1/5 Check-In

[pixy0stix]

Day?

Anything else to share?

[iheartbanjos]

Day 3. DH and I have been Paleo since August, but we drank our way through December and I had a few cookies around Christmas, so we're feeling better already.

I did a bunch of meal prep yesterday and pulled out my crock pot for the first time in forever! We're having balsamic beef roast tonight and it smells kind of good, kind of gross, lol.

[wambam]

For some of the new folks who may not have seen this: whole30.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 13:24:27 GMT -5 iheartbanjos said:

Day 3. DH and I have been Paleo since August, but we drank our way through December and I had a few cookies around Christmas, so we're feeling better already.

I did a bunch of meal prep yesterday and pulled out my crock pot for the first time in forever! We're having balsamic beef roast tonight and it smells kind of good, kind of gross, lol.

Whenever I cook something in my crockpot overnight, I wake up and for a couple seconds think it smells like a fart. Then I realize that it actually smells kind of good.

/things I should probably keep to myself.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 13:35:58 GMT -5 incogneato said:

Day 4 and I'm lusting after chocolate like the addict I am. I was doing fine until lunch today and now I swear there's a vision of chocolate seared on my eyeballs. Give me strength, W30 board!

You can seriously do this. You do not NEED the chocolate.

*insert Rachel Greene in a cheerleader outfit gif*

[salsaverde]

Day 5
This is my 2nd time doing W30 and it does get so much easier. yesterday I made an egg white, spinach, sausage and tomato baked dish for bfast this week. I love salsa verde (hence my name) on everything so it was extra tasty and smelled delish.

[mmmomof2]

Day 5 - I was sooo tired last night, and I'm attributing it to cutting sugar. This is probably good. Right now I feel good, but not sure my energy will last through tonight!

Just went to Trader Joes - soy in everything! Tonight is grilled wild salmon, roasted brussels sprouts, and an arugula salad. Hopefully there will be some leftovers, but knowing DH there won't be. He's training for a half in addition to doing Whole 30, so he's eating so much. It's all healthy, but more shopping for me! I think this weekend we're going to make Mark's Carnitas with a pork shoulder so there should be a ton leftover, which will be great for salads.

[steph96]

Today is day 2.

I know we aren't supposed to track calories, but I have been. I a little concerned that I'm not eating enough. I'm so full, but there just aren't many calories. So far it has only been about 1100 calories a day. Do I need to eat more? Or do I just need to listen to my stomach and ignore the calories?

[Deleted]

Today is Day 1. Woo! This is my 2nd whole30 so I feel more prepared than I did last time.

Next week I have a birthday dinner at the Melting Pot and I've never been so I'm bummed about missing out on that cheese and chocolate.

[Deleted]

Jan 5, 2015 14:20:39 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Today is day 2.

I know we aren't supposed to track calories, but I have been. I a little concerned that I'm not eating enough. I'm so full, but there just aren't many calories. So far it has only been about 1100 calories a day. Do I need to eat more? Or do I just need to listen to my stomach and ignore the calories?

I want to track mine as well. But I think the goal is to listen to your body. If you're full than you're eating enough. If you find yourself snacking than increase protein on your meals or add some healthy fats.

Ps what app do you use for tracking calories?

[mrshandy]

Day 1 for me, although probably 1.5 since we started after H went grocery shopping yesterday.

I'm starving, and dinner isn't until 5:30. I'm worried I'm not eating enough at meals to make it through to the next one. I had a chicken soup and a banana for lunch. It was delicious. But maybe I need to add some kind of salad with it or a starch.

We're having leftover Cuban meatballs for dinner and they are so yummy. Can't wait.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 14:27:48 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Day 1 for me, although probably 1.5 since we started after H went grocery shopping yesterday.

I'm starving, and dinner isn't until 5:30. I'm worried I'm not eating enough at meals to make it through to the next one. I had a chicken soup and a banana for lunch. It was delicious. But maybe I need to add some kind of salad with it or a starch.

We're having leftover Cuban meatballs for dinner and they are so yummy. Can't wait.

How does it stack up to this? whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf

Also, the fact that you're already hungry says that it's not enough.

[thebulldog]

Day 2 and I feel fine but prepping for the headache and feeling of wanting to shank people. I have a plan set for the week and even looked up a menu for a lunch date I had today and stayed on plan.

Right now if I am concentrating on avoiding the obvious NOs and getting into reading labels more closely.

