Hi Paleo friends!
Hope your Day 3 has gone/is going well for you! (depending on what time zone you are in!)
Mine has gone pretty good. I feel a lot better today creak wise but I am still mucus-y and apparently I still look rough (in the words of my lovely, over honest fiancé!) But I did manage to get out for a 2 mile walk between the rain showers which was nice for me (and my dog!)
I even done OK visiting the mother in law this evening. Usually trips to other people's house spurs a barrage of questions when I turn down treats with my tea, or as today when I took my tea black, but no one asked a thing! Maybe they all think I am crazy already!
Food wise was also good -
Breakfast - A 2 egg omelette with red pepper, spring onion, spinach, and tomato
Lunch - I made Chicken & Veg soup which contained kale, carrots, leek, celery, broccoli and fresh thyme.
Dinner - Tenderloin of pork, steamed sweet potato, broccoli and carrots.
Snack - leftover pork
A great day all round! I hope your Whole30 is going to plan.
:)
P.S - I took pictures but I don't have my phone right now. I will upload tomorrow.
Paleo Living In Ireland Grain Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Legume Free Eat. Live. Love.
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Day 2 Whole30 November
Hi all!
I hope your Day 2s have gone well!
I am thankfully feeling a lot better today. My cold is a lot better so hopefully I will be able for a walk tomorrow.
Diet wise my day went well too, I did not find it too challenging and I am growing a taste for black tea.
If you are experiencing a lot of hunger throughout the day, chances are you are not eating enough fats, so do not be afraid to add some good fats to every meal. This can be done by adding avocados to meals, cooking using coconut or olive oil and adding clarified butter to meals. Nuts are also nice to add to salads.
I remember when I first started eating Paleo I had been so brain washed by low fat dieting that I was AFRAID of good fat! And it took me a while to realise I could eat it without worrying. So EMBRACE the fat - trust me it works!
The sluggish feeling you are maybe experiencing at this point is caused by your body switching from using carbohydrates as its main energy source to using fat. The sluggish feeling is completely normal and lasts from 4-7 days, after that you will start to notice you have more energy and feel better. It will be worth it, so stick at it.
It is important not to allow yourself to get too hungry though so eat often if you need it. Between meals try a handful of nuts, a piece of fruit or even just a snack of leftover meats etc. As the days go on your appetite will become less and less so don't be afraid of overeating at this point.
Just try not to overdo it on the nuts and fruit - it isn't an excuse to eat a kilo of almonds either! Just eat until you are satisfied.
Today I didn't really feel challenged by anything. It went fairly smoothly thank God.
My day 2 Menu
BF: 2 x Scrambled Eggs (in clarified butter) with crunchy Kale
Black Tea
Lunch: 1 x Pork chop with leftover veg
Dinner: Lamb Mince Stew with mashed cauliflower and green beans.
Snacks: Banana, almonds, apple, black tea.
I hope you had as good a day and remember - 1 day at a time and before you know it you will be at 30 days and somehow NOT craving bad food!
Image source (fats) - Paleospirit.com
I hope your Day 2s have gone well!
I am thankfully feeling a lot better today. My cold is a lot better so hopefully I will be able for a walk tomorrow.
Diet wise my day went well too, I did not find it too challenging and I am growing a taste for black tea.
If you are experiencing a lot of hunger throughout the day, chances are you are not eating enough fats, so do not be afraid to add some good fats to every meal. This can be done by adding avocados to meals, cooking using coconut or olive oil and adding clarified butter to meals. Nuts are also nice to add to salads.
I remember when I first started eating Paleo I had been so brain washed by low fat dieting that I was AFRAID of good fat! And it took me a while to realise I could eat it without worrying. So EMBRACE the fat - trust me it works!
The sluggish feeling you are maybe experiencing at this point is caused by your body switching from using carbohydrates as its main energy source to using fat. The sluggish feeling is completely normal and lasts from 4-7 days, after that you will start to notice you have more energy and feel better. It will be worth it, so stick at it.
It is important not to allow yourself to get too hungry though so eat often if you need it. Between meals try a handful of nuts, a piece of fruit or even just a snack of leftover meats etc. As the days go on your appetite will become less and less so don't be afraid of overeating at this point.
Just try not to overdo it on the nuts and fruit - it isn't an excuse to eat a kilo of almonds either! Just eat until you are satisfied.
Today I didn't really feel challenged by anything. It went fairly smoothly thank God.
My day 2 Menu
BF: 2 x Scrambled Eggs (in clarified butter) with crunchy Kale
Black Tea
Lunch: 1 x Pork chop with leftover veg
Dinner: Lamb Mince Stew with mashed cauliflower and green beans.
Snacks: Banana, almonds, apple, black tea.
I hope you had as good a day and remember - 1 day at a time and before you know it you will be at 30 days and somehow NOT craving bad food!
Image source (fats) - Paleospirit.com
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Day 1 - My November Whole 30 Challenge
So, my long awaited Whole30 challenge began today and unfortunately my body decided to conk and I am suffering from a really crappy cold today.
I have not allowed it to ruin my Day 1diet wise however, but it is sapping my energy all the same and the lack of appetite has meant I have not really eaten much. I suppose it has meant I have not been craving anything bad.
The first day of a Whole30 is always challenging - especially if you are giving up refined carbs and sugars for the first time. It is completely normal to experience a small crash during the afternoon if you have not added enough fats to your meals. It is important to add this so you feel satisfied until dinner time.
I suppose the biggest challenge for me today was not having milk in my tea. Although I am a fairly strict Paleo most of the time, I do allow myself milk in tea only and white potatoes from time to time. I got through it though and I think I will be drinking more black coffee this month rather than tea.
Remember apart from tea and coffee you can only drink water. Drink as much as you can as it will help flush out bad toxins.
My Day 1 Menu
Breakfast: 2 pieces of bacon, 4 cherry tomatoes and 2 eggs scrambled in the bacon fat.
Cup of black coffee
Snack: Orange
Dinner: Baked buttered salmon with coconut oil roasted vegetables
Water
Snack: Banana
As I said, my appetite has been poor today and I had to go to bed mid day so I ate less than usual.
Hopefully things go better for me tomorrow!
How did your day go guys?!!
I have not allowed it to ruin my Day 1diet wise however, but it is sapping my energy all the same and the lack of appetite has meant I have not really eaten much. I suppose it has meant I have not been craving anything bad.
The first day of a Whole30 is always challenging - especially if you are giving up refined carbs and sugars for the first time. It is completely normal to experience a small crash during the afternoon if you have not added enough fats to your meals. It is important to add this so you feel satisfied until dinner time.
I suppose the biggest challenge for me today was not having milk in my tea. Although I am a fairly strict Paleo most of the time, I do allow myself milk in tea only and white potatoes from time to time. I got through it though and I think I will be drinking more black coffee this month rather than tea.
Remember apart from tea and coffee you can only drink water. Drink as much as you can as it will help flush out bad toxins.
My Day 1 Menu
Breakfast: 2 pieces of bacon, 4 cherry tomatoes and 2 eggs scrambled in the bacon fat.
Cup of black coffee
Snack: Orange
Dinner: Baked buttered salmon with coconut oil roasted vegetables
Water
Snack: Banana
As I said, my appetite has been poor today and I had to go to bed mid day so I ate less than usual.
Hopefully things go better for me tomorrow!
How did your day go guys?!!
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