Day 6 - first whole 30, wedding in 61 days!

[klericksen]

I am super tempted to get on my scale... with so little time until the wedding I want some sign that this is helping me lean out and lose weight. I don't have much to lose... I was a gymnast until 22 and did CrossFit up until this last year but I still want to lean out a bit more for the BIG DAY. I'm trying to do more cardio and less lifting this year so I'm less bulky.

Anyway, I think I'm doing well so far...

Breakfast: sweet potato hash browns, 2 eggs over easy, 1/2 avocado

Lunch: roasted sweet potatoes/butternut squash, half avocado

Dinner: ribs (screwed up asian spiced ribs in the crockpot, I have a lot to learn about cooking), roasted sweet potatoes/carrots/butternut squash, handful of almonds, handful of coconut flakes

I feel pretty good and am not as hungry in between meals. I ordered some meat from US wellness so I am VERY excited to receive my whole-30 approved bacon.

Any advice, encouragement, cooking tips (I live alone and am an intern so have minimal time) are greatly appreciated! Thanks for the support

[kb0426]

Hi and congrats on your wedding!

At lunch did you have any protein? It is such an important part of every meal!

As for cooking tips,

http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/

That is how I made it through my first whole30!

If you like ribs, there is a chinese five spice pork rib recipe that is really good!

[whitjm5]

I contend that more weightlifting (fit looks better than skinny) and less cardio (due to cortisol, etc.) is the way to go, but that's my humble opinion.

And the opinion of a few others:

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/case-against-cardio/#axzz2SSsuIwia

http://everydaypaleo.com/friends-dont-let-friends-do-cardio/

Conventional wisdom is frequently wrong (as you're learning doing a Whole 30). Also applies to fitness. Good luck whatever you decide. And congratulations!