Whole30 doesn’t have to be hard. These simple recipes will have you excited to stick to your plan. #whole30 #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #diet
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Packed with flavor flavor but also whole30 compliant, enjoy every bite while staying on track. #whole30 #healthyrecipes #healthyeating #wellness #food #dairyfree
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Tired of boring Whole30 meals? These 10 recipes are so good, you’ll forget you’re even on a reset! #whole30 #healthyrecipes #healthyeating #food #recipes
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Kick off the New Year with a fresh start! These Whole30 Tuna Stuffed Peppers are the perfect way to stick to your goals without sacrificing flavor. #whole30 #healthyeating #lunch #dairyfree #highprotein
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Years ago, I went on the (terribly-titled) paleo diet because it worked for me. I had a lot of issues with grain, with lentils, and with a few of the other no-no foods on the diet. I had a terrible time finding any sort of restaurant where I could eat anything other than a plain tossed salad, so I was really excited when I found a restaurant that advertised itself as serving paleo foods. I went in and looked at the menu and was immediately confused. Most of the items didn't seem to be paleo, even though they were listed as such.
I called the waitstaff over to ask them what the bun on the paleo burger was made of. They looked at me like I'd lost my mind. "It's a bun? So, like flour and stuff?"
"But that's not paleo," I said. "Are there grains and such in the meat, too?"
"I don't know," she said. "I just cook the stuff."
I ended up leaving without eating because I couldn't be sure the food wouldn't make me sick. But seriously, how does the cook not know what they are cooking?
I don't eat nearly as restrictively now, but I do still have to be very careful with what I eat. My gut issues have a tendency of flaring up if I don't pamper them.
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Deliciously juicy and easy to make each bite is packed with protein to kick off your morning! #highprotein #chicken #eggs #recipe #whole30 #breakfast
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The creamiest smoothie to brighten up your day! #smoothie #proteinshake #whole30 #recipe
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The best way to start your morning. Totally savory, easy to make, and with lots of fuel! #breakfast #eggs #recipe #whole30
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The best protein punch! This whole30 breakfast recipe is savory perfection in every bite. #highprotein #breakfast #dairyfree #whole30
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Starting the month doing my first #whole30. The warnings were right, that first week is a doozy. Brain fog, lethargy, fatigue, and near constant hunger. Thankfully I started prepping for this a few weeks in advance, so I knew what to expect.
Didn’t stop it from hitting me full force though!
My main goal is to get off #sugar. It’s everywhere!
Also: WHY is everything due in January?! I’m going to need longer days to meet all these deadlines!
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As of today I am officially a conqueror of Whole30. For the month of April I stuck to the Whole30 diet. I cut out sugar. I cut alcohol. I cut processed foods. I logged every food item. I tracked my weight. I tracked my blood pressure. I also had my doctor order blood labs for the end of Whole30.
Before I go into the final results I wanted to share some final thoughts.
- I’m going to continue practicing many of the foundational principles of Whole30: Reduce sugar; avoid undo processing; and be more mindful of the _quality_ of ingredients when possible.
- As much as possible my personal meals will remain compliant.
- Alcohol consumption: I will likely reduce this at home. I have grown to enjoy sipping on coconut water at night in place of whiskey. We’ll see on this one though.
- Fresh produce (vegetables and fruit) will be kept in the house. I need some fruit bowls to hold all the fruit waiting to be cut up!
- I’m going to keep prepping my breakfast supplies the night before. I find it relaxing.
- I will keep tracking my calories as it is definitely working.
Here are my final results:
- Weight: I began at 162 and I ended up at 149. I have a long-term goal of 145 for maintenance.
- Blood pressure: I’ve been on medication for over a decade and even on medication my blood pressure always tested at elevated. It now tests at normal.
- Cholesterol: My last test in November came in at 237 (HIGH). It is now 130. HDL went from 75 to 41. LDL went from 119 (HIGH) to 67. Triglycerides went from 216 (HIGH) to 109.
- Liver function testing: My last test in November showed elevated ALT and AST numbers. ALT went from 100 (HIGH) to 73 (still HIGH but much closer to normal [< 50]). AST went from 86 (HIGH) to 35 (normal).
