arenee Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Well, I started my second whole30 a day late (2/18 instead of 2/17) and now I'm starting a log late as well. I did my 1st w30 in September without a stove or oven (due to moving into a new house and a screwed up Sears delivery), just a microwave and a camping skillet - so really, there are no excuses this time! My first goal this time around is to branch out more in the kitchen and get my bf to eat most meals with me as well, instead of picking up Qdoba or McDonalds on his way home. In just this first week, I've successfully made Well Fed/theclothesmakethegirl's citrus carnitas, Moroccan pork chops & salmon, baked my first sweet potatoes and just last night made curry for the first time (which the bf declined to eat, but upon tasting, he said, "you can make this for two next time!). My second goal is to add moderate exercise - last time around I totally fell off my just-burgeoning exercise plan. Today's meals: M1: 3 eggs, spinach and blueberries M2: leftover homemade sausage, sweet potato, broccoli and blueberries M3: I plan on making a compliant spaghetti sauce and serving it with brussel sprouts and zuchinni for myself and pasta for the bf I took a long walk before lunch today because there was an abundance of donuts in our staff kitchen. No pre-or post-meal because I hadn't planned on it - but it was the best way to think of to avoid the temptation and smells! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Day 9 M1: 3 eggs, zucchini, blackberries, 2 shots of espresso over ice M2: leftover chicken curry, asparagus, spinach, blackberries M3: will probably be sweet potato hash with eggs and spinach. Glad to be over the week one-headache! I do need to get better about pre and post workout meals. I don't do much (just 1-2 miles walking and either leg or arm weights). But, I work at an administrative office inside a gym, so a lot of times if I'm going crazy at my desk, I'll go work out. Going to start bringing pre and post meals with me every day, just in case. And now. A rant. One of my coworkers introduced me to ISWF last fall. We were going to do a Sept. w30 together, but she had a latte on day 1 and decided to quit. This time around, she says she's doing it with me. However...I've seen her eat salad dressing, put sugar in tea, cheese and a donut. When I mention something, she says, "well, I'm basically doing it." She's still walking around telling people we are doing it together and keeps claiming the same end date! I kind of want to shake her and tell her she is not doing it - the whole point is to not cheat! Not sure why I'm getting so cranky about it - but it just doesn't seem like she should be claiming w30 when she is eating non-compliant foods on purpose! End rant. All in all, feeling great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Day 10 M1: 3 eggs, zucchini, kiwi Pre-workout: a few cubed pieces of plain chicken and almonds M2: brussel sprouts, spaghetti sauce (with ground beef), banana M3: will be shrimp, salsa, spinach and broccoli Have been experimenting with how to cook sweet potatoes - I want to like them. Before last night, always baked them or cut them into medallions and sauteed them. Last night, made sweet potato hash for the first time. It was heavenly! It could become my go-to meal when I'm short on time. So very delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 And now. A rant. One of my coworkers introduced me to ISWF last fall. We were going to do a Sept. w30 together, but she had a latte on day 1 and decided to quit. This time around, she says she's doing it with me. However...I've seen her eat salad dressing, put sugar in tea, cheese and a donut. When I mention something, she says, "well, I'm basically doing it." She's still walking around telling people we are doing it together and keeps claiming the same end date! I kind of want to shake her and tell her she is not doing it - the whole point is to not cheat! Not sure why I'm getting so cranky about it - but it just doesn't seem like she should be claiming w30 when she is eating non-compliant foods on purpose! End rant. Oh boy ... I can see how that would be frustrating, especially since she's the one who introduced the program to you. Is she planning to do reintroductions when she's done? They're not going to tell her much if she's eating the way she is now. You could try pointing that out to her, and then again, perhaps it's best to let it go and let her do her own thing. Focus your energy on staying on the path and committing to your best health and let the chips fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 @GF Chris - I was actually able to talk to her today (after we had lunch and she had