Whole30 Round 3

I had good intentions to blog my Round 3, but I got busy, and it just didn't happen....however, I did take lots of pics of my meals, so here ya go!

Breakfast Bowls: Roasted Broccoli, Compliant Chicken Sausage, and Two Fried Eggs...the eggs are on the bottom

Taco Salad...because it's easy and YUMMY...and every Tuesday is Taco (salad) Tuesday

Zesty Chicken Bites with Tessemae's Creamy Ranch and BBQ sauce (Ranch was my fav) served with roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Beef Slaw with Cucumber Slices and Tomatoes and Tessemae's Southwest Ranch Dressing

Fajitas...another fav!

Hamburger Steak, Bacon, Sauteed Onions, and Roasted Potatoes

Weekend Breakfast is the best...no rush...and so GOOD!

A new pork loin recipe...I liked it, the hubby wasn't too fond of it

Another new recipe...Steak with side salad and brussel sprouts...next time, I won't use flank steak...it was too tough

More Zesty Chicken Bites...it's in our weekly rotation

New Recipe...this was AMAZING!  Cut up chicken, cook in skillet, when chicken is about 3/4ths done, add in Coconut Amino Teriyaki Sauce, cook on high, then cut down low, and let it simmer....seriously tasted like Hananoki chicken.  Serve with steamed cauli rice and veggies!

I tried to make Mexican Cauli Rice...I didn't care for it...

My go to snack when I need something sweet...buy these at Sprouts...not sure how, but it's like eating chocolate!

Forgot to the the pic before we fixed our plates...Buffalo Chicken Casserole (out of the Whole30 cookbook)...I LOVED this dish...hubs thought it was just okay.

Featured...the cutest helped I know...he loves to cook!!!  Compliant Chicken Sausage and lots of Veggies...cooked in the skillet with a little EVOO and dinner is ready in about 20 mins!

Served with Roasted Asparagus...I had some left from last week and needed to use it up...I HATE wasting groceries!

More success stories from Rossview

My Whole30 Adventure

I started at a weight on the scale that made me upset every time I saw it. To me Whole30 was about the scale changing, and me losing weight but once I completed it, it meant much more. I loved how I felt; I was more energized and didn’t “need” that daily nap. There were many challenges, such as, when going out to eat at restaurants and not being able to order that drink and chicken tenders that you wanted, when you were irritable and moody and just wanted that piece of chocolate or ice cream to make the day better, when you are stressed and wanted a glass of wine… these are just a few, but I made it through because I had a wonderful support system. I was able to see changes in my body, the scale did change, and I felt better.

If you are hesitant to try Whole30 just do it, I told myself for months that I couldn’t do it and then one day I changed my mind and said on July 26 I am starting Whole30. I was able to complete the entire 30 days and received more compliments on my figure than I had in years.

I lost 15 pounds total and even better inches. I was able to fit into pants that I couldn’t wear at all last year. I was able to see the change by looking in the mirror and it felt great.

This is my story of Whole30 challenge 1 and I can’t wait to do another 30 days.

Kenna Robards

Success at Rossview Middle

I have had a couple of folks finish their Whole30 this week, and I am so proud of each of them!  Here is what Mrs. Janice Thompson had to say about this new lifestyle...


I have never stuck to anything like this to see it through to the end.  I finished yesterday and am proud to say that I did it!  I didn't cheat, not one time!  The biggest challenge for me was finding a way to drink my morning cup of coffee without sugar!  I just whipped it in the blender each morning with some canned coconut milk and gulped it down.  I learned discipline above all and was rewarded by losing 10 lbs.  Yay!  Will I stick to this lifestyle of eating…maybe not 100%, but yes, I will try.  I didn't work this hard for nothing!!

Menu: Week 4

We are on the downhill slide!  This week, we are having some of our fav recipes

Monday:
Zesty Chicken Bites and Skillet Potatoes

Tuesday:
Hamburger Steak with Sauteed Onions (I like to mix yellow and red onions) and Roasted Asparagus

Wednesday:
Sheet Pan Fajitas

Thursday:
Beef Taco Salad

Friday:
Clean out the fridge day!

This week we are keeping it super simple.  It has been SO HOT that I just haven't wanted to really eat much or spend time in the kitchen. 

After this round of Whole30, I am taking a little time off and will do 80/20.  I will be leading a new group of Whole30ers for the month of September.  I am excited to share some success stories from our August Challenge.  I am SUPER PROUD of so many of my coworkers that have embraced this new lifestyle.   

Week #3 Menu

I am beginning Week 3.  Here is my dinner menu for the week...

Monday: Crock Pot Pulled Pork and Pineapple Slaw
Recipe: http://www.primallyinspired.com/slow-cooker-chipotle-pork-with-pineapple-coleslaw/

Tuesday: Zesty Chicken Bites and Steamed Green Beans
Recipe: http://lexiscleankitchen.com/2014/01/05/zesty-chicken-bites/

Wednesday: Beef Slaw with Roasted Broccoli & Carrots
Recipe: http://maryellenswhole30quest.blogspot.com/2016/03/dinner-time.html

Thursday: Leftovers (I need the fridge clean by Friday night.  I am going to the Flea Market all day Saturday, therefore I will grocery shop Friday after school and meal prep on Sunday...it's all about planning and prepping!!!)

