The Whole30 has been wonderful for me, it has rid my body of its sugar addiction, helped me feel my best, and really helped me understand and establish a better relationship with food.
The first time I did a Whole30 round I had not yet found the 21 Day Fix program and the biggest comfort I found while on the Whole30 was over indulging in the approved foods like avocados and nut butters. (can you blame me though?) Due to my over eating of those items I really didn't see any weight loss which was quite discouraging considering I had gone a whole month without any breads, sugars, or cheese! This time I'm sticking with the portion containers of the 21 Day Fix and it has helped tremendously! This is my second go around with combining both programs and I'm loving what it's done for me.
Now for the point of this - what does a full day of food look like, hopefully this will inspire you all to try one of these or just give you hope that it really isn't all that hard to stay Whole30 compliant!
Morning Snack: Shakeology and a Peach (1 Red & 1 Purple)
I know that Shakeology is NOT Whole30 approved - no protein shakes or bars are - but it has become a staple in my diet and for its other health benefits I've decided to keep it as a part of my diet. If you're doing the Whole30 for the first time I would encourage you to stick to the program fully and then make adjustments if you do it again. This could easily be swapped for two hard boiled eggs giving you the same conversion. I eat this on my way to work right after my morning workout.
Breakfast: Adele's Chicken Apple Sausage with Egg Whites and Spinach (1 Red & 1/2 Green)
I whipped this up in the morning by scrambling 2 egg whites (1/3 Red) with spinach and then pan grilling the sausage - quick, easy and super flavorful!
Lunch: Taco Salad and Sweet Potato Toast with Sunflower Seed Butter (1 Green, 1 Red, 1/2 Blue, 1/2 Yellow, 2 Tsp)
Taco Salads are my favorite! They are super easy to prep then you just throw it all together when ready to eat. For the "toast" I sliced a sweet potato approximately 1/4" thick and baked on parchment paper for about 20 mins per side at 375. I make a large batch at the beginning of the week then just reheat in the toaster when I was the feeling of some toast in my life! Also delicious with mashed avocado for a breakfast addition!
Afternoon Snack: Honey Crisp Apple (1 Purple)
Dinner: Baked Chicken Breast with Avocado and Sauteed Veggies (1 Red, 1 Green, 1/2 Blue)
Another super easy meal that was so delicious! I bake and shred the chicken at the beginning of the week then just saute the veggies I have available and throw it together!
I hope this helps you see that Whole30 meals don't need to be complicated - they can be quick, easy and rather basic, but still be delicious. You don't realize how good food can taste when it's stripped down to what it is actually intended to taste like.
What are your go-to Whole30 meals? I would love to try them!
