Day30th: Tuesday October 28th LAST DAY

Yo!

If you are still with us, rejoice, you made it, this is our last day! Tomorrow your post-30 life begins. What is your first indulgence on the menu? How do you plan to re-introduce?

Great work everyone, one last day. Post meals to comment.

Annie:)


 

Day 29th: Monday October 27th

Second to last day!

Time to start thinking about what life looks like after the Whole30.
I would love to hear some of your takeaways, wins. What will you continue, what are you re-introducing...

This is a good read on reintroduction.
http://whole30.com/step-two-finished/

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Day 28th: Sunday October 26th

Home stretch!

We are almost there team.

Post meals to comment and stay on track, we have gone too far to give up now.

Annie:)

Day 27th: Saturday October 25th

HappySaturday!

Ran a hard 10K trail race this morning. Now I feel like I earned the right to eat everything in sight! Lol But I will stay on track and go for a burger without the bun, the sauce or anythi g really fun because I can see the finish line. We are so close guys!

Last weekend. Stay strong.
Eat Clean Look Mean.

Post meals to comment.

Annie 😊

Day 26th: Friday October 24th

A little off side, but I just can't get enough of this.

Happy Friday!

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Day 25th: Thursday October 23rd

Okay team! Time to stay strong. 25 days may seem long enough to you, one more weekend may seem like a real drag. But let's see this thing through and finish strong and stay on track. What's 6 more days, we've already went 24.

Eat Clean Look Mean!
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Day 24th: Wednesday October 22nd

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Day 23rd: Tuesday October 21st

Post your meals to comment, you know the drill!

Annie:)

Day 22nd: Monday October 20th

Happy Monday!

We are starting week 4 by now you got the hang of it, not strurggling with what to eat, the cravings should be down and we are sailing through the home stretch! .... Or are we? You guys have been very quiet. Makes my job easy I have no one to support, but also boring and lonely... I hope despite the very infrequent posting everyone is still going strong.

Although like I said in the beginning not posting is usually a red flag for not adhering to the program 100% and with the Whole30 you get what you put in. A half-hearted effort will produce half-hearted results.

Stay strong. Share with the group. Support one another. Eat Clean Look Mean!

Annie xo

Day 21st: Sunday October 19th

Day 21!

Not going to lie it feels good to write down day 21, getting close to day 30. I am in the groove, my cravings are gone and it is surprisingly not that hard anymore. But yet, I miss baking, I miss baking treats for my family, I miss enjoying them on Sunday night dinner.

But we are on the homestretch. And hopefully I am in this alone! Keep posting peeps. It can get lonely on the blog. 😊

Day 20th: Saturday October 18th

Hi Gang!

2/3 of the way there! How are we all feeling?

Annie :)

Day 19th: Friday October 17th

It's the weekend, some of you may have plans to go out to eat. Or like my hubby, have to be out of town for work for a few days.

Check out this link for help on how to stay compliant, just like at home being prepared will be the key to your success.

http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/9-travel-and-dining-out/

 

Stay strong, we are on the home stretch!
Annie :)

Day 18: Thursday October 16th

Day 18th...time flies when you are having fun!

Please post meals to comment and take some time to read the other post and comments. It is more fun when we are all in this together.

Annie :)

Day 17: Wednesday October 15th

Day 16: Tuesday October 14th

Here we go, home stretch!

How is everyone feeling, we survived the holiday long weekend. Another work week begins and meals are planned. I am ready to finish this strong!



Annie :)

Day 15: Monday October 13th

Day 14: Sunday October 12th

Happy Thanksgiving!



We have a big family dinner tonight, let's see how well we can set ourselves for success.

I plan on being prepared so that I can enjoy my meal and feel satisfied. I tested this paleo gravy and I must say it is quite good. I made mine with ghee and organic broth and two onions. Google nomnom Paleo gravy if my link doesn't work. She also has a recipe for date sweetened cranberry sauce if you like.

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/1634346420/easy-paleo-herb-gravy-recipe

I am also contributing an appetizer and side dish to our family gathering and I am bringing bacon wrapped scallops and I am roasting a whole bunch of squash. I have a couple delicata, a kabocha squash and a butternut squash.

Because dinner without dessert just might be too hard, I am baking these squares. I will sweeten with date paste and add chopped nuts instead of chocolate chips.

http://elanaspantry.com/paleo-pumpkin-bars/

I hope this helps! If you need any extra holiday support don't be afraid to reach out. We are now almost half way. If you slip up, don't let yourself fall completely off the wagon. Get back on, be honest and move on.

