Up at 9
Breakfast: Cantaloupe, Coffee
Lunch: Bell Peppers and Tuna
Dinner: Summer Squash, Pan-seared Flounder
Snack: Baked Gala Apples with Allspice, Nutmeg and Clove
I'm starting to get my groove back after being in the hospital. The house is slowly looking better. The diet is still a habit, so even though there are cravings, it's easier to re-focus myself. I am still tired and weak feeling, though I am sure it's due to the carb binge that was my weekend. Tomorrow will be rough if it follows last week, but I am ready. I'm halfway through the hardest part.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Whole30 -- Day 2 (again)
Up at 9
Breakfast: Coffee
there are strawberry filled breakfast rolls in my house. They make my mouth water.
Dinner: Salmon and Veggies (broccoli, cauli, carrots)
Upset stomach most of the day.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Whole30 -- Day1 (again)
Up at 11am, slept hard after coming home from the hospital.
Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Steak, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots
Dinner: Chicken, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots
Easy day...it helps that I already know what to expect. Snacking on Watermelon tonight before bed. IF I close my eyes it's almost ice cream...
Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Steak, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots
Dinner: Chicken, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots
Easy day...it helps that I already know what to expect. Snacking on Watermelon tonight before bed. IF I close my eyes it's almost ice cream...
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Whole30 -- Day 6 -- Ugh
Up at 10am
Breakfast: Coffee, Eggs, Bell Peppers, Chicken
Coffee has become my link to sanity. Thank goodness I can still have it.
OK, blog readers, today I started falling asleep randomly. Hand to Jesus, I would be in the middle of talking, walking, cooking or anything at all and would just fall asleep. Obviously I went to the hospital, where they remain baffled after 3 days as to the cause, but have managed to treat the symptoms enough to send me home. Yay for mysteries!! In the beginning, when I told them I was on the Whole30 diet, they jumped on that and told me that was why I was having these "episodes" and made me eat crackers, bread, cake and waffles. On day 2, my doctor FINALLY read my food journal that I had with me, and told me there was NOTHING wrong with the diet, and actually started looking for other causes. Long story short, I am on new meds that are keeping me from having sleep attacks or whatever they are, and am starting Whole30 back tomorrow. Day 1. Again. I have to go through all of the cravings and mood swings again. so. Let's see how tomorrow goes.
Breakfast: Coffee, Eggs, Bell Peppers, Chicken
Coffee has become my link to sanity. Thank goodness I can still have it.
OK, blog readers, today I started falling asleep randomly. Hand to Jesus, I would be in the middle of talking, walking, cooking or anything at all and would just fall asleep. Obviously I went to the hospital, where they remain baffled after 3 days as to the cause, but have managed to treat the symptoms enough to send me home. Yay for mysteries!! In the beginning, when I told them I was on the Whole30 diet, they jumped on that and told me that was why I was having these "episodes" and made me eat crackers, bread, cake and waffles. On day 2, my doctor FINALLY read my food journal that I had with me, and told me there was NOTHING wrong with the diet, and actually started looking for other causes. Long story short, I am on new meds that are keeping me from having sleep attacks or whatever they are, and am starting Whole30 back tomorrow. Day 1. Again. I have to go through all of the cravings and mood swings again. so. Let's see how tomorrow goes.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Whole 30 -- Day 5
Woke up at 7am
Gym from 8:45-10:30
Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Orange Juice (100% juice, no sweeteners added)
Dinner: Chicken Breast
Today was actually an easier day, I had a lot more energy and no cravings or mishaps or cheating. I didn't actually feel hungry all day, which makes it harder to munch on these foods that I'm not used to yet, like bell peppers and carrots. I told myself I would eat when I actually felt hungry and that didn't happen until 6, when I dropped my son at karate and drank a 12oz OJ to stop the hunger pangs and audible growling. At least it was only fruit juice. Maybe this is what happens when your body realizes that it's already coated in enough fat to survive 2 winters and it doesn't actually "need" to eat to survive. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
Gym from 8:45-10:30
Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Orange Juice (100% juice, no sweeteners added)
Dinner: Chicken Breast
Today was actually an easier day, I had a lot more energy and no cravings or mishaps or cheating. I didn't actually feel hungry all day, which makes it harder to munch on these foods that I'm not used to yet, like bell peppers and carrots. I told myself I would eat when I actually felt hungry and that didn't happen until 6, when I dropped my son at karate and drank a 12oz OJ to stop the hunger pangs and audible growling. At least it was only fruit juice. Maybe this is what happens when your body realizes that it's already coated in enough fat to survive 2 winters and it doesn't actually "need" to eat to survive. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Whole 30 -- Day 4
Slept until 10am
Breakfast: Apple
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli
Snack: Pistachios and 3oz juice
Gym: 3p-5p
Dinner: Roasted Pork Loin with Apples and Butternut Squash
Hard hard day. Pitched a fit on Dave this morning and cried over not being able to have any carbs. Cravings are hitting really hard today and I am fighting back with waning energy. Whole30 Daily said this was to be expected. I just keep thinking back to before I started, how badly I wanted to do this and learn how to be healthier and lose weight and feel better. It's supposed to get easier soon. I really hope it does.