Friday: Chipotle!!!  By Friday, I am tired and don't feel like cooking.  So this Friday, I am planning Chipotle!  Carnitas Salad with Salsa and Guac! 

Week #2 Menu

I am starting my second week of Whole30.  So far I am feeling great!  I definitely feel more comfortable in my cooking and am branching out a little on my dinner recipes.  Mentally, I was dreading a second Whole30.  Now that I am doing it, I am so glad!!!!! 

Enough about me...This week's menu:

Breakfast: I am sticking with the Buffalo Chicken Breakfast Casserole...why?  Because I LOVED it so much.  And, it was really great being able to grab a baggie and head out each morning versus fixing eggs, cleaning afterwards, etc.  And, this way, I can eat a little later in the morning.  I heat up my baggie once I am at school.  Recipe is here: http://livinglovingpaleo.com/2016/04/29/buffalo-chicken-breakfast-casserole/

Lunch: Okay, truly, I am a creature of habit...I am sticking with the Chicken Salad this week.  It is my favorite lunch.  It's easy to make, and it is convenient to grab my container in the morning.  As long as I love what I eat, I can eat the same thing every.single.day!  Recipe here: http://maryellenswhole30quest.blogspot.com/2016/04/blog-post_18.html 

Dinner:

Monday: Ginger Chicken and Butternut Squash
Ginger Chicken Recipe: http://agirlworthsaving.net/2012/06/ginger-chicken-recipe.html
*I use chicken breast in this recipe and it works great! 
Butternut Squash will be over roasted.  I have never had Butternut Squash, so this is new for me!

Tuesday: Beef Taco Salad
Taco Seasoning Recipe: http://www.emilyeatsrealfood.com/?p=51
Browning my meat, adding the seasonings, and will serve on lettuce and add tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, salsa, and guac.

Wednesday: Zesty Chicken Bites and Snap Peas (this chicken is in the weekly rotation...the hubby always wants it)
Chicken Recipe: http://lexiscleankitchen.com/2014/01/05/zesty-chicken-bites/
Steaming my Snap Peas

Thursday: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole and Salad
Chicken Recipe: http://www.oliveyouwhole.com/recipes/whole30-paleo-poppyseed-chicken-casserole-recipe/
Side Salad

Friday: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli (and if I get brave enough, I am trying Cauli Rice for the first time)
Chicken Recipe: http://livinglovingpaleo.com/2015/05/06/slow-cooker-teriyaki-chicken/

Saturday: CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE DAY!!!!  This is the day where I might eat Ginger Chicken for breakfast...seriously, all day we will eat leftovers...I hate wasting food that I cooked!

This week's menu

So often in Whole30 I feel like my meals are inadequate compared to what I see on other blogs, instagram, etc, but since I have two children, I just don't want to spend all my time in the kitchen.  All my meals are easy, quick, and most importantly...Whole30 compliant!

Here is this week's menu:

Breakfast for the week: Buffalo Chicken Breakfast Casserole
(recipe is here: http://livinglovingpaleo.com/2016/04/29/buffalo-chicken-breakfast-casserole/)
And, let me tell you...this is LEGIT!!!  After this baked and cooled, I cut it into squares and placed servings into ziploc bags.  In the morning, I just grab a baggie, reheat in the microwave, and I have a filling breakfast. 

Lunch for the week: Chicken Salad
(recipe is here: http://maryellenswhole30quest.blogspot.com/2016/04/blog-post_18.html )
This will be served on butter lettuce with either a fruit or raw veggie side.

Dinner:

Monday: Zesty Chicken Bites and Roasted Asparagus
Chicken recipe here: http://lexiscleankitchen.com/2014/01/05/zesty-chicken-bites/
Asparagus: drizzle with EVOO, salt, pepper, and minced garlic...bake on 425 for 30 mins or until desired crispiness. 

Tuesday: Tropical Chicken Burger and Brussel Sprouts
Chicken recipe here: http://laughingspatula.com/tropical-chicken-burgers/
Brussel Sprouts prepared the same as asparagus above

Wednesday: Sheet Pan Fajitas and Sauteed Squash, Zucchini, and Onions
Fajita recipe here: http://laughingspatula.com/sheet-pan-fajitas/
Squash, Zucchini, and Onions will be sauteed in a skillet with Ghee

Thursday: Hamburger Steak and Baked Sweet Potatoes
No recipe here...just a big burger grilled (I will have lettuce, onion, and tomato with mine) and the sweet potato will have cinnamon sprinkled on top

Friday: Beef Slaw
Recipe is here: http://maryellenswhole30quest.blogspot.com/2016/03/dinner-time.html
This is a recipe that I saw on Facebook and simply adapted it to make it Whole30 compliant.

For this Whole30, I really want to focus on getting in more veggies.  My first go round I think I ate too much fruit.  I also want to limit potatoes to once or twice a week.  On Saturday, we will eat leftovers from the week.  Then I will grocery shop and meal prep for the next week!