I did it! I completed my first whole week of Whole 30! I'm going to recap each week a bit like a "bump date" sharing some of the highs and lows throughout the process as well as some of my favorite meals I've put together throughout the week. If you have decided to go through this process with me, please share and comment below. I would love to hear what day you are on and how you are faring so far. If you can recommend any good recipes, I'm all ears!
Best Part of the Week: The best part of the week was definitely Day 4 when my headaches subsided. Going without caffeine and sugar took a toll on my body, opening my eyes to just how reliant I have become on those two substances.
Hardest Part of the Week: Going out to eat with old friends. I got to meet up with my 2 best friends from high school Tuesday night and it was really difficult to figure out what I could eat on the menu. I learned Monday that many salad dressings contain either dairy or sugar so I avoided salad. I ended up getting a grilled/smoked pork chop, pickled okra, and sauteed vegetables. It was delish!
Loving: Chai tea! It has enough caffeine to give me a kickstart and to subdue my headaches. It tastes so good I don't miss my flavored creamers or sweeteners.
Missing: Milk. I love milk. I would drink it with dinner each night.
I've Noticed: I'm sleeping so much more soundly at night. I wake up in the morning feeling well rested. Not to mention, my energy levels are much higher than normal. Typically I start to get tired around 7:00 at night (after school, workouts, dinner) and this week I have been able to do many household chores throughout the week that I would normally take care of on Sunday because I'm not as sluggish.
Looking Forward: I'm excited to see how I feel the rest of the week. I feel "lighter" (not talking weight-wise) in general and I'm excited to see how good that makes me feel. Overall, I'm excited to not feel controlled or bogged down by food.
Eating: I've been sticking to my salads for lunch and topping them with grilled chicken. I have found that my favorite salad dressing (Goddess) is allowed and most vinegariettes are as well. However, I was surprised to see that some vinegar based dressings add sugar to the mix. I've been a little more creative on the dinner front:
Sausage, sauteed green peppers and onions, steamed broccoli, a fried egg, and a baked sweet potato left me very satisfied. My main concern was whether or not I would feel full and I ended up not being able to eat it all. It's important to note: on Whole 30 you are not allowed potatoes, but you are allowed sweet potatoes. Honestly, I have enjoyed them!
I was craving tacos. I just made my tacos without shells. Honestly, I was afraid I would miss the crunch and I didn't...not even a little bit. I had plenty of romaine lettuce, red peppers, and green onions on there to make up for it. I didn't even think twice about the cheese - try it - you won't even notice its missing. Salsa made for a great dressing as well.
For breakfast, I've been sticking to juicing and fruit. I eat lunch at 10:30 at school so fruit/juice keeps me nourished until then. I usually bring another piece of fruit to have on my 2:00 planning since there is a large gap in time between lunch and dinner at home.
In the evenings, I snack on more fruit or I have some sunflower seeds or pistachios. I've noticed that I'm not craving a snack as often as I used to.
How are you doing?
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