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Post by Peekaru on May 25, 2017 9:00:23 GMT -6
What day are you on? What's the meal plan?
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May 25, 2017 12:44:50 GMT -6
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Post by pivot on May 25, 2017 12:44:50 GMT -6
Hi. I'm on my bmb F17 mostly but was actually going to come on here to start a whole 30 thread. Need a place to talk about W30 things since I'm the only one in my household on the plan.
R1D3 for me.
I made a chicken sausage hash with poached eggs for my breakfasts this week.
Slow cooker buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes + dump ranch, steamed broccoli & procuttio wrapped pears for lunch.
Tonight is going to probably be our steak leftovers from last night + green beans since I have a cycle class at 7. Guess I'll eat when I get home. DH and the kids are on their own.
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May 27, 2017 7:00:01 GMT -6
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Post by Peekaru on May 27, 2017 7:00:01 GMT -6
Great job pivot! I'm getting ready to prep the week - greekballs - 2 egg bakes - sweet potato hash - Shepards pie - pesto - balsamic caramelized onions - oven roasted tomatoes
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May 27, 2017 7:55:42 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 7:55:42 GMT -6
I'm going to start on 6/1. The thing I love about W30 is it's forced me to be better at meal planning and being conscious of what I'm eating. I'm someone who can eat the same thing every day without getting sick of it, so that helps with not getting burned out on the same foods. Maybe I will try to add some new dinner recipes in the mix this time for SO's sake Usually for breakfast I do egg muffins with green pepper and mushrooms. I make a tray Sunday night and heat 2 each morning before work. There's a recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen that I use as a guide. Lunch - I cut everything up Sunday night so it's less work during the week. Salad with cucumber, tomato, carrots, grilled chicken breast and avacado. I keep cashews at work to snack on if I get hungry and also bring a piece of fruit each day. Dinner is usually lean meat and roasted veggies. I add baby red or sweet potatoes maybe once per week.
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May 27, 2017 8:54:21 GMT -6
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Post by pivot on May 27, 2017 8:54:21 GMT -6
Peekaru I'm not sure what Greek balls are but I like anything Greek! Recipe? I sautéed some asparagus and topped with scrambled eggs and chicken sausage for breakfast this morning and it was yummy. Will probably do that for my breakfasts this week coming up.
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May 27, 2017 10:46:34 GMT -6
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Post by Peekaru on May 28, 2017 7:40:55 GMT -6
In all it's glory. Ignore the mess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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May 29, 2017 18:46:47 GMT -6
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Post by pivot on May 29, 2017 18:46:47 GMT -6
Peekaru That's a good prep haul! Survived the holiday weekend! I made a chicken bacon ranch casserole for my lunches this week. Accompanied by steamed broccoli and fresh tomatoes. Casserole recipe: paleomg.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-casserole-video/Dinners this week are skinny tastes crockpot picadillo, 5 ingredient spaghetti pie, grilled chicken and veggies & Trader Joe's chili lime chicken burgers with smashed herb potatoes.
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May 30, 2017 7:37:32 GMT -6
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Post by Peekaru on May 30, 2017 7:37:32 GMT -6
pivot- tell me about today. How are you feeling? What meals are on tap? R1d1 B- sweet potato latke and apple egg bake L- Asian coleslaw, burger and balsamic tomatoes S- dried fruit and nuts D-Shepards pie Weigh in153.5. I would measure, but apparently a fabric measuring tape is the best toy ever, per my kids
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Post by pivot on May 30, 2017 9:12:58 GMT -6
Peekaru I am feeling ok today. I am pretty groggy but I'm not sure if that's a long weekend hangover or just because of the Whole 30. Good luck with your first day!! R1D8 B- Sauteed asparagus with a poached egg and 1/2 banana L- Chicken bacon ranch casserole, fresh tomatoes, steamed broccoli & almond butter S- Nuts D - MIL is cooking tonight so I will probably bring a TJ Chili Lime Chicken Burger & a microwave sweet potato. I told her not to try to appease my special diet since no one else is on it. She said she will be making some greens that I can have so that will be my veggie. Over the weekend I had some STRONG sugar cravings/wanted to break all the things. I did a modified W30 before starting to ease myself into it so it surprised me to have such strong urges to have sugar. It's still there but not as strong. I tried to satisfy with a larabar. Seemed to help.
