MamaKenBFit

Okay guys, the results are in! Well, technically they have been in, I just have not taken the time to post them. I must say that I am pretty pleased with the outcome and I am kind of ready to do another Whole30 ( key words: kind of) . But I think I will hold off another week or two because I am heading to Arizona next week for a wedding and then we are heading to the in-laws' (North Carolina!) over the 4th of July. So, for now I am going to try my best to continue eating Whole30-ish but won't officially start another Whole30 until maybe mid-July. I must say that the past week has not been the best. I did not stick to my plan of continuing the Whole30/Paleo lifestyle like I had hoped. I have had some pizza, sweets, and BBQ chicken but I am still trying my best to stay on the healthy track because it simply feels better. Although I have indulged some or eaten out of convenience (ie. my husband wanted Buffalo Wild Wings and I went out to lunch for a friend's birthday A...

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! I did it! You guys have NO idea how exciting this is! I am one of those awful people that tends to start things without finishing them. I am seriously so proud of myself and feel SO empowered and confident right now! Yay Yay Yay! Okay, here we go... Day 29 BREAKFAST: Sauteed Zucchini and Sweet Potato topped with two Over Easy Eggs I got this idea from an episode of Pioneer Woman in which Ree was home alone so she was making lighter dishes. She made this breakfast that she called " Carb Buster Breakfast " in which she sauteed zucchini and yellow squash with onions, topped it with grilled tomatoes and two poached eggs. I did not have yellow squash and since I am not watching carbs (as she was when she prepared her dish), I decided to use a sweet potato since those Zucchini & Sweet Potato Latkes I made a week or so were SO yummy. I decided to use similar seasonings that I used in the Latkes. I diced the zucchini and potatoes in bit size piece...

This week was VBS so it was completely CRAZY! I literally pulled into my garage each night, grabbed my kiddo out of his carseat and ran across the parking lot to the church. So, meals weren't overly glamorous (but lets be honest, when are they?) but they did the job! Day 24 BREAKFAST: Zucchini & Sweet Potato Latkes topped with an over easy egg This latkes were DELICIOUS and so easy to throw together. They just take some patience while they cook. I loved them! SNACK: Blueberries LUNCH: Aidell's Chicken & Apple Sausage with Sauteed Zucchini and Potatoes My husband begged me to make more potatoes and since they were going bad anyway, I obliged and they were yummy. BONUS: I even talked him into eating some sauteed zucchini! DINNER: Leftover Sloppy Joes and Sauteed Zucchini Yes, the sloppy joes were not good but I hate wasting food plus by the time I got home after VBS I was starving and did not care what I was eating. I added some Franks H...

When I started Whole30, it was my intent to write posts every day. Well, as you can tell, that just did not happen. I apologize. Life is just crazy and I simply have not had the time. So here is an update from the past week. Day 14 BREAKFAST: Sliced Banana with a scoop of Barney's Almond Butter Sunday mornings are super duper busy so quick breakfasts are all I have time for as I am usually running out the door at the last possible minute. My husband is a pastor so he heads to the church early so I have to get myself and our son ready. I should probably just wake up earlier so I can have a better breakfast on Sundays, but I prefer the sleep. LUNCH: Paleo Buffalo Chicken Wings with Roasted Broccoli and Whole30 Ranch Oh muh gooooosh guys. These wings were SO good. I totally ate like 6 of them. Seriously, click the link and make them like, right now. SO GOOD! DINNER: Aidell's Chicken & Apple Sausage with leftover Roasted Broccoli We also have eve...

Sorry for the lack of posting this week. Sunday morning around 3:30 AM, I ended up in the ER ( totally, 100% NOT related to Whole30 ). I was not released from the hospital until 1:30 PM. And I was felt pretty darn crummy the rest of the week so, posting about my Whole30 really was not high on my list of priorities. However, I am feeling way better and am excited to share with you about how I perservered during a very  difficult week. Day 7  Day 7 I spent ten hours in the ER (again, I reiterate, NOT related to the Whole30). While I was there I was not permitted to eat or drink (nor did I want to). Upon my release I literally just wanted to go home and sleep; which is what I did. But eventually I had to take my pain medicine and of course it says "Take with Food" so, I rummaged through my kitchen looking for anything quick that I did not think would cause me to throw up (for like 4th or 5th time that day). I was hoping for a banana or some {unsweetened, organic} a...

