Tameva Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Today is my third day on the Whole30. I started this journey to get myself healthy again and hopefully finding some fibromyalgia relief as well. I've dealt with several health issues in the past 18 months and I've had enough of 'waiting' to feel better. Reading and learning about the Whole30 has at least given me a healthy path to follow. Since I just came across the log thread tonight I will try to catch up for the past two days. With the exception of one glass of tea I only drink water, a lot of water. Always have so this is not new for the program. I get between 10,000-15,000 steps in on most days. Still find other exercise difficult at this time(sad, I used to be a runner but the fibro pain has robbed me of that...I plan to get that ability back). Day 1- felt good Monday: B- two hard boiled eggs, chicken sausage, spinach/romaine salad, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, boiled egg, cucumber, onion, three slices w30 compliant turkey, 1 T olive oil/ herb dressing, orange D- Kahlua pig, roasted sweet potato, carrot, apple mix, 1/8 cantaloupe Day 2- felt good, slight headache in the afternoon Tuesday: B- two hard boiled eggs, sliced chicken sausage sautéed with asparagus, onions and mushrooms, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, cucumber, onion,1 T olive oil/ herb dressing, steak, mini heirloom tomatoes, orange, pumpkin seeds S- 2T dry roasted macadamia nuts, 1/4 c frozen grapes D- chopped Kahlua pig sautéed with zucchini, onion, tomato, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, green beans, seasonings 1t pumpkin seeds on top Day 3- tired but better in the afternoon, slight headache still Today: B- two hard boiled eggs, sliced chicken sausage sautéed with asparagus, onions and mushrooms, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, steak, mini heirloom tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, orange S- 2T dry roasted macadamia nuts, 1/4 c frozen grapes D- chopped Kahlua pig sautéed with zucchini, onion, tomato, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, green beans, cabbage, seasonings, egg fried in ghee and 1t pumpkin seeds on top I understand that I shouldn't be snacking and would welcome any guidance with my situation. I am up at 4:30 and have breakfast around 5 am. I start work at 5:30am, my lunch is at 11:30 am. I get off of work at 3:30 pm. We don't usually have dinner until between 5-6 pm which is why I throw in the snack. I am hungry before dinner time and don't want to blow my Whole 30. Any ideas, guidance, suggestions are welcome and appreciated, I am committed to this path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Today is my third day on the Whole30. I started this journey to get myself healthy again and hopefully finding some fibromyalgia relief as well. I've dealt with several health issues in the past 18 months and I've had enough of 'waiting' to feel better. Reading and learning about the Whole30 has at least given me a healthy path to follow. Since I just came across the log thread tonight I will try to catch up for the past two days. With the exception of one glass of tea I only drink water, a lot of water. Always have so this is not new for the program. I get between 10,000-15,000 steps in on most days. Still find other exercise difficult at this time(sad, I used to be a runner but the fibro pain has robbed me of that...I plan to get that ability back). Day 1- felt good Monday: B- two hard boiled eggs, chicken sausage, spinach/romaine salad, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, boiled egg, cucumber, onion, three slices w30 compliant turkey, 1 T olive oil/ herb dressing, orange D- Kahlua pig, roasted sweet potato, carrot, apple mix, 1/8 cantaloupe Day 2- felt good, slight headache in the afternoon Tuesday: B- two hard boiled eggs, sliced chicken sausage sautéed with asparagus, onions and mushrooms, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, cucumber, onion,1 T olive oil/ herb dressing, steak, mini heirloom tomatoes, orange, pumpkin seeds S- 2T dry roasted macadamia nuts, 1/4 c frozen grapes D- chopped Kahlua pig sautéed with zucchini, onion, tomato, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, green beans, seasonings 1t pumpkin seeds on top Day 3- tired but better in the afternoon, slight headache still Today: B- two hard boiled eggs, sliced chicken sausage sautéed with asparagus, onions and mushrooms, 1/8 cantaloupe, 8 oz unsweetened green tea L- spinach/romaine salad, avocado, steak, mini heirloom tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, orange S- 2T dry roasted macadamia nuts, 1/4 c frozen grapes D- chopped Kahlua pig sautéed with zucchini, onion, tomato, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, green beans, cabbage, seasonings, egg fried in ghee and 1t pumpkin seeds on top I understand that I shouldn't be snacking and would welcome any guidance with my situation. I am up at 4:30 and have breakfast around 5 am. I start work at 5:30am, my lunch is at 11:30 am. I get off of work at 3:30 pm. We don't usually have dinner until between 5-6 pm which is why I throw in the snack. I am hungry before dinner time and don't want to blow my Whole 30. Any ideas, guidance, suggestions are welcome and appreciated, I am committed to this path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 18, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2015 It's definitely understandable that you'd be hungry between lunch and dinner, and if you're truly hungry, not eating out of boredom or habit, you should eat. However, rather than the snack of nuts and fruits, try having a mini meal of protein, fat, and vegetables. Maybe a hard boiled egg or two, some mayo or avocado, and some carrot or celery sticks would be easy, or just some leftovers. You don't list much fat in your meals, especially your breakfasts. Be sure you're adding some for each meal, and most of the time, cooking oil doesn't count, since most of it stays in the pan and therefore doesn't