Whole 30- Week 4

Week 4 is here, week 4 is HERE! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Once this week is over I have 3 days of Whole30 next week, and then I'm going to eat a giant bowl of pasta, or a pizza, or both.

I've tried to be as transparent and honest as I can be about my slip-ups along the way.  Which, by the Whole 30 regulations, classifies me as a complete failure.  I'm trying not to get bogged down by that, because I still view this challenge as a personal success.  I've lost a few pounds, I'm drinking much less, and I'm trying new foods and recipes. My skin has cleared up, I'm sleeping better, and have a lot more energy. 

I now know what foods jive with my body, and what foods my stomach just can't handle.  After a few splurges next week to satiate some of the cravings that just won't go away, I plan to return to the Whole 30 plan following the 80/20 rule.  In moderation, it's a great lifestyle that promotes eating more veggies, less processed foods, and less of those empty carbs that we all have a love/hate relationship with.

Here's what's on the menu for this week:

Monday:
B- Green smoothie with  spinach, coconut milk, frozen peaches, grapes, and apples- I'm using this helpful guide that I found on Pinterest for my smoothies this week.
L- Salad with grilled chicken and veggies, tossed with an oil + vinegar dressing
D- Coconut Chicken Tenders (we ended up not having these last week) and a romaine salad with a balsamic vinaigrette

Tuesday:
B- Green smoothie with spinach, coconut milk, frozen peaches, chia seeds, shredded coconut and oranges
L- Cherry, Pecan, and Tarragon Chicken Salad over greens
D- Coconut Chicken Tenders with green beans sauteed with lemon juice and ghee

Wednesday:
B- Green smoothie with spinach, coconut milk, frozen bananas, and apples
L- Cherry, Pecan, and Tarragon Chicken Salad over greens
D- Slow Cooker Turkey Wings (recipe to follow later this week) green beans sauteed with lemon juice and ghee

Thursday:
B- Green smoothie with  spinach, coconut milk, frozen peaches, grapes, and apples
L- Out to eat- hoping to get a grilled chicken salad somewhere, that's been my go-to for lunches out
D- Leftover Slow Cooker Turkey Wings with a romaine salad

Friday:
B- Green smoothie with spinach, coconut milk, frozen peaches, and oranges
L- Leftover shredded turkey over greens with an olive oil+ vinegar dressing
D- TBD