settobefit Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi, this is my first time doing the Whole30, and I figured keeping a log would help me be more accountable for what I do! (re-)starting day 1 on September 18. I'm currently eating a breakfast of: two scrambeled eggs one small tomato some arugula and 6 almonds, all with black coffee (which after doing two days of the whole30 I found I actually like!). I don't expect anyone to read this, but if you do, I'm happy to hear comments/suggestions on how you think I'm doing! Will update tonight (or maybe these first few days, through out the day) to know how I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd recommend more breakfast, if you can face it - a serving of eggs is how many you can hold in your hand, 3 or 4 I'd guess? Other than that, so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks Roz! I'm usually not hungry in the mornings, and have no problem in making it to lunch without eating anything (I used to just eat a piece of fruit, or a toast), so I'm trying to start slowly and see if I can contain my cravings. I'm actually feeling full now, as it is. That being said, I will try to progressively add more food to my morning meal (maybe that is the cause of the late afternoon snacks?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Many people notice that a decent sized breakfast will help them stay satisfied more throughout the whole day, compared to having a smaller breakfast then trying to compensate with a bigger lunch. Start small, but try to increase your portion size at breakfast - you could always make it bigger and save what you don't eat for a mini meal of leftovers later on if you find yourself hungry (just try to eat your way evenly around the plate so you're not just left with vegies, or protein for example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 You've got it! If you get your bigger meal in in the morning it helps with that evening munchie attack That said, if you're not usually a breakfast person you're doing the right thing - no point in forcing yourself to eat a huge meal first thing & making yourself sick! As your hormones level out you should naturally find yourself feeling hungrier when you wake up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thank you both for the advice and support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Lunch update: had to "make it work" with what I had at home, I'm gonna have to go the supermarket tonight before dinner. A big plate of salad made of Lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, poached eggs and 2 dates, all topped with salt and olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Dinner on day 1: tuna, lettuce, spinach, grated carrots and avocado, again, topped with salt and olive oil. resisted temptation and skipped the just baked banana bread for dessert! Great way to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Day 2:- BREAKFAST: it was nearly impossible to get out of bed this am, but I made it (20 minutes late), food wise, I'm having two hard boiled eggs, a kiwi and a heaping handful of blueberries.- LUNCH: salad made of green leafs, cucumber, tomato, avocado and grilled chicken.Feeling great so far, my energy levels are high and had no problem completing my crossfit class. I didn't have my pre or post workout meals because I didn't have time, but I'll try to incorporate them tomorrow!- DINNER: beef sautéed with carrots,green pepper and onions all cooked in salt, black pepper, ground mustard and olive oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Day 3:- BREAKFAST: grilled beef with lettuce and raw carrots + olive oilFeeling super sleepy today, I could r3ally use a nap! - LUNCH: spicy coconut shrimp and a side salad out of lettuce and tomato - DINNER: sautéed chicken with julienne squash and onions, seasoned with ground mustard and one egg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Day 4: - BREAKFAST: two scrambled eggs, 1 small avocado and a handfull of blueberries + black coffee - LUNCH: sautéed chicken with squash and onion and 1 small avocado (can you tell I love them yet?) This afternoon I'm focusing too much on all the foods I can't eat; I'm not really hungry but want breads and chocolate and cake and diet coke... maybe its because of the rainy day. I'm going to make myself a coffee and continue drinking lots of water. - DINNER: Chicken roasted with an assortment of peppers and squash "chips" (made in the oven with EVOO) + half a banana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Day 5: - BREAKFAST: two hard-boiled eggs, half a mango and a handfull of blueberries - LUNCH: half a can of tuna with onion, tomato and lemon wrapped in lettuce *two cups of black coffee* - DINNER: grilled chicken breast with grilled squash and onions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just be sure to have at least 1-2 cups of vegetables at every meal. They've been absent from your breakfasts on some days. Avoid letting fruit push vegetables off your plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Day 6: (can't believe it's been almost a week!) - BREAKFAST: two scrambled eggs (cooked with EVOO), baby spinach and one tomato - LUNCH: out with coleagues, red meat (bbq) no sauce, with squash - DINNER: salad made out of lettuce, tomato, red bell pepper, tuna dressed in olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Day 7: (!) - BREAKFAST: "lazy" frittata, brocoli, baby spinach, garlic and three eggs - LUNCH: chicken breast, spinach sauteed with garlic and olive oil and half a (tiny) avocado - DINNER: 2 egg omelett with sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms with an all greens salad with cashews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Day (8):- BREAKFAST: two egg, tuna, red bell pepper and onion fritatta with cubed tomatoes and avocado - LUNCH: grilled chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms and onions (with olive oil), and grilled broccoli 1 hard boiled egg + crossfit - DINNER: three egg frittata with onions, red bell pepper, broccoli and tuna (post crossfit) and some blueberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Day 9: - BREAKFAST: I overslept this morning, so I had two hard-boiled eggs (I had boiled them yesterday to keep as pre-wo snacks) with a tomato and avocado salad - LUNCH: chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and egg salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar + 1 banana - DINNER: roasted chicken with endives, carrots and squash + 1 apple and a few cashews for dessert Today was especially hard with sugar cravings, I was studying all day, so I was seriously tempted to snack. The good thing is that I realised that I wasn't really hungry but I wanted to eat due to anxiety. I'm still craving something sweet, so I might have a date if a few glasses of water don't do the trick. **Next Day Edit**: I didn't give in! I stood strong and the craving passed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Day 10:- BREAKFAST: two scrambled eggs with diced onion and butternut squash (boiled) + black coffee - LUNCH: Chicken breast with assorted salad - DINNER: Salmon cooked in olive oil with veggies wok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 (Forgot to log day 11) DAY 12: - BREAKFAST: three egg muffins (1 egg each) with endives and cherry tomatoes - LUNCH: home-made burgers with lettuce and tomato salad - DINNER: Chicken and butternut squash made on a pan with curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Day 13: - BREAKFAST: two hard boiled eggs with sautéed zuchinni, red bell pepper and butternut squash - LUNCH: salad with lettuce, baby spinach, tomato, avocado, chicken and a few cashews dressed with compliant mustard (I realise its too much fat on this one!) - DINNER: homemade burgers with cauliflower, onions and tomato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settobefit Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Day 14: - BREAKFAST: egg frittata with brocoli and red bell peppers, 1/4 of a small avocado and spinach on the side - LUNCH: ceviche + 5 salmon sashimi and 5 red tuna sashimi - DINER: burger with a sunny side up egg, lettuce, onion and tomato and sweet potato frids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Lucy, in regards to your other post, from what I can see I'd suggest you aren't eating enough - especially in regards to fat. Many of your meals have no fat added! Eating too little isn't going to help in your weight loss goal, and fat is essential for good skin, good moods, general good health and as you become fat adapted, you need it for energy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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