Breakfast: Apple
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli
Snack: Pistachios and 3oz juice
Gym: 3p-5p
Dinner: Roasted Pork Loin with Apples and Butternut Squash
Hard hard day. Pitched a fit on Dave this morning and cried over not being able to have any carbs. Cravings are hitting really hard today and I am fighting back with waning energy. Whole30 Daily said this was to be expected. I just keep thinking back to before I started, how badly I wanted to do this and learn how to be healthier and lose weight and feel better. It's supposed to get easier soon. I really hope it does.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Whole30 -- Day 3
Up at 7am
Breakfast: Steak and Eggs
Snack: Raspberries
Lunch: Tuna and Red Bell Pepper
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Munched on Olives near bedtime
Not enough energy to work out
Very frustrating day, almost cheated several times. I'm having a hard time watching the kids and Dave eat "normal" food. I'm very close to putting the whole family on Paleo...
Breakfast: Steak and Eggs
Snack: Raspberries
Lunch: Tuna and Red Bell Pepper
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Munched on Olives near bedtime
Not enough energy to work out
Very frustrating day, almost cheated several times. I'm having a hard time watching the kids and Dave eat "normal" food. I'm very close to putting the whole family on Paleo...
Monday, September 2, 2013
Whole30 -- Day 2
Up early! 7am
Breakfast: Bacon, eggs, fruit
(at Cracker Barrel with Jon)
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash, Chicken
Snack: Blueberries, Pistachios
Dinner: Acorn Squash, Salmon, Green Beans
The whole family loved the roasted Acorn Squash in lieu of potatoes in last night's dinner.
Wash and chop squash into 1-2" pieces.
Coat squash in hot pan of oil, sprinkle with chili powder, allspice.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping them and re-seasoning and salting halfway through.
We're going to try mashing them next.
We worked on a friend's family vineyard today, so definitely got come cardio and strength training! Cleaned out a small barn to be used as a tasting room and re-organized the big barn a little bit. Hopefully can get some more work there soon, I love that place and that kind of physical work. Makes the day feel great! Still some tummy troubles today but not as bad. Hoping that particular little side effect will be finished soon. Reached for juice a lot today, a sip at a time, to quell that sweet craving. Need to make sure I do that less tomorrow.
Breakfast: Bacon, eggs, fruit
(at Cracker Barrel with Jon)
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash, Chicken
Snack: Blueberries, Pistachios
Dinner: Acorn Squash, Salmon, Green Beans
The whole family loved the roasted Acorn Squash in lieu of potatoes in last night's dinner.
- Recipe:
Wash and chop squash into 1-2" pieces.
Coat squash in hot pan of oil, sprinkle with chili powder, allspice.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping them and re-seasoning and salting halfway through.
We're going to try mashing them next.
We worked on a friend's family vineyard today, so definitely got come cardio and strength training! Cleaned out a small barn to be used as a tasting room and re-organized the big barn a little bit. Hopefully can get some more work there soon, I love that place and that kind of physical work. Makes the day feel great! Still some tummy troubles today but not as bad. Hoping that particular little side effect will be finished soon. Reached for juice a lot today, a sip at a time, to quell that sweet craving. Need to make sure I do that less tomorrow.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Whole30 -- Day 1
Starting Weight: 250lb.
Before Picture:
Before Picture:
Ugh -- That takes guts, folks.
Breakfast: Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns, Fried Eggs (in coconut oil, of course)
Snack: Cantaloupe, Black Coffee
gym: 3p-5p
gym: 3p-5p
Dinner: Turnip Greens, Salmon
Snack: Cantaloupe
Turnip greens didn't turn out well, going to have to call my grandmom and get her recipe. The salmon was delicious, though!
