Halfway Point
It’s Day 15! I am officially at the halfway point of the Whole30! Who’s halfway thru the Whole30? Me! Halfway thru!!!! Can you believe it? Nope, me neither.
If you’re not familiar with the Whole30, you can read my posts HERE and HERE.
The second week has been easier in some ways, but harder in others. I’m feeling more comfortable in the kitchen, I have found a few meals that I really like, and I know where to buy everything…but, I’m still hungry A LOT of the time, I still crave some sweet things, and I almost lost it when my husband made popcorn last night.
My energy started to return during my Monday workout, but has since slipped back a little. I’ve also been pretty emotional, but I think it has less to do with the Whole30 and more to do with other circumstances in our lives right now. Although, the hunger has definitely made me crabby and snap a few times. Mostly though, I’ve been worried and a little on edge because Mr. B has been sick for 2 days with a fever, and I’ve never seen him so lethargic before. We may be at Urgent Care right now, if it hasn’t broken. It’s also THAT time of the month for me, which adds stress, bloating, and other fun stuff.
Before I get into what I ate this week, I wanted to share a few numbers with you, since it is the Whole30. And remember this is only the halfway point.
- 48 = number of eggs I’ve eaten
- 14 = number of avocados I’ve eaten
- 11 = number of trips to the store (4 different ones…Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, and Meijers)
- 10 (or 10 million) = times I’ve thought about quitting and shoving chocolate, gum, popcorn, chips, or anything but eggs in my mouth
- 7 = cans of Tuna I’ve eaten
- 2 = kitchen accidents. nothing major, but I do have a bandage on my finger as I’m typing right now.
So, here’s what I’ve been eating. I still haven’t gone too crazy or made anything elaborate, but I’ve definitely gone out of my own comfort zone in the kitchen. I think I’ve made more meat in these last two weeks that I ever have before in my whole life. I’ve also been seasoning things, making sauces, and managing to impress my husband.
Day 8
- Breakfast was my usual…Eggvocado (3 hard-boiled eggs, avocado, mustard, and salt to taste) with fruit and sweet potato.
- I had a snack before and after working out…a Larabar and apple respectively.
- Lunch was tunavocado salad (can of tuna, avocado, olives on spinach)
- Dinner was leftover ground beef mixed with a tomato sauce (tomatoes, garlic, salt) over a white potato
Day 9
- Breakfast – see above
- Lunch – see above
- Snack – pre/post workout – see above
- Dinner – see breakfast
No pictures needed. Not only did we have the Kindergarten music concert during the day, but my husband had to work late, so I just didn’t have the time or energy to be creative.
Day 10
- Breakfast – I added a grapefruit into the rotation, and got rid of the banana and sweet potato
- Snack – Larabar
- Lunch – I found Mayo! Tuna with Mayo, Carrots with a Wholly guacamole 100 calorie pack, and an apple
- Dinner – We grilled out! Chicken on the grill, potato slices baked in the oven with olive oil, and yellow squash also with olive oil, baked then grilled (it was so yummy, I only remembered to take a pic of the potatoes before we ate them.)
Day 11
- Breakfast – see above
- Snack – No snack…hooray!
- Lunch – Today was my first experience eating outside the house. We had our Twins’ club Spring Party, and it was potluck. I brought the veggies, which I knew I could eat, and then I brought a leftover chicken breast, some almonds, a pack of guacamole for the veggies, and an apple
- Dinner – Grilled Chicken Burgers from Trader Joe’s with guacamole, potatoes, and a salad (I also found a compliant salad dressing at Whole Foods! Woo Hoo!)
Day 12
- Breakfast – Something new! I found a recipe for a Pumpkin casserole/custard, and it was delicious! It wasn’t very sweet (I’ve had sweet potatoes that were sweeter,) but it was a nice change. I also FINALLY found compliant bacon (no sugar or any yucky stuff added.) I think this breakfast gave me the energy to make it through my workout. I’ll be sharing the recipe soon.