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Post by mama2a on May 30, 2017 11:20:43 GMT -6
Hey everyone--I came to this board to ask for strategies regarding post-W30.
R1D30 (woot!) here....I survived the holiday weekend at my cabin and didn't touch a lick of junk food. That's quite an accomplishment since the cabin is strongly associated with shameless indulging. On tap for this week--we made tikka masala over cauliflower rice last night. My W30 friend is grilling tonight (to celebrate our last day) and I'm bringing the root vegetable curry as a side dish (recipe found in the W30 book--super yummy!), and I plan to make an easy W30 turkey meatloaf tomorrow night.
I'm still thinking about my plan starting tomorrow regarding re-introduction. I really like the concept of the "re-set". I read Melissa Hartwig's "Food Freedom Forever" book which gets into how we strongly associate certain foods with certain events, holidays and/or stressors. She talks about the anticipation of eating something contributes to cravings that will override any will-power you try to make. That's why W30 worked so effectively for me was because the added sugar snacks and desserts were simply non-negotiable so it was never a craving I had to battle. I'm on the fence now about my eating habits for the near future. I want to stick to W30, but allow myself treats or wine on occassion. The problem is...I've never been that great at it. What experiences do you all have that have done W30 before--what's worked, what hasn't?
About 5 years ago I drank way too much diet soda--I'd drink about 3 to 4 cans a day and I was doing it because it was simply habit and hard for me to control. I got an unexpected root canal done and vowed to cut out diet soda altogether. It was mentally a challenge for the first few months, but eventually I stopped missing it. Now I drink a can of diet soda or two on the weekends or special events, but I feel like it's under control and I don't have strong cravings. I use that example because I wonder if this could be my ultimate goal with added sugar snacks and desserts. However, cutting out diet soda is far easier than trying to remove the daily temptations of added sugar that seem to show itself at work, family events, birthdays, and holidays.
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Post by pivot on May 30, 2017 13:59:57 GMT -6
mama2a First of all congrats on day 30! What an accomplishment! Second, since this is my first Whole 30 I can't really comment on what has worked for me, but I do plan on maintaining a good balance once I have completed it. I think you first have to ask yourself why did you go on the W30 to begin with? Was it to see if certain foods affected you or was it to lose weight/be healthier? I personally am on my W30 to be healthier/kick the sugar cravings and lose weight. That being said, I know that a W30 lifestyle is simply not an option for me to continue forever. I plan on following a 90/10 rule once I finish. W30 90% of the time and then allowing myself to enjoy treats and dairy/grains the other 10% of the time. So out of the 21 meals I should be eating in a week I am going to let myself have 2 meals that contain non compliant options (without going crazy on the sugar). I realize that is still a strict diet, but again I am on a W30 for weight loss and healthier living so I want to continue to hopefully lose after the 30 days is complete. Once I get to my goal weight I may reduce it to 85/15 or 80/20 but the healthier lifestyle will hopefully be ingrained at that point. I am interested in reading the Food Freedom Forever book and seeing what Melissa has to say about it. I really enjoyed her It Starts with Food - it's what got me to want to go on a W30 in the first place.
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Post by mama2a on May 30, 2017 20:10:58 GMT -6
Thanks pivot! Same here--I joined W30 to lose these stubborn last 5 lbs and kick the sugar cravings. I don't have any health issues or digestive issues before W30 so weight loss was the main reason. Part of why I wonder what to do for reintroduction and "life after W30" is because I'm not sure I'm ready to go back to "real world" eating. I think I need to see how these next few days go post-W30 and see if I can manage the cravings. If I don't feel in control then maybe I'd go back on W30 for a few more weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Peekaru on May 31, 2017 7:51:37 GMT -6
pivot,Imma need to know how to make ranch chicken! mama2a,thanks for the info! And thank you for being here to help. @rosegold, we will see you tomorrow. Let's talk about today: B- Sweet potato latkes and apple egg bake with green tea L- Watermelon and shepherds pie D- carnitas with garlic plantains and salad s- dry roasted nuts and dried fruit
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Post by Peekaru on May 31, 2017 7:54:47 GMT -6
Am I eating too much fruit? Is that bad?
