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Why I Quit Whole30
When I decided to quit Round 2 of Whole30, it wasn’t an easy decision. I more than loved my first round on Whole30. I loved it so much I went past 30 days and ate strict compliant for 59 days. I felt Whole30 changed my life. I still feel that way. Whole30 helped me finally get to the point in my life where I was eating healthy, feeling great, and no longer felt helpless to cravings. I think that was part of the problem this time. My reasons for starting Round 2 were vastly different from the reasons I started my first round. I turned it into a weight…
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Basic Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash used to scare the crap out of me. It always seemed so complicated. The first time I bought a spaghetti squash I was so scared of it, it sat on my counter until it rotted. True story. Now I wonder what the hell I was scared of. It takes 5 minutes to prep. Seriously 5 minutes!!! Because it can take 45-60 minutes to bake, I usually make this on my meal prep days, then use it later in the week. P.S. We compost. If you compost make sure you cut up the rind into smaller pieces because it will breakdown quicker. Spaghetti squash is so easy to make.…
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You Grow Girl!
This post may contain affiliate links. You grow girl! That is pretty much what I’m saying as I write this. I have never attempted to grow a plant much less a whole garden full of vegetables before. In fact most things I have attempted to grow in the past have died horrible deaths. Ok maybe that is a little dramatic, but I’ve even killed succulents and cacti! My track record with growing things, is not great. Even though I have failed so many times in the past, I refuse to give up! Why am I trying if I’ve failed before? Maybe because I’m stubborn or figure no matter how many times…
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Portabella Mushroom Burgers and Roasted Carrots
I’ve been trying to introduce more vegetarian meals into our weekly meals. Some have not been that great while others have become family favorites. The toddler always surprises me when it comes to food, sometimes she will eat everything we give her, other times all she wants is applesauce. I expected her to reject the mushroom and carrots, but she surprised me, ate every single bite and asked for more! Of course the next day we tried to give her the leftover mushroom and she reacted like it was poison. Oh well at least she ate it once!
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Paleo Everything Bread
Grain free, paleo bread that tastes like an everything bagel. The only thing missing is non-dairy cream cheese.
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Everything but the Bagel Recipe + Flax
I’ve been seeing the Trader Joes new seasoning blend, Everything but the Bagel, pop up all over social media. Unfortunately for me, the closes Trader Joes is 60 miles away! Yikes! Instead of driving 2 hours, I decided to just mix some up at home. One thing I love about this recipe is all the amazing nutrients combined together. Flax Seeds Contains Omega-3 Lowers blood pressure May help manage diabetes Reduces inflammation associated with plaque in the arteries (prevent heart attacks) Reduces the intensity of hot flashes in menopausal women Sesame Seeds Lowers blood pressure Strengthens and repairs bones Helps manage diabetes Reduces inflammation in joints, muscles, and bones Poppy Seeds…
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My Whole30 Experience & Results
March 31 was my official last day of Whole30! I wanted to get my thoughts down before too much time passed. First off, I would like to say that I LOVED Whole 30! Hands down this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Physically I feel fantastic! Mentally I feel clearheaded and empowered. Emotionally, well I’m still figuring out the emotional side of everything I’ve learned. I’m going to warn you now this post may be very long. So much has happened on Whole 30 and I want to share it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. How I learned about Whole30 I’ve been…
