Whole30 Week 2!

Yes, "technically" week 2 started Monday...however I have been diligently sticking to my plan of spending quality time with the kiddos and haven't had a chance to write about this last week! As they sit and munch on their breakfast, I thought what a perfect opportunity to write here! Of course, they're eating french toast sticks, so YAY for cool mom for me but boo for healthy mom. I justified it by making them whole wheat. Yes, not "technically" Paleo, but whatever. I am cool in their books today.

Week 2 was SO much easier than the 1st week. I have regained my energy, to only have it taken back away by starting the TurboFire workout series! A friend of mine let me borrow this workout system and dang, woah! its intense. I do really like it though. Its is a butt kicker, but I am up for the challenge. I am already feeling pretty "worked out".

Days 8-10:

This Whole30 approach by now is becoming second nature to me. Its pretty neat to watch myself go for the apple and almond butter over all the other stuff I could eat. I have virtually no cravings for junk food. I even tested myself and make chocolate chip cookies with the kids and didn't eat any. Wow that's good for me and cookie dough is my ultimate favourite. <---(my Canadian'ness :) Its really nice to have a support group to turn to when you need assistance too. I have a local friend who is doing right along side me as well as an online group of women whom I have never met and we check-in quite often. Makes it easier.

Days 11-14:

I made some yummy stuff these days to eat. I refuse to make 2 separate meals for myself and the family so I am changing up a few family favourites to eat. We LOVE coconut chicken here. So, instead of using coconut with cornflake crumbs like usual, I used unsweetened coconut and almond flour. Make a nice crust on the outside. Then pan seared them in coconut oil on the stove and cooked them in the oven for an additional 15 mins. Very good! Served with sweet potato fries and what a delicious meal. Also made Chocolate Chili. I recommend this to anyone because its amazing. Makes a lot too so you can freeze and save some too. Here is the recipe! Enjoy!!

Can't believe I am halfway through! I am so proud of myself. I have never done anything like this before, so for me, is incredibly rewarding. These last years I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding, so this would have been totally out of the question. Its a great sense of accomplishment for me.

Again, as I have said before, are you up for the challenge? I challenge you to life Whole30 for 30 days. You can do it.