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Post by pivot on May 31, 2017 8:34:32 GMT -6
Peekaru I ate a good amount of fruit my first week. It's what helped my cravings stay under control! I have cut back some this week on the fruit though. Your carnitas with garlic plantains sound amazing! My breakfast and lunch is the same all week. Sauteed asparagus and a poached egg for breakfast, chicken bacon ranch casserole, tomatoes and broccoli for lunch. Will post the CBR casserole recipe below! Dinner: Grilled steaks with sauteed onions, grilled zucchini and squash and greens for dinner.
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Post by pivot on May 31, 2017 8:37:27 GMT -6
1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2½ pounds), cut in half ½ pound bacon, cubed (I use Pedersons brand. It's probably the best bacon I've ever had) 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced ½ yellow onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground chicken 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup Primal Kitchen Ranch 3 eggs
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the skin gives when you press your finger to it. Remove the squash from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 glass baking dish. While the spaghetti squash cooks, place a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. You'll want to leave behind about 2 tablespoons worth of bacon fat to feel free to remove any excess once bacon has cooked. Add peppers, onion and garlic cloves and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is translucent. To the pan with the peppers and onion, add the ground chicken along with the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the chicken and cook until no pink remains, about 10 minutes. Use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti squash strings and place in the greased baking dish along with the chicken mixture, ranch and eggs. Mix to combine then sprinkle the crispy bacon on top. Place in the oven to bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the center is cooked through and edges have begun to brown. Garnish with chopped chives on top before serving!
EDITS I MADE: I do not like the primal kitchen ranch. I made the whole sisters dump ranch recipe (with fresh basil and dill as my herb choices) and used that. I also just used green peppers instead of red and yellow peppers. I added a tbsp of coconut aminos to the chicken mixture while sauteeing to give it more flavor.
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Post by Peekaru on May 31, 2017 8:57:40 GMT -6
Thanks I will try that. I don't care for bell peppers that much. Maybe it's time to reassess them.
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Post by pivot on May 31, 2017 10:47:48 GMT -6
Thanks I will try that. I don't care for bell peppers that much. Maybe it's time to reassess them. You could probably omit the peppers and add in broccoli or zucchini and squash or something similar depending on what you like. I will probably add some spinach next time too for some added nutrients.
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Jun 1, 2017 6:12:30 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 6:12:30 GMT -6
Hey everyone--I came to this board to ask for strategies regarding post-W30. R1D30 (woot!) here....I survived the holiday weekend at my cabin and didn't touch a lick of junk food. That's quite an accomplishment since the cabin is strongly associated with shameless indulging. On tap for this week--we made tikka masala over cauliflower rice last night. My W30 friend is grilling tonight (to celebrate our last day) and I'm bringing the root vegetable curry as a side dish (recipe found in the W30 book--super yummy!), and I plan to make an easy W30 turkey meatloaf tomorrow night. I'm still thinking about my plan starting tomorrow regarding re-introduction. I really like the concept of the "re-set". I read Melissa Hartwig's "Food Freedom Forever" book which gets into how we strongly associate certain foods with certain events, holidays and/or stressors. She talks about the anticipation of eating something contributes to cravings that will override any will-power you try to make. That's why W30 worked so effectively for me was because the added sugar snacks and desserts were simply non-negotiable so it was never a craving I had to battle. I'm on the fence now about my eating habits for the near future. I want to stick to W30, but allow myself treats or wine on occassion. The problem is...I've never been that great at it. What experiences do you all have that have done W30 before--what's worked, what hasn't? About 5 years ago I drank way too much diet soda--I'd drink about 3 to 4 cans a day and I was doing it because it was simply habit and hard for me to control. I got an unexpected root canal done and vowed to cut out diet soda altogether. It was mentally a challenge for the first few months, but eventually I stopped missing it. Now I drink a can of diet soda or two on the weekends or special events, but I feel like it's under control and I don't have strong cravings. I use that example because I wonder if this could be my ultimate goal with added sugar snacks and desserts. However, cutting out diet soda is far easier than trying to remove the daily temptations of added sugar that seem to show itself at work, family events, birthdays, and holidays. Congrats on 30 days! I completed a W30 earlier this year and am starting another one today. I started it mainly for weight loss (I know, not really supposed to be the point); but honestly by the end of 30 days I felt great, skin was cleared up, sleeping better, etc. So seeing those effects in addition to the weight loss made me want to keep following the plan. Since I finished in mid February I have been following W30 guidelines for the majority of the time, but allow for 1-2 non compliant meals and a few drinks per week. I have continued to lose weight, but over the past few weeks have kind of got out of control. So I am staring another W30 to reset. The most helpful thing for me has been the change in mindset - even if I have a "bad" eating day I have been better about getting back on track when previously I probably would have given up completely. I am at the same weight as when I got pregnant now, I still have plenty more to lose but it's really encouraging to wear things that haven't fit in years. I hope this makes sense, I have not had much coffee yet.
