Jager07 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Day 1 was a success! Breakfast: spinach and egg scramble and coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: meatballs, sautéed asparagus and black olives. PWO: meatballs and asparagus. Dinner: salad with mixed greens, onions, green peppers, balsamic/olive oil/spices dressing and chicken breast fried in avocado/olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi! I'm a first time Whole30 and on fire to make this a success. This year marks 30 years since graduating high school. I want to make some definite changes and look/feel better. I've lost 40 pounds twice and have gained it back either from medication or life situations. A big part of my WHY is to have more confidence and to be the best version possible of me. I love the community encouragement and the tools to make this work. Thank you everyone for your support. Can't wait to see what Day 31 brings.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngann Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Welcome aboard Jager07 and good luck! I'm just finishing day 12 of my first w30 and, though some days are a challenge, I'm managing to keep eating clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Great job youngann! You inspire me to keep going! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Another great day with Whole30. Making interesting food and having plenty of options is a bonus. My fridge is stocked with lots of approved items. Breakfast: spinach, egg and onion scramble with Frank's Red hot, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: pork loin roast,1/2 green pepper, 1 cucumber with balsamic/olive oil dressing. PWO: salmon mini muffins (salmon, egg, onion, Franks), spinach. Dinner: pork loin roast, mixed greens with balsamic dressing, black olives. Also made sweet potato chips for a few days of PWO. Wishing everyone success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Day 3 was a success! Breakfast: onion, egg, spinach scramble, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch. meatballs, spring mix with onion, cucumbers, black olives and balsamic/olive oil dressing. Dinner: sautéed asparagus wrapped with prosciutto. Now off to The Cure concert! Yay! How was your day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Day 4! Made it through a concert last night without being tempted by food or alcohol. Not saying it was a breeze, but am so focused on seeing this through successfully, learning new (better) habits and encouraging others along the way. Breakfast: salmon minis, sautéed asparagus, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: a hamburger with Franks, onions, organic mustard, mixed greens salad with cucumber, onion, black olives and balsamic/olive oil dressing. Dinner: hamburger sautéed with chili spices, guacamole, salsa, mixed greens and black olives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Wow. It's almost been 7 days on Whole30 and I feel amazing. Great food, great sleep and feeling good about the progress so far. The Whole30 emails are such a boost to start the day and keep going. Day 5: Breakfast: egg, onion, spinach, 1/2 avocado scramble with Franks, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: salmon bites, tomatoes, black olives. Dinner, salmon bites, spring mix with tomatoes, olives and balsamic/EVOO dressing. Day 6: Breakfast: egg, garlic, mushroom scramble with Franks, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch:1/3 lb hamburger with onions and mustard, spring mix with onions, black olives, mushrooms, balsamic/EVOO dressing. Snack: 2 mini meatballs Dinner: coconut curry chicken and roasted asparagus. A couple of things.... Day 6 I was famished by late afternoon (about 2 hours before dinner). Having the mini meatballs on hand and a large glass of water fixed that. The coconut curry chicken in the Whole30 book is amazing! It's easily adaptable for baking and turned out perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 "Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn." - Miguel de Cervantes I am going to earn every day of Whole30. It. Is. Not. Hard. Losing my 70 year old mom to congestive heart failure and diabetes 3 months ago...is hard. Treating by body well by eating well. Is. Not. Hard. That being said, Days 7 and 8 went very well and I'm excited to be on Week 2. Day 7 Breakfast: taco meat, roasted asparagus, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: leftover coconut curry chicken, mixed greens with mushrooms, onions and cucumber, balsamic/EVOO dressing. Dinner: hamburger with coconut curry sauce, roasted asparagus, small cucumber. Day 8 Breakfast: salmon bites, small cucumber, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: 1/2 lb. hamburger with onions and guacamole, mixed greens with homemade pico de gallo. PWO/Dinner: hamburger with coconut curry sauce (I'm seriously in love with this stuff!), small baked potato. We went to a movie last night with a friend. I told him ahead of time about my new and exciting eating plan. It was very empowering to order club soda when he and my husband had a martini. Owning this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madness Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Yeah! looks like you're doing great! When I read that you went to the The Cure last week, I wondered "Hmm, she's gotta be in Austin, right?" Sure enough! I didn't go but a bunch of my friends did. Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau Happy Saturday! It's pretty exciting to be one third thru the commitment to becoming a healthier version of myself. Days 9 and 10 have flown by and I feel much more adept at preparing tasty and nourishing food . Day 9 Breakfast: spinach, onion and egg scramble with Franks, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: mixed greens with black olives, tomatoes, shrimp and balsamic/EVOO dressing. PWO/Dinner: hamburger with mustard and onions, small potato. Day 10 Breakfast: hamburger with onions and mustard, small potato, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: taco hamburger with onions and guacamole, mixed greens with onions and black olives. Dinner: tuna with Whole30 basic mayo, mixed greens with cucumber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 "I have found life so beautiful." ~ Helen Keller I love where this Whole30 journey is taking me. Day 11 Breakfast: salmon bites, celery, coffee with coconut oil (it was a rush out the door day and thankfully all food was ready to go). Lunch: hamburger with onions and mustard, mixed greens with onions, black olives and balsamic/EVOO dressing. Dinner: steak, portabella mushrooms, sautéed potatoes (amazing dinner for stay at home date night). Day 12 Breakfast: spinach, egg and onion scramble with Franks. Lunch: Asian lettuce wraps (chicken, pork, ginger, garlic, carrots and cabbage) Dinner: Asian lettuce wraps, shrimp, port roast, honeydew melon (dinner was with friends and an Asian theme....they loved the Whole30 wraps). Day 13 Breakfast: Asian lettuce wraps (because they're just plain good any time) Lunch: hamburger with onions and mustard, mixed greens with black olives, onions and balsamic/EVOO dressing. Dinner: grilled chicken with mixed vegetables. Almost to the halfway point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 "It's never too late to be who you might have been." ~ George Eliot Day 14! TWO weeks! This is an exciting place to be. Two weeks of clean eating and feeling great. I also just signed up for my gym's fitness challenge which will measure body composition (fat %, weight loss, times using the gym, etc.), which will run June 1st thru July 31st. It gives me added incentive to continue with the amazing way of taking care of my health and adds another tool to help ensure success. Breakfast: hamburger with onions and mustard, mixed veggies. Lunch: tuna with Whole30 mayo and grilled asparagus. PWO/Dinner: chicken with fajita seasoning and grilled veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." ~ Walt Disney Day 15 and the halfway point. Everything is in place to help us succeed and I am so grateful. Breakfast: egg, water chestnut, onion, spinach scramble, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: fajita chicken with guacamole and sautéed veggies. PWO: shrimp and a small potato. Dinner: fajita shrimp with guacamole and grilled veggies. Onward and upward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 So..... Cheese. As a native Wisconsinite, cheese has always been one of my greatest friends and my go-to comfort food. At one point, I had 17 different varieties in the fridge (yes, really). I've made my own Chevre (scrumptious!) and currently have an unopened block of 7 year cheddar in the fridge. Despite my affinity for this dairy delicacy, my commitment to Whole30 and taking back my life has made me reevaluate that friendship. I've found that a cup of tea, reading something encouraging, calling a friend, a few pushups and a few other things (I've started a list) reset my brain and body. I have a choice in everything I eat. While it may be challenging to forego dairy, it's not impossible. It's a mindset....and I choose "no" to cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelai91 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Loving the mindset Jager! Cheese is going to be one of my biggest hurdles too. Keep strong and I love that you have outlined a whole list of other activities that you can call on instead of using comfort food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madness Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Yes, cheese! I'm sticking to the plan but I REALLY hope that dairy is not one of my sensitivities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 "Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones." ~ Seneca Glad I got the cheese admission out of the way. It felt good to share it on a safe platform where we're all cheering each other towards success. The growth and awareness in just over 2 weeks