I just keep thinking...no booze, no dairy, no grain...over and over.

Sent from my SM-G900P using proboards

[candreco]

Day 2.

Feeling mostly ok, any fatigue/crankiness so far is most likely due to being back at work after two weeks off and my period starting yesterday . Trying to focus on whether I really feel hungry, and what I feel hungry for.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 14:20:39 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Today is day 2.

I know we aren't supposed to track calories, but I have been. I a little concerned that I'm not eating enough. I'm so full, but there just aren't many calories. So far it has only been about 1100 calories a day. Do I need to eat more? Or do I just need to listen to my stomach and ignore the calories?

Can you tell me what you've eaten today?

[Deleted]

DH and I are both on day 2. I am not eating eggs as well for the first couple weeks bc I think I may have an intolerance.
i am not a big ground beef fan and we had it for lunch and dinner yesterday, and we are having leftovers for dinner. Pioneer woman's hamburger soup and I don't know how I will stomach that tonight. I had to have a snack mid afternoon and after dinner last night. We were both starving and even after our Apple, cashew butter and coconut at 8 pm, by 9:30 we were both hungry again.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 15:17:03 GMT -5 @amydm said:

DH and I are both on day 2. I am not eating eggs as well for the first couple weeks bc I think I may have an intolerance.
i am not a big ground beef fan and we had it for lunch and dinner yesterday, and we are having leftovers for dinner. Pioneer woman's hamburger soup and I don't know how I will stomach that tonight. I had to have a snack mid afternoon and after dinner last night. We were both starving and even after our Apple, cashew butter and coconut at 8 pm, by 9:30 we were both hungry again.

Can you go over a day's worth of meals with me? Hopefully we can figure out what you need to change/add so you're not hungry

[marigoldgirl]

Day 1 for me. I made mayo for my tuna. It turned out and was so easy.

[steph96]

Jan 5, 2015 15:14:56 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jan 5, 2015 14:20:39 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Today is day 2.

I know we aren't supposed to track calories, but I have been. I a little concerned that I'm not eating enough. I'm so full, but there just aren't many calories. So far it has only been about 1100 calories a day. Do I need to eat more? Or do I just need to listen to my stomach and ignore the calories?

Can you tell me what you've eaten today?

For breakfast I had half of a banana, some strawberries, coconut shreds, cashews, and a splash of coconut milk (eggs make me way too gassy for work). For lunch I had a huge turkey burger patty (it was about as thick as my hand) with carrot sticks and homemade guacamole. Dinner will be spicy tuna cakes with zucchini and maybe some other veggie.

Yesterday we didn't wake up until lunchtime, so we had 2 eggs and the same fruit mix from above. For dinner we had zucchini noodles with marinara and a chicken breast. I know we aren't supposed to snack, but we ended up having carrots, guacamole, nuts, and a banana at about 4.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 15:29:29 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Jan 5, 2015 15:14:56 GMT -5 wambam said:

Can you tell me what you've eaten today?

For breakfast I had half of a banana, some strawberries, coconut shreds, cashews, and a splash of coconut milk (eggs make me way too gassy for work). For lunch I had a huge turkey burger patty (it was about as thick as my hand) with carrot sticks and homemade guacamole. Dinner will be spicy tuna cakes with zucchini and maybe some other veggie.

Yesterday we didn't wake up until lunchtime, so we had 2 eggs and the same fruit mix from above. For dinner we had zucchini noodles with marinara and a chicken breast. I know we aren't supposed to snack, but we ended up having carrots, guacamole, nuts, and a banana at about 4.

Today's breakfast was not enough. I suggest expanding your definition of "breakfast food" to include proteins other than eggs. For breakfast, I suggest eating some veggies and protein and then some fruit if you're still hungry. 


Also, I don't see a whole lot of added fat. The coconut milk and guacamole is good, but maybe try adding olive oil or clarified butter to your veggies (remember if you're sauteeing, the fat you use to cook with does not count).

Hope that helps. Let me know if you're still having problems. 

[mrshandy]

Jan 5, 2015 14:34:00 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jan 5, 2015 14:27:48 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Day 1 for me, although probably 1.5 since we started after H went grocery shopping yesterday.

I'm starving, and dinner isn't until 5:30. I'm worried I'm not eating enough at meals to make it through to the next one. I had a chicken soup and a banana for lunch. It was delicious. But maybe I need to add some kind of salad with it or a starch.

We're having leftover Cuban meatballs for dinner and they are so yummy. Can't wait.