get eaten. On Monday lunch, your protein is one egg and three slices of turkey -- are those the typical deli-sliced turkey? If so, that's probably not really enough protein. I also notice you're listing measurements of some things, like tablespoons or teaspoons of things. You may just be using that here as a way to estimate how much you had, but just a reminder that if you look at the meal template, measurements tend to relate to parts of your hand -- so a thumb-sized serving of oil, or a closed handful of nuts or seeds. I know some people get frustrated by these measurements because they want something exact, but the point of doing measurements that way is that different people need different amounts of food, and if you notice, the template lists a range for just about everything, so it's not necessarily as precise as some plans that require you to measure everything so that you can track all the numbers exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thank you for your response and guidance. I will work on switching up the snack as you suggested. As far as the turkey at lunch, while it seemed like a good idea that morning, I wasn't satisfied with it in taste or fulfillment at lunch and that's why I changed it up to steak. I am following the template measurements, I guess standard measurements were easier to write than one handful etc. it was late for me but I really wanted to start my log so I wouldn't forget what I had done so far. I will be more mindful of that in future logs. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 A couple months ago I made plans with my friend to go to a theme park on Monday. This week I have been planning my w30 for that day and I feel really good about it. My sweetheart decided to surprise me with a trip to Catalina Island for the weekend. We love it and visit often, but I didn't expect to need to plan for an entire weekend away so soon. I am planning to do some meal prep tonight and will stop at the market on the island to pick up things that won't travel as well. I'm up to this challenge! I'll check in this evening with today's update, and my plan for the next four days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Day 4- woke up with a headache but it finally went away. B- two boiled eggs, chicken sausage, asparagus, onion, mushrooms and an apple. L- steak, spinach/romaine salad, mini heirloom tomatoes, avocado, orange, boiled egg. D- spinach, onions, mushrooms, two hamburger patties, petite dill pickles, coconut. In order to prepare for the weekend I boiled eggs, sautéed chicken sausage with green beans, onion, mushrooms and asparagus. Grilled and chopped some chicken and steak. I will pick up fresh veggies when we get to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 No service on the island so I took notes to post at my first chance. Day 5 It's been a day of learning how to eat whole30 when away from home. And I feel I was as successful as possible. It was a bit difficult but I'm learning how to do this. M1- at home before hitting the road...chicken sausage, onion, mushrooms, green beans, asparagus, two boiled eggs and an apple. M2- first meal out... Peel and eat shrimp(boiled in plain water) with lemon and old bay seasoning(I googled this at the table to verify that it was Whole30 compliant). Side salad of romaine, cucumber, tomato no dressing. Asked for olive oil and lemons and had my sweetie taste it to make sure it was olive oil before I ate. S- an active day of swimming and playing on the beach made me hungry...chicken I cooked at home and brought and unsweetened coconut. M3- meal out. Ordered steamed veggie platter without the dressing they were supposed to be served with. Gave the corn on the cob pieces to my sweetie and again requested olive oil and lemon. I had it boxed up and brought it back to the room to enjoy with the steak I made at home. All in all its been a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Day 6 Started of with a relaxing morning. Then a long walk with my sweetie to a nice beach. Lots of playing in the surf followed by a long walk back. Got cleaned up, went to dinner and caught a movie. A beautiful day on the island! M1- chicken sausage sautéed with green beans, asparagus, mushrooms and onions. Two boiled eggs and a nectarine. M2- tilapia ceviche(tilapia, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lemon, avocado), unsweetened iced tea, macadamia nuts M3- boiled shrimp w/ lemon and old bay seasoning, romaine salad, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, lemon. S- a few bits of shaved coconut. I'll consider this a big victory; we when the to the movies and I took coconut with me just in case. My sweetie got a bucket of popcorn thinking that it would be okay for me to have it...it's corn, right?! Nope, it's all yours, but thank you. I opened my baggie of coconut as everyone around me was snacking and had a couple of pieces, I then realized I wasn't hungry, I didn't want it, I was just doing it out of habit. So I zipped that baggie right up and didn't touch it again. Pretty happy with myself for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Day 7 I dreamt of carbs last night. Stuff I don't normally eat, I was having steamed rice, ritz crackers and almond cookies. Funny thing was, in my dream I kept telling myself these things aren't Whole30 and then I would start picking at them again only to repeat the same thing over and over. M1- steak, two boiled eggs, Fuji Apple, macadamia nuts. Not ideal but not bad considering my options if I went out for breakfast. M2- ceviche (tilapia, tomato, onion, cilantro, lemon, chilies), iced tea M3- chicken, avocado, cantaloupe, 4 mini pickles. Not the best day but managed to stay with whole 30 foods, which I'm proud of since it was a long trip home and all I wanted was something quick so I could go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Day 8 Spending the day at Knott's Berry Farm. This should be interesting. M1- at home. Chicken sausage sautéed with onion, mushrooms, green beans and asparagus. Two