traceyr Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I started my second go around January 8th so I am on day 6. I first tried the Whole 30 last fall and lasted 3 weeks. The biggest problem I had was breakfast, I didn't do a good job of planning it out and it kind of cast a pall over the rest of the day. I finally gave up and went back to my yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast. (I had also lost more weight than I thought I would. I know you aren't supposed to weigh yourself but my clothes were swimming on me and I really didn't want to lose any more weight. Jeez who says that?) And then the holidays hit and all good eating habits went out the door. So my husband and I decided to do a little reset and here we are. Things are going better this time around as I am planning out all 3 meals instead of really just dinner last time. M1: sweet potato hash, 1 hb egg M2: homemade turkey soup (w/grated zucchini and carrot), lettuce w/can of tuna in olive oil with a little homemade mayo and 1/2 an avocado M3: (as planned) grilled salmon, steamed brussel sprouts, leftover parsnip/carrot/cauliflower puree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Things are going better this time around as I am planning out all 3 meals instead of really just dinner last time. M1: sweet potato hash, 1 hb egg M2: homemade turkey soup (w/grated zucchini and carrot), lettuce w/can of tuna in olive oil with a little homemade mayo and 1/2 an avocado M3: (as planned) grilled salmon, steamed brussel sprouts, leftover parsnip/carrot/cauliflower puree Welcome back! M2 and M3 look good. M1 looks light in the protein. A serving of eggs is the number you can hold in your hand. That's likely at least 2-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 My sweet potato hash had ground turkey in it (I got the recipe from the Whole 30 Book). Plus I didn't feel like I needed a snack before lunch. My sign that I didn't enough/balanced breakfast. M3: was eaten as planned. Had a palmful of almonds as an afternoon snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Cool - looks like M1 was good, then. If you are hungry in between meals (hungry = you could eat steamed fish and broccoli), have a mini-meal that includes a protein and fat. Nuts are considered a fat source on a Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Day 7 basically feeling like crap today. Going to bed early. needed to go to the grocery store but it didn't happen, hopefully tomorrow. M1: sweet potato hash M2: turkey soup, banana w/almond butter M3: 2 fried eggs, 1/2 an avocado not that hungry, drank lots of green tea though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Day 8 Feeling much better today, 9.5 hours of sleep a big help. Looks like I will be ready for bed early again tonight though. Did tackle the grocery shopping today and the plan is to do some meal prep tomorrow. M1: apple w/almond butter (my husband took the last of the chili that I had planned on eating) M2: sauteed spinach, hash browned yams, 2 fried eggs (I really didn't want eggs again but not much choice) M3: taco salad (ground beef, lettuce, tomato, avocado and salsa), part of an orange (off our own tree!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 day 9: spent the day cooking. made scotch eggs, soup (apple-yam), roasted sweet potato discs. tried making plantain chips, not sure if they are quite right, a little chewy. (looking ahead to the superbowl) M1: 2 eggs, rest of hash brown yam M2: taco meat, veggie puree, brussel sprouts (cleaning leftovers out of the fridge and surprisingly yummy combo) snack: 2 plantain chips (had to try them), banana with chopped pistachio and coconut M3: modified gobbler pie (Paula Deen recipe, turkey, green beans, water chestnuts, cauliflower rice, homemade mayo. not bad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 day 10: my first day on the Whole 30 with eating out! M1: pumpkin oatmeal, banana w/almond butter M2: 1 1/2 scotch eggs, roasted sweet potato M3: Chipolte (the lettuce, carnitas, guac and salsa) We went to the Sun's basketball game last night. I had taken a larabar just in case, but I didn't eat it. Didn't drink enough water with all the driving we did and woke up this morning feeling like I have a hangover. Also was up waaaay past my bedtime. (We live in Tucson and had a 2 1/2 hour drive home after the game.) So lots of water today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Day 11: today was really tough, I think because I am tired. Had to fight off some serious desires to eat junk. Instead of buying the chocolate croissant at whole foods that I really wanted I bought some Chipolte Seaweed snack thing. (it was only $1) I was hoping maybe trying something new and spicy would fight off the urges. I still haven't eaten it yet. Also had to fend off a Nut Goodie bar and then thinking a piece of toast or cheese and crackers (not really junk food, right? ha!) Tried not to eat anything and held off for awhile. tried to keep busy doing laundry and watching "Downton Abbey". Finally I caved and ate.....a carrot and a few olives stuffed with almonds. I am calling it a victory! M1: bacon (from Wellness meats), scrambled eggs and sauteed spinach M2: yam/apple soup, tuna w/homemade mayo on lettuce, 1/2 