bread, chips and a cookie), and she said she's unable to do an actual w30 now but she's trying to do 90% and later on do an actual one. I think what was irritating me so much is that she was calling what she is doing a whole 30. Day 11 M1: Carrots, 3 eggs, pineapple M2: Brussel sprouts, chicken, salsa, spinach, almonds, banana M3: will be Steak, broccoli, sweet potatoes and club soda My coworkers and I decided to participate in a March fitness challenge - so starting tomorrow I will be adding in pre and post workout meals. Based on my work schedule for the next few weeks, I'll be working out right before lunch, so maybe a change in meal 2 (which would also be post-workout) to make sure there is no fruit is in order. It seems silly to eat a post workout meal followed 10 minutes later by meal 2 - and that's how my schedule dictates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Day 12 M1: eggs, carrots and pineapple Post wo: carrots and chicken M2: chicken, broccoli and kiwi M3: eggs, sweet potato hash and spinach Day 13 M1: eggs, spinach, sausage and grapes M2: flounder and carrots M3: will be sausage, broccoli and spinach Was not hungry for meal 2 at all today, but felt I should eat something to follow the meal template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Day 14 M1: eggs, carrots and an apple Prewo: almonds, chicken M2: chicken, sweet potato, spinach and kiwi M3: will be chicken, avocado and asparagus Was not in the mood for lunch again. Have new recipes in line for tonight and Tomorrow- Am excited for those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina R Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Day 9 M1: 3 eggs, zucchini, blackberries, 2 shots of espresso over ice M2: leftover chicken curry, asparagus, spinach, blackberries M3: will probably be sweet potato hash with eggs and spinach. Glad to be over the week one-headache! I do need to get better about pre and post workout meals. I don't do much (just 1-2 miles walking and either leg or arm weights). But, I work at an administrative office inside a gym, so a lot of times if I'm going crazy at my desk, I'll go work out. Going to start bringing pre and post meals with me every day, just in case. And now. A rant. One of my coworkers introduced me to ISWF last fall. We were going to do a Sept. w30 together, but she had a latte on day 1 and decided to quit. This time around, she says she's doing it with me. However...I've seen her eat salad dressing, put sugar in tea, cheese and a donut. When I mention something, she says, "well, I'm basically doing it." She's still walking around telling people we are doing it together and keeps claiming the same end date! I kind of want to shake her and tell her she is not doing it - the whole point is to not cheat! Not sure why I'm getting so cranky about it - but it just doesn't seem like she should be claiming w30 when she is eating non-compliant foods on purpose! End rant. All in all, feeling great. So irritating when someone tells you they are going to do something with you and they don't! Just think how fantastic you will look on day 30. You skin will be glowing and hopefully you will feel great, she on the other hand will look the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Day 15 M1: Eggs, sausage, carrots, kiwi pre-wo: almonds, chicken M2: sausage, asparagus, spinach, banana M3: will be Well Fed's moroccan meatballs. Probably with broccoli and sweet potato. Tomorrow I'll be going off the normal three meals as I'll be coordinating a catered work event for most of the night (and even tho I planned the food, there won't be much I can have). Am going to stick to the rules, but will probably have 2 regular meals and 2 mini meals (pre and post event). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Day 16 M1: eggs, spinach and pineapple Pre wo: chicken and almonds M2: leftover moroccan meatballs with sweet potato, broccoli and a banana Mini meal 3 (pre event): will be tuna and carrots Mini meal 4 (post event): will be more leftover meatballs and spinach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Day 17 M1: eggs, spinach, pineapple Pre-wo: chicken and almonds M2: leftover moroccan meatballs (I should have looked at the quanity and cut this recipe in half -- I didn't and I feel like I'm going to be eating them forever!; spinach, brocoli and kiwi M3: will be Well Fed's citrus carnitas Got thru the event last night with no issues. Did sip on a club soda throughout the event. I'm glad that this time around I have energy for exercising - my first whole30 kicked my butt for 25 of the 30 days and I wasn't able to. This week I've gotten in 40 minutes of cardio in addition to some weights each day. Beginning to plan my meals for a