eggs fried in ghee, small pear. M2- grilled steak, spinach, broccoli, iced tea S- orange (still at the park...best option available as I was hungry and only theme park food available) M3- steak, romaine/spinach, avocado Long fun day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Day 9 It's been a rough one. Started with an upset stomach yesterday afternoon and it has carried through the entire day. M1- did not feel like eating but did my best. Chicken sausage, green beans, asparagus, onion, mushrooms, two boiled eggs, avocado. (I had trouble getting it down so I ate what I could and took the rest with me. I added some broccoli and carrots when I got to work and finished m1) M2- chicken sausage, onions, spinach, avocado, pear, pickles M3- ground pork, onion, mushrooms, yellow squash, spinach sautéed in ghee. Few frozen grapes(because I don't care for them soft) few macadamia nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 This weekend had its challenges being away from home. All in all it was definitely a chance to learn not only how to adjust my meal choices but also to test the commitment I made to myself to do the Whole30. It would have been so easy to go right back to my previous habits and just start over when I got home but I stuck with it with encouragement from my sweetie. A bit of a bonus came about by accident while we were away. Friday night I realized I forgot my fibromyalgia medication and pain meds; Other than leaving our trip early there was no option to get them. I have not had any fibro pain at all, and as such I have not started taking the meds again (I did let my dr know what was going on). I have seen an increase in my energy as well. Not a lot but I will take all I can get. Looking forward to seeing what the next 21 days brings. Enjoying this journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 24, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 24, 2015 Congratulations on the improvement in your fibro pain and the extra energy! And on sticking to Whole30 away from home -- it's so much harder to do when you can't control how all the food is prepared. If you're still dreaming of carbs (or if you start feeling low energy or moody), you could add some starchy vegetables -- sweet potato, potato, any of the winter squashes (like butternut or acorn or spaghetti squash), root vegetables like turnips or rutabagas or beets or carrots. You really don't have to avoid carbs, as long as you're eating ones that come from vegetables or fruits, and most people seem to feel better if they have at least one fist-sized serving of a starchy vegetable each day, more if you're really active. And during the week leading up to that time of the month, most women find themselves craving more carbs and more food in general -- that's okay if it happens, just stick to Whole30 foods, but increase portions if you need to. On the other hand, you seem to be doing well, so you may not want to add anything right now, and that's fine -- but keep it in mind in the future if you notice any changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thank you ShannonM816 for the great input. I'm not avoiding carbs intentionally, just eating what I enjoy and have on hand. I did pick up some red potatoes yesterday to roast with the meal I have planned for tonight. I only had the one dream and fortunately I haven't really had any cravings. I gave up most dairy a year ago and gave up sodas and a lot of the processed foods two years ago, I think this has made it a little easier on me because I have fewer things that I cut out. Although, sweet treats were often on my intake and definitely needed to be eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Day 10- Stomach upset is still with me but seems to be getting better. M1- ground pork sautéed with onion, yellow squash, mushrooms, spinach, almonds. Still don't have much of an appetite but ate what I could. M2- ground pork sautéed with onion, yellow squash, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, spinach/romaine mix, orange. Have decided I'm not crazy about this pork sauté but I think it would be good with some compliant pasta sauce and more veggies added. Will do that when I get home to use for breakfast tomorrow. M3- kahlua pig, roasted mini red potatoes, carrots, onions, celery in olive oil and spices, orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Day 11- stomach issues still sticking around but seem to be getting better. Felt kind of sluggish today. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Either way, still committed to this process. M1- ground pork, mushrooms, onions, yellow squash, spinach, w30 pasta sauce, avocado. I have decided it's the texture I am having a problem with. I won't be eating anymore of this. No worries, my sweetie will finish it. M2- kahlua pig, roasted mini red potatoes, carrots, onions, celery with olive oil and spices, avocado, orange. M3- grilled Chicken sausage, mushrooms, onions, red & yellow peppers, zucchini, watermelon, mustard, dill pickle relish, coconut flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Day 12- It's been a good day, a little tired but can't complain. M1- kahlua pig, roasted carrots, mini red potatoes, onions, celery in olive oil, shredded coconut. M2- kahlua pig, roasted carrots, mini red potatoes, onions, celery in olive oil, shredded coconut. M3- romaine, cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, artichoke hearts, grilled chicken, olive oil, nectarine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Day 13- not the best day as far as meals go but stayed with whole30 choices, just not the best. M1- three eggs, chicken sausage, mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers M2- three eggs, almond butter, nectarine M3- tilapia ceviche (tilapia, tomato, onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, jalapeño, lemon, lime), bib lettuce, grapes. My daughter and her family (two grand babies) are here to visit for the weekend. Two more grand babies will be here tomorrow. Need to plan my day