MamaKenBFit

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...