February 2014 – Page 3 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Whole30, Day 15: Halfway There!

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Meals were delicious today. I had a small breakfast since we were up early to bring Lila in for surgery. But the scrambled eggs with spaghetti squash were surprisingly delicious, a winning combo! For dinner I paleofied one of my all time favorite dishes. It came out absolutely phenomenal, I...

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Paleo Pastelón (Sweet Plantain Lasagna) {Whole30}

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I know a number of folks saw pictures of this dish right here and thought, “so she’s broken her Whole30, there’s no way she can have that!” And they’re all wrong. While this looks like it would certainly be a cheat, it’s not! I’ve adapted this Pastelón to make it 100% Whole30...

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Whole30, Day 14

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Two weeks in today! As you’ll see, I’m still having trouble getting the three round meals in on the weekends, and instead relying on snacks. Today I really just split one meal into two snacks, one before a workout and one to get me through the afternoon. I did discover...

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Sweet Potato & Chicken Sausage Hash {Whole30}

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As I’ve mentioned before, food prep is key to a successful Whole30. This is especially true about breakfasts, since we’re often in a hurry in the morning and many of our quick ‘grab and go’ breakfasts (protein bars, granola, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal) are all off-limits limits during a Whole30. This...

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Whole30, Day 13

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According to the Whole30 Timeline I should be feeling: Boundless energy, now give me a Twinkie! Your energy levels are better than normal, but your craving and even dreaming about your old comfort foods. How I’m feeling: Quite the opposite. I was exhausted today, actually. Pre-workout snack: 1/2 banana Breakfast: Orange coconut omelette and...

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Whole30, Day 12: Valentine’s Day without Wine or Chocolate and My First Dinner Out

Valentine’s Day without wine or chocolate?! What kind of Valentine’s Day is that, right? Well, it’s the kind of Valentine’s Day you have if your on day 12 of a Whole30. “Can’t you cheat just for one day?” I’ve had a few people ask. “Valentine’s Day only comes once a year!” No, you...

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Orange Coconut Omelette {Whole30}

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Yesterday we had yet another snowstorm. Can I just say that I’m over winter? To be honest, after the holidays the only thing I like about winter is saving money on razors. But unfortunately it’s not up to me. Usually I would start a snow day by baking muffins or...

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Whole30, Day 11: Man, I sure could use a drink.

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According to the Whole30 Timeline I should be feeling: The Hardest Days. By this point, the newness of the program has worn off. You’ve made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, but you’ve yet to experience any of the “magic” the program promises. How I’m feeling: Kind of stir crazy. Maybe...

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Lemon Garlic Butter Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp and Asparagus {Whole30}

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Who wants a healthy, paleo, romantic candlelit dinner for two?! I do! This meal actually came to be because I decided at the last minute that I really wasn’t in the mood for the pastelón (plantain lasagna) I’d planned to make last night. I had my heart set on spaghetti squash,...

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Whole30, Day 10

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According to the Whole30 Timeline I should be feeling: The Hardest Days. By this point, the newness of the program has worn off. You’ve made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, but you’ve yet to experience any of the “magic” the program promises. How I’m feeling: This still doesn’t feel...

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Month: February 2014