a grapefruit from friends tree. M3: spaghetti squash w/ sauce made with ground turkey Was going to watch a movie tonight but I am afraid the Nut Goodie will win so I will probably go to bed early with my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Day 12: By some small miracle I held off the Nut Goodie monster last night. Really, I don't know how I did it. I even brought one upstairs with me and put it in my nightstand. And then I did a lot of thinking. Most of my eating really has nothing to do with fueling my body and everything to do with family activities, holidays, emotion and habit. For family activities and holidays I really don't have a problem with that. it is part of the occasion. it makes me happy to plan menus and cook food. But that doesn't mean I can't do it in a healthier way. (I know the only thing to do about habit and emotion is some serious brain re-training). last fall's whole 30 fell over my son's 6th birthday. I didn't make a cake, instead we went out to lunch at a place my husband and I could eat and bought little individual mini cakes for my son and his friends. It wasn't the same and frankly I still feel bad about it. that is not how I want to live. I want to be more like the French eating habit wise. A lot of moderation, a balanced eating habit that doesn't leave you feeling deprived and really enjoying the occasional indulgence. So for the next 2 weeks I'll be brainstorming ideas on how to have healthy eating habits that leave me feeling happy too. One big question is how much sugar/dairy/grains can I eat and still feel good? I am pretty sure sugar affects my mood (dealing with hypothyroid and menopause at this time as well.), and I am not sure if it is dairy or grains which aggravate what I suspect is the beginning of arthritis in my hands. I see a fair amount of hard work and self discipline in my future but if I manage to end up with better overall eating habits, feeling better physically and emotionally then Yeah Me! It will be so worth it. M1: scotch egg, fried yam M2: turkey burger w/salsa and avocado, brussel sprouts M3: pot roast, parsnips, carrots (currently in crockpot) steamed asparagus (planned meal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Day 13: M1: pumpkin oatmeal, hb egg M2: leftover "spaghetti", almonds, teaspoon full of sunflower butter M3: grilled chicken, brocoli, spaghetti squash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Day 13: M1: pumpkin oatmeal, hb egg M2: leftover "spaghetti", almonds, teaspoon full of sunflower butter M3: grilled chicken, brocoli, spaghetti squash What was the pumpkin oatmeal at breakfast? Concerned it sounds like a Paleo-ified treat. Did lunch have any protein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvaK Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I just wanted to come by and say hi! Now I can only think of the curry I am planning to make tomorrow after reading the helpful,tips you left in my food log! I thought you might be from Holland because of the tricots you are wearing, but just read that you are from Arizona. I am also curiousmto knwmwhat pumpkin oatmeal is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Pumpkin oatmeal is canned pumpkin, toasted coconut chips, coconut milk and unsweetened applesauce. I had no idea it might not be legal. (Let me know because I was planning on eating it again this week.) sometimes I put a few raisins in it. My leftover spaghetti had ground turkey in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Day 14: Slept terrible last night, really annoying. I made it through the day okay though. I am snacking much less this 2nd go around and eating less fruit. The oranges on our tree are getting close to perfect though! made bread and crackers for my son and another try at plantain chips. They turned out much better this time, I got a greener one and sliced it thin. I think they will work for the superbowl. M1: scotch egg and broccoli M2: leftover pot roast, parsnips, broccoli, yam/apple soup M3: flounder, cauliflower, salad w/homemade ranch dressing And some plantain chips to test them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Pumpkin oatmeal is canned pumpkin, toasted coconut chips, coconut milk and unsweetened applesauce. I had no idea it might not be legal. (Let me know because I was planning on eating it again this week.) sometimes I put a few raisins in it. My leftover spaghetti had ground turkey in it. The important thing is for each meal to meet the template. One egg plus that mixture doesn't quite do it. When egg is your protein, the serving size is the number of eggs you can hold in one hand. That's typically at least 2-3 eggs. I'd suggest more eggs and have only one fruit - perhaps the applesauce - as part of the mixture. Emphasize the pumpkin over the applesauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 The important thing is for each meal to meet the template. One egg plus that mixture doesn't quite do it. When egg is your protein, the serving size is the number of eggs you can hold in one hand. That's typically at least 2-3 eggs. I'd suggest more eggs and have only one fruit - perhaps the applesauce - as part of the mixture. Emphasize the pumpkin over the applesauce. I understand the not enough protein part