Radar Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Day 1 and very excited. I turned 50 in March and all of the sudden everything hurts. Feet, elbows, back, neck, etc... I have way to much to do to feel like this. I have done Paleo in the past and felt great but somehow got off track. I have about 25 pounds to lose but that is definitely not my number one goal. I want these aches and pains to go away. Breakfast: Coffee with coconut milk (that will take some getting used to) A Portobello mushroom stuffed with sautéed spinach, garlic, green onion, two slices of compliant bacon, and an egg. Baked and then topped with salsa verde. Served with a handful of blueberries. Lunch: Ground turkey browned with mushrooms and onion, seasoned with lime, cumin, chile, and salt. Served in Romaine lettuce leaves with a side of baby carrots and salsa verde. (added olives and avocado with the advice of the moderator) Dinner: Grilled salmon, baby potatoes and spinach, bacon and mushroom salad with a white balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing. Yahoo! Day 1 is done and I survived just fine. The food was wonderful. Did have a headache but hoping its gone tomorrow. We're having company tomorrow for dinner but I have the food all planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted July 22, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi, Radar! Welcome to Whole30. I just wanted to make sure you've seen the meal template -- while it's not required, you'll definitely get the best results if you follow it for all your meals. Your lunch and dinner look good, although I don't see any fat in your lunch -- be sure you add fat to each meal. Most of what you cook in gets left in the pan, so it's okay to add some olives or mayo or avocado or whatever other fat source sounds good, and turkey tends to be pretty lean meat, so don't skimp with that meal for sure. I think your breakfast looks a little light -- generally, bacon is a fat source, and when eggs are your only protein source, a serving is as many as you can hold in your hand. Definitely more than one. Or feel free to have an egg or two, plus some other protein to make up a full serving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you, Shannon! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm going to add some olives and avacado to lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 DAY 2Ready for day 2 and the headache is gone. Meals are planned. My parents are coming for dinner, hoping it won't be stressful. They and my sister are having a tiff and I really don't want to be in the middle. That kind of stuff makes me want to eat crap. I have a plan and I WILL STICK TO IT! (They didn't even mention their squabble with the Sis)Meal 1: ground turkey and vegetable frittata (made with a little olive oil) with berries (was wonderful)Meal 2: Tuna salad lettuce wraps with cashews, baby carrots (turned out to be salmon and a handful of nuts because I got busy with company, not the most balanced but at least it was compliant)Meal 3: steak, roasted potatoes and an artichoke with ghee (changed the potatoes to portabello mushrooms and watermelon)Trying the coffee with coconut milk again. Might have to give up coffee if I can't learn to like it. I usually use 1% organic milk but that isn't allowed. (used less of the coconut milk today and liked it much better).Have a wonderful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 DAY 3We had company yesterday. I did a Whole30 dinner and they had no idea so it worked great. The snacks after boating were not compliant (hummus and pita chips) but I am not snacking so it wasn't a problem. I also felt a lot better yesterday, still a little cranky though according to hubby. I made a couple of changes in my meal plan (in red on previous post) yesterday.Todays meal plan:Meal 1. Tuna salad (albacore tuna, paleo mayo, cashews, pineapple) lettuce wraps and watermelonMeal 2 salmon, cucumbers nectarine salad with paleo mayo and rice wine vinegarMeal 3: chicken breast, sweet potato with ghee, grilled portabella mushroomHere's to hoping that the crankiness goes away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9er Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Trying the coffee with coconut milk again. Might have to give up coffee if I can't learn to like it. I usually use 1% organic milk but that isn't allowed. (used less of the coconut milk today and liked it much better). Have a wonderful day! Hey there! I found if I blend my coffee and the coconut milk it is way better. I really like it now! Just be careful of the hot coffee in the blender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thank you J9er! I will try that tomorrow. Someone else suggested try it over ice but that was even worse. The cold turned it to chunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Day 3 is in the books! I didn't feel tired and had a fair amount of energy. It is definitely getting easier. My meals deviated from my plan but were still compliant. For dinner I had salmon with a mayo garlic sauce and a yam with coconut milk on it. It was DELICIOUS! I love the homemade mayo! I added some fresh garlic and a little Slap Your Mama. Yummy! Tomorrow We're going to my sister in laws for dinner and then to the rodeo. I'm bringing my own food. My husband thinks I'm weird. We had to go hep the in laws with some car trouble today. My mother in law kept trying to get me to drink sweet tea. I kept explaining I couldn't have sugar. It fell on deaf ears. Finally just took the tea and had my father in law drink it. Couldn't decide if I should laugh or shake her. Decided to laugh- if I shook her too hard she'd be living with us until she