It’s Wednesday! But this is not just any ‘ole Wednesday. This so happens to be the first What I Ate Wednesday of my very first Whole 30. As a result, I thought it might be fun to show you exactly what I ate in an entire day on the Whole 30. Hopefully it gives you some ideas, and also helps you to see that the Whole 30 isn’t all that bad. Here’s to hoping it helps me feel better!
What I Ate Wednesday on the Whole 30: July 8, 2015
P.S. I took these photos on my phone on a whim, so don’t expect anything too pretty!
I chose a not-so-great day to start my first Whole 30. On Monday I was driving back to Omaha from a weekend in my hometown. As a result, breakfast had to be eaten on-the-go. I selected an apricot +sesame seeds Kit’s Organic fruit and seed bar that I dipped in natural almond butter (no sugar added). The Kit’s bars are very similar to Larabars, and I love their unique flavor combinations! I also ate an organic red delicious apple.
Snacks are not normally encouraged on the Whole 30, but since I am mostly tackling this challenge as a diet elimination to see if I get relief for my chronic joint and muscle pain, I am not so focused on the “eating habits” portion of the plan. Therefore, if I am hungry for a snack, I am going to eat it!
I snacked on some organic baby carrots dipped in guacamole mid-morning. This snack also helped keep me awake while driving, which was important!
I ate lunch once I arrived to work. It consisted of leftovers from dinner the night before: a burger topped with mustard, grilled asparagus, a plain baked potato, and fresh organic grapes and blackberries. It was delicious and kept me full for hours!
I knew that I would not be able to make it until dinner without eating a snack because I had grocery shopping and unpacking to do after work. I ate a perfectly ripe banana dipped in some sunflower seed butter (no sugar added). I am loving this combination right now!
I ended the day with my Ground Turkey Plantain Nachos. I am still so obsessed with these, so this dinner really hit the spot.
And that’s right… no evening snack. When I truly asked myself if I was hungry, the answer was “no.” Though I have to admit that I really wanted some popcorn!
There you have it! My first Whole 30 What I Ate Wednesday. There are plenty more to come, too. And if you want to see even more of my Whole 30 meals, be sure to follow me on Instagram.
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Have you ever done a Whole 30?
If so, what were your favorite things to eat?
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Sigh… even though asparagus is delicious, leftovers never look that appealing. Wouldn’t you agree?
Yeah… it is a pretty ugly veggie. Poor asparagus! 🙁
Good luck on the rest of the Whole 30! Alex and I are cutting out added sugars for a few weeks and it’s made me realize how sugar is in EVERYTHING! Glad you found some good nut butters!
It is seriously is SO many things… I’m really missing ketchup and Sriracha right now!
Good call on the snacking aspect 😀 However, I could probably skip over my night snack most nights. It’s definitely more out of habit than hunger.
A lot of the times it is definitely more of a habit for me, too. That is the reason why the Whole 30 wants people to keep snacks to a minimum in an effort to break those habits.
Mmmm those plantain nachos! I am definitely going to have to try those. Pinning for later! 🙂
You absolutely need to! They are SO good!
Those snacks and all the food looks delicious, filling and totally doable! I have been trying to start a diet not to lose weight but to start eating healthy and this might be it! Thanks for sharing
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The Whole 30 could be great for you. It is definitely not about dieting, but more about finding the foods that work well for your body and kicking nasty habits (like sugar)!
Yay for you! Hope it gives you some answers! I’m think a low FODMAP diet is better suited for me rather than whole 30, which I feel like may be harder. No more apples! 🙁
No apples? Boo! 🙁 I might have to look into low FODMAP next if this doesn’t help. You should try it out and let me know how it goes 😉
I should probably stop and ask myself if I’m truly hungry before I snack more : / Good for you for truly listening to your body and not just indulging it what you wanted vs. what you needed.
I’m trying… It is definitely not easy, though. Baby steps, right?
That’s the best sunflower seed butter <3 Never buy any other brand!
I LOVE it! At first it took me a bit of time to get used to it since it doesn’t contain as much salt as other brands (or sugar!), but now I LOVE it so much.
Yum! Looks like a pretty delicious day on Whole30 ! I just finished it…. and wrote all about it on my blog if you’d like to check it out! Good luck 🙂
Oh cool! I’m heading over right now to check it out!
I’ve never done a Whole 30, so I don’t know a ton about it, but I never knew it discouraged snacking. Kudos to you for listening to your body and giving it what it needs… even if that means a snack or two. I couldn’t imagine my day without my little snack breaks!
I think the main purpose of limiting snacks is to break the habits of eating when bored, etc. as opposed to eating when hungry. But I am definitely one who NEEDS snacks or I get haaangry and moody and just don’t feel well.
I have to try plantain nachos!!! Bah!!
Yes, you seriously must. DO IT. They are so good!
Those plantain nachos! <3 Way to go on a successful Whole 30 day!
Thanks Erin! So far, so good 🙂
I need to give those plantain nachos a try – good luck with the Whole30!
Thanks so much, Alyssa! I hope you try them 🙂
OO I love sunflower seed butter! Thanks for all the yummy ideas!
Isn’t it the best? I’m so glad that I finally tried it a year ago. It’s amazing!
I really hope that this helps you feel better!!! I need to pick up some sunflower seed butter … I keep forgetting when I’m at the store!
You absolutely need to! It can be a bit of an acquired taste at first, but I LOVE it now.
I need to get me some of those Wholly Guacamole minis!!!
You do, you do, you do! They are amaaaazing!
I hope you find some relief!
Thank you, Jamie! Me too!!
You make Whole30 look like a breeze (and even your iPhone photos are beautiful haha) – I’m going to have to fill you in on my status tonight.
Definitely picking up some plantain chips before the weekend!
YES for plantain chips. They are seriously my addiction right now!
mmmm- those nachos look incredible!
They are easily one of my favorite things ever right now. You should definitely try them!