatore and I served it over some cauliflower rice. Sauted the califlower rice in some ghee onions and garlic. S&P. Prepping has made it easier..I would never spend that much time after work to,prepare a meal. I was struggling with a decent salad dressing...tried 2 from the book but didn't care for them, so,today I googled good seasons Italian...found a copy cat recipe and tweaked it to be whole 30 compliant..,basically no sugar and used light olive oil. I like it much better! I like to,make a good salad for lunch loaded with all kinds of veggies and some olives. Day 2 done and so far so good. Need to stay focused....- 322 replies
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February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
Real Dijon mustard is not whole 30 compliant....? I don't think? -
February 27 - Newbie Start Date!! Join!!!
KJ Jackson replied to TeacherFitJourneyy's topic in Join the Whole30
I started today also. I'm in upstate NY. I also am hoping to reset my cravings and clean up the bad eating habits along with losing some weight. I did lots of preping yesterday. Made the basic mayo and cilantro lime mayo. I don't think I will ever buy prepared mayo again. It was so easy to make and delish. Had trouble with the vinaigrette dressings tho. Need to adjust the herbs and spices. I am not a fan of Either the basic or balsamic. My balsamic turned out the consistency of mayo. ... so all lessons learned! Made the chili and chicken cacciatore for the week did dinners. And wow what an eye opener reading labels to find compliant foods... had my cheat sheet... looking forward to reading this forum to get answers and support from others. Thanks!- 322 replies
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