was healed. That horrible thought kept me from harming her. I might still be a little grouchy LOL! Have a great night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 DAY 4 Today is going to be a bit of a challenge. Dinner at Jane's and the rodeo then the kids are coming up late tonight until Monday. This would be way easier if I could just be in solitary confinement at home for 30 days. Dinner last night didn't agree. I had salmon and a yam and my tummy is bloated. Not sure what that's about. Today's plan: bring my own food and bring more than I need. Meal 1: veggie frittata, coffee with coconut milk (trying blended today) Meal 2: Tuna Salad lettuce wraps, cherries Meal 3: Shrimp Ceviche with plantain chips (cooked in olive oil) and a chicken/Apple sausage Emergency food: carrots, nuts and jerkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Day 4 (continued) The best laid plans... The plans for today are changing due to nasty weather and a dog that will tear apart our house if left home alone in a thunderstorm. Dinner at Jane's and the rodeo has been replaced with staying home to make sure the fur babies are ok. I also switched up the meals a bit. I am loving the food. This morning was a chicken sausage and veggie frittata with a few cherries. Meal #2 was shrimp ceviche with tostones and it was amazing. This was my first time cooking plantains (I've eaten them, just not cooked them). Definitely will try that one again. Even my husband loved it, much to his surprise! I've had dinner in the crockpot all day. Chicken breasts and sweet potatoes with coconut milk, nutmeg, ginger and chipotle with Portobello mushroom. Will probably serve it with the remaining tostones. It smells wonderful. I have decided to start adding exercise to this mix. My goal is a minimum of 11,000 steps per day (just over five miles) and 12 flights of stairs. I got up and walked three miles this morning. I'm not grouchy today but not a bundle of energy yet either (I normally have tons of energy). Waiting for my TIGER BLOOD! Off for another walk! Have an amazing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Day 5 I surpassed my fitness goals yesterday but overall I didn't feel very energetic. I even took a nap. It was a stormy day and perfect for napping! Food plan wasn't difficult to follow but the coconut chicken was yucky. Will definitely not do that again. Today includes a trip to Ione Down River Days. I'll bring snacks just in case. Meal 1: sausage and veggie Frittata with watermelon Meal 2: tuna salad lettuce wraps, ceviche Meal 3: cashew crusted chicken, coleslaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Day 6 Yesterday was my hardest day. Our events included fair food which everyone ate and drank. I avoided it but boy did I want to eat some of it. Felt a little sorry for myself but I went to bed with a feeling of accomplishment. I made my health a priority. We still have company today and tomorrow our three year old grandson comes for a week. Temptations are just going to be a part of daily life around here. Meal plan today: Meal 1: Cashew crusted chicken breast and watermelon Meal 2: Mixed veggie salad with tuna and dressing made with Whole 30 mayo Meal 3: Steak, yam with coconut milk and cucumbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Day 6 (Continued) Great day today and I exceeded all of my fitness goals. Over 11,000 steps, 5 miles and 67 active minutes, 12 flights of stairs. Food was really easy today and I wasn't hungry or craving. Took a little nap again. Still waiting for my Tiger Blood!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day 7 Crazy busy day including seven hours in the car to go pick up our grandson. I still have to do five more flights of stairs. I have over 11,000 steps, 5 miles and 65 active minutes. Did great on the food including a restaurant meal. We chose a Chinese Buffet that also has a Mongolian Grill. I had chicken, veggies and pineapple with no sauce (usually they have make your own sauces but this one didn't). Didn't taste all that great but it was healthy. Meal 1: Bacon and onion frittata and watermelon Meal 2: Mongolian Grill Chicken and veggies no sauce Meal 3: Turkey with mushroom sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day 8 Feeling a ton better. Great energy, sleeping well and the headaches and sleepiness are gone. Woke up at 5:00 am and have been going. My aches and pains are starting to diminish. I have noticed that I've started trying to bargain with myself for off limits foods (this morning it was protein powder for breakfast, I really wanted it). So far I've stayed in control and plan on continuing. I'm sure this is why they say that the days people are most likely to quit are days 10 and 11. I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!! Meal 1: Bacon, chicken, and onion frittata, blueberries Meal 2: Tuna Lettuce wraps, tomatoes Meal 3: Shrimp, artichokes, salad with Whole 30 Mayo dressing On target for today's fitness goals. I'll report on those later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Day 8 What a great day! Our three year old grsndson, Landon, is here for the week. We played outside pretty much all day. Food went great and exceeded my fitness goals. Over 14,000 steps, 6 miles, 17 flights of stairs and 46 active minutes. Now I'm ready for bed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Day 9 Well I have officially given up coffee. I haven't had any in a week. I just couldn't figure out a way to like it with coconut milk and definitely not black. I miss my coffee with milk but I'll survive. Company again today, my parents are coming over to spend some time with Landon. He is keeping me on my toes. It's only 9:00 