Whole 30: Week 2 Meal Plan

Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.
                                                      -Brene Brown

Yesterday was Day 5 of Whole 30 and I've learned that I'm miserable with too many restrictions. Cooking and eating during the week has been wonderful, and I've learned some new breakfasts other than my usual Balanced Breakfast Protein Shake. But now that the weekend has approached, I am completely joyless knowing I can't go out to my favorite restaurants with my husband. Those 1, 2, or 3 times we actually do eat out are what bring both of us pleasure. I cherish those few times during the week where I don't have to cook and can chat and flirt stupidly with my husband in one of our local good food spots.  The quote above expresses my thoughts on this topic pretty well-- I'm not happy chasing the "perfect" or extraordinary diet {Whole 30} and my diet before made my body and soul feel good. Call me a quitter, but I'd rather choose joy in the everyday ordinary moments of my imperfect life, then go another day unhappy just to prove to myself I can finish 25 more days of "perfect food". So if anyone out there feels unhappy or shameful for the way they eat or how they live, please change it and do what brings your mind, body and soul joy!

Even though I am choosing not to continue the Whole 3O journey, doesn't mean you have to stop too!  Some people thrive on strict diets to get themselves back on track, and some fail miserably with too many restrictions, like myself.  I am still dedicated to help others going through this process so I will be posting meal plans for the rest of this 3O day period for anyone that needs the "food" support. I am your biggest cheerleader for whatever brings you and your body joy!  xoxo

Whole 3O: A Gut Experiment 
Week 2 Meal Plan
 
Breakfast: 

1-2 cups of organic coffee with coconut milk
Breakfast Salad -2 boiled eggs, 1/4 avocado + sauerkraut with Buffalo Breakfast Hash
 
Lunch: 

Frank's Buffalo Tenders - served with 2 tbsp Tessamae's Creamy Ranch
1 cup of roasted green beans
1 cup or handful of raw baby spinach

Snack Choices:
For one day I usually eat 1 RX Bar, ¼ cup of nuts, carrots + cucumbers.
 
RX Bars
Lara Bars
Fruit
Almonds + Walnuts
Veggies
Guacamole
 
Dinner Meals:
Monday:

Rotisserie Chicken Salad - using Primal Kitchen Mayo

Tuesday:
 
Mexican Cod with a Purple Cabbage Slaw

Wednesday:
 
Yummy Taco Bowls -using cauliflower rice or leftover purple cabbage :)

Thursday: 
 
Bacon Bacon Frittata 

Friday: 
 
Leftovers

I hope you have another deliciously healthy week of eating real, good foods! 


                         Always craving good food,
                                         Jillian