mcjule Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Phyisbeth, they actually did try but there was nothing gluten-free to be found. We were in the rural midwest so the options were limited. My husband looked all over for something I could eat. I ended up saying that they should get a regular cake because my kids were looking forward to it and it was ok that I couldn't eat it. My husband and I did find some chocolate to have for dessert after dinner out. My mom is aware of my eating restrictions and tried to be helpful but we're talking a very big family -- over 20 people -- so it was impossible to make everything for me and I get that. My mom got me almond milk for my coffee and lots of eggs and sweet potatoes but obviously every meal couldn't be made especially for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I guess that makes me feel a little less ranty. Riding your own bike is about learning to deal with all these situations for sure and it sounds like you did it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 It sounds like you did fairly well. It's so hard to be away from home and away from your routine and regular food options. Next time, pick up a GF cake mix and bring it with you! Although, not eating cake was probably good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujo238 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Welcome back. I only hope to do so well when I go next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I came home and looked at the supermarket for gluten-free cake mix and it definitely exists! So next time I will do that. I guess I assumed that it wouldn't be that hard to come by, but I was wrong! So I am still sick and actually feeling worse today. Yuck! I cannot seem to get enough sleep and work is super crazy busy. Breakfast: eggs w/one slice of bacon and kale, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/coconut milk Lunch: work luncheon . . . not sure what will be served Dinner: chicken and veggie stir-fry (we had leftovers last night so this is on for tonight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Still super sick which led to me eating a small breakfast and then needing a Lara bar after lunch. So sick of feeling this crappy! Breakfast: two hard-boiled eggs, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/coconut milk Lunch: leftover chicken and veggie stir-fry, Lara bar Dinner: leftover tomato and sausage sauce, large salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I hope you feel better soon. Summer sicknesses are the worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 I was so tired last night that I couldn't make dinner (or do anything else). So I had leftovers and today I will have to go out to lunch. I'm feeling a little better, which is good, but I still have a ways to go. Can't wait for the weekend! Breakfast: sauteed bacon and kale w/3 scrambled eggs, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/coconut milk Lunch: probably a salad . . . will update Dinner: if I am up to it we'll have the Thai green beans and beef or else we'll order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujo238 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I hope you got lots of rest this weekend and are feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hey all. Well the cold is not gone but it's getting there. I have never had such a prolonged and brutal cold! My weekend felt like a waste. I rested but that meant I did nothing fun and nothing productive. We got so low on food that on Sunday I had macadamia nuts for lunch! We have a second vacation -- this one at the beach -- coming up in three weeks and I was going to clean up my diet (i.e., no sugar, no non-gluten grains, no alcohol, maybe no sweet potatoes . . . ) but I can't do that when I'm feeling so sick. While I'm not having alcohol of course while feeling sick I need the comfort of my sweet potatoes and occasional rice. Plus I can't work out at all. Hope this is gone soon. Oh, and AF is here today!! Ah!! Breakfast: three eggs w/sauteed kale and bacon, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: work lunch, I'm having a kale salad w/grilled chicken Dinner: grilled chicken and veggie kabobs, basmati rice, salad, two squares of dark chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 And still have the cold! Day 14. It is getting better . . . SLOWLY. What a huge pain. And AF is making me SO yucky and bloated. I hate that. Breakfast: three eggs w/sauteed kale and bacon, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: went out to a restaurant, had deviled eggs and a chicken salad (it's a farm to table place so hopefully ingredients were pretty good -- it sure tasted good!) Dinner: carrots w/baba ganoush, spaghetti squash w/sausage and tomato sauce, salad, two squares of dark chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I hope you feel better soon. Summer colds are the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Feeling a bit better today and I'm down to my last sweet potato so I guess tomorrow I start trying a more strict diet (basically the Whole 30 without nuts or potatoes, but not going to worry if I get a tiny bit of added sugar or something small like that). Although we have hosting friends on Saturday for a BBQ and planning to serve fresh corn and I'll probably have some wine if I am feeling good so that will be a cheat meal, but otherwise should be on track until vacation. Breakfast: three eggs w/sauteed kale, sweet potato w/coconut butter, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: leftover spaghetti squash w/sausage and tomato sauce (I swear I have this weekly -- such an easy meal!) Dinner: Thai beef w/green beans, basmati rice, two squares dark chococlate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 So today was going to be the start of my no-starch two weeks but I forgot that I put rice in my lunch so we'll hold off on that! But I do have a non-sweet potato breakfast. Breakfast: three eggs w/sauteed kale, two chicken sausages, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: leftover Thai green beans and beef w/rice Dinner: no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 So sickness is