Remember last week when it was the coldest day in Indianapolis at -38 degrees outside?

Well today it is 48 degrees…above zero!  My how things can change in just one week!

Today is officially Day 13 of my Whole 30 Challenge, which means I am almost half way through.  I can’t believe it!

I have continued to maintain my journal regarding how I felt each day, and I have taken several pictures of my food.

According to the Whole 30 Timeline, I have gotten through the hardest days…phew!! And this week I should expect BOUNDLESS ENERGY.  I can’t wait 🙂

Whole 30 Journal Week 2

Day 7

• Was VERY snacky today and less achy.
• Ate more nuts in the morning between breakfast and lunch despite the “plan” not recommending snacking.
• No Bowel movement

Day 8

• Woke up several times during the night, but still felt refreshed when I woke up in the morning for work.
• I felt very refreshed and excited to start the day.
• My stomach felt a little more bloated than normal after breakfast and lunch today, but today is the day when “my pants are supposed to be tight” so I guess that is probably normal.
• No headache, no sleepiness during the day.
• Bowel Movement in the evening.

Day 9

• Felt refreshed in the morning.
• Did not drink as much water as usual today.
• Felt a little more bloated than normal today.
• Started to get a slight headache right before bed, but I was up later than normal so I went to bed and woke up fine!

Day 10

• I typically set an alarm to get up, and then I set a “late” alarm which allows me to get up at a later time  than normal but still gives me adequate time to get ready to leave
  • I woke up at the “late” time!!! I haven’t done that in a LONG time.
  • Was VERY hungry after my morning workout.
  • Drove from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne and ate a snack of almonds and an apple.
  • Felt very good the entire day.

Day 11

• Felt great and refreshed upon waking.
• Was hungry and ready for breakfast as soon as I woke up.
• Completed a long workout of several group fitness classes back to back as part of a Les Mills launch and had AMAZING energy throughout the entire workout.  I felt like the energizer bunny.
• Started to feel a little tired towards the evening, but made sure to eat an extra snack because of the extra physical activity.

Day 12

• Was expecting my body to be extremely sore from the workout, but my body actually felt pretty good!
• I was more tired and hungry throughout the day, and I think it was part of the after effect of the hard workout the day before.

Below is a look at some eats from week 2.

Whole 30 Week 2 Breakfasts

Veggie egg scramble (2 egg whites, one egg) with a side of fruit topped with almond butter.

Spinach scramble with a side of fruit and PECAN butter…so delicious!

One day, I FORGOT the egg part of my breakfast at home!!! YIKES! That day I ate my fruit with pecan butter and a little bit of my tuna salad from lunch.

3 eggs scrambled topped with salsa, apple, and coconut milk iced coffee.

Whole 30 Week 2 Lunches

I used my tuna salad recipe and switched the tuna with salmon…so tasty!

Tuna salad with curry roasted cauliflower, raw celery and carrots, and an apple.

I had tuna salad this day, but took a picture after I ate it…oops!  The sides were roasted zucchini with broccoli, cucumbers and an apple.

Salad full of veggies, avocado, tuna, and a hardboiled egg.

Whole 30 Dinners Week 3

Ratatouille with a side of salmon.

Salmon cakes with roasted veggies.

Ratatouille with a salmon cake and salad.

Lots of ratatouille and salmon cakes this week 🙂

I whipped up scrambled eggs with spinach and salsa as a quick dinner one night.

While I was home for the weekend, Mom made pumpkin soup (so good!) with a salad topped with salmon.

“Buffalo” shrimp, sweet potato, and summer squash.

A delicious new slow cooker meal with salmon and salad on the side.

There ya have it friends!

Wish me luck as I enter Week 3!!

Question of the Day:

• Share one thing you are looking forward to this week!