mochuisle Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm joining the crowd, kicking off 2013 with another Whole 30 I've been off plan since Thanksgiving, but the last few weeks have been killing me. I'd originally planned to get started on January 2nd, but I'm moving it up to January 1st - I think I can get through New Years' Day without beer with my football, but I can't go any longer feeling like crud This is the first time that I'm going to do the full food reintroduction. My doctor did a comprehensive food panel for me in August (hence the "no eggs"); now I'd like to see first-hand what effect different foods have on me. And this time, I have a pile of friends who are joining me, so I started a blog for our group: http://whole30jan2013.blogspot.com In addition to commiserating and celebrating, we will be sharing grocery lists and recipes, so feel free to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrogirl Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Got a recipe for compliant egg-free meatloaf? I'm also starting January 2, like so many on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've done a couple meatloaf recipes, subbing unsweetened all-natural applesauce for the eggs. A quarter cup is usually enough to bind the meatloaf together without affecting the flavor. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrogirl Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes, it does help. I've tried tomato sauce, and it was not good. Tomato belongs outside the meatloaf, IMO. I would not have thought of applesauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 A more boisterous than expected New Years Eve pushed me back to starting today. Bring it on Day 1! After spotting the post here on Whole 100, there's a piece of me thinking about pushing all the way through to 100, too. My goals for this Whole 30: Nutrition - I will complete the full 10+-day reintroduction schedule after completing this Whole 30. [Although I've had a comprehensive blood panel for food sensitivities, I'd like to experiment on myself to see how my body reacts to reintroducing dairy, gluten, non-gluten grains, and legumes, as well as eggs and yeast.] Active Recovery - I will practice yoga at least three days a week, including one restorative practice. Exercise - I'm thinking bigger than W30 here, more like 2013 goals: 1. I will complete the DC Rock n Roll Half-Marathon on March 16th, preferably under 2:30. 2. I will complete the Polar Bear Triathlon on May 4th in 1:40. 3. I will complete the Tri for a Cure on July 21st in 1:45 (that is, if I win a spot in the lottery at the end of the month!) 4. If I remain injury-free through the half-marathon and the Polar Bear tri, I will register for an Olympic triathlon. I've got my eye on the Lobsterman Tri - 1-mile swim, 25-mile bike, 6.2-mile run - on Sept 14th, and my only goal would be to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 My log for today: I kicked off the morning with an hour of hot yoga, hit Whole Foods to stock up on groceries, then swung by Winter Farmer's Market to buy some local pork and beef. (I'll be honest - I really wanted sugar-free bacon, but they won't have any until the beginning of February). And I stepped on the scale for the first time since Thanksgiving. Ouch! I gained 7 pounds, but apparently lost body fat. Hmmmm.... I may need to step on the scale tomorrow morning to double-check those numbers, especially since I may still be carrying some post-PMS water weight. The "no scale for 30 days" thing is one of my favorite parts of the W30, but I want to make sure I've got an accurate handle on my starting place. Pre-Workout - handful of pecans Breakfast - Sugar-Free Breakfast Sausage, Green Salad w Tessamae's Balsamic Vinaigrette Lunch - Kale Salad w Blackberries & Avocado, Applegate Farms Hot Dogs w Mustard Dinner - Easy Tandoori Chicken w Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash I also made homemade ghee and homemade pecan butter - hopefully they'll last for weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I went back and forth between starting this Whole 30 this week or next week. Normally, I'd want to start when I go back to school. Here's why I started during my vacation instead - I'm exhausted today and have a nagging headache. I know from experience that this will go away in a day or two, but I'm also glad I'm not feeling like this with a group of high school kids By the end of my my six-week hiatus from the W30, I noticed three big changes for the worse: 1. My skin is a mess. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I broke out like this. 2. My stomach is distended and bloated. I'm attributing this to yeast, but am looking forward to testing this with the reintroduction in February. 