My husband and I are at the halfway point of our first Whole30! If you’re curious, you can read all about why I’m doing it here (even though I was already a healthy eater!) You can also read a recap of our first week here. Each week, I share what went well, what didn’t go well, favorite recipes, and other tips and tricks we found useful. It’s my hope that this information will help you whether it’s your first or third time doing Whole30!

Week 2 Recap

The major overlaying theme of week 2 seemed to be figuring out what worked well for us and what doesn’t. We got bored with the “safe and easy” foods that we had clung to in week one (basic chicken, hard boiled eggs, etc.). We tried new recipes. Some of which we will not be trying again, haha! We both settled into our routines and things became much easier.

What Went Well

• On Day 8 at approximately 8:05 a.m., my co-worker toasted a chocolate chip Pop Tart and nothing has ever smelled so heavenly. But, other than that, I didn’t have many cravings this week.
• I realized I haven’t thought about calories or macros in FOREVER. Major win.
• When I get home at 6 p.m. I no longer feel exhausted. This is a big change!
• Still loving this Day by Day book. I look forward to reading “what to expect” each day.

What Went Not So Well

• We got bored with our food choices. We repeated some recipes we loved from the first week, but I was feeling less satisfied. Solution- new recipes!
• I had one day that was particularly stressful, and I noticed my first instinct was to crave junk. I wanted chocolate. And granola (my two weaknesses). It made me reflect and find another outlet for comfort, which was a healthy practice! I knew that even if I did indeed have that chocolate or granola, it wasn’t going to make me any less stressed or make my situation any better.
• Workouts were tough. I felt really weak and could barely do a bicep curl with 10 pounds, when previously I was using 15s. This is a sign that I needed to eat more! I adjusted by increasing my protein and making sure I was getting enough fat.

Favorite Whole30 Recipes This Week

• This has been my go-to non egg breakfast for when I need a break. I typically have it twice a week! When I have this for breakfast, I add two scoops of Vital Proteins to my coffee to get some protein in.
• We made these Savory Turkey Burgers for the second week in a row and they are insanely good! We always pair them with sweet potato fries and chipotle mayo for dipping.
• If you have the original Whole30 book, the Stuffed Peppers recipe is so good. Don’t leave out the squash. A day or two later, Andrew ate the leftovers with a fried egg on top for breakfast. Yum.
• Easy lunch idea: SafeCatch tuna mixed with homemade mayo and red onions stuffed inside a hollowed out bell pepper. This is my new back-up lunch! Paired with raw veggies for some crunch.

Kitchen Tools/Resources/Tips I’ve Loved This Week

• In my dream world, I would love to have different lunches each day of the week. But, with us both working two full time jobs and commuting each day, that’s just not possible. I’m so glad I let that expectation go before we even started. Our lunches are simply leftovers from the night before, but I try to put a different spin on them. If we eat chili on zoodles for dinner, I’ll make our lunches with sweet potato noodles instead. When we have taco night on Tuesdays, I throw mine over mixed greens and add a creamy chipotle dressing for a taco salad the next day.
• My husband got me this salad dressing maker as a stocking stuffer, and I’m in love. It has measurements on the side so you don’t have to get any measuring cups dirty. I used it for the first time for a compliant balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
• We ate a lot of japanese sweet potatoes this week, and they were delicious. Try them if you haven’t already! They have a purple-ish outside and white inside.

We’re halfway through and feeling good! Tiger Blood is just around the corner!

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