Nancy H. Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Day 29: With every day that passes I get more nervous about adding food back into my program. (I refuse to call this way of eating a DIET !) Well I guess I have one more day to figure it out. I can't really say there is one thing I have been craving. I do enjoy eating this way and I have so many recipes that I have copied that I have not even tried, so I could go on this way almost indefinitely. Who knows? Meal 1: Two soft boiled eggs 1/2 roasted sweet potato with cinnamon and ghee two cups of coffee with Primal non dairy creamer Meal 2: Cottage Flower Pie (left over from last night dinner) Salad with tomatoes, mushrooms, marinated beets and balsamic dressing 10 grapes Ice tea Meal 3: two organic compliant hot dogs Sauerkraut and apples (left over from the pork chop dinner the other day) Ice tea 1 cup mix fresh fruit with coconut cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I refuse to call it a diet also... in my family we call it "the plan," or "the menu." Congrats on such an awesome Whole30! I'll be curious to hear what you decide to do in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshepardson Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Congratulations on your Whole30 Nancy. I'm looking forward to hearing what's next on your menu plan;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Day 30: For anyone who has been reading my log knows how anxious I have been about the following days as I have now completed the 30 days. Well, no more. I have found so many recipes on this site and they are awesome. I have made so many of them. Most of them are for 4-6 servings or sometimes more. I never had a cooking marathon. Rather I would make a recipe every other day. After eating it a couple of times I put the rest in the freezer. Since I live alone and only cook for myself I always have left overs. I have a small side by side refrigerator and the freezer part is quite small. When I first started this I completely gave away or threw away anything that was not compliant. Well, now the freezer is completely full. As a matter of fact, it is over flowing. If I never cooked again for a month I could eat out of the freezer and still stay compliant. I have: Chocolate Chile (6 servings) Pork roast with sauerkraut (3 servings) Cottage Flower Pie (6 servings) Chicken Soup (8 servings) Cauliflower rice ( 6 servings) Broccoli soup ( 6 servings) Vegetable soup (8 servings Pulled Pork witT BBQ sauce (6 servings) BBQ sauce Ketchup Assorted nuts As well as uncooked: 8 pounds of grass fed beef 2 pounds ground lamb 6 pounds of Baby Back ribs 2 pounds Salmon 2 pounds filet of Sole Assorted frozen vegetables So you can see, I could eat from the freezer for quite awhile. So I guess I don't have to make any decisions yet. I'll just keep on keeping on. Meal 1: two Hard boiled eggs with mustard, mayo Broccoli with mayo Apple/Pumpkin 1/2 banana 1 cup coffee Meal 2: Pulled Pork with BBQ sauce Two deviled eggs with dill relish, chopped olives, mayo 8 grapes Sassy water Meal 3: Pork chop with sauerkraut Sweet potatoes with cinnamon in Ghee 1/2 cup fresh fruit with Coconut milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea D. Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 You are going to do great! I, too, live alone and could eat out of my freezer for months as well. Good thing I love leftovers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggief Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Great work Nancy! Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks Maggie...............That's the plan Day 32: I didn't sleep well at all last night. I don't know why, but I was up every hour and a half. Needless to say I was dragging today. I even tried to take a nap this afternoon and couldn't go to sleep. One thing that might have kept me awake was pain in my back. I usually take a pain pill (Percocet) before I go to bed. And last night I forgot. So tonight I will definitely take one. I haven't added anything new to my eating yet other than the Stevia I put in my coffee along with Paleo non dairy creamer. So far I have not noticed any reaction or sugar cravings. Meal 1: Three sweet potato cakes made with four eggs cooked in coconut oil. Applesauce Coffee with Stevia and non dairy creamer Meal 2: Cottage Flower Pie Two deviled eggs Mashed Acorn squash with coconut milk and cinnamon. five grapes Sassy Water Snack: Raspberries in non dairy creamer celery stick with Almond Butter Meal 3: Pulled Pork with BBQ sauce Broccoli with mayo 1/2 