Rhona Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 10/31/16 Day 0 - Decided over the weekend that a Holiday Whole 30 was in order. I realize that November is a tough month to start, but Thanksgiving has a decent amount of whole30 friendly recipes/foods. It's the 2 weddings over the Thanksgiving weekend that will be a little more challenging. I'm excited to jump start my metabolism for the holidays and coming year. Last weigh-in for the next month: 151 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 11/1/16 Day 1 - Off to a good start, coffee with lite coconut milk this morning and a nice big salad for lunch. I think I'm going to grab an afternoon snack, because all of a sudden I am craving cheese enchiladas! I think I'll make a de-constructed taco salad for dinner tonight with lots of fresh veggies. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 RECIPE: Green Goddess Dressing; puree 1/2 a bunch of chives, with 2 cloves of garlic, and a bunch of watercress (cut off stems), the juice of one lemon, and a little coconut milk to thin. Add a few big dollops of homemaid mayo and blend. Refrigerate. YUM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 11/2/16 - Day 2: Feeling pretty good. I have a little headache, but otherwise feel okay. I seem to be drinking a lot of coffee with coconut milk. I need to drink more water! I also found a great soup recipe to go with my new salad [dressing]. I had used an old menu plan from my first attempt at a Whole30 a few years ago, but this year I've decided to be more flexible. I use the plan for ideas, but I make things as I go as long as I keep the fridge stocked with W30 approved foods. My current idea is to eat a small fruit and drink a glass of water before each meal. Meals have at least 2 servings of veggies, lean protein and an appropriate fat. RECIPE: Butternut Squash Soup; Preheat oven to 400. Place 1 medium cubed squash, 3 gloves of unpeeled garlic, and 2 tbsp of ghee (+ salt/pepper to taste) in a bowl and toss together. Roast in oven for ~40 min. Carefully peel garlic cloves then puree all in a blender. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, and puree again until smooth. Pour into pan and bring to simmer. Serve with garnish: chives, or maybe sauteed chunks of pancetta... YUM! For dinner I'll try zuchini noodles w/sauteed mushrooms, along with macadamia nut/unsweetened coconut encrusted Cod Fillet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahUlm Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 40 minutes ago, Rhona said: For dinner I'll try zuchini noodles w/sauteed mushrooms, along with macadamia nut/unsweetened coconut encrusted Cod Fillet. Sounds delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm glad I'm being flexible this time around. I had to improvise with what I had in the fridge, so for dinner I grilled asparagus with lemon juice, and baked unsweetened coconut encrusted cod filet topped with toasted pecans. So good :-p Can't wait to have the rest for lunch tomorrow! The hardest part of today was my craving for a glass (or two) or wine after work when I make dinner. Maybe I'll have a pear for dessert if I still want something later. Day 2 almost over. Hurray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 11/3/16 Day 3: Today was a little tougher than the past two. I had less energy, a slight headache, and was hungry even though I ate complete meals, snacks, and drank lots of water. I craved a lot of sugary foods, and was proud of myself for not diving head first into the kids' Halloween candy! Tomorrow is my long day at work, and I've already packed a full bag of W30 approved goodies that should keep me going throughout the day. Another day down - Woohoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 9 minutes ago, Rhona said: I had less energy, a slight headache, and was hungry even though I ate complete meals, snacks, and drank lots of water. I craved a lot of sugary foods, How much fruit are you eating @Rhona - ideally you shoudn't need to snack, but if you're eating complete meals AND snacks and are still hungry/low on energy you may need to tweak the composition of your meals a little, most likely adding more protein & fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 11/4/16 Day 4: Thank you JMCBM. I have cut back on fruit and increased my portion sizes for my meals to make sure I am satisfied throughout the day. Today I had one pear with lunch, but the rest of my meals were lots of veggies, proteins and approved fats. I am starting to realize after I read today's "Whole 30 Daily" that maybe I'm not really hungry at all but bored, or antsy. Eating gives me something to do. At least I recognize that now. For dinner, I will have a salad with my green goddess dressing and ground turkey/tomato over zucchini noodles....and I'm already brining chicken breast for this weekend's meals. 4 days down, first weekend coming up... RECIPE: Ground Turkey & Tomatoes; Brown some chopped onion, garlic and ground turkey together in a large pan. Pour out grease. Put back on stove and add can of diced tomatoes, seasonings (italian), salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for a little while. Serve over cooked 'zucchini' noodles, wilted spinach or inside 'egg white' taco shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhona Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 11/8/16 Day 1: Waaahhhh!!! I was doing so well, then thwarted my own effort over the weekend (read: dining out and throwing all caution to wind). I was suddenly possessed by the sugar dragon (read: garlic bread and red wine). So, after a day of remorse, I've decided to get back in the saddle again and admit my shortcoming. I was going to start a new blog for my new whole 30, but I realize that failures are also part of the journey. So, today, I will start posting my exact food intake to help keep me accountable. Thanks for your support!! [[B - Coffee w/coconut milk, banana, salmon/egg/veggie bake L - squash soup, spinach salad w/GG dressing D - hamburger patty w/sauteed mushrooms, onions & peppers/cuke salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahUlm Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Rhona, I also gave in to my own sugar demons (chili cheese fries and wine). I'm going to start over too and just keep it going. It isn't just about 30 days for me - it is about learning to not have food control my life! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LydiaJo Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Rhona and Sarah, I did a restart on the 6th. We CAN do this. Sometimes, when my hand is reaching out all by itself which is a real thing, I think, do I want to explain this to my support group. My answer is usually, Oh no. I take control, pull my hand back and change my seat. I make sure there are no temptations within arms length. I'm only 5 ft but I have a looong reach. When I have to be around food, like when I'm cooking or at someones house, I keep a glass of cold water within easy reach and sip on it constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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