Whole30: Day 1

I decided to do the "Whole30" for a few reasons:

1. I'd gotten a little off-track with my workouts, since we began our transition from Texas to Oregon.
2. I was "celebrating" (i.e. drinking wine and "NorCal Margaritas") a little too regularly, since the move.
3. I encourage others to commit to 30-days of super clean eating, but have never been this completely strict (I eat super clean, but enjoy random non-Paleo treats, like ice cream, wine, or tequila 2-3x a month)...I felt it was time for a sort of "reset". 

Here are my tips to staying on-track throughout the next 30-days:

Visit the Whole9 website...they have some really great resources.

I think that the "Whole30 Success Guide" is worth every penny, if you are new to this way of eating or are not familiarwith what you should(n't) be eating and why. It offers guidance, tips, recipes, and a really handy shopping list.

And, here's a post from someone who just finished the "Whole30".

I would also suggest that you:

1. Clear out your pantry and cupboards (no one has, or should have, the willpower to not eat junk if it's in their home)
2. Fill your fridge with colorful veggies that inspire you to cook/create
3. Check out your local Farmer's Market and get excited about food...talk to the farmers and learn where you food comes from
4. Find a handful of easy recipes that can be switched up with the use of a different spice blend. I do this with roasted chicken, often. Penzeys is a great resource for spices. 
5. Do it with a friend that you know will hold you accountable and who will not test your willpower. I'm doing it with my husband.
6. Take "Before" and "After" pictures and measurements. 
7. Be prepared! Always have a good protein and fat source available, at all times...if you're new to this way of eating you will likely experience ravenous snack attacks...good fat (coconut, avocado, and olives) and protein will save you. 
8. Post your pictures and get others to rally around you! Feel free to post on my Facebook "Wall" anytime...there are so many great people and resources online.
9. Remember to have fun, enjoy what you're eating, and always remember why you chose to do this in the first place!

Here's what I ate today:

 

 

Breakfast:
Coffee (12oz) w/Coconut Milk (2oz)

1 Duck Egg, 1 Chicken Egg, and 1 Mini Frittata (1.5 Eggs+1oz Ground Buffalo+2T. Roasted Vegetables+Cilantro) 

Lunch:

4oz Burger Patty (leftover from last night's BBQ) w/Lettuce, Avocado (1/4), Tomato Slice, Bubbie's Pickle

Dinner:

"Better Butter Chicken"* (6oz) w/Spaghetti Squash (1/2 Medium Squash)

*I added a little cinnamon, some smoked paprika, and used coconut oil instead of ghee. I also cooked it in my dutch oven for 1.5 hours, so that it would cook while we worked out. The squash was cut in half, rubbed with coconut oil, sprinkled with cinnamon and sea salt, and cooked along with the chicken, at 350F.

We will be opening CrossFit Oregon City soon and I'm realizing that as I put time and energy in to training and coaching others, continuing education, and opening our "box", I also need to take time for my own training...balance is going to be key, but sometimes you've got to do something extreme to initiate that balance. Though I know that eating "Whole30" 24/7 wouldn't work for me (and, I know that this is not the message that Whole9 is trying to convey- read here), I know that right now it's just what I need to get back on track in order to reach my goals and become a stronger, more lean, and more energized me- for myself, my family, my friends, and my clients. 

Please feel free to post to comments how you're doing with your "Whole30" and any advice that you feel may be helpful for others doing the same. 

How did you, or are you planning to, stay on-track during your "Whole30"?