- Lunch – Tuna with Mayo on spinach
- Dinner – Spaghetti Squash with homemade Pesto sauce, leftover chicken and tomatoes, a few leftover potatoes
Day 13
- Breakfast -see Day 12
- Lunch – Chicken Salad with Mayo, Celery, and Pecans over spinach with tomatoes and carrots
- Snack – handful of almonds, apple, and carrots
- Dinner – Don’t worry, the Eggvocado is back
Day 14
- Breakfast – See day 12 and 13
- Lunch – Chicken salad again, but added apple to it, baked some plantain chips (YUM!!!)
- Snack – handful of almonds and an apple
- Dinner – Hello old friend Eggvocado (this is why I’ve eaten so many eggs!)
I still can’t believe I’ve made it halfway thru the Whole30. Halfway thru!!!! According to the books I’ve read, I should be starting to feel good anytime now. So, as long as Mr. B starts feeling better, I’m ready for a great holiday weekend.
Do you have any fun holiday plans? Ready to join me for the second half of the Whole30?!
Congrats on hitting the halfway mark! I’ve thought about doing Whole 30, I don’t think it’s for me but it’s an interesting program and I’m sure teaches a LOT of self discipline! Good luck on the second half!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
Thank you!
Awesome job that’s a big deal. I’ve tried this several times never made it past a week! Good for you.
Awe. Thank you so much!
Good luck for the rest of the way! I’ve been having a lot of cravings lately so I’m thinking about doing the Whole 30 starting June 1. Such a big decision!
Awesome. Let me know if you do, and if you need any support…or have any questions.
Congrats on reaching the halfway point! I have started eating much cleaner and working out lately, but I can’t quite commit to Whole30 yet. One of these days I’ll take the plunge.
Yeah, there’s never really a perfect time, but you also don’t want to do it until you’re ready. It took me a while to get there.
Being hungry a lot of the time would be difficult but you seem to do doing a great job! You’re almost there!
Thank you!
At first when I was reading this I was thinking how hard it must be (which I am so sure it is!) but when I read through your menus for the past days, the items sound really delicious! Now, can you only eat a certain amount of anything or you can eat as much as you want, it just has to be whole foods, no sugar, etc.? (I also feel your pain about going to like 9 million stores to get all of the food you need)
They give you a template as to what your meals should look like, but you are supposed to eat until you are full. They don’t want you snacking in between, and try to do three meals a day. If you’re hungry, they would rather you add another meal, than snack.
A huge congrats on making it half way! You’re doing amazing!! Also that is a lot of eggs haha
Yeah, it’s kinda crazy. Thank you!
Great job! That pumpkin casserole sounds so great!
It really is! 🙂 Thank you.
Halfway home means the finish line is closer than you think! Hope you have a meal planned out for that first post-Whole 30 challenge round of utter culinary deliciousness … and definitely something that doesn’t include eggs. Haha. Good luck, keep up the good work and keep your head up. The end is near.
Yes! No eggs for sure!
Congrats on reaching the halfway point! The meals look delicious!
Thank you!
Everything looks delicious. I’ve wanted to try Whole 30 but I’m a sweets addict. I don’t think I can get through a month with no sweets, boo. The tunavocado salad sounds really yummy.
I really was a sweets addict too. I’d have dessert after lunch and dinner. If I can do it, anyone can do it.
Congrats on being halfway!! I love eggs and avocado for good proteins and fats. So many eggs eaten – I’m like that when I’m clean eating and it always makes me feel like Gaston, haha!
Ha ha! That’s funny!
I love the stats portion of this post. I was shocked how many eggs, heads of lettuce and avocado we eat and now it’s just the norm.
Take some time to yourself and be kind – sometimes things are stressful and we need to pause and take a step back. You’ve got this hun.
I hope your boy is better and you don’t have to go to Urgent Care. However, it’s been bothering you so may be best to go to give yourself some peace of mind. Just my two cents.
XOX
Yeah, ended up taking him. Ear infection, and after his first dose of antibiotics, he was so much better. Thank you for thinking of him, and again, for all your support 🙂
These look delicious, and like something I *might* be able to cook. Good luck with the second half!
Thank you!
i did whole 30 2 years ago..and while it was an interesting experience. i realized i miss chocolate, alcohol, and socializing too much. you are half way there – you go girl 🙂
The social aspects of food/drink are really hard. I’ve missed out on a lot of things that way, but almost there!
so yum! I wanted to try the whole 30 but I can’t do that no alcohol thing! keep up the good work
Alcohol actually hasn’t been that hard. I went without it during my pregnancies for a lot longer, so this isn’t bad at all.
