BellySaysYes Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am on day 1 of my first ever Whole 30! Had a withdrawal headache this morning but this was helped with some panadol. Expecting a few more days of headaches to come. Super tired but that was to be expected! Today I've eaten: B: chorizo, mushroom and spring onion frittata, roasted sweet potato, spinach with balsamic, and guacomole. S: 6 strawberries L: Giant salad with roasted chicken, spinach, roasted pumpkin and sweet potato, radish and cucumber with balsamic. S: Nuts - 12 - and might have the rest of the strawberries I brought into work later. D:Duck breast, sauted red cabbage and spinach in coconut oil, roasted pumpkin. Was left feeling hungry still after lunch so ate some nuts. I think I need to add more fat to lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Welcome! Your meals sound pretty good, although like you suggested, portion sizes play a huge part in whether you make it from one meal to the next without hunger Protein and fat are generally the two things that catch people out - not enough of either will see you hungry not long after eating. It'll take a few days to work out how much you need - if you do find yourself starving hungry, go for a mini meal of protein, vegies and fat instead of fruit and nuts. Snacking isn't encouraged - especially if its just out of habit! I found it easier initially to not plan them in to my day. For the first few days of my whole 30, I overestimated portion sizes because I didn't want to get hungry. If I couldn't finish the meal, I'd have a perfect mini meal of leftovers for later "just in case". You may have already gone through your labels, but check that the chorizo and balsamic is compliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnmagpie Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Welcome from one newbie to another. Yesterday I made my first post announcing that I my whole 30 begins today. I'll watch for updates from you and hope we can celebrate both of our successes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharynF Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Day 1 for me too. Whole30 virgin who is determined to stick with this as I know how much better I feel with no wheat in my diet and eating very few carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellySaysYes Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks everyone for replying! Day 1 gone, now onto Day 2 - just had lunch (steak, roasted pumpkin and big arse salad with rocket, spinach and cucumber and cashews) so hoping that will keep me going until dinner tonight. I'm playing tennis late tonight so plan is to have dinner after work, and then a post workout snack of a hardboiled egg. amberino21: Yep, checked the labels pretty sure my shopping trip on the weekend took double time while I was checking labels on stuff. Got so frustrated I couldn't find any sausage (apart from the chorizo) that was compliant. Why is there sugar in sausages!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks everyone for replying! Day 1 gone, now onto Day 2 - just had lunch (steak, roasted pumpkin and big arse salad with rocket, spinach and cucumber and cashews) so hoping that will keep me going until dinner tonight. I'm playing tennis late tonight so plan is to have dinner after work, and then a post workout snack of a hardboiled egg. amberino21: Yep, checked the labels pretty sure my shopping trip on the weekend took double time while I was checking labels on stuff. Got so frustrated I couldn't find any sausage (apart from the chorizo) that was compliant. Why is there sugar in sausages!? We just stick to normal meat - sausages, cured meats etc are just too hard! When you're exercising, preWO should be protein/fat, then post should be lean protein and starchy carbs (vegie ones) with limited fat. How much before tennis are you eating dinner? And how late is late? Timing could be a bit tricky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharynF Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I make my own sausages using the Italian poaching method. Not the same as store bought but at least you know what is in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellySaysYes Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Oooh, making my own sausage would be awesome! I had dinner about an hour before tennis. It was salmon, stir fried cauliflower, mushrooms, spring onion and prosciutto with coconut aminos, and roasted asparagus. I couldn't remember the rules with Pre and post workout snacks. Will add a carb next time to my post workout snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewyrdwoman Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 @SharynF: Oooo, I make my own sausage too, just form into patties, though. Here's my post with the recipe: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/12705-my-pre-made-breakfast-plan-12-days-worth-im-so-proud-of-myself/ @BellySaysYes: I highly recommend owning the book, but if you don't have it, you can check all the freebie resources here: http://whole9life.com/itstartswithfood/ I'm also having a bit of struggle with getting the balance of carbs & my long runs right, so I keep adjusting things & checking the forums. Good luck & keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotta Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi there.. not sure where to join in with people at same stage as me.. I'm on day 3 here in New Zealand. Feeling good but did a lot of snacking yesterday afternoon (cashew nuts and apple).. Yesterday I ate.. Breakfast = 2 scrambled eggs, 1 fresh tomato, basil Snack = 1 black coffee Lunch = 1 avocado, 1 tomato, tuna in a bowl with basil olive oil and white wine vinegar (yummy!) Snack = 1 black coffee, chopped fresh apple, cashew nuts.. Dinner = steak and ratatouille (tinned tomatoes, onion, bacon).. Pudding = fresh pineapple & orange... Need to get some more recipes sorted out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi there.. not sure where to join in with people at same stage as me.. I'm on day 3 here in New Zealand. Feeling good but did a lot of snacking yesterday afternoon (cashew nuts and apple).. Yesterday I ate.. Breakfast = 2 scrambled eggs, 1 fresh tomato, basil Snack = 1 black coffee Lunch = 1 avocado, 1 tomato, tuna in a bowl with basil olive oil and white wine vinegar (yummy!) Snack = 1 black coffee, chopped fresh apple, cashew nuts.. Dinner = steak and ratatouille (tinned tomatoes, onion, bacon).. Pudding = fresh pineapple & orange... Need to get some more recipes sorted out! Hi there and welcome! A couple observations on your day yesterday. - Are you feeling full with each meal? They look a bit light. Be sure to get at least 1-2 cups of vegetables with every meal. - On the bacon, check to ensure it's compliant (no sugar or other nasties). - Snacks should be a mini-meal, including a protein and fat. Have your daily 1-2 fruit servings with or immediately after your meal. A fruit serving size is the size of your fist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELYMOM Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi everyone, I am on day 2, so far so good. I have researched some recipes to try out. Tonight I am going out to dinner for my son's 18th birthday, I checked their menu and think it will be safe to order their ginger chicken and broccoli, or swordfish with pineapple and mango with veggies instead of rice. A little nervous about it. It is nice to know there are others going through the same process and at the same time frame. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELYMOM Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 So far today I have had 2 eggs cooked in coconut oil, 1/2 sweet potatoe with little coconut oil Cashews and coconut 2 Aidells artichoke spinach sausages, a cup of grape tomatoes Dinner at PF Changs, leaning toward swordfish, pineapple, and sauteed spinach. I am hungry now, so I will need to add more veggies to my lunches, and definitely needed to drin k more water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 So far today I have had 2 eggs cooked in coconut oil, 1/2 sweet potatoe with little coconut oil Cashews and coconut 2 Aidells artichoke spinach sausages, a cup of grape tomatoes Dinner at PF Changs, leaning toward swordfish, pineapple, and sauteed spinach. I am hungry now, so I will need to add more veggies to my lunches, and definitely needed to drin k more water I think you need to add more vegies in general - 2-3 cups per meal. to feel less hungry though, id suggest upping your protein and fat. A serve of eggs should be as many as you can hold in your hand (likely 3-4) and check the meal template for different fat sources portion sizing. If you need to snack, go for a mini meal of protein, fats and vegies instead of just nuts/fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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