Day eight already?! I honestly feel like the worst is behind me. Sure, there are bound to be social situations that will be challenging with this Whole30 challenge, but I’m really getting used to this way of eating, and I’m actually enjoying the challenge. I’m feeling so much better about myself. All of my bloat… Continue reading Day 8: My Whole 30 Journal
This recipe is made with Whole30-approved ingredients. Simple and Delicious. Try it as a side dish with Whole30 Chicken and Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce! Whole30-Approved Smashed Potatoes Ingredients: 7 baby red potatoes 1 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried oregano (optional) Directions: Boil water in a pot… Continue reading Whole30-Approved Smashed Potatoes
The secret to doing the Whole30 is positivity, creativity, and being prepared. It’s easy to be bummed about the Whole30 if you are constantly focusing on everything you gave up. But when you turn your attention to everything you can have and make it a daily challenge to come up with new ideas of things… Continue reading Day 7: My Whole-30 Journal
Cravings…what cravings? Suddenly my strong desires to eat junk have left. Apparently I can now be around junk food like ice cream cones and Doritos, and easily resist. So that’s a big “yay!” for me. Today’s been a good day. I stepped on the scale this morning (even though it’s against the Whole30 rules). Down… Continue reading Day 6: My Whole 30 Journal
The most challenging part about doing the Whole30 is knowing what you can and can’t eat. I was bummed out when I looked at my favorite salad dressing and saw that it has added cane sugar. But then I remembered an easy Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe that I made up a while back. Simple ingredients and… Continue reading Whole30-Approved Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
11:39 AM I feel sick. I’m burpy, feel like there’s a ton of gas in my chest all of a sudden, and I have an all-too-familiar feeling of heartburn. Something was in my breakfast that shouldn’t have been. Restaurants are so gosh-darn mysterious with the ingredients they use or the ingredients in the brands they… Continue reading Day 5: My Whole-30 Journal
I’m currently doing the Whole 30 challenge to improve my overall health and kick my junk food cravings. I’m on Day 4. This health challenge includes eating real, whole foods like vegetables, meat, fruit, and healthy fats; and cutting out junk food, dairy, and grains. It’s only for 30 days, but as I’m usually a junk-food… Continue reading Bacon & Green Beans Side Dish Recipe
“The food you eat either makes you more healthy or less healthy.” -Excerpt From: Melissa Hartwig & Dallas Hartwig. “It Starts With Food.” I just finally started reading the book connected to the Whole 30 challenge, It Starts with Food. I’m already learning a lot, but one of the bigger takeaways today is that wine… Continue reading Day 4: My Whole 30 Journal
Last night I almost quit this Whole 30 challenge. Cravings were hitting hard! Have you ever seen a box of Wheat Thins or a marshmallow and thought “I need that now!”? I hadn’t until last night. Luckily my hubby wouldn’t let me cheat. I managed to get through it with a Larabar and Banana; which… Continue reading Day 3: My Whole 30 Journal
Snacking. It’s one of my favorite things to do. And with the Whole 30 challenge, snacking is a bit trickier than usual. Luckily there’s a cool tool called Pinterest! Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve found a lot of great ideas. I just ate a Lemon Larabar and am feeling satisfied. Last night while prepping dinner I… Continue reading Day 2: My Whole 30 Journal
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