Ok, I can't do this blog anymore. I've realized that instead of working on having a healthy, God honoring relationship with food I've just boxed myself in with rules that make me feel safe but don't actually foster an environment for improving my relationship with food.
I'm not giving up on the W30. In fact, instead of saying "I'm on round 2" I'm just going to call it...I aim to live a Whole30 lifestyle. Indefinitely. But that means that I can't follow it 100% of the time. I can't be afraid to have lunch with friends because worry consumes me...did they cook that with butter? Is there something in here I can't have? Do I just eat before I meet up with them and get a side salad with no dressing?
I just can't live like that. It's not healthy for me to be constantly wrought with fear, anxiety and worry over my meals. I just can't do it.
The only way I can improve my relationship with food is if I rely on God instead of hiding behind rules. Eventually, I'll only be doing it so I don't "break the streak" or because following the rules is where I feel safe.
So, I'm not giving up this blog completely. I want to somehow make a hybrid of this and my other blog. So food and exercise are just a part of life instead of being separate or simply taking over all of my life.
My goal is to have all this figured out in a few weeks but there are no guarantees. I might post sporadically. I might post everyday. I might not.
I will at some point make a recipe index with all my recipes. Be patient.
I want to thank all of you for reading, encouraging, supporting and challenging me the past month and a half. I really, truly appreciate it.
This isn't goodbye, it's just until next time...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
R2 Day 6
Today was a good day. Ate well, worked out. Feel great.
That's all I've got for you today.
Back to full post tomorrow.
That's all I've got for you today.
Back to full post tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
R2 Day 5
Slept like a baby but still not feeling 100%. And, weatherman says it's going to be 80 today...gonna make it hard to put in some time with Shaun T when all I wanna do is head outside for a run...we'll see.
Well, nothing sounds good still. I don't know what the deal is. I mean, every now and again I go through this phase...I'm not super hungry and nothing sounds good so I don't really eat much. Usually lasts a few days then I go back to wanting to eat everything all the time. I'm just worried about it now since I'm trying really hard to be disciplined and stick to the W30 and Insanity workouts...hard to do such high intensity training when you aren't really eating...ugh.
Breakfast: Decided on scrambled eggs. About the only thing that didn't make me wanna gag when I looked in the fridge. Also grabbed a veggie pouch in case I get hungry before I get back home from dropping the girls and going to the chiro.
Workout: Still feeling crappy so I opted out of the workout today...deciding that just doing it because I don't want to break the routine isn't a good enough reason to do something. Especially when my body is telling me I need a rest.
Snacking: I know breakfast wasn't enough but I just can't stomach eating real food so egg salad and banana/blackberry salad it is. At least its some protein. Will work on veggies next.
Lunch: Laid out at the park for a few hours and it felt amazing. It must have made me feel better too because I'm actually hungry for food! A salad of mixed greens and spinach with peppers, onion, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and some of the mini-meatloaves I made last month. Thawed them and popped them in a pan to heat and tossed them on top of the salad. Delicious!
Snacking: An apple and almond butter while walking the dog as the girls played at the park.
Dinner: A chicken breast with a side of sweet potatoes and green beans. Yum. Real food is good, even if you have to chew it! Maybe I'll be ready for a full day of food tomorrow!
Thoughts:
Had a great conversation with a dear friend tonight which helped me realize that I'm such a rule-follower that sometimes I do things simply for the sake of crossing them off the list or just not breaking a rule. I can't live my life like this. I need to realize that any particular food isn't a sin, but that my attitude towards it or reaction to it is the problem. I've become so scared of not being on the W30 because I can't trust myself that I prefer to live within the rules W30 gives. Though this is healthy in terms of physical health, it's not really teaching me reliance on God or to turn to him in times of struggle-it's simply removing all struggle/temptation from my life. Where's the balance?!?!
The book I told you about the other day "Love to Eat Hate to Eat" just arrived today from Amazon and I'm really looking forward to reading it...I'll let you know how its going!
Well, nothing sounds good still. I don't know what the deal is. I mean, every now and again I go through this phase...I'm not super hungry and nothing sounds good so I don't really eat much. Usually lasts a few days then I go back to wanting to eat everything all the time. I'm just worried about it now since I'm trying really hard to be disciplined and stick to the W30 and Insanity workouts...hard to do such high intensity training when you aren't really eating...ugh.
Breakfast: Decided on scrambled eggs. About the only thing that didn't make me wanna gag when I looked in the fridge. Also grabbed a veggie pouch in case I get hungry before I get back home from dropping the girls and going to the chiro.
Workout: Still feeling crappy so I opted out of the workout today...deciding that just doing it because I don't want to break the routine isn't a good enough reason to do something. Especially when my body is telling me I need a rest.
Snacking: I know breakfast wasn't enough but I just can't stomach eating real food so egg salad and banana/blackberry salad it is. At least its some protein. Will work on veggies next.
Lunch: Laid out at the park for a few hours and it felt amazing. It must have made me feel better too because I'm actually hungry for food! A salad of mixed greens and spinach with peppers, onion, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and some of the mini-meatloaves I made last month. Thawed them and popped them in a pan to heat and tossed them on top of the salad. Delicious!
Snacking: An apple and almond butter while walking the dog as the girls played at the park.
Dinner: A chicken breast with a side of sweet potatoes and green beans. Yum. Real food is good, even if you have to chew it! Maybe I'll be ready for a full day of food tomorrow!
Thoughts:
Had a great conversation with a dear friend tonight which helped me realize that I'm such a rule-follower that sometimes I do things simply for the sake of crossing them off the list or just not breaking a rule. I can't live my life like this. I need to realize that any particular food isn't a sin, but that my attitude towards it or reaction to it is the problem. I've become so scared of not being on the W30 because I can't trust myself that I prefer to live within the rules W30 gives. Though this is healthy in terms of physical health, it's not really teaching me reliance on God or to turn to him in times of struggle-it's simply removing all struggle/temptation from my life. Where's the balance?!?!
The book I told you about the other day "Love to Eat Hate to Eat" just arrived today from Amazon and I'm really looking forward to reading it...I'll let you know how its going!
Monday, May 13, 2013
R2 Day 4
I am still not feeling well. But I'm determined to get in an Insanity workout today. Must. Get. Back. On. Schedule.
Breakfast: Sweet potato hash and two eggs. It's so much better eating at home instead of rushing through the meal in the last few minutes before the girls and I head out the door to school. Though it means I do have to actually get up and get going instead of resetting the alarm for a half hour later.