continues to surprise and happify me. Day 16 Breakfast: fajita chicken, sautéed veggies and coffee with coconut milk. Lunch: hamburger, mixed greens with homemade pico de gallo and balsamic/EVOO dressing. Dinner: hamburger, small potato, veggie plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Yeah! looks like you're doing great! When I read that you went to the The Cure last week, I wondered "Hmm, she's gotta be in Austin, right?" Sure enough! I didn't go but a bunch of my friends did. Fun! Meant to post about this earlier. Best. Concert. Ever. Three hours, four encores and 33 songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle Day 17! Another great day fueling my body with great food and hitting the gym. Found an all natural sausage by Bilinski's at the grocery store and they were fabulous! Breakfast: fajita chicken with peppers and onions, cucumbers and coffee with coconut oil. PWO/Lunch: spinach and garlic sausage (pictured) and a small potato. Dinner: homemade spaghetti sauce with hamburger over sauteed zucchini squash and mushrooms. The spaghetti sauce was fun...one can of tomato puree, one can of fire roasted tomatoes and LOTS of Italian spices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 "The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously." ~ Henry Kissinger Day 18 and 60% of the way through the first Whole 30! Made clarified butter for the first time today. It's pretty dark so I hope it's still compliant...haven't had any yet while I'm checking. Breakfast: fajita chicken with onions, peppers and pico de gallo. Lunch: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over sautéed zucchini and mushrooms. PWO: spinach and garlic sausage, small potato sautéed in EVOO. Dinner: cherry chicken (http://nomnompaleo.com/post/144840228688/cherry-chicken), small potato sautéed in EVOO and mixed greens with tomato, onion and peppers. My husband is very supportive and sort of doing this with me. He's loving the delicious recipes we've been trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 "The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously." ~ Henry Kissinger Day 18 and 60% of the way through the first Whole 30! Made clarified butter for the first time today. It's pretty dark so I hope it's still compliant...haven't had any yet while I'm checking. Breakfast: fajita chicken with onions, peppers and pico de gallo. Lunch: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over sautéed zucchini and mushrooms. PWO: spinach and garlic sausage, small potato sautéed in EVOO. Dinner: cherry chicken (http://nomnompaleo.com/post/144840228688/cherry-chicken), small potato sautéed in EVOO and mixed greens with tomato, onion and peppers. My husband is very supportive and sort of doing this with me. He's loving the delicious recipes we've been trying. I have to try that cherry chicken recipe! I would never think of using cherries to make sauce... but it looks delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 "Confidence is contagious." ~ Vince Lombardi Every successful day on Whole30 makes me more confident. Confident to accept that this journey WILL be successful if I choose to make it so. Confident that I don't need the scale to validate my worth, my intelligence or my sense of humor. This is a good place to be. Day 19 Breakfast: egg scramble with mushrooms, shallots, spinach and Franks, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: fajita chicken with onions, peppers and pico de gallo, black olives. Dinner: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over zucchini and mushrooms, topped with black olives. Day 20 Breakfast: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over zucchini and mushrooms, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: spinach and garlic sausage, a cucumber and black olives. Dinner: coconut curry chicken, mixed greens with peppers, onions, tomatoes and balsamic/EVOO dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 "Go hard. No excuses." Day 21. Has it really been 3 weeks already? The time has flown by. I feel great, am sleeping incredibly well and feel more alert than I have in ages. Breakfast: a hamburger, mixed greens with mushrooms, onions and balsamic/EVOO dressing, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: Asian lettuce wraps (http://whole30.com/2014/10/best-whole30-recipes-no-forks/ ), sunshine sauce. Dinner: small potato with clarified butter, Asian lettuce wraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager07 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Day 22! So pumped to have made it this far. Breakfast: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over sautéed zucchini and mushrooms, coffee with coconut oil. Lunch: coconut curry chicken, mixed greens with olives. PWO: spinach and garlic sausage, small potato. Dinner: spaghetti sauce with hamburger over sautéed zucchini and mushrooms topped with black olives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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