avocado 1/2 banana Sassy water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJG Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi Nancy - I just read through your journey and am, similar to everyone else, very inspired by you. I am on day 38?? I think today, and did not get much relief from my joint pain in 30 days so I continued on. I have now gone without eggs, tomatoes, and peppers for a week to see if maybe they were triggering some of my pain, but haven't noticed any difference yet. I am praying that I will and will definitely be checking in with you to see how you are coming along. I agree with so much of what you have said and can't see myself going back to my other eating style and am a bit afraid of going "off plan" because I am overall so happy with all of the benefits and I don't want to get pulled back into my old ways. I really hope you have a fabulous night sleep tonight and a pain-free day tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 LJG... Thanks for your words of support. This has indeed been an interesting journey. I also have not noticed much relief from my back pain, but then I didn't really expect to. One thing I noticed is that I no longer need my morning pill for heartburn. What a relief to have no more heartburn or to be dependent on medication to prevent it. Also my fasting blood sugar is still a little high. I guess I need to cut WAY back on the fruit. The only thing I have added into my eating plan is Stevia in my coffee. I did realize this morning that I have not been sleeping very well for the past week. I wonder if that could be the problem...... I think I'll go without for a week or so and see if there is any difference. I'm a little late in posting my meals for yesterday so we'll call this Day 33: Meal 1: Chocolate chili served over Spaghetti Squash that was browned in Coconut oil. Meal 2: Pork Stew ( I threw two Pork Chops in the crock pot on top of a Turnip, a Parsnip, two onions, two stalks of celery, a couple of Bay leaves, some home made chicken broth. All the veggies were cut into bite size pieces. Then added salt and pepper and a few spices. I put the lid on and cooked on high for 8 hour the on low overnight., In the morning I thickened the broth a little with coconut flour.) Salad with avocado and cherry tomatoes with home made 1000 isle dressing (two Tbsp mayo, one tsp dill relish, one tsp BBQ sauce. It really tastes like the bottled kind I used to eat without all the bad stuff like carageenan) four grapes Sassy water Snack: 1/2 orange Meal 3: Cottage flower pie ( I really like that stuff.!) one deviled egg acorn squash with coconut milk and cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshepardson Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I hope you're sleeping better Nancy! You're becoming quite the wizard with your crockpot, that pork stew sounds yummers! Don't you just love how good it makes your whole house smell? It's the best welcome home, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 I do love my crock pot. the only problem is that it makes 6 - 8 servings. That is a good thing but my freezer is getting full. I need to stop making meals and start eating from the freezer. I have an addiction that I am ready to admit. I am addicted to reading the recipes I find here and then pri8nting them out after saving them to my word processor. Day 34: Meal 1: Two scrambled eggs with spinach and tomatoes Two slices of Bacon Coffee with non dairy creamer Meal 2: Two and 1/2 deviled eggs Huge salad with lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, jicama topped with homemade 1000 dresssing 5 grapes sassy water Meal 3: Cottage flower pie Sauteed cabbage Raspberries with Coconut cream ice tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Another good day spent in front of the computer reading all the logs and recipes. So much fun. Day 35: Meal 1: Pork Stew 1/2 Banana two cups of coffee with non dairy creamer Meal 2: one and a half compliant hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut Mashed cauliflower Meal 3: Two stuffed Zucchini halves: stuffed with pulled pork mixed with chopped innards of zucchini, tomato juice, coconut oil and coconut milk) Topped with Coconut flakes browned in Ghee. Baked for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Lol, I have to say my family of five is envying your freezer! But it is awesome that you are so prepared (that would feel really good to me) and your meals sound great! Is that non dairy creamer effecting you at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Emily.... the