Pre-workout Meal: I am just not feeling all that great. Nothing sounds good to eat. I found this at Whole Foods and thought I'd give it a try. Chewing doesn't at all seem appealing right now so had a few sips on my way home.
Workout: Insanity Max Cardio...seriously intense. I did the whole video but I had to take lots of breaks-more than usual. My legs felt so fatigued and I was overheating really easily...clearly under the weather.
PWM: Two small slices of frittata topped with fresh tomatoes and a few pepper slices on the side. I also sipped on the green juice.
Lunch/Snack: I don't know what to call this. It's clearly not a meal. But since I'm sicky this is all that sounded good. A chopped banana and blackberries with pecan/coconut mixture. With a few more sips of the green juice.
Lunch/Snack: I took a nap. A long and wonderful nap that was really hard to wake up from. I thought I'd be hungry for a meal. But nope, chewing still seems terrible. All I could come up with was a green smoothie. I figured its better than nothing. Better than more fruit. Better than forcing myself to gag something down. Lots of kale, a little mango, pear, cucumber, mint, ginger, ice and a clementine.
Dinner: Made the girls parm topped salmon and creamy pesto ravioli. Made myself lemon salmon, and asparagus (the girls had broccoli) and a few fresh veggies because I realized I didn't have enough on my plate. I planned on having some sweet potatoes my boss made over the weekend because she said they were W30 compliant but then one of the girls said they had milk...no that was a no-go. Bummer.
Thoughts:
I'm just not really sure about this whole being sick thing. I'm not really sick. Like, I can still work. Who am I kidding...I go to work even when I shouldn't. But I'm clearly not 100% either. I want to give myself time to rest and recover but I don't want to give up on Shaun T. And I definitely don't want to give up on W30...that would just be stupid. But nothing sounds good. I only want things I can drink and I know that's not healthy. Also, French Toast doesn't sound terrible either. But that obviously isn't on the plan.
How do I balance getting better and staying on the plan?
Ugh...if I knew how to balance anything I probably wouldn't have needed to be on W30 to begin with!
Alright, as promised...the Paleo Pancake secrets:
1. In a blender, combine 2 eggs and 1.5 bananas, a dash of salt and cinnamon to taste. Blend until completely liquified and bubbly (this incorporates air into the mixture and whips the eggs so the pancakes will be fluffier)
2. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and using a paper towel wipe a tiny bit of coconut oil over the pan. This small amount of oil will prevent the pancakes from sticking but if you use too much they'll be soggy and hard to flip.
3. Pour a small amount of batter into pan...I usually do silver-dollar size and fit 3-4 in my pan.
4. BE PATIENT! Wait a few minutes. Don't attempt to flip immediately or even shortly after pouring into pan.
5. When bottoms of pancakes are golden brown, go ahead and flip them, but be aggressive...if you go slowly or too gently, they'll pull apart. I sometimes wipe some coconut oil on the flipper as well to help things along.
6. Allow to cook to a golden brown and remove from heat (if you aren't eating them immediately you can keep them in oven directly on oven rack at 200 while you finish cooking the rest of the batter)
7. Enjoy (I top mine with any kind of fruit and my toasted pecan/coconut mixture)
And...the Top 10 Things I've Learned/ From Whole30
10. I really like vegetables...of all kinds. Just a few years ago I thought I hated all vegetables. I was wrong.
9. Cooking isn't as big a pain as I thought. I actually enjoy it.
8. I can actually survive without chocolate. I mean, I didn't think it was possible.
7. Carbs=bloating
6. I'm an organic produce and pasture raised meat convert...never saw that coming.
5. Accountability is key. Thank you to everyone who has challenged, supported and encouraged me.
4. Even though I'm healthy by my doctor's estimation doesn't mean my body is functioning as well as it can be.
3. I eat too much, too quickly. I'm so amazed at how little can make me full when I slow down.
2. I actually do care a lot about my health and it's not just all about physical appearance.
and the #1 thing I've learned from W30 is...
1. After years of never seeing any type of eating plan or workout routine through from start to finish, I have regained confidence in my ability to be disciplined (all credit to Jesus...this is clearly not from my own strength)
Breakfast: Sweet potato hash and two eggs. It's so much better eating at home instead of rushing through the meal in the last few minutes before the girls and I head out the door to school. Though it means I do have to actually get up and get going instead of resetting the alarm for a half hour later.
Pre-workout Meal: I am just not feeling all that great. Nothing sounds good to eat. I found this at Whole Foods and thought I'd give it a try. Chewing doesn't at all seem appealing right now so had a few sips on my way home.
Workout: Insanity Max Cardio...seriously intense. I did the whole video but I had to take lots of breaks-more than usual. My legs felt so fatigued and I was overheating really easily...clearly under the weather.
PWM: Two small slices of frittata topped with fresh tomatoes and a few pepper slices on the side. I also sipped on the green juice.
Lunch/Snack: I don't know what to call this. It's clearly not a meal. But since I'm sicky this is all that sounded good. A chopped banana and blackberries with pecan/coconut mixture. With a few more sips of the green juice.
Lunch/Snack: I took a nap. A long and wonderful nap that was really hard to wake up from. I thought I'd be hungry for a meal. But nope, chewing still seems terrible. All I could come up with was a green smoothie. I figured its better than nothing. Better than more fruit. Better than forcing myself to gag something down. Lots of kale, a little mango, pear, cucumber, mint, ginger, ice and a clementine.
Dinner: Made the girls parm topped salmon and creamy pesto ravioli. Made myself lemon salmon, and asparagus (the girls had broccoli) and a few fresh veggies because I realized I didn't have enough on my plate. I planned on having some sweet potatoes my boss made over the weekend because she said they were W30 compliant but then one of the girls said they had milk...no that was a no-go. Bummer.
Thoughts:
I'm just not really sure about this whole being sick thing. I'm not really sick. Like, I can still work. Who am I kidding...I go to work even when I shouldn't. But I'm clearly not 100% either. I want to give myself time to rest and recover but I don't want to give up on Shaun T. And I definitely don't want to give up on W30...that would just be stupid. But nothing sounds good. I only want things I can drink and I know that's not healthy. Also, French Toast doesn't sound terrible either. But that obviously isn't on the plan.
How do I balance getting better and staying on the plan?
Ugh...if I knew how to balance anything I probably wouldn't have needed to be on W30 to begin with!