almost gone and I had a really fun weekend -- social and active! I got on the scale today since AF is gone and was not upset with the number. Below where I started my Whole 30 so that was nice. Hoping to stay focused this week but dropping my morning sweet potato has just made me starving all day. I'm not sure what to do anymore about losing weight. I just to just starve myself and I know that is stupid but I'm feeling lost now . . . Breakfast: sausage, three egg, and kale scramble, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: leftover chicken breast and salad, baby carrots w/guacamole Dinner: burger (tomato and lettuce bun), roasted green beans, few tortilla chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm sorry you feel lost. I've been there. If I remember, you don't have a lot to lose, either. For me, I just had to accept that I'm almost 40, I've had 2 kids, I'm not willing to starve or exercise more than I do, so I will be the weight I will be. It's taken a while to get here, but mentally, it's a much better place and I hope to stay here. I'd rather be mentally calm than 5 lbs thinner. There's nothing wrong with tweaking and experimenting, though, as long as it doesn't make you crazy. Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Jen, I may need to start accepting my weight. The weight I aspire to is one I had before I was married, before I had kids, when I was in my 20s and lived alone where I worked out daily and ate "perfectly." It's 11:30 am and I'm absolutely starving -- my breakfasts are just not big enough. And I'm worried because my lunch is kind of small too -- I'll need to find something to supplement. Breakfast: sausage, three egg, and kale scramble, coffee w/almond milk Lunch: Thai green beans w/beef, two chocolates Dinner: grilled chicken breasts, salad, tortilla chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yep, we're not 20 anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 So yesterday I had two chocolates at work (though none after dinner so that's a win right?) Then I had some leftover tortilla chips as we were waiting for dinner (we ate at 9:30 pm!). Not great, but as I look back two chocolates and a handful of organic non-GMO tortilla chips is NOT the worst thing I could eat. Breakfast: sausage, three egg, and kale scramble, coffee w/almond milk and coconut milk Lunch: was supposed to meet a friend but she had something come up so I'll pick up something . . . probably a salad -- that is what I always do! Edited: did have a salad w/chicken and avocado Dinner: oh no! I just realized I forgot to thaw the fish. Guess I can do that in the microwave. Going to do fish and a salad. Went out to dinner and had the insides (not the shells) of fish tacos and some chips and salsa Workout: did 2/3 of my weight workout for the first time in forever. Felt GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 So last night was kind of a mess. I ended up spontaneously going out to eat with a friend and our kids. It was a Mexican place and there was nothing really "good" on the menu so I had some chips and salsa and ate the insides of fish tacos. I guess it could have been worse. I am not really a spontaneous person and I don't like going to restaurants without knowing the menu ahead of time but the kids had a blast so I guess worth it for them! Breakfast: sausage, three egg, and kale scramble, coffee w/almond milk and coconut milk Lunch: salad w/chicken, few bites of a risotto ball Dinner: I'm trying a new recipe for a shrimp and rice noodle dish. Yes, this violates my "no non-gluten grains" for two weeks but I seem to be failing at that anyway! It looks really yummy so we'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I think chips and salsa and the insides of fish tacos is a good choice for a Mexican restaurant, assuming corn agrees with you. When I can plan ahead, I bring carrots, celery and plantain chips to dip in the salsa and guac, but I've been known to occasionally indulge in tortilla chips, too. Your meal sounds much better than mine at the Chinese buffet, which was also for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I don't seem to have problems with either corn or rice and I try to eat organic non-GMO versions of them when I do eat them but overall I think I could cut back. I probably average twice a week for rice and less for corn but lately I've been having more corn than usual. The farmers market corn on the cob doesn't make me feel guilty but the chips do and I had them twice this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujo238 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I feel the same way about corn chips. I try to limit myself to only eat them out of the house. If I bring them home they are food with no brakes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yeah, I wouldn't ever buy them just for me but we've been entertaining a lot and they make for an easy appetizer. Plus selfishly I'm choosing an appetizer I can eat -- I used to do cheese and crackers but I can't have either of those. Maybe I should do cheese and crackers to limit my own eating! My stomach is a bit off today -- I'm trying to figure out what caused it. I did have a couple bites of a risotto ball yesterday so maybe that was it. Or maybe the rice noodles at dinner? That would be a bummer. Breakfast: sausage, three egg, and kale scramble, coffee w/almond milk and coconut milk Lunch: leftover curried noodles w/shrimp Dinner: probably more leftovers -- need to see what we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujo238 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I don't know if I would suggest putting out cheese and crackers. Unless your will power s way better than mine. I did google Paleo appetizers though and found all sorts of ideas. If your main need though is fast and easy maybe pick up some pre-cut raw veggies. Toss them on a tray with some dip made from Paleo mayo and It's just as good and easy as chips and salsa. I made the ranch dressing from www.theclothesmakethegirl.com and it was the best thing I ever ate. The kids were licking it out of the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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