I have now completed Day 17 of Whole30. For some reason I have really felt like making chili and stews lately. Yes, I realize it is extremely hot in the middle of the South Carolina summer, but I am ready for fall. Since I am staying away from nightshades right now, I needed to come…
Whole30-Day 16 Dijon Pork Tenderloin and Mashed Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic
I have now completed Day 16 of Whole30. Since I will be traveling this week and away from my beloved kitchen I decided to make a “fancy” meal for dinner. I think this would make a great holiday or Sunday dinner. This Dijon Pork Tenderloin and Mashed Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic was perfection. My meals…
Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”
I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan. I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan. I will be taking some food with me…
Whole30-Day 14 and Ranch Fries
I have now completed Day 14 of Whole30. The water I was retaining seems to be going away so it must have been something I ate. I’m still trying to figure out what exactly is causing the bloat. It can be so frustrating sometimes doing an elimination diet, but in the end I know it…
Whole30-Day 13 and Ranch Chicken Skewers
I have now completed Day 13 of Whole30. I am retaining some weight today and I’m not exactly sure what it is from. It could be the shrimp or it could be the sauerkraut I’ve been adding to my salads. If it is the sauerkraut then I could have a problem with FODMAPs. I really…
Whole30-Day 12 and Pesto Shrimp
I have now completed Day 12 of Whole30. I had a dream that I made cookies using almond flour and almond butter. In my dream, I woke up all congested and I was convinced that it was because of the sweetener. I couldn’t possibly be allergic to almonds! *Gasp* Luckily I haven’t tested whether or…
Whole30-Day 11 and Spiced Chicken Thighs
I have now completed Day 11 of Whole30. I was slightly hungrier today and it seems like I cannot seem to go more than 5 hours without eating. I also get tired around 3 or 4 PM (just in time for me to workout). Usually working out helps me feel energized so I push through the…
Whole30-Days 9 and 10 and Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs
I have completed Days 9 and 10 of the Whole30. Overall I’m still feeling really great. My hunger is in control though sometimes I’m still afraid that the hunger pangs are going to return and it makes me a little anxious. I haven’t noticed any itchiness either, but I’m not entirely sure that it is…
Whole30-Day 8 and Spinach and Mushroom Chicken Roulade
I have now completed Day 8 of Whole30. When I woke up this morning I wasn’t very hungry. I eventually made myself some breakfast, but I could only finish half. I ended up saving the rest for lunch. It is so nice not having to fight hunger pangs all day and I’m so happy Whole30…
Whole30-Day 7 and Turkey Pesto Meatballs
I have now completed Day 7 of Whole30. I tried cutting back on snacks today and it feels like I should be snacking especially when I’m sitting at my desk at work. I need to find something to replace the snacking and so far I’ve been drinking water instead. I went out to dinner on…
Whole30-Day 6 and Italian Chicken
I have now completed Day 6 of Whole30. Starting last night I cut out nightshades (except for the small amount that is in my Breakfast Sausage. I am going to finish up what I have left so it doesn’t go to waste). The downside to cutting out nightshades is that all my food ends up…
Whole30-Day 5 and Garlic Peppercorn Chicken Thighs
I have now completed Day 5 of Whole30. Last time I mentioned starting to notice some itchiness and redness on my arms occasionally. It Starts With Food, mentions that nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, etc.) also can cause inflammation. I’ve been eating a lot of tomatoes lately so I want eliminate these from my diet as…
Whole30-Day 4 and Blackened Pork Chops
I have now completed Day 4 of Whole30. I am starting to notice some itchiness and redness on my arms after I eat. I’m not 100% sure what is causing this. I have also noticed some sneezing. The sneezing could be a symptoms of sugar detox and a sign of toxins leaving the body. My…
Whole30-Day 3 and Spiced Tilapia
I have now completed Day 3 of Whole30. I’m stilling feeling a bit hungry after dinner/before bedtime, but other than that my hunger issues have been much better. I finished It Starts With Food. The book was really informative about how certain foods can affect your body and how common diseases can be improved…
Whole30-Day 2 and Sliders with Mushrooms
I’m now on Day 2 of Whole30. My cravings for sweets are still in control the only hunger issues I’ve had are at night between dinner and bedtime. I’m calming those cravings by having grape tomatoes and olives. I’m trying to stay away from other fruit so I do not create cravings for sweets. After…
Whole30-Day 1 and Roasted Chicken Thighs
If you missed it yesterday, I started doing the Whole30 Program in an effort to get my hunger and cravings under control. Things are going well so far. I have not had any cravings for sweets and my hunger has gotten a little better. My meals for today were: Breakfast: Homemade Breakfast Sausage and sautéed…
Whole30-Day 0 and Homemade Sausage
The official Whole30 Program starts today and I’ve seen so many people make the commitment to participate. I decided to do the Whole30 after struggling with some serious cravings for sweets, hunger, and fatigue issues. I’ve been eating low carb, but something isn’t right because I’m gaining weight (or staying the same) despite the efforts…
Grilled Ranch Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Ranch Chicken. I have been on a search for a replacement for my beloved ranch seasoning and dressing. Ranch is my favorite condiment and I use it on everything. Even though Ranch is low carb, the store bought versions often contain sugar and/or other unnecessary ingredients. After…
Low Carb Kale Chips
While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I’ve never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good low carb snack. Comments: So I was a little hesitant to try these kale chips, but after seeing so many recipes with kale…