Alright, as promised...the Paleo Pancake secrets:
1. In a blender, combine 2 eggs and 1.5 bananas, a dash of salt and cinnamon to taste. Blend until completely liquified and bubbly (this incorporates air into the mixture and whips the eggs so the pancakes will be fluffier)
2. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and using a paper towel wipe a tiny bit of coconut oil over the pan. This small amount of oil will prevent the pancakes from sticking but if you use too much they'll be soggy and hard to flip.
3. Pour a small amount of batter into pan...I usually do silver-dollar size and fit 3-4 in my pan.
4. BE PATIENT! Wait a few minutes. Don't attempt to flip immediately or even shortly after pouring into pan.
5. When bottoms of pancakes are golden brown, go ahead and flip them, but be aggressive...if you go slowly or too gently, they'll pull apart. I sometimes wipe some coconut oil on the flipper as well to help things along.
6. Allow to cook to a golden brown and remove from heat (if you aren't eating them immediately you can keep them in oven directly on oven rack at 200 while you finish cooking the rest of the batter)
7. Enjoy (I top mine with any kind of fruit and my toasted pecan/coconut mixture)
And...the Top 10 Things I've Learned/ From Whole30
10. I really like vegetables...of all kinds. Just a few years ago I thought I hated all vegetables. I was wrong.
9. Cooking isn't as big a pain as I thought. I actually enjoy it.
8. I can actually survive without chocolate. I mean, I didn't think it was possible.
7. Carbs=bloating
6. I'm an organic produce and pasture raised meat convert...never saw that coming.
5. Accountability is key. Thank you to everyone who has challenged, supported and encouraged me.
4. Even though I'm healthy by my doctor's estimation doesn't mean my body is functioning as well as it can be.
3. I eat too much, too quickly. I'm so amazed at how little can make me full when I slow down.
2. I actually do care a lot about my health and it's not just all about physical appearance.
and the #1 thing I've learned from W30 is...
1. After years of never seeing any type of eating plan or workout routine through from start to finish, I have regained confidence in my ability to be disciplined (all credit to Jesus...this is clearly not from my own strength)
Sunday, May 12, 2013
R2 Day 3
Sundays are always hard days for me eating wise. I'm up and going for church, have babysitting in the afternoon...just pretty much hungry all day. We'll see how it goes.
Breakfast: A hodgepodge meal of leftover pancakes from yesterday, topped with banana and my pecan/coconut mixture. Sliced cucumbers and two hard boiled eggs. I needed something quick because I was running late due to my decision to straighten the hair this am. I was flat-ironing and eating simultaneously.
Pre-Workout Meal: Not feeling great today-still fighting the cold or whatever it is I have. Doing the Max Recovery video but need some food beforehand. Some sliced chicken sausage with a little spinach should do the trick.
Workout: Ok, I gave it my best shot, I really did. I made it 15 minutes before I realized it just wasn't going to happen. I decided to make nice with my foam roller and stretch/roll instead. Made it about 10 minutes doing that when I got a text asking if I was available to FaceTime with my Arkansas boys and you can bet your life I wasn't going to turn that down!
Lunch: Well, this was going to be my PWM but since I never worked out, I'll make it my lunch instead. A bit of sweet potato hash topped with 2 eggs. Then, a nap!
Snacking: I took an amazing nap, feeling some better now. Then made a giant batch of sweet potato hash and a massive frittata for the week. Headed off to babysit-aplooza and I'm hungry. Going to have some carrot lemonade and kale chips I made while I was getting ready to leave.
Dinner: Salmon (garlic and dill from Whole Foods) over a salad of mixed greens, peppers, onion, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes and half an avocado. With a side of sweet potato thins. Yum.
Thoughts:
I've been asked a few times about the smoothie thing. Are they bad for you? Why am I limiting them? What's the deal. Well, here it is:
Its easier to consume liquids than solids. You can drink a blender full of fruits and veggies but you'd never be able to eat all that produce in its whole form.
Your body doesn't respond to liquid calories in the same way it does to solid calories. Basically, you can drink an entire smoothie but you won't feel as satisfied or stay full as long as if you'd eaten those same fruits/veggies the good ol' fashioned way...by chewing. Your body doesn't send the same hormones in the same amounts when you ingest liquids as it does solids.
There is A LOT of sugar in smoothies. Even green smoothies. Whole30 is about eliminating our cravings and dependance on sugar. Even natural sugars found in fruit.
No, a smoothie made with only fruits and veggies isn't bad for you. It's just not part of the W30 plan for the 3 reasons I listed above. I've found that I'm ok with adding a green smoothie every once in a while as long as I maintain at least a 70/30 balance of veggies to fruits and am not using it as a "snack" but as part of a meal...with protein and all. Otherwise I'll use it for my sugar-fix every afternoon.
Legumes...why can't I eat hummus on my veggies or a little pb with my apple? Simple. You can. Unless you want to follow the Whole30 in it's entirety. You can do whatever "healthy eating" plan you want! I'm all for that. But just know it's no longer the Whole30. The point of W30 is to eliminate the negative responses our bodies have from foods that they were never meant to digest. To remove sugar and other ingredients that cause our bodies to play tricks on us by mixing up signals and over or under producing hormones. Then, at the end, to see the changes in physical appearance, but more importantly how you feel, and if you wish to slowly introduce some of the "banned" foods to see how your body reacts.
Is hummus bad for you? No. Unless you have difficulty processing legumes. Or if you over-consume and your body's signals get mixed up.
Eat hummus. You're just no longer on the Whole30. And guess what? That's ok!
Tomorrow...my paleo pancake secrets and the top 10 things I've learned or been surprised by during W30.
Breakfast: A hodgepodge meal of leftover pancakes from yesterday, topped with banana and my pecan/coconut mixture. Sliced cucumbers and two hard boiled eggs. I needed something quick because I was running late due to my decision to straighten the hair this am. I was flat-ironing and eating simultaneously.
Pre-Workout Meal: Not feeling great today-still fighting the cold or whatever it is I have. Doing the Max Recovery video but need some food beforehand. Some sliced chicken sausage with a little spinach should do the trick.
Workout: Ok, I gave it my best shot, I really did. I made it 15 minutes before I realized it just wasn't going to happen. I decided to make nice with my foam roller and stretch/roll instead. Made it about 10 minutes doing that when I got a text asking if I was available to FaceTime with my Arkansas boys and you can bet your life I wasn't going to turn that down!
Lunch: Well, this was going to be my PWM but since I never worked out, I'll make it my lunch instead. A bit of sweet potato hash topped with 2 eggs. Then, a nap!
Snacking: I took an amazing nap, feeling some better now. Then made a giant batch of sweet potato hash and a massive frittata for the week. Headed off to babysit-aplooza and I'm hungry. Going to have some carrot lemonade and kale chips I made while I was getting ready to leave.
