Whole30 Day #3

I am not going to lie, I am pretty happy to be putting day 3 to rest!

I took my dad to the City of Hope for a pre-op style appointment today. I took Halle along and we headed out to Duarte. I made sure to get up in enough time to cook up some of the yummy and approved sausage that I had picked up at Costco. Day 2 and already not really in the mood for eggs? Uh-oh.

Meal 1: Aidel's Checken & Apple Sausage. Yum-o. I had a little over one link and it was delicious. I ate 2 cuties as well right after while I was driving and a green drink made with celery, cucumber, and a bit of apple.

After his appt, he really, really wanted to head to an Italian restaurant for spumoni & lunch. He has been really sick and not eating well. I was not going to tell him NO. But really, what genre of food is more torturous for a Whole30-er than an Italian restaurant??

Meal 2: Side salad with olive oil and vinegar and minestrone soup that I picked the beans out of.

My daughter sat inches away from me with ravioli. It was homemade and smelled delicious. The table next to me had pizza. PIZZA. Sigh.

Before work I grabbed a handful of macadamia nuts.

Meal 3: A ginormous helping of sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, Italian Sausage, and marinara. The marinara was bottled, but totally compliant. I also made this ribbon squash salad and it was really good. My friend stopped by and had some, and then seconds, and loved it.

The past couple of days I feel like I have had a weird taste in my mouth. Weird and I am not sure what would cause that?
I really felt that sugar craving kicking in today. I wanted to scarf down candy really badly. But I didn't. 27 more days!

Whole30 Day #2

Day two was pretty busy, but i stayed compliant by starving :)

Meal #1: I made scrambled eggs for breakfast and added in some leftover asparagus and it was actually really good. I also had a small banana. I think I will take a little asparagus break now though. 

I had a 10am hair appt and didn't really have anything on hand that would taste good unheated so I planned to eat when I got home or find a Chipotle. Didn't end up eating lunch until 2:45. 

Luckily I had thrown in some coconut flakes to hold me over and I was disciplined, though have the feeling these could turn into a crack-like addiction. Must be cautious. 

(Sprouts for $3.49)

Meal#2: Huge bed of romaine lettuce with shredded seasoned chicken that I prepped early this morning, bell peppers, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. It was really good but I DID miss my black beans. 

Meal #3: My second meal was really meant to be dinner, so when I got home from work, I had a small bowl of the chicken and just threw in some chopped bell peppers. I also had a half of our baby apples we have dipped in almond butter. 

Whole30 Day #1

The first day at anything usually isn't too bad. I am still pretty pumped up with the initial excitement and, really, who can't go one day without indulging?

Biggest shock of the day, a $139 Sprouts trip. I even bought little meat. My weekly Sprouts trip averages closer to $100. I wanted some sausage and bacon but, of course, it was very difficult to find something compliant. They had removed many of their sausages for Easter turkey and hams, so I am hoping one of them may work when they bring the stock back. 

We took our measurements and photos this morning so we would really be able to see the results. I have to admit that I was horrified at my photos. Out of control eating over the last month or so and a knee injury preventing real workouts had taken its toll. I am already about 3-5 pounds up from my usual weight and looking way more bloated than usual. Welcome Whole30!!!

Meal 1: 2 hard boiled eggs, a handful of raw almonds, and a very tiny apple (i wasn't feeling too hungry and wanted none of these things, but forced myself to stay on program)

Meal 2: Cooked my chicken breast in a tiny bit of EVOO on the stovetop. Seasoned with herbs and had with roasted asparagus and a few spinach leaves (that I swirled in the chicken juice as a "dressing") and three grapefruit wedges. I felt completely satisfied and full after lunch. I even sat at the table as suggested. 

Meal 3: Marinated London Broil cooked in the brioler after a pan-sear. Sauteed onions, carrots, and broccoli and one mango wedge. marinade was good and recipe can be found here.

Would LOVE a snack right now, but I'm really not hungry. I just want something.