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 1, 2017 8:29:57 GMT -6
pivot, @rosegold, What's the plan for today? Me: Egg bake and sweet potato latkes, green tea Leftover carnitas on garlic tostones and guac Greekballs on salad Necterines, nuts and fizzy water with muddled raspberries.
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Jun 1, 2017 8:34:15 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 8:34:15 GMT -6
Pretty basic today!
2 egg muffins w/ green pepper and mushroom Apple
Lunch will be a salad with avacado and veggies
Cashews for afternoon snack
Dinner will be grilled chicken and roasted broccoli and maybe a side salad if I'm still hungry
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Post by pivot on Jun 1, 2017 8:53:04 GMT -6
Breakfast: Poached egg with asparagus and avoacado Lunch: CBR Casserole, Tomatoes, Roasted Onions and a nectarine Dinner: Zucchini Zoodles with Turkey tomato sauce S: Almond butter with celery I'm meeting my sister for lunch at our favorite greek restaurant and am just going to bring my lunch Big sigh.
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Post by mama2a on Jun 1, 2017 9:28:45 GMT -6
@rosegold Thank you for the tips! I think I may try a 90/10 plan and have a meal or two a week that's not compliant and a snack or two a week that's not compliant. Plus wine every now and then. I like your suggestion.
For breakfast this morning we were out of eggs so I made almond milk, half a banana, and a small handful of blueberries in the Bullet and had a smoothie. Not ideal but I liked having something quick to make when there is little time to cook breakfast before work.
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Post by pivot on Jun 2, 2017 8:18:26 GMT -6
Same old for breakfast, lunch and snack today BUT we are having a date night to chipotle. I looked at their ingredient list on their website and can make a bangin' burrito bowl and stay compliant.
Lettuce, Carnitas (only meat not cooking in soybean oil - they cook it in sunflower oil) tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa and guac.
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 2, 2017 9:36:23 GMT -6
pivot,yum yum yum!! B- latke and egg bake l- left over greek salad and greekballs d- either pork tenderloin or burgers at the pool. Also, it's national doughnut day. I now have to figure out how to avoid the break room while heating my lunch.
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Post by pivot on Jun 2, 2017 12:10:56 GMT -6
Peekaru We have a donut food truck outside today and I have been smelling the delicious frying dough all day Whyyyyy.
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Post by mama2a on Jun 2, 2017 13:13:20 GMT -6
pivot I had Chipotle once while on W30 and for pretty much the same as you but also with avocado. I liked it! It was hard watching others eat those chips though...hah. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 2, 2017 13:19:34 GMT -6
We are having dinner at the pool. There will be many drinks had by others. Maybe summer was a terrible idea
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2017 6:56:22 GMT -6
I had a few drinks last night but managed to avoid eating anything non compliant so I'm going to call it a win and move on.
About to make some scrambled eggs for breakfast and will add some avacado and veggies.
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