but the problem with the "oatmeal" is too much fruit? And applesauce and coconut chips together is too much sugar? I know sugar in the morning would be bad. (Just never thought of coconut as sweet!) thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I understand the not enough protein part but the problem with the "oatmeal" is too much fruit? And applesauce and coconut chips together is too much sugar? I know sugar in the morning would be bad. (Just never thought of coconut as sweet!) thanks for the information Let me try to clarify. It all boils down to the meal template. - The meal template requires, protein, veggies and fat at every meal. Fruit is optional. - The meal template allows for 1-2 fruit servings a day. We generally advise against having two fruits together, especially at breakfast, because of the sugar. Each fruit serving is the size of your fist (for the most part - check the serving size on the packaging for the applesauce and raisins). - If you change what you eat at breakfast to the number of eggs you can hold in your hand, that satisfies the protein. If you have at least 1 cup of the pumpkin, that satisfies the veggie. If you have the appropriate serving size of unsweetened coconut chips and/or compliant coconut milk, that satisfies the fat. You would be done there. If you still feel like you need more, add a serving size of applesauce or raisins, but not both. I should add, if you're trying to replace oatmeal, that would throw this whole thing out the window, because that gets into Paleo-ifying food. In that case, would suggest to make another choice at breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Let me try to clarify. It all boils down to the meal template. - The meal template requires, protein, veggies and fat at every meal. Fruit is optional. - The meal template allows for 1-2 fruit servings a day. We generally advise against having two fruits together, especially at breakfast, because of the sugar. Each fruit serving is the size of your fist (for the most part - check the serving size on the packaging for the applesauce and raisins). - If you change what you eat at breakfast to the number of eggs you can hold in your hand, that satisfies the protein. If you have at least 1 cup of the pumpkin, that satisfies the veggie. If you have the appropriate serving size of unsweetened coconut chips and/or compliant coconut milk, that satisfies the fat. You would be done there. If you still feel like you need more, add a serving size of applesauce or raisins, but not both. I should add, if you're trying to replace oatmeal, that would throw this whole thing out the window, because that gets into Paleo-ifying food. In that case, would suggest to make another choice at breakfast. I am not trying to replace oatmeal per se, I am just looking for quick breakfast options. I do eat leftovers when available and have tried some different things. I am not a Paleo eater so that isn't a problem (unless I do it accidentally!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Day 15: half way done, half way to go. Not really feeling any different, other than crabby from lack of chocolate M1: banana w/sunflower butter, leftover pot roast (I know, no veggies but the banana was a deliberate choice, I got leg cramps the last 2 nights and bananas usually help) M2: bacon, eggs and sauteed spinach M3: chicken salad on lettuce w/homemade mayo, roasted sweet potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Day 16: Whole 30 not doing a thing for my PMS except give me something else to be crabby about. I am going to take the dog for a walk. M1: asparagus, bacon, hb egg M2: leftover chicken salad, sweet potato, yam soup, banana w/coconut chips and cashews M3: taco salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 serious food fatigue. I am tired of thinking about food and thinking about not eating foods Day 17: M1: spaghetti squash with sauce M2: tuna w/mayo and avocado M3: burger and salad (up in Phx for Sun's game) Day 18: M1: sauteed spinach and 2 fried eggs M2: tomato soup, 1/2 chicken breast, banana w/coconut chips and cashews M3: ham, yams and broccoli (as planned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Day 19 M1: cauliflower and morning mix (really wanted a blueberry muffin) M2: taco salad w/avocado (really wanted a turkey and cheese sandwich w/lettuce and mayo) M3 chili in the crockpot (actually that sounds right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvaK Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Yeah, food fatigue here as well. You are not alone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyr Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Day 20: I have to admit I am kinda happy about how the vegetable crisper is empty the day before grocery shopping. A good change from having to throw out a bunch of rotten stuff! Did some food prep for the week, hard boiled eggs, roasted some sweet potatoes, made a new batch of mayo. M1: morning mix, hb egg, carrot M2: fried ham, eggs and yam, (which hit the spot rather well) and a clementine M3: baked flounder (w/lemon olive oil), parsnip puff and brussel sprouts (it all tasted, um healthy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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