Great work team!
Annie xo

Day 13: Saturday October 11th

Sorry for the late entry.
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Day 12: Friday October 10th

Here we go! Another weekend and a holiday to boot! Time to be strong and keep our eyes on our goals.

Day 11: Thursday October 9th

We are past the one third mark!

Hopefully by now the positive changes you feel should make you appreciate the benefits of the Whole 30. Also help with your resolve to finish strong and stay on track. Please take a moment to share your experience with the group.

For myself I must say the amount of dairy I let creep back into my diet lately was not agreeing with me. It's definitively obvious to me now and I will have to think hard about what I bring back into my diet. I much prefer a flat stomach. My belly is much happier, no more bloating and gas. 

This week my energy has improved greatly and I am not nearly as hungry. Sweet cravings are going down. I am taming my sugar monster! Also didn't feel as bogged down by cooking as I did in week one. Getting the hang of I guess. Not to say I don't have my struggles. Very anxious about the family thanksgiving dinner and all the temptations....

If you don't feel any better and hate it, speak up too, there is no shame in this. And maybe we can tweak some things for you and make this a more enjoyable and successful process.

Great work everyone! Keep on posting and sharing.

Day 10: Wednesday October 8th

Day 10
Is it starting to feel easier or are we starting to feel like this?  

Day 9:Tuesday October 7th

Fall is here, squash are in season and I happen to love them! Between there sweet flesh, hearty nature and high starch content, it really makes them a great carb options for us Crossfitters. We have been eating butternut squash many ways lately, but there are many other seasonal options. Take this Whole 30 as an opportunity to try something new.

Scott and I discovered Kabocha squash (sometimes called Japanese pumpkin) a few years ago and it has been a family favorite since. It is readily available at this time of year at most fruit and vegetable markets or chain grocery store. It is delicious simply roasted and has an edible skin once roasted which makes prepping easier. Here's how to roast it if anyone wants to give it a try.

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/11136213353/roasted-kabocha-squash

Let me know how you like it!

 

Day 8:Monday October 6th

Week 2, here we go!

Reading labels on the Whole30 can be frustrating, realizing all the things we cannot have. There is added sugar in literally everything and often for no reason at all other that everyone is so addicted to sugar we need to make everything extra sweet.
Just try to find a ham to bake or a jar of mayo without it. Yet if you do make mayo at home like I did yesterday, you do not need sugar at all and it can be delicious. I have spent more time cooking and planning meals in the past week that I did in the past month. True. But if I am honest, I also had some amazing meals this week and really felt satisfied all week. I for one value my health, but still firmly believes that eating should be both decadent and fuel my healthy lifestyle.
Of course the food that come without a label at your grocery store are whole foods are always our best option. Read your labels carefully! Be creative in the kitchen and share with us any new kitchen creation you come up with.

Let's have another good week!

Day 7: Sunday October 5th

Week one is almost done.

Great work everyone, time to meal plan again for the week ahead.

Coach Chris has been cooking up a storm all week, he can share some of his sucesses. Being prepared will make this challenge so much more enjoyable and successful for everyone.

Check out some of the links for paleo blogs on the right if you need some inspiration. And don't be shy to share your amazing recipes with the group.

Happy Sunday!

Annie😊

Day 6:Saturday October 4th

Our first weekend guys!

Week one wasn't without challenges for me. I found myself having more of a carb hangover than I expected. Don't worry this is all part of the process.

I'd love to see more of you posting. Also don't be afraid to make the blog more interactive. Read each other's comments, share successes, recipes. We are all in this together!

Be strong.

Keep on sharing.

Eat Clean Look Mean.

Day 5: Friday October 3rd

No wine on a Friday night!!!

Post your food intake to comments.

Day4: Thursday October 2nd

Beat the cravings monster!

By now, you have all experienced cravings and hanger and have questioned why you are doing this. Stay strong and know that your cravings will be the strongest during the first week. Remind yourself why you are doing this and arm yourself with strategies to stay strong.

Learn to differentiate between cravings and hunger. Plan your meals and snacks ahead so that you don't end up hungry with no healthy options around. I am encouraging everyone to eat whole food during the Whole30, but I ordered myself a case of RxBar for those emergency snacks and moments of desperation. Hungry leads to Hangry and nobody wants that. 

http://rxbar.com/

Try a tall glass of water! You will be surprised how many times thirst is mistaken for hunger. In the evening make yourself a cup of herbal tea at the time where you would have normally reached out for the dark chocolate.  