non dairy creamer is a Paleo recipe and totally compliant so it is not affecting me at all. I love it. I had a really good day today. Lots of energy. Played with the dogs, Cleaned the house and did the laundry. Pretty good for one day, at least for me. Day 36: Meal 1: Two fried eggs cooked in grease from Two slices of bacon Coffee and non dairy creamer Meal 2: 1/2 cup Spaghetti Squash covered with 1/2 cup ground lamb and 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce Meal 3: 1 1/2 hot dogs and sauerkraut Mashed cauliflower Spaghetti Squash pudding (1 cup cooked Spaghetti squash 3/4 cup Coconut milk 1 egg 1 Tbsp Raisins Topped with Coconut Sugar and Cinnamon Mix all together and bake at 350 in a water bath for 1 hour. Then chill for an hour or more) Edited: Something went way wrong tonight. About an hour after eating I was watching TV and got up to go into the kitchen. I was so dizzy and light headed. I don't know if it was the Coconut Sugar or the Lara Bar. But it is now two hours later and I still feel the same. I think I need to go to bed and try to sleep it off. And I mean "sleep it off". I feel as though I have had one too many drinks. Going to bed now and I hope the room doesn't start to spin. I'll let you know in the morning. And this started out to be such a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Nancy, I do hope you are feeling better. I am like you with cooking and full freezers LOL! I was saying to my neighbour today that I must stop shopping for and cooking food and start eating frm the freezer. Between my mealls and the dog meals, both freezers are full to the top. i have moved over to the next phase, although I am prety much eating the same as Whole30 with the addition of a bit of coconut flour and almond flour from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Loraine, What do do you use the coconut or almond flour for? Just curious. So have you completed the 30 days? And what are you adding back in. I have been very cautious in adding anything. Especially after yesterday when I got so dizzy. It was probably the Coconut sugar that did it. I'm feeling better today, just a little wiped out. I want to take a nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nancy I originally started Paleo on 1 Sept, but had a bump in the road so continued through to mid October. Now I am adding bits and pieces, but not much, as I find I am fairly satisifed on Whole 30. I use coconut and almond flour for banana muffins, and i throw in a few nuts and seeds (whatever I feel like, sometmes even some shredded coconut. This is the recipe I follow: Recipe by Healthy Living How To Printable Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Makes: 6 muffins Base - Dry Ingredients â— 1/4 c. Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Flour (I add abut a tablespoon of alomond flour to help hold the coconut mix together) â— 1/2 c. Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal â— 1 tsp. Rumford Baking Powder â— 1/8 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt â— 1/8 tsp. NuNaturals Pure White Stevia Extract Powder â— Spice (see options) Base - Wet Ingredients â— 2 Large Organic Cage-Free Eggs â— 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil, Butter or Ghee, Melted â— 1 tsp. Extract (see options) â— 1/3 c. Water, Coconut Milk or Almond Milk â— 1/4 c. Fruit Puree (see options) Directions 1. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients and set aside. 2. In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. 3. Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients, eliminating all clumps. 4. Divide batter evenly between six muffin tins lined and lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. 5. Bake at 350 for 23 minutes. 6. Cool, serve & enjoy! Options Banana Muffins: 1/2 - 1 tsp. cinnamon, vanilla extract, mashed banana Apple Spice Muffins: 1/2 tsp, cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. allspice, pinch of nutmeg, maple or vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce Pumpkin Muffins: 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree Blueberry Muffins: Use 3 eggs instead of 2, NO fruit puree, 1 tsp. lemon extract, 1/2 c. wild blueberries Cranberry Orange Muffins: Use 3 eggs intead of 2, NO fruit puree, 1 tsp. orange extract, 1/2 c. frozen cranberries, chopped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 WOW.!!! Thanks Loraine. That sounds really good. And so many variations. I have everything except the Stevia powder and the Flax seed Meal. They will be on my list for