Super impressed you have made it half way through. I always thought I could never do the whole 30 because I hate to cook too. But I am just not mentally able to quit chocolate right now. 🙂 Maybe one day.
It’s definitely just as much a mental challenge for sure. Thanks for your support!
So awesome!! You got this girl!
Thank you!
I have 6 days left on my Whole30 – it’s been easier than I thought it would be, but I’ve definitely been hungry at times. I was so surprised at how much cooking and dishes came with doing the Whole30. I can’t wait for dairy. I want a cold glass of milk so badly!!! Keep it up – the second half has gone by a bit slower than the first half, but don’t give up!
Yes to the cooking and dishes…it’s never ending! That’s awesome you’re almost done. I think the first thing I’m going to eat is popcorn or chocolate or cheese 🙂
The very first thing I’m doing on Thursday morning (my first day of freedom, lol) is go to Starbucks!!!
You’re doing great and I love hearing your progress!
Youre doing amazing!!! Looks so yummy too!
Awesome! You are doing so good… halfway there!!
Thank you!
WOW–congratulations! Seriously…I admire your ability to stick with it and be disciplined. My hubby is my nemesis when it comes to things like that, so I can identify with you when your dh ate popcorn. Ugh. But yay–halfway!
Ha ha! Thank you!
That is amazing, you are doing so great! I can’t believe how many times you’ve been to the store in two weeks though, if I had to go to the store that many times with my littles in tow I’d rip all my heart out. Bless their hearts. 😉
Oh, I haven’t taken them every time. I try to go once my husband gets home, or ask my mom to watch them. I can’t concentrate with all of them along for the ride 🙂
Last month I did ‘General Motors 1 week diet challenge!’It was quite hard intially as it was all fruits the first day and only veggies the second day but later was used to it! Glad to know that you’re doing Whole 30 and you’ve reached the half way…so proud of you!
Thank you so much Ana! I’ve never heard of the 1 week challenge, but now I’m curious and am going to look it up.
I can’t believe how many eggs you’ve also. Also I’m totally impressed by everything on your menu. As a veggie, I think some of this would be difficult but there are definitely substitutions I think I could make that would (hopefully) be compliant with the challenge. Also I still really need to make that egg/avo sandwich. Sounds delicious!
Also I’d totally kill Bryan if he were eating popcorn in front of me, too 🙂 LOL. I hope next week is better for you, as far as the challenge, cramps, and personal stuff are concerned <3 and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Charlotte! Yes, I miss popcorn sooooo much. Oh…I’m totally in for the plank challenge too! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
The food look absolutely amazing!!! I dont know if I could do it!!!
Believe me, I know. I still worry every day that I’m not going to make it!
You can do this! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on day 31
Thank you!
Good for you! My hesitation would be on the variety of food I could eat.
Yes. If you’re a good cook or like to cook, you really can make a lot of different things. For me, it’s challenging because I’m just learning.
Your halfway through already! That’s awesome! Go you for sticking with it!
Thank you!
Good for you! I have been off refined sugar and wheat for almost three weeks. I think it’s overall been really good but I need to stop eating so many nuts. You can do it.
I totally am with you on the nuts…almonds are one of my favorites.
congrats on reaching halfway! =) hope you continue to feel great and discover new things!
Thank you!
Wow, well done! I haven’t tried this although I have read a lot about it and considered it. I imagine it is really challenging in so many ways! I like reading your meals actually because that was my biggest reason for not doing it, I kept thinking I have so little knowledge on what actually you’re supposed to eat!:) Good luck with the rest!:)
Thank you! If you ever have any questions, just let me know.
I really want to try whole 30 i just worry it would be so hard! You’ve made me rethink that. Seems like its a great idea!
Awesome!
Wow, that’s awesome! Halfway already?! The food actually doesn’t look all that bad! I’ve been wanting to try Whole30 myself, and I think I just might now!
Thank you! If you have any questions, just ask 🙂
Wow! This is a nice idea! I’d love to try this too 🙂 I wish I have more free time for this. Great for you! Keep it up!