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I was so tired yesterday that I didn’t even blog. So here’s my recap of day 5

I am quickly approaching this stage.

The day started out fine. Breakfast: fried eggs, potato (microwaved for a couple minutes), and avocado. The runny yolk is yummy with the potatoes.

The Whole30 website has a timeline of what to expect during the month. Days 4 and 5 are dubbed “Kill all the things.” Grumpiness settles in, and it did begin to settle in on day 5. Especially right before lunch. I got a little hangry. Lunch (leftovers) subsided the murderous urges.

Drew commented that my grumpiness isn’t really that bad. I generally just get really quiet. I internalize my rage. I may look happy, but I’m visualizing body slamming the person that cuts me off in the produce section while grocery shopping.

Lunch was leftovers and unfortunately I forgot to pack a snack. By the time I got home I was hungry and wiped out. Fatigue is common during the first couple weeks of Whole30, and I am starting to feel it.

When I got home, I couldn’t bear the idea of cooking. I opted for the easiest options I could find. A weird concoction of leftovers and easy things I could pull together. I threw half a can of tomato paste on top of leftover spaghetti squash. For protein, I went super easy.

Whole30 approved hot dogs!

This felt like cheating, but I double and triple checked that these were safe. I microwaved a couple, chopped them up and threw them on top.

I have hit the I give up stage of Whole30.

I topped it off with a handful of spinach straight out of the bag and a small baked sweet potato. Not fancy, but all compliant!

I think the cravings are coming.

A co worker came into my office today with a bag of Doritos. When he was done, he asked if he could throw the bag away in my trash, which I keep under my desk. I pulled the can out and as he dropped the bag in I caught a whiff. I’m not a big Doritos fan, but a fleeting thought to lick the bag crossed my mind.

The energy I had yesterday has evaporated. I struggled to stay focused all day. No headaches luckily, but serious sleepiness.

Breakfast: scrambled eggs and an avocado. Quick and easy because I needed to get out the door for a chiropractor appointment.

Lunch: salad with salmon. I tried to mix it up with tuna, but when I read the can I noticed there was soy in it. Wah- wah. Salmon it is.

Dinner: I really didn’t feel like cooking, so I kept it simple-ish. Spaghetti squash with meatballs and green beans. I had some sauce leftover from Monday’s dinner (I knew better than to throw that away) so that cut down some prep time. The meatballs were simple ground beef, salt and pepper, basil, oregano, and an egg. They were incredibly runny and they kind of melted into the pan. I’ll have to find some kind of bread crumb substitute.

The spaghetti squash was new territory. I pulled it out and realized it falls under the “How the hell do I cook this” category.

What the *%$# do I do with this?

Turned out to be pretty easy. Slice in half (Drew did that part cause I’m weak and knives scare me), drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 40 minutes. Scoop out with a fork. It seriously looks like spaghetti and scooped out super easy. It was a little al dente but pretty good.

Baked spaghetti squash

Best part is there are leftovers! Yay for a  non salad lunch!

Spaghetti squash with gloopy meatballs

Drew made a comment that he should start a blog for Whole30 victims… the poor people that are stuck with the weird dinners. Poor man.

I’ve had more energy today which is good, cause I spent A LOT of time cooking.

Breakfast was poached eggs, potatoes, and avocado with blackberries. I got to use my cute little poach pods.

Poach Pods

Place in boiling water for 3-4 minutes

The runny yolks were great for the dry potatoes.

Yummy poached egg goodness

Lunch was dinner leftovers. It was nice to get a break from salad.

After work I had to head to New Leaf Market, the local co-op grocery store to pick up some weirdo ingredients that I couldn’t find at Publix. I always walk into New Leaf like I know what I’m doing, when in reality I usually don’t know where anything is. Especially not the coconut aminos. I had to google to figure what the heck that was. It’s basically a soy sauce substitute.

Coconut aminos

Drew got a kick out of the ingredients. “Sun dried sea salt? That’s basically evaporated sea water.”

Dinner was mango chicken with coconut cauliflower rice. Time consuming, but pretty good. The mango sauce was yummy and cauliflower rice isn’t too bad. Drew finished his plate, so it couldn’t have been that bad. He commented after dinner, “I’m still alive…”

That’s not seasoning on the cauliflower rice… it’s burnt cauliflower. Lovely mesquite flavoring.

I have enjoyed cooking from scratch. It does take more time but I enjoy the process.

But yeesh, the mess.

So. Many. Dishes.

No dreams on day 2, but if I see ONE more commercial for milkshakes…

The energy I felt yesterday is definitely waning. I felt very sleepy in the afternoon. I tweeted this. I guess this what’s called “the detox.” I fully intend to see this through to the end, and know that better days are coming. But DAMN, the Reese’s cups were calling my name at the Publix checkout. I left with only potatoes, tomatoes, and chicken stock. VICTORY!

Someone asked me today on Facebook to explain what wasn’t allowed on this crazy thing. The full list of rules are here, but basically:

• No sugar in any form. This includes alcohol.
• No dairy.
• No grains.
• No legumes.
• No processed foods.

Breakfast was scrambled eggs with potatoes and fruit. I tried coconut cream in my coffee and it was pretty tasty. But also chunky. Mental note to shake well tomorrow. Also, I will need to start making some Whole30 approved sauces. Because the potatoes were DRY.

Breakfast

Banana around 11:00 am for a snack. Lunch was another salad, with strawberries and avocado. Salmon on the side. No picture, cause how many pics of salads do I need?

I struggled through the afternoon, fighting off sleepiness. Apple for a snack.

Dinner was a shrimp and sausage skillet. It was colorful and pretty. I used this recipe and added potatoes. I was surprised that I actually found a sausage I like. It was a chicken apple sausage from Aidells. I normally hate sausage in any form, but this was pretty good. I also have leftovers, so no salad for lunch tomorrow.

Dinner – Sorry I screwed up the cast iron babe

I’m gonna go to bed now. Zzzzzz….