Same goes for boredom. Listen to your body, eat when you are hungry and don't when you are not. Cut down on mindless snacking and go for a walk instead or crack open a book!

I love you all, stay strong. Weekend is coming!

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Day4: DO NOT USE THIS POST

Beat the cravings monster!




By now, you have all experienced cravings and hanger and have questioned why you are doing this. Stay strong and know that your cravings will be the strongest during the first week. Remind yourself why you are doing this and arm yourself with strategies to stay strong.

Learn to differentiate between cravings and hunger. Plan your meals and snacks ahead so that you don't end up hungry with no healthy options around. I am encouraging everyone to eat whole food during the Whole30, but I ordered myself a case of RxBar for those emergency snacks and moments of desperation. Hungry leads to Hangry and nobody wants that. 

http://rxbar.com/

Try a tall glass of water! You will be surprised how many times thirst is mistaken for hunger. In the evening make yourself a cup of herbal tea at the time where you would have normally reached out for the dark chocolate.  

Same goes for boredom. Listen to your body, eat when you are hungry and don't when you are not. Cut down on mindless snacking and go for a walk instead or crack open a book!

I love you all, stay strong. Weekend is coming!

Post your meals to comments.

Day3: Wednesday October 1st

Happy Hump Day!

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Day 2: Tuesday September 30th

If you've cut out coffee, good for you you fool! Hopefully the caffeine withdrawal headache goes away today. Seriously I applaud you. I personally cannot live without sugar and coffee at the same time and be a remotely nice person. And thankfully have grown to love black americanos no room. ;)

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Day1: Monday September 29

Here we go!! Day 1. 
This is where you come to post your meals and snacks and everything in between! You can post at the end of each day a recap of everything you ate or post after each meal. Bottom line is you must post! It will for one keep you accountable, it will also help me out if I need to give you feedback, help you in staying connected with the group and get the most out of this challenge.
Post your food intake to comments. Go team! 

Whole30 in a Nutshell

Hi team! 

As we embark on this challenge together, let's further define what the Whole30 stands for. 
The program focuses around foods that fulfill what they call the four “Good Food Standards.” Such foods do the following:

1.Promote a healthy psychological response.
2.Promote a healthy hormonal response.
3.Support a healthy gut.
4.Support the immune function and minimize inflammation.

If its sounds too simple it's because it is. Just eat real food! 


1.Eat foods that make you more healthy – meat, seafood, and eggs, lots of vegetables, some fruit, and plenty of healthy fats.
2.Do not consume any added sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, or dairy.
3.Do not attempt to recreate junk foods or desserts by using “approved” ingredients.
4.Do not step on the scale for the entirety of your program.

For more specifics please refer to the Whole30 official link.

http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/

The reasons why we decide to embark on this challenge will vary. But I can tell you one thing, you will come out of it feeling better and having a healthier relationship with food.
 It will change the way you think about food, it will change your tastes, it will change your habits and your cravings. It could, quite possibly, change the emotional relationship you have with food, and with your body. It has the potential to change the way you eat for the rest of your life.

Let's hit the reset button. Time to get healthy!

trip them from your diet completely. Cut out all the psychologically unhealthy, hormone-unbalancing, gut-disrupting, inflammatory food groups for a full 30 days. Let your body heal and recover from whatever effects those foods may be causing. Push the “reset” button with your metabolism, systemic inflammation, and the downstream effects of the food choices you’ve been making. Learn once and for all how the foods you’ve been eating are actually affecting your day to day life, and your long term health. The most important reason to keep reading?
- See more at: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/#sthash.GSwrnCbp.dpuf

Let your body heal and recover from whatever effects those foods may be causing. Push the “reset” button with your metabolism, systemic inflammation, and the downstream effects of the food choices you’ve been making. Learn once and for all how the foods you’ve been eating are actually affecting your day to day life, and your long term health. The most important reason to keep reading - See more at: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/#sthash.GSwrnCbp.dpuf

Let your body heal and recover from whatever effects those foods may be causing. Push the “reset” button with your metabolism, systemic inflammation, and the downstream effects of the food choices you’ve been making. Learn once and for all how the foods you’ve been eating are actually affecting your day to day life, and your long term health. The most important reason to keep reading?
- See more at: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/#sthash.GSwrnCbp.dpuTime to get healthy!

Annie :)