Bratqueen Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Tomorrow is day one of my Whole60. Yes, I'm actually planning a full 60 day stretch. It's a period before the holidays, with no special events besides Sunday football, and I've become a pro at salads, appetizers, and kick-butt chicken wings that are not only Whole30 compliant, but all of my non-paleo eating friends love. And god bless them, they've adapted enough to my way of eating that they will either point out the things I can eat, or call me before-hand and let me know that I'm on my own. I don't expect them to cater to me, but I'm so blessed that they care enough, that they're aware of the way I choose to eat. Sometimes, there's something 'worth it' that I'll indulge in, but for the next 60 days, I'll just be bringing compliant dishes for everyone to share. Just under a year and a half ago, I weighed 389 pounds, now, after a couple of Whole30s, and mostly paleo the remainder of the time, I'm at 309. Immensely proud of that. Moreso, I'm almost out of pre-diabetic range, and have lower blood pressure. My ultimate goal is to get off the meds altogether. However, I can feel the desire to off-road coming more frequently, I'm sure as a side effect of the grueling Spring/Summer I've had at work, so I'm in need of a hard reset before Fall/holidays hit. Here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarDemonBaby Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well done on your weightloss and health improvements. I'm Day 15 of my first Whole 30 but I will likely be extending it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Breakfast: Leftover roasted chicken Sliced tomatoes Small handful of cashews Cold-brew coffee (Oh my GOD, why did nobody tell me this stuff was so amazing?) with cashew milk Lunch: Sliced Turkey breast Artichoke hearts Olives Cantaloupe Dinner: Sliced Turkey Breast Salami Nori wrapping for the first two Mixed fresh fruit cup Sliced tomatoes Kombucha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 And thank you, SugarDemonBaby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Day two under my belt! Breakfast: Sliced Turkey Sliced tomatoes Olives Cold-brew coffee with cashew Milk Lunch: Sliced turkey Mango Olives Dinner: Homemade butter chicken http://paleoleap.com/delicious-butter-chicken-recipe/ Sliced tomato Before Bed: Cup of bone broth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Day Three: Breakfast: Sliced turkey Breast Artichoke hearts Cold-brew with coconut milk Lunch: The last of the sliced turkey. LOL Pineapple Olives Leftover Artichoke hearts from breakfast Dinner: Leftover butter chicken over zoodles Tomato and cucumber salad Before bed: Cup of bone broth Probably going to throw a pot of beef stew/soup/whatever on the stove later, for meals to finish out the rest of the week, and clean out the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Day Four: Breakfast: Tuna Apple Olives Artichokes Cold-brew with Coconut Milk Lunch: None - Today was complete suckage at work. Lunch sat in the fridge, and I didn't get to it. I barely got a chance to go to the bathroom. I did drink water, and finally ate what I'd brought at... Dinner: Tuna Apple Olives The leftover artichokes from breakfast. Got home at about 10:15, and had some bone broth. Today though, I had a win. Box of donuts sitting on the counter by the copier all day, and I didn't touch them. Which was easy, until after everyone had left, and I was hungry, and tired. Took a deep breath, got another glass of water, turned up the music and ignored them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Day Five: Breakfast: Pineapple Olives Carrot & celery sticks Smoked salmon Coffee Lunch: Pineapple Olives Carrot & celery sticks Smoked salmon Snack: Tomato Sausage links Late Dinner: Beef Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Day 6: Breakfast: Sausage links Tomatoes Apple Cold brew with coconut milk Lunch: Grilled salmon Olives Pineapple Kombucha Dinner: Last of the butter chicken Zucchini noodles Tomatoes (edited to add with lemon garlic vinaigrette) Before bed: Cup of bone broth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 I decided that I didn't feel like cleaning today, or doing much of anything, really. So, I watched movies, and did food prep for the week, mason jar style. This has worked really well for me on work weeks, because I don't have to think or prep in the mornings, just grab the jars, and put them in a bag, and go. I also found a mason jar attachment for my vacuum sealer, which worked on everything but the leftover stew I jarred up for dinners. So for reference this week: Breakfast jars: Sauerkraut (Mom's homemade) Roasted potatoes Hardboiled egg Green onions Piece of bacon Black olives Also an additional jar with fresh strawberries Lunch Jars: Tessemae's Lemonette Cucumber Red Pepper Carrots Tomatoes Green onion Also will be tuna or compliant lunchmeat eaten along with those Dinner jars are just leftovers from the huge pot of stew that I made. I'll throw a couple of those in the freezer, so they stay good throughout the week. The Stew was made from: Grassfed stew meat Carrots Celery Potatoes Cabbage Bare Bones Beef Broth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sunday - Day 7 Breakfast: Duck eggs Roasted Potatoes Sauerkraut Sliced tomatoes Cold Brew with Coconut milk Lunch: Egg salad Celery Dinner: Beef Stew Avocado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Monday - Day 8 Breakfast: Breakfast Jar Cold brew with coconut milk Lunch: Lunch Jar Tuna Dinner: Beef Stew Olives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Tuesday - Day 9 Breakfast: Breakfast jars Cold brew with Coconut milk Lunch: Lunch Jar ...and whoops, forgot a protein... Dinner: Beef Stew Duck eggs over Sauerkraut Olives (Boy, that lack of protein kicked me in the butt...I was STARVING at dinnertime. But a bigger Whole 30 meal for the win. No junk.