am and I already have12 flights of stairs recorded. Waiting for hubby to get up so that I can go do my walk (he needs to watch Landon). Meal 1: steak and yam with coconut milk Meal 2: Mixed veggie salad with steak (dressing made with Whole 30 mayo) Meal 3: Shrimp, spinach salad, yam I hope everyone has an amazing day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Day 9 (continued) Surprise dinner company (after my parents left). Changed up the meal plan. Served pasta because I had ten minutes notice. I persevered though and had pork, sweet potato and watermelon. They had pasta with chicken sausage, corn on the cob and watermelon. Worked out just fine. Exceeded all of my fitness goals: 13,000 steps, 62 active minutes, over 5.5 miles and 23 flights of stairs plus swimming with our grandson. One tired grandma ready for bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Day 10 UUUgh! Very little sleep last night. Big stress over a nightmare business deal. Be very careful who you go into business with. The stress and lack of sleep is making me want to step on the scale so badly that I am trying to find things to distract myself. When my husband gets up I'm going to ask him to hide it from me. So far I haven't had the urge to eat anything I'm not supposed to but I would not be surprised, I'm definitely a stress eater. I need to remind myself that I will be better able to cope with stress if I am healthy and rested. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Enough whining! I have completed my first 1/3 of my first Whole 30. I have a couple of huge non scale victories to report: 1) I can walk down the stairs in the morning without my feet hurting. This is one of the main reasons I started this in the first place. My feet and legs hurt all day but especially in the morning. I felt like an old lady. I think its been getting better the last few days but this morning I was totally pain free for the first time in months. 2) I use a FitBit that monitors my heart rate. When I started my Whole 30, my resting heart rate was averaging 72 bpm. The last four days it has averaged 65 bpm. That seems like a huge change in such a short time! No company today (at least that I know of). I'm going to try and have a self care day (as much as that can happen with a busy three year old). Meal 1: Ham and spinach frittata, watermelon Meal 2: Steak spinach salad with dressing made with Whole 30 mayo Meal 3: Shrimp, sweet potato, broccoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Day 10 (continued) I was dragging fanny all day due to lack of sleep but I got out there and got my exercise. It was 100 degrees out today, way too hot to exercise! Exceeded my goals over 13,000 steps, 5.67 miles, 25 flights of stairs! Go me! Food went great, my husband informed me that I have bad breath and I managed to keep myself off the scale. All in all a very successful day (except for the nasty breath). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Day 11 Very little sleep again last night and I am dragging. This stress is killin' me. We are taking our grandson to a Pow Wow today and they are serving buffalo so I know there will be something that I can eat but I'm bringing food too, just in case. Lack of sleep and stress are really making me want to eat crappy food (carbs and fat to be exact). I will not give in to these craving. I owe it to myself to keep my commitment for all 30 days. Fitness goals are going to be a huge challenge today. Hoping for a nap at some point. Meal 1: Tuna with Whole 30 mayo, watermelon, small handful of nuts Meal 2: Buffalo and I have no idea what else Meal 3: Chicken breast stuffed with veggies, salad, half a sweet potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Day 11 (continued) Pow Wow was very fun. The grandbabies loved it. I did not make my fitness goals, our company just left, it's dark and I'm too wiped out to go walk another 4000 steps. I'll call this my day of rest and get back on it tomorrow. I ate too much at dinner. Everything was compliant, chicken was the size of my palm and then watermelon, baby red potatoes and spinach but I feel stuffed. I have had way too much water so that may be contributing to my fullness. Time for bed. Hope everyone had a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Day 12 A little better sleep last night. Church this morning, grocery shopping, and now home relaxing. It is supposed to be 100 degrees today but we can't really play outside. We have several forest fires on our side of the state and it is so smoky that I don't want Landon outside breathing it. Makes your eyes water. Meal 1: ham and blueberries Meal 2: Chicken livers with onions and bacon cooked in olive oil, 1/2 a sweet potato with coconut milk Meal 3: Chicken shish kabobs marinated in coconut aminos, spinach salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Day 13 Another night of no sleep. Stress is keeping my brain running all of the time. I need to sleep. Food is going great but no energy due to lack of sleep and the bad breath continues Meal 1: Chicken livers and blueberries Meal 2: Chicken shish kabob and watermelon Meal 3: Steak, spinach salad and half a sweet potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Day 14 Took our grandson home today and checked on the farms. A ten hour trip. Stayed on plan but it was a challenge. I didn't anticipate being gone that long. Meal 1: chicken and blueberries Meal 2: chicken, beef and veggies Meal 3: chicken and blueberries Not my most balanced day but it was compliant. Definetly short on veggies and healthy fats. Tomorrow is a new day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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