I’m halfway.  I’m halfway. Half the fucking way!
Yes I am celebrating, no I won’t apologise for the F word, I’m halfway through my Whole30 and feeling amazing!

The second week really felt like no effort at all.  Especially compared to week one.
I did feel quiet tired at the beginning of the week but from past experience, I knew this would be the case.  And I also knew that I’d have a little difficulty with number two’s (which was a big part of the last two quits) so I made sure that I had some help on hand for that too.  Or two as the case may be!

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS TIME?

I think its my mindset.  I went into the Whole30 this time to get a better handle on my nutrition and to kick my Sugar Dragon.  The last couple of rounds were probably more about continued weight loss and chasing that magical goal weight.  But I don’t care about my scale weight any more.  I care about how good I feel, how much sleep I get and whether I’m fueling myself for my workouts.  I’m not weighing, measuring or logging my food and that takes heaps of the headache and the worrying away.

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGES

I won’t lie – I am concerned that my portion sizes are above the ‘recommended WLS serving’ but I stop when I am full, I continue to eat slowly and I drink my water.  So those worrys can just sit there and be still.

THIS WEEKS SUCCESSES

Half way.  Thats my success.  Delicious and nutritious meals, keeping up our workouts and even taking a rest day.  And getting over that grump period.  Thank fuck for that!

WEEK TWO GALLERY

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  Starting to feel amazing! My Sugar Dragon appears to have gone to sleep and I’m happy to skip a morning session and gym in the evenings in favour of a big sleep. Also, first day back at work! Meal 1 - egg scramble with Chocolate Chili and avocado Meal 2 - Chili and coleslaw and a boiled egg Meal 3 - Chicken, grilled zucchini, rocket salad and beetroot hummus

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  Now, the last couple of times, this is where shit gets really rocky - or rather, putting it bluntly, where shit gets stuck. But I’ve bought out the big guns this time and along with water, I have something from the chemist. I will get through week 2!!! Meal 1 - more ostrich frittata (there was a lot of egg!) Meal 2 - chicken drumsticks, peeled carrot, sliced celery and baby capsicums, rocket, cherry tomatoes and my homemade ranch dressing. With a little nut/seed topper. Meal 3 - Steak with parsnip mash, broccoli and asparagus. And some nasty hyper extensions and leg raises - but a good session for back day. Tomorrow, we are 1/3 of the way there!

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  I can do this, I can do this! My mantra for today is just keep swimming. Drink by drink, meal by meal ... steady progress. I don’t have cravings, am loving our foods (maybe not the farts so much but they will pass), just making sure I get my fibre or digestive assistance! Meal 1 - baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, frittata and a couple of tbsp of Chocolate Chili Meal 2 - tuna, vege sticks and beetroot hummus Meal 3 - pork roast, roasted pumpkin, broccoli, bean, marrow with red capsicum, coriander and baby greens

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  ... and I’m still going!!! There were a few too many nuts and pieces of fruit in my day today but other than that, I have ALL the energy!! Felt strong today during arm day - but have you met my wee arm vag?! I do feel a little sad that I'll never be able to train away all that floppy saggy skin but oh well, what do you do? Meal 1 - parsnip mash, Chili and avocado Meal 2 - chicken drumsticks, boiled egg and some salad greens Meal 3 - shredded chicken, coleslaw, sesame avocado and beetroot

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  So so so close to half way and feeling amazing! There was a wee nutsident today but seriously, jumbo cashews ... you can’t have just one!!! I swear our food waste has almost reached zero - our use of leftovers is excellent. Meal 1 - kumara & potato & bacon scramble with cherry tomatoes and ranch dressing Meal 2 - chicken drumsticks, broccolislaw, boiled egg and beetroot Meal 3 - lime steak, baked broccoli, roasted pumpkin and greens

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  ... closer and closer to half way! Decided to take today as a Rest Day and went for a walk around the Arboretum with the Waikato @motivateme.nz ladies. I’m enjoying being part of a group where I’m just Tara - not necessarily Tara who had #WLS. Meal 1 - leftover kumara scramble with cherry tomatoes and shredded chicken. Meal 2 - broccolislaw, fried bacon, onion and baby spinach topped with chicken and beetroot Meal 3 - Spiced lamb meatballs, spiralised carrot, almonds, cranberries with tahini and mint dressing

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  A sleep in AND breakfast in bed - what a treat!! I did get up quickly to put the slow cooked pork on but got to go straight back to bed with the puppies. Cardio & core later in the day - loved that. Meal 1 - Boyfriend Omelette with Avo Meal 2 - Kumara toast with leftover minces and salad Meal 3 - Baked butternut with Pulled pork and green salad

Plans for Week Three – keep on keeping on!  The days are starting to fly by and now I’m starting the countdown to our annual Pacific Island trip.
I also want to do from here is update a few of the recipes we have modified to suit us.  There’s a wee list though so it might take me some time.  Drop me a comment below if there’s one, in particular, you would like and then I can start with those.

Look after you
tX

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