Whew! One week of Whole30 under my belt and honestly, the fact that I still have 23 days left is pretty daunting. In all of my previous attempts of "healthy eating" I get to this point and just get a big craving for a large burger and fries or tacos. There have been plenty of times this past week where I am this close to reaching for that piece of chocolate and I have to stay ... Read More
Easy Breakfast Egg Scramble – Whole30 Approved
In our house, mornings can be a little chaotic. Being on Whole30 requires extra time in the kitchen and it can be a struggle to get breakfast made in a timely manner. My easy go-to breakfast on Whole30 is an easy egg scramble. Let's be honest here, when you are just waking up and struggling to drink your coffee while it is still warm, you need something quick and ... Read More
New Year, New YOU – Whole30 Style!
You hear that all the time, right? "New Year, New You!" As much as I enjoy indulging a little (a lot) during the holidays, I can tell when I am not eating right. I wake up tired and feel like I need a nap at 10 AM and 2 PM. I toss and turn at night. My stomach sometimes just rumbles for hours on end. Things are just off, you know? I am SO looking forward to starting my 2018 ... Read More
Weekend Wrap Up and Whole30 Week 2
Ok, y'all. I am going to be completely honest with my readers. Life hit hard this week. Nothing bad, just sick kiddos, events, and a weekend away from home. This resulted in deviating a little from my Whole30. While I am bummed that I couldn't stay on plan despite these obstacles, I do not regret straying. Why? Because I am living life. I have two toddlers that think it is so ... Read More
Whole30 Week One
The first week of my Whole 30 is complete! 7 days down, 21 to go. At this point, I would say I am a little cranky, dreaming of sugar, and still not quite experiencing the energy I so desperately need. As I said last week, planning is key. I choose a few recipes, prep them and eat on them during the week. It makes it so much easier to to stay on plan when you can just grab ... Read More