Per my doctor’s observations: “Cholesterol significantly improved in the last 5 months. Liver enzymes also trending in the right direction. One has returned to normal and the other is improving. No specific changes today. Please continue to improve diet exercise as always.”
Now the answer to the question: “Richard what will your first non-Whole30 meal be?” Sushi my friends. Good sushi and sake will be my first official non-Whole30 meal today.
This is my third Whole30 observation post to mark the completion of 23 days of Whole30. Overall I continue to _feel good_ in general. I haven’t had any major energy breakthroughs, mental health breakthroughs, or mastered the ability to fall asleep on command. I still just _feel better_ than I did before.
- Shopping for compliant and approved foods is still the hardest part. Who knew that a lot of banana chip brands contain _extra_ sugar?!?! The banana is already sweet enough!
- I willingly ordered grilled chicken for dinner at a local restaurant. I enjoyed it so much I had to order a second serving. What is the secret to juicy and tender chicken breasts?!?!
- My blood pressure, which barely responded to medication only, has stabilized to normal. For reference I have been dealing with this (poorly) since my early 20s.
- I’m still losing weight as long as I maintain a basic caloric deficit. For reference I am averaging between 1400 and 1700 calories a day on average with this diet.
- Stop buying pre-cut fruit. It goes bad too quickly and the cost is unsustainable. Cut your own fruit.
- Investing in better pans and pots has made cooking daily much more approachable.
- Grilled pineapple is a delicacy that should be enjoyed often.
- Acorn squash is legitimately good.
As I embark on the final official week I am asking myself what comes next? I think it is apparent from the physical results that I can’t just go back to all my prior food behaviors. Yet continuing Whole30 in its entirety is not sustainable forever. I think that I will likely move towards a lazy Whole30/Paleo lifestyle with a continued focus on eating fresh fruit and vegetables as often as possible in lieu of processed foods. It will be interesting to reintroduce foods that I’ve been without for 30 days such as rice, bread, dairy, and beans.
Today is day 15 of my Whole30 journey. Like last week I wanted to share a few of my observations.
- Finding approved and compliant food at Meijer is hard. I might actually have to start shopping at places like Horrocks, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe’s. I’d love feedback from others!
- I’ve started to get my first real cravings: prime rib with a cold vodka martini; waffle fries paired with cheap fried chicken; and Gin. Ironically no craving for whiskey.
- There is a Farm Market around the corner from us that I look forward to shopping at as soon as it opens! Hopefully that will make getting produce much easier.
- Sticking to it has been easier than I thought it would be in terms of mindfulness and craving control.
- Finding the time to make meals is hard. It does require changing the lifestyle a bit.
- Ghee and coconut oil are simply the best for sauteing. I won’t switch back.
- My blood pressure has tested “normal” for the first time in over a decade.
- I’ve lost ten pounds since March 31.
- I have way more energy.
This isn’t for everyone. I will say that anyone can do this. I also now enjoy chicken sausages.
I've been dealing with high blood pressure since my early twenties. I've been on medication since I first got health insurance and my own primary care doctor. Today is day 11 of whole30.
For the first time in over a decade my blood pressure is not elevated.
I have 19 more days to go. I wonder what else will change in that time?
It’s been a whole week on this. I’ve been incredibly slick with only one exception (a few grams of sugar). A few observations to make:
- Sugar is in everything! And so is corn via high fructose corn syrup.
- I have lost weight even though I am not officially counting calories.
- Backpacking with Whole30 is going to prove interesting.
- Finding compliant/approved foods at the store is hard!
- It is very hard to eat a whole bag of frozen veggies.
- Sticking to it hasn’t been difficult.
- So far no cravings.
- Ghee is life.
On to week 2!
A simple sheet pan meal of chicken and veggies was a success. Need to add some lemon slices next time for that burst of flavor.
Hi friends! For the month of April I will be following a strict Whole30 diet. So hold the tots (too much processing) and send some pears (or better fruit).
Seriously I am open to suggestions. Starting tomorrow it'll be nothing but clean eating.
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