Dinner: Salmon (garlic and dill from Whole Foods) over a salad of mixed greens, peppers, onion, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes and half an avocado. With a side of sweet potato thins. Yum.
Thoughts:
I've been asked a few times about the smoothie thing. Are they bad for you? Why am I limiting them? What's the deal. Well, here it is:
Its easier to consume liquids than solids. You can drink a blender full of fruits and veggies but you'd never be able to eat all that produce in its whole form.
Your body doesn't respond to liquid calories in the same way it does to solid calories. Basically, you can drink an entire smoothie but you won't feel as satisfied or stay full as long as if you'd eaten those same fruits/veggies the good ol' fashioned way...by chewing. Your body doesn't send the same hormones in the same amounts when you ingest liquids as it does solids.
There is A LOT of sugar in smoothies. Even green smoothies. Whole30 is about eliminating our cravings and dependance on sugar. Even natural sugars found in fruit.
No, a smoothie made with only fruits and veggies isn't bad for you. It's just not part of the W30 plan for the 3 reasons I listed above. I've found that I'm ok with adding a green smoothie every once in a while as long as I maintain at least a 70/30 balance of veggies to fruits and am not using it as a "snack" but as part of a meal...with protein and all. Otherwise I'll use it for my sugar-fix every afternoon.
Legumes...why can't I eat hummus on my veggies or a little pb with my apple? Simple. You can. Unless you want to follow the Whole30 in it's entirety. You can do whatever "healthy eating" plan you want! I'm all for that. But just know it's no longer the Whole30. The point of W30 is to eliminate the negative responses our bodies have from foods that they were never meant to digest. To remove sugar and other ingredients that cause our bodies to play tricks on us by mixing up signals and over or under producing hormones. Then, at the end, to see the changes in physical appearance, but more importantly how you feel, and if you wish to slowly introduce some of the "banned" foods to see how your body reacts.
Is hummus bad for you? No. Unless you have difficulty processing legumes. Or if you over-consume and your body's signals get mixed up.
Eat hummus. You're just no longer on the Whole30. And guess what? That's ok!
Tomorrow...my paleo pancake secrets and the top 10 things I've learned or been surprised by during W30.
R2 D2
So, Blogger and my computer were not getting along last night. Sorry this post is late. But, better late than never I guess.
And yes, I've been waiting for today (well, yesterday) just so I could make the Star Wars reference...hope you caught it...
Alright, day 2 started with me waking up feeling crummy. Sore throat, headache, plugged ears, the whole bit. I decided to postpone my Insanity workout until later in the day because I've been told I don't do a good job of listening to my body and resting when needed. So, I rested.
Breakfast: Amazing paleo pancakes (I finally figure out all the secrets) topped with part of a banana and coconut/pecan mixture. Two scrambled eggs and a green smoothie. I normally wouldn't have a smoothie for breakfast but it was left over from the batch I made a few days ago and my throat needed something cold to make it feel better. I sipped on the smoothie as the roomie and I ran a few errands so it's not like I chugged it all at once-it was about 10:15 before I was done with it.
Bevvie: Well, I napped instead of facing Shaun T and boy, did it feel great. Still not feeling amazing but definitely an improvement from this morning. It was getting pretty late (approaching 2) so I had a kombucha on the way to lunch.
Lunch: Met Em for lunch at Whole Foods and enjoyed a delicious salad...mixed greens, spinach, broccoli, squash, cucumber, carrot, tomato, peppers, hard boiled eggs, and guac for dressing. Yum!
Dinner: After some shopping with Em it was time to head home and by this point I was starting to feel terrible again. Decided it was probably best to skip the women's dinner I had on the sched and stay home to rest and not infect everyone whit whatever it is I have. Made some salmon (pre seasoned from WF's) asparagus and a little salad of mixed greens, spinach, tomato, broccoli, cucumber, pepper and topped with an avocado half.
Workout: Decided I definitely wasn't up for the Insanity workout but didn't want to skip the day all together so roomie and I did Mari Winsor's Bun and Thigh Sculpting video. This is an old favorite (seriously, I've been doing this video for almost 10 years...) and though it totally works your lower half, you get to lie on the floor the whole time...just what I needed, super low-impact movements that would still work my legs and butt. Done and done.
Thoughts:
The eating slowly and focusing on being present during mealtime has really helped me eat less and feel more satisfied. I haven't been tempted to snack even one time. Crazy! I've also decided to quit obsessing about food/exercise and be a "normal" person. No, I'm not throwing W30 to the curb or snapping the Insanity DVD's in two, I just mean instead of analyzing how every single choice is going to impact my weight/mood/health, I'll go through my day knowing that within the boundaries I have set all choices are healthy and I don't need to worry about getting the most for my money/a quick return...in time, it'll all come together. Just breathe and relax...why am I such a nut?!
I've also started becoming more interested in food in a different way. Instead of focusing on what will best satisfy my craving at the moment, I look at it as what will be delicious and nutritious. Part of that is learning what foods provide what nutrients and making sure I have a variety over the course of my day. I found the updated "Dirty Dozen/Clean 15" list as well as this handy little chart about how to best store fresh produce. Very helpful!
And yes, I've been waiting for today (well, yesterday) just so I could make the Star Wars reference...hope you caught it...
Alright, day 2 started with me waking up feeling crummy. Sore throat, headache, plugged ears, the whole bit. I decided to postpone my Insanity workout until later in the day because I've been told I don't do a good job of listening to my body and resting when needed. So, I rested.
Breakfast: Amazing paleo pancakes (I finally figure out all the secrets) topped with part of a banana and coconut/pecan mixture. Two scrambled eggs and a green smoothie. I normally wouldn't have a smoothie for breakfast but it was left over from the batch I made a few days ago and my throat needed something cold to make it feel better. I sipped on the smoothie as the roomie and I ran a few errands so it's not like I chugged it all at once-it was about 10:15 before I was done with it.
Lunch: Met Em for lunch at Whole Foods and enjoyed a delicious salad...mixed greens, spinach, broccoli, squash, cucumber, carrot, tomato, peppers, hard boiled eggs, and guac for dressing. Yum!
Dinner: After some shopping with Em it was time to head home and by this point I was starting to feel terrible again. Decided it was probably best to skip the women's dinner I had on the sched and stay home to rest and not infect everyone whit whatever it is I have. Made some salmon (pre seasoned from WF's) asparagus and a little salad of mixed greens, spinach, tomato, broccoli, cucumber, pepper and topped with an avocado half.
