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Me again...just thought I'd share some recipes I tried last night: Chicken, broccoli, and cabbage stir-fry: http://www.everydaymaven.com/2013/paleo-chicken-stir-fry/ (I added 5 spice powder to the stir fry sauce, which gave it a nice depth of flavor) Cauliflower rice:…

Hey, you're all doing so well! I felt great at the gym this morning (got there nice and early, before anyone could grab my squat rack!) but didn't add any weight. I usually only add weight every other session. Thanks for the T-bar raise suggestion. Don't think my gym has one of those though. Has anyone done Crossfit while…

Good luck, climberchic! Snacking is the hardest part for me--at certain times of day, I just really want something crunchy and snacky. My advice is to cut up lots and lots of veggies and make Melissa Joulwan's Italian or ranch dressing to dip them in. If you're trying to lose weight, stay away from the nuts...they're so…

Hi all—just thought I'd introduce myself. I first started SL 5x5 in the spring, but things sort of fell apart health- and fitness-wise for me soon after, so I just restarted the program about a month ago, at the same time as I started a Whole30 food detox. So far, so good, though I'm discovering I'm better off lifting 2x…

Hi all...glad you're doing so well! I have those *creamy* cravings too (like for cream cheese). It's more for the texture than for the actual product. I've just finished reading It Starts With Food, and that's really motivating me to keep this program going after it's officially finished on Thursday (today's day 29 for…

Crickets around here! Well, I'll post to myself. Day 28 of the Whole30. It's been great. I feel really good overall and am definitely planning to continue eating this way after Wednesday when the month is up. I may actually continue full-bore for a few days after Wednesday because I've had a lot of cravings the past couple…

Also, if you haven't made Melissa Joulwan's paleo mayo, you really should! Use EXTRA LIGHT olive oil, otherwise the olive flavor is pretty overwhelming. And definitely take her advice about letting all the ingredients come to room temperature first. I had an unfortunate liquid-mayo situation the first time I tried the…

Thanks so much--I'll definitely try this!

HI all--how's it going? Day 21 here, and it's going really well. Especially since I got myself to the doctor finally and got some antibiotics for this lingering cold (last week I'd wondered if it was detox...but turns out it's a sinus infection) and feel so much better! I've had so many good meals, and have really been…

Zucchini "noodles" FTW...so good! I'd eat them instead of pasta any day!

Hi all, Day 17 here, and all's going well except that I've had this really annoying minor cold for the last week. Started as a sore throat, now it's sore throat + congestion. I'm wondering if it's a reaction to food detox--I read that it's pretty common to experience various physical reactions to a cleanse of any kind.…

I'm on day 11 here, and still doing well. It's really hard not to slip unintentionally when you're eating out or ordering in. I ordered a Ceasar salad the other day and asked for it with balsamic dressing instead...and it came with the dressing already mixed in (Ceasar, with Parmesan cheese) and I didn't have time to send…

Morning all! Day 10 and all's well in Whole30 land, except that I seem to be getting a cold. Yuck. Question: What are you all eating for breakfast? I'm getting really sick of eggs, eggs, eggs! Yogurt is definitely something I miss. I guess I should get some sausage or something meaty and breakfast-y.

Back again. Day 9, and I'm doing really well. I sort of wish my husband hadn't jumped on the boat, too, because while he's sticking to the program he HATES every second of it, and that's stressing me out, big time. I guess I just have a different relationship with food than he does. I definitely over-eat emotionally at…

Thanks! I'll do that right now. Also, great advice to have a firm plan in place for post-Whole30. I can imagine it would be really easy to slide back into old habits otherwise.

Hi all! Well, we made it through the weekend with our Whole30 (and marriage) intact. It was NOT easy at times--especially when we were in the bakery with the world's best oatmeal cookies... But, we survived and I, at least, am feeling great on day 7. I'm heading to Whole Foods after work today to get some specialty…

Onto day 3! Was close to perfect yesterday, despite going out to dinner (I have a sneaking suspicion there was something sweet in the marinade of my chicken skewers, which is annoying). Today, I'll have better control over all meals, so it should be easy-peasy. I didn't track my calories during the day, but I kept a list…

Pinterest is a great suggestion. I have a slow cooker and a cast iron skillet (and even coconut aminos, for some reason I can't remember)--what's the advantage of the cast iron skillet? Thanks! Amanda

Hi all, just started my Whole30 today. I wasn't prepared at all (came back from vacation last night to an empty refrigerator), so I kind of starved until I got to the grocery store, but I still stayed on-track all day. Now I need to start checking out some recipes, so we don't have to eat grilled chicken/steak every day…

Hi all! Some seriously impressive weights going on here! Nice work, ladies. My goal this week was to get in 5 workouts--pleased to say I did it! Three SL sessions and two short cardio (run/walk interval) sessions. I feel great. Still like a load, but I've been better with my diet too, so with any luck I'll start feeling a…

Hi! Did my first SL workout today, and, as I thought I would, I loved it. It's like NROLW Stage 1, when everything's just fun and straightforward...no fussy set-ups. I really forced myself to focus on form, getting really low on those squats, even though it meant a much lower weight than I used to squat. Watching all the…

Hi all—I've been reading through this thread--you're all doing so well! It's getting me excited to start SL on Monday. I finished NROLW in the fall and really loved that program, but have been kind of floundering ever since (did about 1/3 of NROL4Abs but just couldn't get into that program...have totally lost my diet…

Nice work! You look great.

Great work! You look so much younger, too!

You're clearly anything BUT lazy! You look fantastic, and like you worked hard to get that way. Congratulations!

Hi all! This is one of those true TGIF Fridays for me. I'm TOtally burned out with work and can't wait for the weekend. (Of course, I have to finish up my taxes Sunday, but let's forget about that for now, shall we?) I had a great workout this morning (I'm doing New Rules for Abs) but since then my butt's been glued to my…

Hi all! I'm Amanda. I'm almost 41, have two crazy boys and a great (and also crazy) husband, and, thanks in large part to the year+ I've spent on MFP, a love of lifting. I finished the NROLW program in the early fall and am now doing NROL4Abs. I really love my workouts and have stayed pretty consistent with them since I…

This is a good, simple article on why juice fasts aren't a great way to lose weight: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/detox-diet-side-effects (Full disclosure...I did a juice fast before I knew anything about nutrition, and I enjoyed it (the Blueprint Cleanse juices are DELISH)...but I gained back the 6 lbs I…

@JenSpinnaChic - That little sliver of midriff!

Well that's a relief. I thought I might have to eat my dress.