How does it stack up to this? whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf

Also, the fact that you're already hungry says that it's not enough.

Are we supposed to add all of those fats to a meal? Some of them? One of them?

Thanks!

[Deleted]

Jan 5, 2015 15:34:07 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jan 5, 2015 15:29:29 GMT -5 steph96 said:

For breakfast I had half of a banana, some strawberries, coconut shreds, cashews, and a splash of coconut milk (eggs make me way too gassy for work). For lunch I had a huge turkey burger patty (it was about as thick as my hand) with carrot sticks and homemade guacamole. Dinner will be spicy tuna cakes with zucchini and maybe some other veggie.

Yesterday we didn't wake up until lunchtime, so we had 2 eggs and the same fruit mix from above. For dinner we had zucchini noodles with marinara and a chicken breast. I know we aren't supposed to snack, but we ended up having carrots, guacamole, nuts, and a banana at about 4.

Today's breakfast was not enough. I suggest expanding your definition of "breakfast food" to include proteins other than eggs. For breakfast, I suggest eating some veggies and protein and then some fruit if you're still hungry. 


Also, I don't see a whole lot of added fat. The coconut milk and guacamole is good, but maybe try adding olive oil or clarified butter to your veggies (remember if you're sauteeing, the fat you use to cook with does not count).

Hope that helps. Let me know if you're still having problems. 

I love sausage in the morning (that's what she said). I make a batch of it with spinach, mushrooms and other veggies for a quick breakfast meal.

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 16:07:47 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Jan 5, 2015 14:34:00 GMT -5 wambam said:

How does it stack up to this? whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf

Also, the fact that you're already hungry says that it's not enough.

Are we supposed to add all of those fats to a meal? Some of them? One of them?

Thanks!

1-2 of them, more if you are still hungry.

[GracieLouFreebush1]

Day 2. My kid was up every 2 hours last night so I'm crabby.

I had the best breakfast though! 2 eggs, a diced up Applegate chicken/apple sausage, artichoke hearts, jalapenos, mushrooms, & onions all cooked up and then topped with avocado and Cholula. The sausage is a bit sweet so it's delicious with the jalapenos and Cholula.

Dinner tonight is smoked chicken breast, creamy avocado sauce, and we're taking our first stab at making zucchini noodles with our new spiralizer!

Coincidentally, I just re-read the timeline wambam posted last night and warned my H!

[cgpm]

Restarting with day 1 today.

wambam is a rock star with all the advice today!

[wambam]

Jan 5, 2015 19:11:18 GMT -5 cgpm said:

Restarting with day 1 today.

wambam is a rock star with all the advice today!

That's what I'm here for!

[steph96]

Jan 5, 2015 16:23:57 GMT -5 @blissoff said:

Jan 5, 2015 15:34:07 GMT -5 wambam said:

Today's breakfast was not enough. I suggest expanding your definition of "breakfast food" to include proteins other than eggs. For breakfast, I suggest eating some veggies and protein and then some fruit if you're still hungry. 


Also, I don't see a whole lot of added fat. The coconut milk and guacamole is good, but maybe try adding olive oil or clarified butter to your veggies (remember if you're sauteeing, the fat you use to cook with does not count).

Hope that helps. Let me know if you're still having problems. 

I love sausage in the morning (that's what she said). I make a batch of it with spinach, mushrooms and other veggies for a quick breakfast meal.

Hmm it never occurred to me that I could basically have an omelet minus the eggs. I will have to try that out! Thanks for the idea! Btw I use myfitnesspal to track calories.

[spellingbea]

Day 1. I realized today how much mindless eating I do. Even little things, like reaching for a piece of gum before realizing I couldn't have it were eye-opening.

Breakfast was a casserole of sweet potato, eggs and ground pork. Lunch was a salad with mixed greens, chicken, a few blueberries, chopped apple and cashews. I did end up eating half an avocado and chopped tomatoes later in the day. Dinner was beef stew over roasted cauliflower.

[greenmonster]

Day 1 for me! We actually had a snowday so I had a lot of extra time to cook and prep today which is what I did yesterday as well! This is my second W30, and yesterday was my first mayo attempt. I'm pretty impressed that I nailed it! I'm excited to make these marks carnitas I keep reading about on this board!

[erbear]

Good day for me. I am not hungry and I feel pretty good. I also think my running is helping me feel better so I have high hopes.

I'd kill for a beer though.