Thoughts:
The eating slowly and focusing on being present during mealtime has really helped me eat less and feel more satisfied. I haven't been tempted to snack even one time. Crazy! I've also decided to quit obsessing about food/exercise and be a "normal" person. No, I'm not throwing W30 to the curb or snapping the Insanity DVD's in two, I just mean instead of analyzing how every single choice is going to impact my weight/mood/health, I'll go through my day knowing that within the boundaries I have set all choices are healthy and I don't need to worry about getting the most for my money/a quick return...in time, it'll all come together. Just breathe and relax...why am I such a nut?!
I've also started becoming more interested in food in a different way. Instead of focusing on what will best satisfy my craving at the moment, I look at it as what will be delicious and nutritious. Part of that is learning what foods provide what nutrients and making sure I have a variety over the course of my day. I found the updated "Dirty Dozen/Clean 15" list as well as this handy little chart about how to best store fresh produce. Very helpful!
Friday, May 10, 2013
R2 Day 1
It's funny that getting up this morning and making a delicious Whole30 breakfast just felt, well...normal. It felt like the first morning after vacation...you had fun but knew it couldn't last forever and you're actually happy to be home. Yes, I just basically said eating W30 feels like home. I'm weird.
Just falling right back into routine. Feels good.
Breakfast: Made sure I had plenty of time for my sweet potato hash and two eggs. It took me 18 minutes to eat...that's gotta be some kind of slow-eating record for me. Felt good though. I enjoyed the meal and was completely satisfied when I was done. Good start!
Workout: Insanity Max Interval Circuit. An hour of killer moves. Its nice that the workouts have changed in the past week, I was getting bored of the other ones and they were just becoming habit-found myself going through the motions with little thought. Shaun T might just know what he's doing after all!
PWM: Heated up some leftover pesto spaghetti squash with red peppers and some chicken sausage. Added another sausage to it to make sure I was getting enough protein.
Lunch: Babysitting the screaming baby today so brought a bunch of stuff to make a salad. Taco seasoned chicken, mixed greens, broccoli, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and some homemade guac, cilantro and lime. Added a side of fresh grapefruit. Yum!
Dinner: I was starving! I waited too long to eat anything but I am trying really hard to not snack. I made a 3 egg scramble with broccoli, mushrooms and red peppers, topped with half an avocado. A side of sweet pot thins and garlic balsamic kale chips. I tried so hard to eat slowly. It's just boring when you're sitting all by yourself looking out the window. I managed to take about 13 minutes to eat. And, by the time I got up to work on dishes, I was feeling full. Mission accomplished!
Thoughts:
I had a massive headache today. Not sure if it's from the sugar detox that is going on in my body right now, or maybe because I ate far less than I have been and it was a hunger headache, or if I just had a headache for non food-related reasons. Other than that, I was just really tired all day. But I think thats because I haven't been getting much sleep. Goal is to be in bed by 10 tonight. Such a crazy Friday night...
I'm feeling good about Round 2 so far!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Round 2
I'm back! And potentially, better than ever!
This past week has been incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. Sure, I ate a bunch of crap...but not nearly as much as I would have if my friend Dan had come before I did the Whole30 in April. We tried to keep 2 W30 meals each day and for the most part we were successful. There was a few days that just didn't happen, but portions were still kept to a reasonable size (we shared sandwiches at lunches) and I learned to eat much more slowly. Turns out, I overeat at each meal. When I slowed down to match the pace Dan eats, I ended up feeling full before I was done with my meal--that never happens unless my portions are gigantic. Lesson learned.
So, I'm starting Round 2 (R2) tomorrow but I am making some modifications this go around. I finished reading the book It Starts With Food (the W30 book) at the end of the last 30 days, and with the "normal eating" experience this past week, I feel I can make some small changes that will help.
And for those of you saying, "But Whole30 is only meant for 30 days, is it even healthy or wise for her to do it again this soon?" I have this:
We based out program on the ideas that thirty days is the minimum amount of time necessary to solidify a new habit. And in our experience, a full thirty days of our program is essential to give you a taste of "the magic" that's why we call it Whole30. Many Whole30 participants report that their most significant transformations take place in the final few days of the program. Still other require a While45 or a While60 to firmly root their new habits, banish stubborn cravings, and allow their bodies extra rime to heal.
Pg. 204 It Starts With Food.
Change #1: SLOW DOWN TO EAT:
I eat way too fast. Eating each meal with Dan, who is a slow eater really showed me that I rush through meals and tend to over eat.
Plan your (first) meal using your best judgment and our guidelines. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, relax while digesting. Then, evaluate 15-20 minutes later. Are you still hungry? If you are, eat more-particularly more protein and fat. Then evaluate your hunger levels, energy levels, and general mood in the hours before your next meal. Are you ravenously hungry an hour before dinnertime? Did your energy fade? Were you cranky, foggy, tired? If so, then your next meal need to be bigger right from the start.
Pg. 198 ISWFQuick Fix: If I can't give myself a full 20 minutes to sit down and enjoy a meal I need to reprioritize. Really, 20 minutes shouldn't a big deal. I need to eat breakfast at home before work so I don't rush. I also need to eliminate a bunch of things from my schedule so I'm not constantly rushing from one thing to another and just trying to cram eating in. Put the fork down between bites. Chew.
Change #2 BE PRESENT DURING MEALTIME:
I scarf down food (see above) without even really tasting/enjoying it sometimes. Then, because I realize I wasn't paying attention while eating, I eat more so that I can get that enjoyment out of it.
*Eat meals at the table, in a relaxed fashion.
* Do not allow distractions like TV, phone, or email during mealtime.
* Chew slowly and thoroughly; don't gulp.
Start thinking of eating as a nourishing experience. DOn't fall victim to reductionism-our meals are not just fuel, calories, or nutrients. Our meals are so much more than just the sum of their ingredients! Our meals are out culture-the things our parents taught us and their parents taught them. They are memories and emotions, reminding us of other meals and other experiences we have shared with those we love. Mealtimes is about building new traditions within our own kitchens, with our own families-and setting a good example for our future generations.
But when you eat your meals in your car, inhale lunch at your desk, or mindlessly shovel in dinner while watching TV, well, you're not fostering a relationship with your food at all. There is no cultural significance, you recall no fond memories, and you create no traditions-unless you count passing your negotiating-rush-hour-traffic-while-eating-a-big-mac skill down to your kids.
And the manner in which we eat our food-hurriedly, automatically, without presence of mind or consideration-plays a large role in creating our psychological and hormonal issues with food.
