Larabars are my new “candy bars”. I’m not sure if this is a bad habit that I should try to kick or not, but every time I want something comforting I reach for a Larabar. This just goes to show how emotional of an eater I am. Certain foods bring me comfort. I suppose Larabars… Continue reading Day 10: My Whole 30 Journal
I’m running. Outta. Steam. I’m not sure what’s up today, but I’ve felt like quitting the Whole30 challenge several times. I’ve compromised by eating Larabars or drinking (off limits) Naked juice smoothies. Oh yeah, and it’s caramel time at the grocery store. How in the world did I pass this up?! The answer: just barely.… Continue reading Day 9: My Whole 30 Journal
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
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
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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