3. My energy/motivation for workouts is not what I'm used to. I ran indoors at the Community Center on Monday and felt awful, but kept telling myself, "You put crappy calories into your body and you get crappy energy, genius." Day 2 Log Pre-Workout - Pecan Butter Breakfast - Asian Five-Spice Shrimp, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Puree Lunch - Leftover Tandoori Chicken, Kale Salad w Grapefruit & Avocado, Tessemae's Zesty Ranch Dressing Dinner - Cobb Salad (hold the non-compliant stuff) w Oil & Vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Day 3: My skin is mildly better, but I'm still feeling carb hangover/fighting off my nephew's cold. I can't wait for the immune-boosting portion of the W30 to kick in! And because I get by with a little help from my friends, I hit a 90-minute heated vinyasa this morning and a 75-minute hip-hop yoga class tonight. Please let this be a sign that my motivation is coming back!!! Breakfast - AF Hot Dogs, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash, Spinach Salad w Raspberries & TM's Ranch Dressing Lunch - Leftover Chicken Tandoori, Kale Salad w Grapefruit, Avocado & TM's Lemon Vinaigrette Dinner - Leftover Asian Five-Spice Shrimp, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash, Green Smoothie (kale, beets, carrots, banana, raspberries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomme Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Got a recipe for compliant egg-free meatloaf? I'm also starting January 2, like so many on here. You could take a page from the vegan chefs of the world and make a "flax" egg by grinding flaxseed and adding water. (According to this thread, flax is W30 compliant, though no mod confirmed that. According to my copy of ISWF, it's high in PUFA so should be used in moderation.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Day 4 Log Breakfast - 2 AF Hot Dogs, Cauliflower-Carrot-Parsnip Mash (last of the leftovers!), Spinach Salad w Blackberries Lunch - Leftover Tandoori Chicken (also last of the leftovers!), Kale Salad w Grapefruit & Avocado Snack - Apple w Pecan Butter Dinner - Pan-Seared Pork Chop, Cauliflower-Black Turnip Mash, Braised Kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Motivation is on its way back! Yes, I stayed in bed this morning, putting off my morning run. And yes, I momentarily considered bailing on my run entirely when I saw snow flurries out my window. But I got out and did three miles this morning - first run outside in two weeks, and in snow to boot. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Breakfast - Paleo Shrimp & Grits, Spinach Salad w Raspberries http://www.health-bent.com/seafood/paleo-shrimp-and-grits Lunch - Leftover Pork Chop, Cauliflower-Black Radish Mash, Braised Kale Dinner - Chorizo Meatloaf w Tomato Sauce & Avocado, Cumin-Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Braised Kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Good woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 My energy is back!!! And believe me, my sophomores were super psyched to have me all wound up 1st period I was all smiles pretty much all day today, which helped me realize what a bad mood I'd been in before Christmas vacation. When I want to go off plan, I need to re-read this post as a reminder of how much better I feel on W30. I had big plans to go to yoga this morning - packed my bags last night, set out clothes for my workout, put meals in containers. I even got out of bed this morning, got out the door and was well on my way up 295 when I realized I'd left all of my food at home. I turned around and headed home, and here's where I found my new energy: instead of calling it a good effort and getting dressed at home, I went back out the door and worked out at school instead. I needed to get in a bike workout this week anyway in order to get in some semblance of tri training! Now that I'm back to school, I'm trying to reincorporate my supplements into my diet and to increase my water intake. The doctor who ordered my comprehensive food panel has me taking a probiotic, uva ursi (soothes irritated intestines), and glutamine (strengthens & repairs intestinal walls) since I suffer from "leaky gut." So I started back with the supplements this morning. Breakfast - Paleo Shrimp & Grits, Garden Salad w Lemon Vinaigrette Lunch - Leftover Chorizo Meatloaf, Spinach Dinner - Flu Fighting Fish Stew, Spinach Salad w Blackberries 106 oz of water I subbed hake for the salmon the recipe called for, and the stew was delicious!! I adore fish chowder, and this was an excellent replacement with a spicy kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terez Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The doctor who ordered my comprehensive food panel has me taking a probiotic, uva ursi (soothes irritated intestines), and glutamine (strengthens & repairs intestinal walls) since I suffer from "leaky gut." So I started back with the supplements this morning. Interesting about the glutamine. Same as L-glutamine? A nutritionist advised me to use it (along with about a dozen other supplements). I decided to get my vitamins from real food instead and stopped taking the supplements. But I had symptoms of leaky gut and now I wonder if maybe I should go ahead and finish the bottle of L-glutamine. Not that you can answer that! Just caught my eye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yep, energy and motivation are definitely back I did 4 miles this morning, which is an accomplishment any day. 4 miles outside in Maine in January at 530am? 4 miles interrupted by scurrying over a snowbank, only to find the path on the other side hasn't been plowed? That's W30 energy talking! I spent the afternoon cooking since it dawned on me that I had nothing prepped beyond lunch today. First time trying the meatballs - after I had already blended all of the ingredients, I saw the instruction that the artichoke should be in bite-sized pieces. Oops! They were still good, especially w homemade pasta sauce, but would definitely be better if you could really taste the artichoke. Next time! I also randomly saw this recipe for broiled eggplant today and figured I'd give it a shot. OMG!!! Delicious! I love eggplant, but rarely cook it because it's such