We don't just want you to change the food on your plate-we want you to change the way you eat it, too.
Pg. 182-183Quick Fix: Leave the phone and computer in the other room. Relax. I have at least 20 minutes (see #1) so there is no need to rush. Focus on each bite as I chew and be aware of the taste, texture and temperature instead of inhaling while distracting myself with a book, text or phone call.
Change #3: EAT ENOUGH:
I have had an issue with snacking. Is this because I'm not eating enough or because I've been a "grazer" my entire life? Uncertain. But I do know that it's important to make sure I'm getting the proper amount of fuel for my body if I'm doing intense workouts.
If you work exceptionally long days, or have an especially active metabolism, you may end up needing four meals a day. That's OK-just make sure you allow a good chunk of time between meals to encourage optimal hormonal response. Pg. 185
For those individuals participating in either high-intensity or longer-duration activity, you'll need to support your training session or athletic event with proper nutrition to help you fuel and recover.
*Pre-Workout: Your pre-workout "snack" is not fuel for your workout! You've got ten of thousands of calories stored in your body-plenty to support your activity. YOur pre-workout food simply sends a signal to your body to prepare it for the activity that is coming. Eat 15-75 minutes before your workout, choosing foods that are easily digestible and palatable-the timing is highly variable and depends on what your gastrointestinal tract can tolerate before physical activity. Focus on protein and vegetables. A pre-workout snack might be: 2 hard boiled eggs, some deli turkey and a small handful of macadamia nuts, or a few strips of beef jerky. If you exercise first thing in the morning, a little something is better than nothing, so do the best you can.
*Post-Workout: Your post-workout meal is a special "bonus meal" designed to help you start the recovery process faster and more effectively. After you train, your muscles and connective tissues need protein, and your glycogen stores may need replenishing. Eat your post-workout meal as soon as possible-ideally within 15-30 minutes of training. Have a meal-size serving of an easily digestible protein and add carbohydrate in the form of starchy vegetables based on your activity level and health status. Fruit is not your best choice here. A good post-workout meal might be: chicken breast and sweet potato, salmon and butternut squash, or egg whites mixed into mashed pumpkin. Eat a normal meal 60-90 minutes after your post-workout meal.
Pg. 185/242
Quick Fix: Hard boil eggs at the beginning of the week so they are available immediately after working out and no preparation is necessary. Plan a protein and vegetable "4th meal" for days that I'm up early and on the go all day. Stop freaking out about needing to "snack" in the afternoon...I eat breakfast and lunch so early that I can rarely make it to dinner without needing something, so instead of beating myself up about snacking, why don't I just prepare an additional meal of protein and some veggies. I'm thinking hard boiled eggs and a small veggie smoothie. I know they don't like the idea of smoothies but I make them with little fruit and mostly veg. Nothing in them that's not W30 approved, so what's the harm in having an 8oz cup on the way to pick up the girls in the afternoon with a few hard boiled eggs or other form of quick protein? I'm not sold on the idea but it sure does sound a lot better than hating the fact that I shoveled almonds into my mouth all afternoon.
Change #4: ELIMINATE OVER CONSUMPTION:
Yep, nuts are allowed. In moderation. I can't stop eating them. Yep, bacon is allowed too. But I shouldn't be eating it every day.
Of course, some nuts and seeds in the diet may be good, but more is not better. We still want to be careful not to incorporate too many of these fragile PUFAs (Polyunsaturated Fats) into our cell walls, whether from whole-food sources or not.
One last thought on nuts and seeds, and especially their corresponding nut butters. Much like the natural sweetness of fruit may promote an unhealthy psychological response (and potentially violate our first Good Food standard (promote a healthy psychological response)), the natural fats, added salt, and perhaps added sugar found in nuts and nut butters can have the same effect.
In plain speech, people find them all too easy to over consume.
Now, if you were to sit in front of the television and mindlessly eat a whole bag of carrots-no harm, no foul. We certainly don't encourage that kind of "auto-pilot consumption" but even an entire bag of carrots isn't going to send your metabolism spiraling out of control.
Swap those carrots for half a jar of sunflower seed butter (or almonds, or macadamia nuts), however, and we've got a serious problem. Nuts and seeds pack a far greater caloric punch than carrots and you may just find yourself consuming almost an entire day's worth of calories before you know it. Really.
Pg. 175-77Quick Fix: Eliminate nuts. I can't be trusted with nuts. While on the last W30 I gave one of my roomies all my nuts. I told her I'd have a small container in the pantry with nuts and that's all I could have for the week. When I needed more I'd have to ask her. Sure enough, I eat WAY less nuts now that I'm being held accountable for it. I will continue to use the coconut/pecan mixture with my paleo pancakes and on mango or monkey salad if I have it, and if a recipe calls for nuts, that's ok too, but all other nuts are out. No more handfuls of nuts. It's a slippery slope and I need to realize that I'm just not at the point where I can eat them in moderation-so, they're gone. I'm also eliminating bacon. I'll eat it every meal all day long if you let me. So, it's gone. I can make it 30 days without bacon. I hope I can anyway, I'm not sure its ever been done before!
Change #5 CONTROL FRUIT CONSUMPTION:
I love fruit. And I crave sugar. Especially in the afternoons.
In our experience, a good Meal 1 (Breakfast) focused on satisfying protein and fat and nutrient-dense veggies (and not overloaded with fruit) sets you up for a less hungry, more consistent energy levels and fewer sugar cravings, which makes it easier to make good food choices throughout your day. We're not saying you can't include some fruit with your first meal, but just don't make it the star of the show.
Pg. 183
Feel free to add some fruit either with your meals or immediately after. Remember, fruit should not take the place of vegetables during meals! However, adding fruit to meals, or enjoying a sweet treat after a meal, is a great way to take advantage of nature's nutritious sweetness.
Finally, from our perspective, when clients eat a bunch of sugar first thing in the morning, they are far more likely to experience volatile energy swings, sugar cravings, and abnormal levels of hunger throughout the rest of their day. So think about Meal 1 as setting the tone for the rest of your day, both physically and psychologically. If the first thing you taste when you wake up is sugar, it may be hard to shake that taste, and any subsequent cravings. But if your first meal is a nutritious and satiating combination of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables (with perhaps a little fruit thrown in for flavor), you start your day off with steady, long-lasting energy, nutrients, and the feeling of satisfactions and fullness that comes from a complete meal.