road trip this weekend where I'll be away from a stove/microwave for 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Day 18 M1: eggs, spinach and pineapple M2: leftover moroccan meatballs (as mentioned above, will be eating them forever) sweet potato and spinach M3: will be steak, broccoli and asparagus Tonight I'll be boiling eggs and pre cooking some chicken to take along with carrots, bananas, spinach, almonds and steamed asparagus on our road trip this weekend. I don't like most vegetables un cooked, So I think this is the best plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Day 19 M1: hard-boiled eggs, asparagus, fruit salad (kiwi, strawberry, pineapple) Pre-hike: compliant Lara bar M2: chicken, salsa, spinach, banana M3: trout and sweet potato Day 20 M1: hard-boiled egg, fruit salad, carrots M2: tuna, almonds, carrots M3: will be spaghetti sauce (with ground beef), snap peas, asparagus Back today from a long two-day trip (6.5 hrs of driving each day, with a long hike yesterday also). Yesterday, we got to our hiking destination at an awkward time so I didn't eat M2 first...then, our hike ended up being a few hours. Wish I had not left M2 in the car! At dinner, the waitress and kitchen were very accommodating and made me a plain trout and plan baked sweet potato, despite the fact they were only elements of other dishes. Glad to be home and cooking tonight...cold lunches and breakfasts are not my thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Day 21 M1: eggs, spinach Pre-wo: chicken, almonds M2: leftover spaghetti sauce, snap peas, asparagus M3: chicken, sweet potato, spinach, mushrooms, watermelon Day 22 M1: eggs, broccoli, kiwi Pre-wo: chicken, almonds M2: leftover chicken, sweet potato, spinach, mushrooms M3: will be Well Fed's cinnamon beef stew I definitely hit the "food boredom" stage right on schedule (although, ironically, not for breakfast, which is practicaly the same every day). The mushrooms last night saved my desire for dinner because they were something new, but then today at lunch I don't want it at all. Something new on the menu for dinner tonight and some of my favorites scheduled for later in the week, so hopefully I will get over it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Day 23 M1: eggs, carrots, kiwi M2: leftover beef stew with broccoli Pre-wo: chicken, almonds M3: salmon, brussel sprouts, sweet potato Due to some changes at work, tomorrow'll be another 13-hour event day for me - which are challenging, but with a plan they're not so bad. This time around my craving for a latte in the morning is STRONG and I feel like it is getting worse. This wasn't a problem at all on my first w30, but this time around, plan espresso is not cutting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Day 24 M1: eggs, spinach Prewo: almonds and chicken M2: tuna, sweet potato and Brussel sprouts M3: leftover spaghetti sauce, snap peas, banana M3 is going to be way earlier than usual, if I'm hungry when I get home, will have an egg and spinach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Catching up... Day 25 M1: eggs and carrots Pre wo : chicken and almonds M2: leftover beef stew with added broccoli M3: at a sushi restaurant, had rolls without rice and substituted cucumber as the wrap Day 26 M1: eggs, spinach and kiwi Post wo: carrots and chicken M2: eggs, spinach and banana M3: roasted chicken, cumin carrots and broccoli Day 27 M1: sausage, eggs and spinach M2: chicken and almonds (wasn't hungry, but felt I should eat something) M3: sweet potato, chicken and spinach Day 28 M1: eggs, carrots and kiwi M2: will be sausage, broccoli, sweet potato and an apple M3: will be chicken, zucchini and spinach My latte craving is at an all time high today (day 28). I am not listening to the voice that keeps saying I'm close enough. Close enough doesn't count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Day 29 M1: eggs, zucchini and salsa M2: sausage, Brussel sprouts, carrots and banana M3: will be well Fed's shrimp, zucchini and sweet potato Bought some fancy sugar-free spices today at a specialty store - hoping to keep healthy cooking at home a priority after 30 days. Could still use that latte I've been craving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenee Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Day 30 (!) M1: eggs and spinach M2: eggs, spinach, sweet potato and banana M3: well Fed's chocolate chili, asparagus and zucchini Plan for tomorrow is a little dairy. But then I've got compliant dinners planned for the next week. Trying to stay on track this time and not go off the rails like after my first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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