in order to be able to do my meal prep with all my family here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Day 14- M1- tilapia ceviche (tilapia, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, avocado, lemon, lime), nectarine. M2- meatballs (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach), almond butter, grapes M3- pork loin, sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, onion in olive oil and spices, watermelon. Long day spent with family, managed to prep food for the week. Feeling pretty good about my choices since family were eating all sorts of treats throughout the day and my mom sent my favorite lemon cake over. Ready for week three, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Day 15- Today has been a good day. I growled at the alarm clock at 4:30 as usual and then noticed that I felt unusually awake and rested. My energy has lasted throughout the day and I'm still feeling good. It's been so long since I could say that. Hoping it continues. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach M2- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, onion in olive oil and spices, watermelon. M3- tri tip roast, fingerling potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery, roasted green beans in olive oil, cantaloupe. Looking forward to the coming days in this journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Day 16- Had a weird dream with fried chicken legs chasing me. Then started out the day early feeling refreshed and ready for the day. This afternoon when I got home I was tired and ravenous. I'm thinking it could be the starchy veggies that I had at lunch. I will be more careful about that in the future. Also noticing I have been adding more fruit than I should and will definitely be cutting it back as well. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach M2- tri tip roast, fingerling potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery, roasted green beans in olive oil, watermelon. S- cupcake size meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), pickle, grapes M3- tri tip roast, cabbage, onion, green beans, pine nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Day 17- Today has been a great day. Woke up refreshed and my energy was consistent throughout the day. Even got some extra things done after work. Hoping I feel as well tomorrow. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach M2- tri tip roast, cabbage, onion, green beans, almonds, apple M3- spring mix/spinach salad, meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), tomatoes, radishes, broccoli, jicama, carrots, fried egg, mustard. Continuing on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Day 18- Today was a good day, not as much energy as yesterday but good just the same. I am enjoying the renewal of my energy if even in small doses. I am still off of my fibromyalgia meds with no flare ups, in my book a major victory because the reason I started the whole30 was to hopefully find some relief from the fibro pain and exhaustion. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach M2- tri tip roast, cabbage,fingerling potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery, roasted green beans in olive oil, small salad (mixed baby greens, tomato, olives, cucumber, broccoli, olive oil, raw sunflower seeds. M3- kahlua pig 'carnitas' (chopped onions sautéed in coconut oil with chopped kahlua pig , red pepper flakes, juice from half an orange) tacos (butter lettuce shells). Topped with pico de gallo( tomato, red onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes) and served with spicy cucumbers (cucumber, lemon, chili powder). Continuing on this great journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Day 19- Had nice steady energy that lasted throughout the day. I was able to get a lot done which felt great. Also made plans to go for a hike in the morning. Not sure if I can do it but I'm sure going to try. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach, 2 fried eggs M2- kahlua pig 'carnitas' (chopped onions sautéed in coconut oil with chopped kahlua pig , red pepper flakes, juice from half an orange) tacos (butter lettuce shells). Topped with pico de gallo( tomato, red onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes), grapes. M3- kahlua pig 'carnitas' (chopped onions sautéed in coconut oil with chopped kahlua pig , red pepper flakes, juice from half an orange). Topped with pico de gallo( tomato, red onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes), avocado. Traveling on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tameva Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Day 20- What a fantastic day! Got up extra early and met my son for a hike. I was nervous because I love this hike but haven't been able to do it in over a year due to the fibromyalgia pain. I was prepared to only go half way but was able to finish the entire hike plus an extra trip around the mountain. It was amazing! Had family over and barbecued, most foods were whole 30 compliant, I didn't have a problem with the ones that were not. To top it off today was my twin grandsons 3rd birthday so there was plenty of cake, and snacks around. Not even tempted, I made this a serious commitment to myself and it has worked like magic. I am so excited to be feeling better, now to keep it going. I think the worst thing I did today was too much fruit, quite an accomplishment for a holiday family event. M1- meatloaf (ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, squash, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, tomato paste, almond meal, spices), spinach. PostWO- two fried eggs, 1/2 an avocado M2- chicken thigh, spring mix, chopped veggie mix(bell pepper, jicama, carrots, radishes, green and red cabbage), nectarine, olive oil. M3- chicken thighs, marinated veggies ( cucumber, onion, tomato, vinegar, water, pepper). Pineapple and watermelon. Pushing on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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