My Whole30: Week 3

Hi gang!

As a reminder, I started the Whole30 Program on January 2 and I'm using my Sunday posts to share some of the recipes, while highlighting my favorite on my Wednesday posts. Some co-workers are also doingWhole30, and my husband, Andrew, eats most of what I make, too. Great support system!

Today marks Day 17 of the 30 day program and I'm still going strong. I admit I had a couple of glasses of wine this week, but considering that my will-power helped me say "no" to multiple opportunities for champagne, chips, and delicious-looking sweets, I think I'll take it as a successful week.

Here's what we plan to make for the upcoming week:

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1. We got a brand new slow cooker for Christmas, and one of the reasons Andrew wanted it was to make this Williams-Sonoma Bolognese Sauce. We're breaking in the slow cooker today! I'm going to put the sauce over my new favorite, zoodles! It's going to make SO much and I am happy to have the leftovers!
2. I am pumped to use the slow cooker again tomorrow, to make Shredded Salsa Chicken for lunches! I know this is going to be awesome and I'm excited for lunches this week!
3. I looooove Ramen Noodles. Always have, always will. I wish I could eat it all of the time, but alas, it's truly terrible for you. When I saw this Healthy "Ramen" Noodles recipe I instantly pinned it! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years, so I'm interested in trying them again, especially if it means that my beloved "Ramen" is actually healthy! Lunch tomorrow! Woot!
4. When we need a break from the awesome Bolognese, we'll make the Paleo Italian Chicken Fingers! We may just have this with steamed veggies and boiled red potatoes, but who knows, maybe we'll do some red sauce and spaghetti squash like the picture. We shall see!

I am looking forward to cooking up a storm today and tomorrow to prepare for the week. I have continued to load my Healthy Foods Pinterest Board with even more recipes that I know I'll try long after the 30 days are done, especially some paleo sweets!

How is your Whole30 going? We're half way finished! Go us!!

Do you have recipes that I should try? Please share!
Have you caved and had anything you shouldn't? I won't tell, no judgment here!

Have a good one!

Work it Out Wednesday: Week 10

Hi gang!

I hope all of you had a lovely holiday with loved ones. I sure did! A recap of the holidays is coming soon for those who may care to read it, but for now let's focus on the flab.

I am so excited to reset starting on 1/2/15. My co-workers and I are doing the Whole30 Program to reset and get rid of the gunk for 30 days. I'm sad to say that I think it will be hard for me, which is ridiculous when you think about it. It's just food and drinks, after all! My social life just needs to shift for 30 days, and in January, one of the coldest and non-social months in Chicago, I think I should be OK. No, I know I will be OK. Plus, I have the help of my co-workers and the support of my husband and family so it will be just fine.

I've been running a few times while in Austin and it was delightful to hit the pavement in warmer weather. They were slow runs, but something is better than nothing!

One day over my little holiday break was too cold to get in my run but I had some dumbbells and a little bit of time to try a little workout. I started to do my own thing at first, got bored with my own ideas and sought out my Pinterest board. Here's what I did...

Weekly disclaimer:
Remember what I said about my lack of qualifications? Please keep in mind that I am aware that I am chubby and have no fitness/nutrition authority. I'm just trying to spread some wellness love as I fight the battle to live well myself.


Weekly Workout:

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How I made it harder: I did some stuff before I did this quick little workout, including planks, sit-ups, Super Mans, squats, lunges, arm exercises, etc. Then I did the above workout at the max listed in the rep count. During the dead lifts I added upright rows. I should have done another round or two of the whole thing, but I just ate lunch and didn't want to feel sick lol! Hey, I didn't say I was committing a huge amount of time to workout over the holidays, but I wanted to do something at least four of the seven days! I'm happy to say that I did!
Overall impression: This was a nice quick way to feel like I did something.
Sweat factor (on a scale of 1-10, where 10 is when I look like I just got out of the shower): Since I was doing other things for about 10-15 minutes before I did this, I ended up at about a 3.
How I felt when it was over: Happy I did something, but disappointed in myself that I didn't do more.
Would I do it again? Absolutely, but this is something that I would do with other indoor workouts or after a run.

Weekly recipe:
Zucchini Spaghetti, Crispy Prosciutto and Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parmesean Sauce

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I think I need to adjust the sauce for the Whole30, but overall it looks incredible. I'm excited to try many of the Whole30 approved recipes from the Inspiralized blogger!

My Mother-in-Law also got us a Spiralizer from Williams-Sonoma and the accompanying cook book. I need to give those a try as well!

Weekly motivation:

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So true!

Weekly workout sass

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Exactly!

Have any of you ever tried the Whole30 Program?
Do you have any spiralized recipes you love?
Please tell me!

Have a good one!