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Day 10: Breakfast: Breakfast Jars Lunch: Lunch Jar Tuna Dinner: The last of the beef stew...and I was sorry to see that go. Best stew I think I've ever made. It was just beef, veggies, potatoes, and Bare Bones Broth...but it was amazing. Small handful of cashews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thursday, Day 11 Breakfast: Breakfast Jar Fruit Jar Lunch: Lunch Jar Tuna Dinner: Sliced turkey and salami Mixed Fresh Fruit Tomatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Friday - Day 12 Breakfast: Wasn't hungry, and was really rushed, so I just had coffee this morning. Lunch: Sliced turkey and Salami Mango Dinner: Scrambled eggs Sliced tomato I pretty much wasn't hungry today, so I just went with it. Once in a while I'm just not, and unless it lasts more than a day or two, I don't pay a lot of attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Saturday - Day 13 No breakfast, just coffee...still not hungry Lunch - finally hungry again. AND, it was a successful dining out at Olive Garden. Salmon, cooked with herbs and olive oil (Instead of butter) Broccoli, steamed, and then I put olive oil, salt and pepper on it. Salad, without croutons and pepperoncinis(sp?) dressed with vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. 3 plates of it, because I was hungry FINALLY. Dinner: Homemade Chicken Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sunday - Day 14 No Breakfast, slept in really late. I'd had a chiropractic adjustment on Saturday, and was sore and tired today. Lunch: Eggs bacon Roasted potatoes Sauerkraut Dinner: Sliced Turkey Tomatoes and cucumbers with Tessemae's ranch dressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Breakfast: Cold-brew with Coconut Milk Roasted sweet potatoes Sausage egg/veggie muffins olives sauerkraut Lunch: Leftover Chicken Stew Pineapple Canteloupe Small pile of raw veggies from a veggie tray Dinner: Hot Dogs with garlic-dill mustard sauerkraut Mango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY2LA2MONTREAL Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I just looked at your post for the first time and want to say YOU ARE AMAZING AND A TOTAL INSPIRATION. Congratulations on your success with the program. I have much weight to lose and will keep you as a little angel on my shoulder for inspiration. I love your prep idea w/mason jars. Than you and may you/we go from strength to strength!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 NY2LA2MONTREAL, thank you so much...that was really lovely of you to say. <3 I have much weight to lose as well. At this point, I'm lower than I've been in over ten years, so that's what's keeping me going. And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that at the end of this Whole 30+ round, I'll be able to get off the Metformin and the cholesterol meds. I've managed to cut down my Atenolol successfully. The Mason jars are really cool, but they take more prep than I'm willing to do every single week. This week, I've been just cooking large batches of things, and eating until they're gone. Best of luck in your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Tuesday, Day 16: Breakfast: Coffee (I was out of cold brew, so I had to drink the crappy work stuff) Sausage Egg/Veggie muffins Roasted sweet potatoes Lunch: Leftover Chicken Stew Dinner: Pico de Gallo (Yes, by itself with a spoon, don't judge me, I like it. LOL) Mixed fresh fruit Meatloaf (Not a whole serving, to test a new recipe) Tuna (Small can) Tomato Roasted Potatoes (Couple of bites to test what I batch cooked) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY2LA2MONTREAL Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 NY2LA2MONTREAL, thank you so much...that was really lovely of you to say. <3 I have much weight to lose as well. At this point, I'm lower than I've been in over ten years, so that's what's keeping me going. And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that at the end of this Whole 30+ round, I'll be able to get off the Metformin and the cholesterol meds. I've managed to cut down my Atenolol successfully. The Mason jars are really cool, but they take more prep than I'm willing to do every single week. This week, I've been just cooking large batches of things, and eating until they're gone. Best of luck in your journey! We are on this journey together....and what a ride it will be....Enjoy and let's keep each other posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratqueen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Breakfast: Cold brew with Coconut milk Pineapple Sausage Egg/Veggie muffins Roasted sweet potatoes Lunch: Leftover Chicken Stew Dinner: Meatloaf (This was the one I made last night...tons of leftovers, and lots of veggies in it...thought I forgot the bacon. LOL http://nomnompaleo.com/post/4410757185/super-porktastic-bacon-topped-spinach-and-mushroom) Tomato and cucumber salad with Tessemae's Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY2LA2MONTREAL Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Breakfast: Cold brew with Coconut milk Pineapple Sausage Egg/Veggie muffins Roasted sweet potatoes Lunch: Leftover Chicken Stew Dinner: Meatloaf (This was the one I made last night...tons of leftovers, and lots of veggies in it...thought I forgot the bacon. LOL http://nomnompaleo.com/post/4410757185/super-porktastic-bacon-topped-spinach-and-mushroom) Tomato and cucumber salad with Tessemae's Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes So like your meals are chopped liver! How do you make your egg/veggie muffins and I looked at the meatloaf recipe. looks delsih..I think I will try it but without the bacon....it is so hard to find bacon in Montreal that has NO SUGAR. Oh well, but it looks like it will be fine w/o it. This weekend....is "roasting veggies/potatoes" weekend. and going to see the RODIN exhibit at the art museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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