a pain in the rear. This recipe was quick, easy and a definite keeper. http://fastpaleo.com/spinach-artichoke-meatballs/ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/steak-pizzaiola-recipe/index.html http://www.prouditaliancook.com/2012/01/faux-spaghetti.html?m=1 http://nomnompaleo.com/post/4739682522/broiled-zucchini-or-eggplant Pre-Run: Pecan Butter Breakfast: Paleo Shrimp & Grits, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit Lunch: Leftover Fish Stew, 2 Clementines Dinner: Spinach & Artichoke Meatballs w Pasta Sauce over Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 I went to bowling league for the first time last night. Oh my, that is going to test my resolve! Bayside Bowl had a DJ, and it was basically a huge party centered around bowling. I was even given a shot, which I used to toast our team, then promptly handed over to one of my teammates I didn't get home until close to 11:30pm, barely rolled out of bed at 6:30am, and have overall been lacking in energy this morning. But... I didn't choose to fuel myself with coffee, which is a step in the right direction. For the first time in my three Whole 30s, I suffered some serious intestinal discomfort today. Like, had to run out of class. Twice. It wouldn't have surprised me if I felt like this last week with the transition from holiday gluttony to a life filled with vegetables, but it caught me off guard today. Hopefully this is a one-time deal! Day 8 Log Breakfast - Acorn Squash-Sausage Saute, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit Lunch - Leftover Spinach Meatballs & Pasta Sauce w Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant Snack - Apple w Pecan Butter Dinner - Leftover Fish Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Intestines are better than yesterday, but still not 100%. They didn't keep me from getting 4 miles in this morning, though! I smartened up and avoided the Matterhorn today, stuck to main roads. Only problem was black ice everywhere. And in the dark, even with a headlamp, it's tough to tell if the shiny patch up ahead is melting snow or a potential trip to the ER Needless to say, I'm not setting any speed records this week, but I'm getting in my mileage. Today is a C day here at school, which has become "Caveman Day." I have cafeteria duty and eat lunch with two offensive linemen who are trying out paleo. We've had some great lunches - chili, meatloaf, butter chicken - that have shown them that by eating filling, satisfying food they can get leaner and still get in good workouts. Today was leftover zucchini spaghetti and spinach meatballs with a garden salad (courtesy of Greg's mom). Pre-Run: Pecan Butter Breakfast: Sausage-Acorn Squash Saute, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit Lunch: Leftover Spinach Meatballs & Pasta Sauce w Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant Dinner: Pan-Roasted Salmon w Asian Five Spice, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit & Black Radish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 First of all, I'd like to thank the student who brought 5 dozen cookies to homeroom this morning, then left them in my room so I could share them with my other classes. For the rest of the day, kids walking into my room asked, "Why does it smell like sugar in here?" Nice. Apparently this is a special Day 10 test for me My intestines still aren't happy, even after 9 hours of sleep last night. The only big change I see is that I've been snacking on macadamia nuts after school, so I'm cutting them out. During my second W30, I stopped snacking unless I was getting in a second workout. Seems like I should go back to that and I should have a second hit of pecan butter if I need it. I've been on a quest for sugar-free bacon. I trolled the Portland Farmers Market this fall during my first W30 and found a local farm that had sugar-free bacon. JOY! I bought packages from them regularly during both W30s and was bummed out when they weren't at the winter market the morning I went. After searching high and low for an alternative source, I contacted them today through Facebook and got a message that they would in fact have bacon at the winter market tomorrow. ELATION!! Then a few hours later, I got another message from them clarifying that they use sugar in their curing process, but don't add any to the bacon. NOOOOOO!!! I'm seriously bummed out 1) that they gave me bad info this fall, 2) that I'm not getting bacon tomorrow morning, and 3) that the only option I have left is to order bacon online. Day 10 Log Breakfast - Sausage & Acorn Squash Saute, Spinach Salad w Figs Lunch - Leftover Spinach Meatballs & Pasta Sauce w Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant Dinner - Pan-Seared Rib Eye, Mashed Sweet Potato, Sauteed Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Bad luck on the bacon front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Day 11 Log Breakfast - Leftover Spinach Meatballs & Pasta Sauce w Zucchini Pasta Lunch AF Hot Dogs, Acorn Squash, Green Juice (daikon, carrot, ginger, cucumber, romaine, kale, spinach, & lemon) Dinner Leftover Pan-Seared Rib Eye, Mashed Sweet Potato, Sauteed Mushrooms, Spinach Salad w Blackberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 This gas bubble needs to go! I woke up with a painful cramp that has not gone away Walking around my condo is somewhere between uncomfortable and mildly painful, so I've decided to opt out of this morning's run. I'm praying that this is gone tomorrow so I can get in my 6 miles. And I'd like to feel the W30 high again! Now that I've eliminated nuts in the afternoon, the only things I can think of that might be causing this are 1) dehydration, or 2) the spinach meatballs. So I'll be drinking water today like it's my workout and the meatballs are gone. Today was all about meal prep - meals for the next couple of days are pretty much all set. I made Mexican Breakfast Hash for breakfast this morning and to be eaten the next couple of days: The recipe called for baking with eggs - looked dynamite! - and this was great with some avocado to offset the spiciness. If you're looking at this picture wondering how I get to eat potatoes, they are Japanese yams - purple skin, white flesh. I should have stuck with plain old sweet potatoes. Next time! Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash w Avocado, Spinach Salad w Blackberries Lunch - Burger w Side Salad Snack - Green Grapes Dinner - Smoked Pork Shoulder, Mashed Roasted Cauliflower w Sunchokes 112 oz of water (and counting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I finally sucked it up and got in 6 miles this morning, gas bubble and all. When I headed out from SMCC, I had cutback routes for 1 mile, 2 miles and 3 miles just in case I ran into any trouble on the road. By 2 miles, I felt better and went for the full 6. And it was nice to run at my pace this morning, unencumbered by snow banks or black ice. The thick fog was a little creepy, but I was running on clear streets, I was rocking fluorescent orange and my headlamp, and I had my fastest time yet for 6 miles. WOOHOO!! I rewarded myself with a nice cup of Coffee by Design dark roast with coconut cream - still not the same as the real deal (cream & sugar). I did a little searching the W30 forums to see if anyone else is having intestinal issues. Quite a few people had problems during Week 1, but a lot fewer after that. Many of those who've had problems felt a probiotic resolved them - which reminded me that I haven't taken mine in at least three days. So I popped a probiotic as soon as I got home and am praying it works! Someone else suggested Smooth Move tea; that may be my act of last resort Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit Lunch - Gingered Zucchini Soup, Lemon Butter Shrimp, Green Grapes Dinner - Paleo Pad Thai 122 oz of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I bought some Smooth Move tea yesterday and tried it out last night. It was somewhat effective, but I'm still not feeling 100% like myself. Maybe some more time and patience is in order.... Day 14 Log Pre-Spin - Pecan Butter Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash, Spinach Salad w Blackberries Lunch - Gingered Zucchini Soup, Lemon Butter Shrimp, Green Grapes Pre-Yoga Snack - Apple w Pecan Butter Dinner - Paleo Pad Thai 160 oz of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 DAY 15!!! I celebrated the halfway point by taking 45 minutes to drive 5 miles in white-out conditions to get to school this morning, jumping out of my car (thank God I traded in my Passat for a new RAV4!), rushing into my classroom 10 seconds before the bell rang for 1st period, and jumping straight into Plato's Allegory of the Cave. All that on 6 hours of sleep?? Whole 30 must be working Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash, Spinach Salad w Blackberries Lunch - Paleo Pad Thai, Orange Snack - Macadamia Nuts Dinner - Paleo Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potato, Spinach Salad w Blackberries 120 oz of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I hemmed and hawed over running outside this morning and finally decided to suck it up and run on the treadmill (which I hate). As soon as I turned onto Broadway, I realized I'd made a smart decision - black ice everywhere! A run outside would have been miserable and discouraging. I would have had to go really slow, which makes my calves/shins ache. And my 45-minute run on the treadmill wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it'd be. I may have fallen back asleep for 10-15 minutes there in the middle, but I got in the time/mileage I needed. I'd been a little concerned about the run because my legs were dead after Monday's long run, but yesterday's quick trip to my favorite massage therapist/triathlete/supermom for a 30-minute leg massage seems to have done the trick. Heather is a miracle worker! C day = Caveman lunch day I brought in leftover paleo fried chicken and mashed sweet potatoes for the fellas; green salad today was courtesy of Pat's mom. One of the highlights of this week has been taking those guys (and two other offensive linemen) to a heated vinyasa class with me on Tuesday. They were amazing, and they loved it! At one point during class, we were in a twist and could see those two on the other side of the room -one of my lunch buddies was completely drenched in sweat, but had a grin on his face from ear to ear. My other lunch buddy said he had never sweat so much in his life outside of a football game. I'm so psyched to see these guys embracing healthy eating and healthy lifestyles at such a young age!! Pre-Run - Pecan Butter Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash, Spinach Salad w Blackberries Lunch - Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Salad, Orange Pre-Yoga - Cashew Butter Dinner - Lemon Butter Shrimp, Gingered Zucchini Soup, Mashed Sweet Potatoes 120 oz of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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