Can you believe that I'll be turning 30 next month? Because I sure can't; in my mind, I'm still eighteen... But hey ho, c'est la vie and I'm going to embrace thirty and do thirty proud. And what better way to usher in thirty than to do Whole30 before thirty!
We're already halfway through but it's been quite a journey. I'll admit, I've been a hangry, cranky-pants at times and the cravings for all things sweet (cupcakes, chocolate, donuts, macarons...) and carbs (mainly anything of the noodle kind) have been so real. I've eaten more eggs during the past fifteen days than what seems like in my entire life. Going out to eat has posed to be quite challenging. Meal-planning is a real thing, apparently. I've been resorting to a lot of leftovers for lunch.
But we've been taking it day by day. I've been trying to satiate my sweet tooth with lots of fresh fruit and Lara bars! (Thank you, Lara bars!) And I'm grateful to the husband for doing it with me and for great friends, K and M for motivating me to start!
Here are some of the meals we've had over the past 15 days.
A simple breakfast: Scrambled eggs, avocados & cherry tomatoes
A more elaborate dinner: Mustard-marinated chicken, grilled onions and mushrooms, arugula salad with tomatoes and avocado
Brunch @Suji's: Omelette with bell peppers, onions and mushrooms, home fries, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, ham
A hearty lunch: Skirt steak, broccoli and eggs over-easy (I told you, a lot of eggs...)
A midday pick-me-up: my own Whole30 version of cappuccino - blend coffee with half a banana for a subtly sweet and frothy drink!
Dinner @"The Garden": Grilled fish, sauteed cabbage and tomatoes, cauliflower, and mashed potatoes
A Whole30-approved brunch feast on vacation: scrambled eggs, avocados, grilled tomatoes, sausages, grilled vegetable medley, home fries, fruit salad, bacon
Lunch out at a Turkish restaurant: Coban salad
Dinner at home: skirt steak, eggs, grilled red peppers, roasted cauliflower
I am now armed with the instagram account of Whole30recipes for inspiration to get us through the next fifteen days!
Cheers to Whole30 and turning 30!