Day 5 BREAKFAST: Two hard boiled eggs, blueberries, and sliced yellow bell pepper with spicy mayo (home made Whole30 mayo mixed with Franks Hot Sauce) Soooo good and kept me full through a VERY busy morning at work. In fact I did not even want/get lunch until after 1:30. LUNCH: Applegate Farms Organic Smoked Turkey Slices with Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower Honestly, I have had this turkey before and it was really good but yesterday I could not eat it. It was slimey and it completely grossed me out so I only took a couple bites and then just chowed down on my veggies. SNACKS: Fruit Kabobs and a Banana We had two birthdays in the office yesterday and a co-worker make this cute little grill out of a watermelon and topped it with fruit kabobs. The kabobs had a watermelon ball, a strawberry, a grape, and a blueberry. I ate 3 kabobs minus the watermelon because I cannot stand the texture of melon nor the taste of watermelon. When I got home from work I ...

Day 4 BREAKFAST: 3 Hard Boiled Eggs (Cage Free, Organic) with a Banana and a tablespoon of Barney Bare Almond Butter I love hard boiled eggs and for some reason I just don't take the time to "make" them but I am so glad I did last night. I just sliced them and sprinkled on salt and pepper...so yummy! The banana was a little too ripe for my liking (I like them still slightly green but I decided to suck it up today and eat the spotted one because that's what I had) so I ate it with some almond butter. This was a very fulfilling breakfast and kept me full till lunch. LUNCH: Taco salad with the leftover turkey I had last night, romaine and a scoop of guacamole.  I forgot to take a pic till I was half way through so most of my lettuce is gone. I have this weird tendency to eat all of my lettuce before eating meat and other toppings when I eat salads. Weird but I do not care.  DINNER: Chicken & Apple Sausage, Roasted Broccoli, and Baked Sw...

Guys. Today I passed up on Spaghetti and Meatballs at Youth Group without a second thought. THIS. IS. A. BIG. DEAL. If you know me, you know that I love love LOVE Italian food. I mean seriously, the first two years my husband and I were married, he was convinced all I knew how to cook was pasta or tacos (I also LOVE Mexican food). I can cook but those are my favs and they're so easy peasy. He is used to Southern Cookin (he's a NC boy) and I don't know how to do that (although I have picked up a few recipes from my awesome mother-in-law). So, anyway I was pretty darn proud of myself. I did have the urge to take a big ole bite outta little man's garlic bread but I resisted. Anyhoo, here is how Day 3 went... Day 3 BREAKFAST: Melissa's Chicken Hash (from the new Whole30 book ) I did not have apple cider or walnuts so I used apple cider vinegar and sliced almonds. The recipe calls for arugula or baby spinach. I used baby spinach because that's what I...

Disclaimer: Due to our broken AC, the little man and I stayed with my Momma last night so my meals were semi impromptu and ended up lacking in veggies (but not in deliciousness!). Also, my meals will be a little more appealing once I have the opportunity to go to the store so don't give up on me if you're looking at these posts and thinking "Blah. Those meals are boring." 1) They're so yummy 2) They'll get better...I just need to make a trip to the grocery. Mmkay...onto the important stuff. Day 2 Breakfast: Two organic, cage free eggs over-easy with strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I mean, this is pretty straight forward and who wouldn't love it? I am a sucker for eggs over-easy. Lunch: Leftover taco meat topped with Muir Glen Organics Mild Salsa and guacamole. And more berries. Seriously. I wish I made more of this because it is seriously THAT good! Snack: Apple Pie Lara Bar If you haven't tried Lara Bar...

So, what is the Whole30? Well, I am glad you asked! Here’s how the creators Dallas and Melissa Hartwig describe it: The Whole30® is our original nutritional program designed to change your life in 30 days. Think of it as a short-term nutritional reset, designed to help you put an end to unhealthy cravings and habits, restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, and balance your immune system. More in depth explanation can be found HERE . The rules? No sugar (real or substitutes) No alcohol No dairy No grains No legumes (including no soy) No carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites Do not recreate baked goods, junk food, or treats with Whole 30 approved foods And no weighing or measuring yourself until you’re done FOR THIRTY DAYS. ( See the Whole 30 rules PDF here .) What does that leave? Lots of fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, and spices.* Sounds crazy right? Perhaps drastic? It is. But that's okay. I have been having a lot of digestion issues, terri...