I made a batch of mac and cheese for the kids a couple of days ago and I keep re-using it. Tonight Bitsy ate Salmon and noodles and LOVED it. She also got to try a cantaloupe for the first time and loved it.
One of the things I am loving about this is that I am getting to learn how to cook a lot of different dishes, and I am also learning how to cook healthy food that tastes really good. If I can stick with this it's going to change a lot of things about me. And it's going to be better for my family. I can raise the kids to eat healthy. Anyway, rambling.
Turnip greens didn't turn out well, going to have to call my grandmom and get her recipe. The salmon was delicious, though!
- Recipe:
I made a batch of mac and cheese for the kids a couple of days ago and I keep re-using it. Tonight Bitsy ate Salmon and noodles and LOVED it. She also got to try a cantaloupe for the first time and loved it.
One of the things I am loving about this is that I am getting to learn how to cook a lot of different dishes, and I am also learning how to cook healthy food that tastes really good. If I can stick with this it's going to change a lot of things about me. And it's going to be better for my family. I can raise the kids to eat healthy. Anyway, rambling.
Almost cheated after breakfast, but I had 2oz of juice (100% juice, no added sugar) and it helped get me through. Starting to have some tummy issues, but I guess that's to be expected when you go from the crazy carbs I was eating to hardly any at all. It's not so bad I can't deal.
The email from Whole30 Daily helped a lot. I stuck some notes to myself around the kitchen. Keep out signs on the cabinet full of crackers and cookies (I have 2 kids, so I couldn't throw it all out) and a list of suggestions on what I can eat if I am too tired to come up with a recipe. Today has been easier than yesterday. I am excited to get back in the gym tomorrow.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Whole30 -- Easing In -- Not the Best of Days
Slept until 10 again! I could get used to this!
Brunch: Steak, Eggs, Strawberries
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Leftover Spaghetti Squash
I cheated today. The kids were fighting like crazy and I was short tempered and PMSing and I gave in to a fall tree Little Debbie. Tomorrow is supposed to be my "real" start date so I will suck it up and start over. Wish me luck!
Brunch: Steak, Eggs, Strawberries
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Leftover Spaghetti Squash
I cheated today. The kids were fighting like crazy and I was short tempered and PMSing and I gave in to a fall tree Little Debbie. Tomorrow is supposed to be my "real" start date so I will suck it up and start over. Wish me luck!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Whole30 -- Easing in
Slept until 10am (thank you Dave!)
Brunch: Salmon, Eggs w/ bell peppers
Snack: Pistacios
Snack: Watermelon
Dinner: Spaghetti Squash w/ Chicken --LOVE THIS!
Stir fry chicken in coconut oil, season well (I use tiger seasoning or garlic salt)
When Squash is done, scoop out meat with fork, season with garlic salt and add chicken.
Enjoy.
Dave has decided he will do it with me, though he still won't give up the beer lol. He only has around a 12-pack a month, anyway so it's no big deal, he just likes it. I guess I can give him that. :) I didn't cheat today and I am proud of that! I hope it's all this easy, I loved everything I ate today.
Brunch: Salmon, Eggs w/ bell peppers
Snack: Pistacios
Snack: Watermelon
Dinner: Spaghetti Squash w/ Chicken --LOVE THIS!
- Recipe:
Stir fry chicken in coconut oil, season well (I use tiger seasoning or garlic salt)
When Squash is done, scoop out meat with fork, season with garlic salt and add chicken.
Enjoy.
Dave has decided he will do it with me, though he still won't give up the beer lol. He only has around a 12-pack a month, anyway so it's no big deal, he just likes it. I guess I can give him that. :) I didn't cheat today and I am proud of that! I hope it's all this easy, I loved everything I ate today.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
The Whole30 -- Getting Started
Day 0
To Do: Clean out cabinets, pantry, fridge
- Separate shelf in pantry
- Separate section in fridge
Take "before" picture
- expose midriff, arms, legs
- frame from front
- smile :)
Worrying about this! Dave at first said he'd do it with me, but once he realized it meant no beer for 30 days he backed out. It would have been great to have someone go through it with me. Dave's toning up and getting stronger, CJ has lost so much she looks incredible -- like a different person. Emily is losing TONS being pregnant. Brenda is losing weight ACCIDENTALLY! I feel like all I do is struggle and gain. I really REALLY hope this works. I am glad I have my sis for help!
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