the next shopping trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yesterday morning my BS was 114. YEAH ! And I had no fruit the day before. Today it was 146 and in reading my log I had fruit at every meal. I guess that tells me something. No fruit today and hopefully the BS will be down tomorrow morning. But it is so hard to go without any fruit. I guess I have to admit that I am addicted to it. Does that mean I have to cut it out forever? Yesterday was Day 37 Meal 1: Beef Stew over Fresh cut spinach one cup mixed fresh fruit with coconut cream coffee with Paleo non dairy creamer Meal 2: SB&J Burger (sunbutter, homemade peach jam, over a grass fed 8 oz. ground beef) Cocoa cauliflower five grapes Soda Water with frozen raspberry ice cubes Snack: 10 grapes Meal 3: One cup Cream of Broccoli soup Two Pure Wraps filled with shredded chicken, mayo, dill relish, BBQ sauce One stalk celery with Macadamia nut butter Five Blackberries. Way too much fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Blood sugar this morning was 146. I guess I need to completely cut out fruit. But Boy of Boy is that going to be hard. I do love my fruit. Day 38: Meal 1: Chopped Hard Boiled egg sauteed in Coconut oil with 1 cup mixed bell peppers Broccoli soup Tea Meal 2: Chicken salad with hard boiled egg Tea Meal 3: Chocolate Chili over Mashed cauiflower Sweet Potatoes with cinnamon Sassy Water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Nancy try to eat low GI fruit - apples (no grapes, bananas or melons), all berries . The low GI fruits have more sugars than the low GI ones, and so don;t impact your BS so much. Bananas are OK in baking, but nt really good alone. This is a useful list http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/glycemicindlist_3.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshepardson Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hear you about fruit Nancy. I looove it! I have to be careful about how much I consume too. I don't eat bananas at all anymore and have an occasional apple. I just found some really good frozen organic blackberries and cherries at WF's yesterday. They're a little pricey, but yes, low on the GI. I plan to try some in the next few days and see how I react. That SB&J Burger sounds interesting . . .Congrats on finishing Day 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Day 39; YEAH !!! This mornings blood sugar was the lowest yet: 120 Yes, Nan, That SB&J Burger is really good. I have already had one apple today so that will have to wait for tomorrow. I decided that I will have one fruit a day and see what it does to my blood sugar. Meal 1: Two slices of bacon. Chopped onion and shredded Brussel sprouts sauteed in bacon grease One fried egg on top of it all Herbal tea Meal 2: Chocolate Chili Large salad with shredded chicken Sassy Water Snack: One apple Meal 3: Cream of Chicken soup made with Coconut milk Cocoa Cauliflower Herbal tea 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 2 fruits today. Oh Well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Nancy it is good to see your BS is down. I hope that you are feeling great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well I was feeling pretty good when I woke up this morning until I took my blood sugar. 146! It had to be the crushed pineapple I had last night. No more pineapple. Day 40: Meal 1: Hard boiled egg Cream of Broccoli soup Tea Snack: coffee, black I was out of the house from 11 until 3 so I did not eat meal 2 until 3:30PM. I went to the grocery store and decided that today I was going to try dairy. So I bought a single serving of Dryers Cookie Dough Ice Cream. I'll save it till after dinner. Meal 2: Huge salad with butter leaf lettuce Shredded chicken salad with mayo Chocolate Chili Tea Meal 3: Green Beans with Ghee Sauteed ground Lamb and avocado wrapped in a Pure Wrap Tea 8:00PM Snack: 5 Oz. container of Dryers Cookie Dough Ice Cream. It's now and hour later and the only thing I have noticed is I seem to have a lot of gas. Both burping and passing gas. We'll have to wait to see how this affects me in the days ahead. I do know that as I was watching TV every commercial that was for a dessert looked so good. One was a Cherry Pie that a little boy was eating and I'll tell you this: My mouth was watering and I could almost taste those cherries. I think the ice cream may have awakened the Sugar Dragon. More on this tomorrow. At least I didn't have any fruit today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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