Pg 192-193Quick Fix: Easy. Don't eat a lot of fruit. Don't make it the star of the show, ever. Especially at breakfast. If I'm still hungry after my meal, a small piece of fruit is ok. The amount of fruit on my paleo pancakes shouldn't be more than the amount of paleo pancakes on my plate.
I have a few more tidbits from the book, which I'll share as I continue this journey, but this is a good start.
Also, Josh passed this article along and I think it's a great reminder about why I started doing this in the first place. I have to stop looking at it as a quick way to look great. Loosing weight might be a byproduct of the W30 but the purpose for it is to drastically change the way I approach food, to remove it as an idol in my life and to learn to honor God with my eating/exercise. I'm going to buy this book, I'll let you know what I find out reading it.I'm also still doing Insanity. I'm on the second month which is completely crazy...each workout is an hour. Shaun T is rapidly becoming one of my least favorite people...he is a crazy man!
Check back tomorrow for the day's events and meals. I'll post in the same fashion I did last time, my goal is to publish at 8pm...but, that might not always happen...
Round 2, here we go!
*So, I will be out of town Memorial weekend so will break the W30 during that time (Friday afternoon-Sunday night) but will make the best choices I can and will hop right back on Monday morning. I plan on going straight through to June 15 when I'll break it for a baby shower I'm planning then will be on again until June 21. Confused? Me too...
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Results
Day 2 of "regular" eating. I don't even know what regular is anymore. I know that W30 eating isn't "regular" but I also don't want to go right back to how I was eating before...especially since I'm just hopping right back on another W30 in 10 days.
Hmmm...still figuring life out.
I know it works though.
My friend Dan flew into town tonight and is here through next Thursday so I won't be posting regularly during that time (if at all) but I assure you, I will outline my plans for the next Whole30 I'll be starting on the 10th (I think) and why I've made those changes (because I read the book...) and I'll also blog each day during Round 2...I need the accountability!
Ok, to the results!
I was nervous to get weighed and measured. I knew I was getting stronger, that I had decreased bloating and was feeling great but I wasn't convinced my body measurements would reflect any of that. I knew I hadn't dropped much weight, if any and my clothes weren't falling off me so I assumed I was the same size.
By the time I had roomie Desi measure me I was ready for zero change. But...this is what I got instead:
Chest: Up 2" from all those stupid pushups...I assure you there isn't a roll of fat hanging off my collar bone.
Bust: No change
Waist: Down 2.25"
Hips: Down 3"
Right Thigh: Down 1.5"
Left Thight: Down 2"
Right Bicep: Down .25"
Right Bicep Flex: Up 1/8" muscles getting stronger!!!!
Left Bicep: Down .25"
Left Bicep Flex: No change
Weight: Up 5lbs.
Ugh. Not what I was looking for. I know I'm headed in the right direction overall because I've lost inches, I'm not sure why the 5lb weight gain. Maybe this is TMI but I'm super late on the lady-curse and wondering if that plays a part. Regardless, I'm building healthy habits that will eventually help me attain a more ideal weight and will also help me maintain that weight longterm.
Enough about that...lets focus on the positives...
A total loss of 9.25" and gain of some muscle!!
Sure, it's not massive. I know there are people out there who have dropped a ton of weight, seen major shifts in their body and I'm super excited for them. But, that's not me. I wish it was, but it's not. It may not be much, but I'm happy with my results. I know I don't have much to lose so it makes it hard to lose any. I get that and I know that in time, if I keep at it, I'll see more change. I also was reminded that I didn't go into this for weight loss...I started the whole thing to repair my relationship with food. To set it in its place and no longer allow it to be an idol in my life. Improvement, indeed but I know I need to reinforce the good habits I've picked up and I still have a few dragons to slay and that is why I'll be doing a Round 2.
A friend passed along this article about socially acceptable sin and I think it's dead on. It is definitely worth the read.
And then I saw this on FB this morning and thought...yep...I just need to keep at this. My relationship with food will continue to improve and I'll start seeing a little more change physically. Being disciplined pays off. Eventually.
Hmmm...still figuring life out.
I know it works though.
My friend Dan flew into town tonight and is here through next Thursday so I won't be posting regularly during that time (if at all) but I assure you, I will outline my plans for the next Whole30 I'll be starting on the 10th (I think) and why I've made those changes (because I read the book...) and I'll also blog each day during Round 2...I need the accountability!
Ok, to the results!
I was nervous to get weighed and measured. I knew I was getting stronger, that I had decreased bloating and was feeling great but I wasn't convinced my body measurements would reflect any of that. I knew I hadn't dropped much weight, if any and my clothes weren't falling off me so I assumed I was the same size.
By the time I had roomie Desi measure me I was ready for zero change. But...this is what I got instead:
Chest: Up 2" from all those stupid pushups...I assure you there isn't a roll of fat hanging off my collar bone.
Bust: No change
Waist: Down 2.25"
Hips: Down 3"
Right Thigh: Down 1.5"
Left Thight: Down 2"
Right Bicep: Down .25"
Right Bicep Flex: Up 1/8" muscles getting stronger!!!!
Left Bicep: Down .25"
Left Bicep Flex: No change
Weight: Up 5lbs.
Ugh. Not what I was looking for. I know I'm headed in the right direction overall because I've lost inches, I'm not sure why the 5lb weight gain. Maybe this is TMI but I'm super late on the lady-curse and wondering if that plays a part. Regardless, I'm building healthy habits that will eventually help me attain a more ideal weight and will also help me maintain that weight longterm.
Enough about that...lets focus on the positives...
A total loss of 9.25" and gain of some muscle!!
Sure, it's not massive. I know there are people out there who have dropped a ton of weight, seen major shifts in their body and I'm super excited for them. But, that's not me. I wish it was, but it's not. It may not be much, but I'm happy with my results. I know I don't have much to lose so it makes it hard to lose any. I get that and I know that in time, if I keep at it, I'll see more change. I also was reminded that I didn't go into this for weight loss...I started the whole thing to repair my relationship with food. To set it in its place and no longer allow it to be an idol in my life. Improvement, indeed but I know I need to reinforce the good habits I've picked up and I still have a few dragons to slay and that is why I'll be doing a Round 2.
A friend passed along this article about socially acceptable sin and I think it's dead on. It is definitely worth the read.
And then I saw this on FB this morning and thought...yep...I just need to keep at this. My relationship with food will continue to improve and I'll start seeing a little more change physically. Being disciplined pays off. Eventually.Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May 1
So, I woke up this morning feeling great. Successfully completed the W30 and happy with the results (I'll post more about those later) I had a plan for the day and I wasn't going to be swayed by cereal, bread or sugary treats.
