chezjulie Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks, Linda. I feel like I am doing wonderfully! Supportive comments like yours really help to motivate me. Unfortunately I was prescribed a 6-day course of steroids for my asthma, and they have side effects of increased appetite and carb cravings. I will try to manage that with some extra food and starchy carbs twice a day. Food preferences are funny things. During both of my Whole30s, I got really turned off of baked chicken breasts. Grilled chicken breasts from the grocery used to be a staple of my lunches, but the baked ones just look like this mountain of bland meat that I can't force myself through. Tuna on the other hand I like, especially if I combine it with 1/2 an avocado. Pumpkin with coconut flakes tastes great! I just use the Libby's canned pumpkin, pop that in the microwave for a few minutes, and sprinkle some Trader Joe's Unsweetened Coconut Flakes on top. The flakes are quite sweet naturally and add a little crunch. Plus it counts as a starchy carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linven Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I will try that! I have a can of pumpkin, just haven't been sure what to do with it! Lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 D11M1 2 Applegate hot dogs w/mustard, butternut squash w/ghee & pumpkin pie spice, coffee w/coconut milk D11M2 pork carnitas, mushrooms, sugar snap peas D11M3 roast salmon, herb greens, mushrooms, 1/2 avocado, EVOO & lemon juice, and afterwards some mixed nuts Food: My salad was really good! I did chunks of cold salmon, mushrooms, and avocado on some salad greens, made a quick dressing with fresh lemon juice and olive oil, and added a little sea salt and pepper. Since I had already cooked the salmon yesterday, it was very quick to put together. DH liked it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 D12M1 2 Applegate hot dogs, butternut squash, coffee w/coconut milk D12M2 tuna fish, baby spinach, Cruciferous Crunch, 3/4 avocado, EVOO & bv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandikaye Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I think I'm going to go on a search for Applegate hot dogs... You're doing so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 They're delicious and a really quick protein. A little pricey but I rationalize that it evens out if you compare them to something like grabbing a protein bar. I really haven't been feeling like eggs for some reason this Whole30. Good luck with your own "adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 D12M3 ground turkey, TJ's Puttanesca Sauce, zucchini noodles in coconut oil, 1/2 sweet potato w/ghee & pumpkin pie spice, handful of Brazil nuts, Gingerberry Kombucha Food: Meal 3 was kind of like a meal + a snack. I'm extra hungry because I"m steroids and pre-period. I think I did a good job of fueling myself enough without going over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 D13M1 ground turkey, TJ's Puttanesca Sauce, small serving zucchini noodles in coconut oil, 2/3 sweet potato w/ghee & pumpkin pie spice, coffee w/coconut milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 D13M2 2 hard boiled eggs, banana, Larabar D13M3 2 hamburgers, 3 avocado slices, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, apple slices, pumpkin seeds, EVOO & bv, sauerkraut, Gingerberry Kombucha Food: If you looked in a dictionary under "good choices," you would not find my lunch. It was mostly sweet stuff that was easy to grab and take to work. However you might find my dinner, which was delicious. There might be a snack later as I'm pretty ravenous today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 D14M1 4 turkey sausage patties, potatoes, onions, & peppers in oil, strawberries, almond slivers, EVOO This morning I picked up a few things to take with me to a wedding reception this afternoon to keep me from temptation - a bottle of Strawberry Kombucha and some coconut-date rolls. I know the latter are frowned on during a Whole30, but I think it will be good for me to have something compliant to reach for when others are enjoying champagne and cake. I guess I'll eat lunch right before I leave and hope for some crudite and fruit to munch on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 D14M2 2 Applegate hot dogs, mustard, sauerkraut, sweet potato w/ghee & pumpkin pie spice D14S1 Strawberry Kombucha, 4 coconut date rolls D14M3 2 Applegate hot dogs, 2 dill pickles, sugar snap peas dipped in Tessamae's Lemon Garlic Dressing I think this is going to end up being a 4 meal and 1 snack day... I took my Kombucha and my date rolls to the wedding reception. There was actually nothing there I could eat because they'd had meal-type food catered so none of it was compliant. I was sad about not being able to get a glass of wine and some of the nice things they had, but I survived. I'm having a really ravenous day though. I think I haven't been eating enough cooked green vegetables this week which would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 D14S2 1/2 orange, olives, sweet potato w/Tessamae's Lemon Ginger Dressing Food: So it turned out to be a 3 meals and 2 snacks day. I feel pretty good about it considering where I am with meds and my cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 D15M1 1 1/2 TJ's Chili Lime Chicken Burgers, TJ's Cruciferous Crunch sauteed in EVOO & coconut oil, Honeycrisp apple w/almond butter, coffee w/coconut milk D15M2 1 1/2 TJ's Chili Lime Chicken Burgers, TJ's Cruciferous Crunch sauteed in EVOO & coconut oil, spicy roasted pumpkin seeds D15S1 1/2 Honeycrisp apple, 1/2 Gingerberry Kombucha D15M3 3 eggs, asparagus & mushrooms sauteed in EVOO, 1/2 avocado w/hot sauce Function: Woke up this morning for the first time on the program with a ton of gassiness and bloat. Not sure what caused it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 D16M1 2 kale & balsamic chicken sausage w/mustard, pumpkin w/coconut oil & pps, coffee w/coconut milk D16M2 tuna fish, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, avocado, Tessamae's Lemon & Garlic dressing Yay! I'm over halfway through now! It has been mostly very smooth. Function: Still feeling a little bloated this morning. I think I'm going to try and dial back on some potential culprits like cabbage and raw veg and see if that helps. (I'll still have my regular lunch salad, though, because that doesn't seem to give me any problems). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeMama623 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 You are doing so good. I wish I would have held strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane.Dawson Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 D9M1 2 1/2 Applegate hot dogs, sauerkraut, mustard, pumpkin w/coconut milk & Pumpkin Pie Spice D9M2 tuna fish, baby spinach, black olives, dill pickle, EVOO & bv OMG, I hadn't even thought about pumpkin w/coconut milk and spice! I am trying that tonight - but I'll have to watch my intake, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks, Britt! I did a lot shorter Whole30 initially than you, and a lot more off plan eating afterwards, so I was ready for a restart. Also I am nervous about where my average blood sugar level number is, and fear is a great motivator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 OMG, I hadn't even thought about pumpkin w/coconut milk and spice! I am trying that tonight - but I'll have to watch my intake, lol. Let me know how you like it, Jane. I usually eat my sweet potatoes w/ghee and pumpkin pie spice, too. It gives the pumpkin a nice slightly sweet seasonal flavor, but nothing where you're going to go nuts eating bowl after bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 D16M3 hamburger w/mustard, sauerkraut, pumpkin w/coconut oil & pps, fruit salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Snack from night before: D16S1 pumpkin seeds D17M1 TJ's Chili Lime Chicken Burger, TJ's Cruciferous Crunch sauteed in EVOO, pumpkin w/coconut oil & pps, coffee w/coconut milk D17M2 hamburger, steamed veggies, fruit cup D17M3 pan fried salmon, TJ's Cruciferous Crunch sauteed in EVOO, sweet potato w/ghee & pps Food: Confession... I had some unsweetened iced tea with lunch at a campus cafe which may not have been compliant. I'm trying on the whole to drink only Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea that I take with me to work because I know for sure its compliant. Function: My tummy has been feeling better, so that's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 D17S1 Applegate hot dog, Gingerberry Kombucha, coconunt flakes Food: Still extra hungry from the steroids so needed a snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 D18M1 2 Balsamic & Kale Chicken Sausages, pumpkin w/coconut oil & pps, sauerkraut, coffee w/coconut milk D18M2 tuna fish, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, 1/2 avocado, EVOO & bv, fruit salad D18M3 2 ground lamb & beef kebabs, steamed cauliflower, broccoli, & carrots, large Honeycrisp apple w/cashew butter, 1/3 Gingerberry Kombucha Food: Still extra-hungry. NSV: I have been noticing that my nails have gotten really long. They usually break at a certain length. My Mom commented at dinner on how nice my nails look. I realized that it must be the Whole30. Apparently the four nutrients you need for strong nails are protein, zinc, iron, and biotin, and I get all of those through my diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 D19M1 2 Balsamic & Kale Chicken Sausages, pumpkin w/coconut oil & pps, sauerkraut, coffee w/coconut milk D19M2 hamburger, steamed veggies, fruit cup Food: Grrrrr. For lunch I ordered a plain hamburger patty, fruit cup, and steamed veggies with no butter. When I got the veggies they looked a little shiny, but tasted very mild so I assumed the cook had put a little olive oil on them. When I got the check at the end it said "steamed veggies with butter." The waitress must have misunderstood me. I hate that I probably had something non-compliant when I've been trying to walk the straight and narrow, but it's really hard when you actually order the right thing and they bring the wrong thing. I don't know how people with severe allergies like peanut allergies do it! I feel like ordering in a restaurant is always a bit of a crap shoot on a Whole30 no matter how careful you try to be. Feelings: Like last time, I'm just going to move on. My primary reason for undertaking a second Whole30 eating is to lower my risk of diabetes, and making myself frustrated by starting over is not going to help with that goal. I can already tell that I've reduced inflammation in my body and am having other good results, so I'm going to keep my eyes on the prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 D19M3 2 hard boiled eggs, jicama sticks, hearty portion of guacamole, Gingerberry Kombucha D19M4 hot dog, small sweet potato Food: I had a kind of rushed meal in the car before going to do some volunteer work, and then a mini-meal after I got home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 D20M1 2 Balsamic & Kale Chicken Sausages w/mustard, small sweet potato, coffee w/coconut milk D20M2 chocolate chili, baby carrots, orange D20M3 baked potato, chocolate chili, Mystic Mango Kombucha* Food: Last night I made Chocolate Chili from Well Fed in the crockpot. I'm not very happy with it. What I thought were 2 packages of ground beef turned out to be a package of ground beef and a package of lamb. So the chili turned out heavy and oily. I actually didn't like it all that much the previous time I made it. I think I need to find a different paleo chili recipe Feelings: Almost 2/3 of the way through. I saw this message on the Whole30 FB page, and it was exactly how I'm feeling: " Sometimes at this point in the program, food boredom sets in and you're tempted to quit, not because it isn't working for you, or because you have a specific craving ... but just because you're bored. DO NOT GO DOWN LIKE THAT!" I am bored with my food right now - too much ground beef, sausage, eggs, etc. recently without enough variety. *I bet you thought I was going to say Gingerberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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