Breakfast: My roomie asked what I was going to have. I thought about having cocoa krispies then I realized that was completely stupid and opted for a 2 egg scramble with chicken, zucchini and spinach. A banana and some grapes on the side. So, my first non-W30 meal was in fact completely W30 compliant!!
Workout: I told Shaun T to kiss mine...it was already approaching 80 when I was ready to workout and there was NO WAY I wasn't going for a run. I did one of my old loops from marathon training but I walked part of it. I ended up running just about 2 miles, then walking half a mile, running another 2 and finished by walking the 6 blocks home. I made sure to stretch and foam roll when I got back to the house. It felt great to run. I left my watch at home as well as my phone so I wouldn't be concerned with pace...I just went. And it was marvelous.
PWM: I knew I needed to load up...first, because bfast was a little small. Second, I just ran...definitely needed to refuel. And third, had lunch plans with Emily for mexican food and I wanted to make sure I didn't show up starving and overeat or eat things not on my plan. Had 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, broccoli and a balsamic avocado.
Lunch: Mexican food! Full of so many temptations! I didn't eat one single chip. Didn't touch the complimentary soup they put in front of me and though I had a moment of weakness, I didn't give into my desire for tacos. Instead, I got steak fajitas with no tortilla or sour cream. I simply ate the meat, veggies and guac. Oh, and Em and I shared a mango margarita. Yep, sugar induced headache about 5 minutes in...but, I'm pleased with my choices. I didn't stray from my plan at all...not even one single bite of beans, or the bread Emily had or the delicious chips that were calling my name. Success!!
Snacking: Sorry, forgot to take a pic. I had 2 clementines. And a while later an applesauce pouch.
Workout: I met Em down by the lake. We jogged a little, walked a little and I showed her a bunch of Insanity moves. Nothing strenuous, but it definitely got my heart going so I'm counting it as a workout.
Dinner: It's late to be eating but I got off work late and headed straight to babysitting and had to get the kids down before I could eat. So as I was getting them jammied and teeth brushed I ate an apple with almond butter. Then, when I could cook, I made pesto spag squash with a chicken sausage and tomatoes.
Snacking: I splurged and had too many almonds, cashews and a sprinkling of golden raisins. I love that raw nuts and no sugar added dried fruit is now my idea of a splurge. Cracks me up!
Thoughts:
I was terrified this morning. I just don't trust myself. Looking forward to spending some time (probably not in the next week as my friend Dan is coming to town) breaking down where I don't think I really fulfilled the W30 requirements (too much fruit, snacking, meal size, etc) and outlining a new plan for my next W30 starting May 10.
I'll also share my results in the next day or two...I just need some time to sit down and get it typed up. I'm going to continue this blog for a bit...as long as I feel it's a blessing and not a burden to my progress. I know I can't go crazy because I don't want to share that with the world.
I want to thank all of you for reading and commenting, providing encouragement and support and an extra special thanks to Josh, Carley, Alison and my mom for continually checking in-either with their progress or to see how I'm doing. Accountability is exactly what I needed to get this done and I am so grateful to have such amazing people around me to give me pep-talks when I'm down or high fives when things are going smoothly.
Looking forward to sharing my results and hearing about more of yours! The ones I've heard so far are OUTSTANDING!!! Good job guys!
Breakfast: My roomie asked what I was going to have. I thought about having cocoa krispies then I realized that was completely stupid and opted for a 2 egg scramble with chicken, zucchini and spinach. A banana and some grapes on the side. So, my first non-W30 meal was in fact completely W30 compliant!!
Workout: I told Shaun T to kiss mine...it was already approaching 80 when I was ready to workout and there was NO WAY I wasn't going for a run. I did one of my old loops from marathon training but I walked part of it. I ended up running just about 2 miles, then walking half a mile, running another 2 and finished by walking the 6 blocks home. I made sure to stretch and foam roll when I got back to the house. It felt great to run. I left my watch at home as well as my phone so I wouldn't be concerned with pace...I just went. And it was marvelous.
PWM: I knew I needed to load up...first, because bfast was a little small. Second, I just ran...definitely needed to refuel. And third, had lunch plans with Emily for mexican food and I wanted to make sure I didn't show up starving and overeat or eat things not on my plan. Had 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, broccoli and a balsamic avocado.
Lunch: Mexican food! Full of so many temptations! I didn't eat one single chip. Didn't touch the complimentary soup they put in front of me and though I had a moment of weakness, I didn't give into my desire for tacos. Instead, I got steak fajitas with no tortilla or sour cream. I simply ate the meat, veggies and guac. Oh, and Em and I shared a mango margarita. Yep, sugar induced headache about 5 minutes in...but, I'm pleased with my choices. I didn't stray from my plan at all...not even one single bite of beans, or the bread Emily had or the delicious chips that were calling my name. Success!!
Snacking: Sorry, forgot to take a pic. I had 2 clementines. And a while later an applesauce pouch.
Workout: I met Em down by the lake. We jogged a little, walked a little and I showed her a bunch of Insanity moves. Nothing strenuous, but it definitely got my heart going so I'm counting it as a workout.
Dinner: It's late to be eating but I got off work late and headed straight to babysitting and had to get the kids down before I could eat. So as I was getting them jammied and teeth brushed I ate an apple with almond butter. Then, when I could cook, I made pesto spag squash with a chicken sausage and tomatoes.
Snacking: I splurged and had too many almonds, cashews and a sprinkling of golden raisins. I love that raw nuts and no sugar added dried fruit is now my idea of a splurge. Cracks me up!
Thoughts:
I was terrified this morning. I just don't trust myself. Looking forward to spending some time (probably not in the next week as my friend Dan is coming to town) breaking down where I don't think I really fulfilled the W30 requirements (too much fruit, snacking, meal size, etc) and outlining a new plan for my next W30 starting May 10.
I'll also share my results in the next day or two...I just need some time to sit down and get it typed up. I'm going to continue this blog for a bit...as long as I feel it's a blessing and not a burden to my progress. I know I can't go crazy because I don't want to share that with the world.
I want to thank all of you for reading and commenting, providing encouragement and support and an extra special thanks to Josh, Carley, Alison and my mom for continually checking in-either with their progress or to see how I'm doing. Accountability is exactly what I needed to get this done and I am so grateful to have such amazing people around me to give me pep-talks when I'm down or high fives when things are going smoothly.
Looking forward to sharing my results and hearing about more of yours! The ones I've heard so far are OUTSTANDING!!! Good job guys!
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