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26May 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Life After My Whole30 Challenge

It's been almost 2 months since my Whole30 challenge ended and I have been amazed about the impact it has had on me. Life after my Whole30 challenge has been very interesting! In the beginning when I started the challenge I didn't know if I could really live without my favorite foods. Almost 60 days later I have gone through the reintroduction process and have found I really don't miss how I was eating prior to the challenge. (more…)

09May 2016 by jpretorious 8 Comments

Convenience Factor

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

Back in March I took on the Whole30 challenge and it REALLY changed my perspective on food! It also got me to thinking about what I am now calling the "Convenience Factor". All my life I can remember eating food that was either in a box, can, frozen, or fast food. What do all of these have in common? The "Convenience Factor". It's very easy to grab food that is already made for you and all you have to do is heat it up or just unwrap it. I was raised this way. (more…)

22Apr 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Drawing A Blank

Random, Top of Mind

I am having a hard time blogging recently. My last post was March 31st and it was so exciting to talk about my Whole30 accomplishment! Since then there has been a lot of things going on and no time to sit down and write about any of it. When I did try to write yesterday I was drawing a blank! It's frustrating when you have nothing to write about but you know you do! So, this post is going to be a mish mash of things to help me out of the funk and stop drawing a blank. (more…)

31Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Completed The Whole30 Challenge Now What?

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

I completed the Whole30 challenge! March 30th came and I made it through the whole challenge! I am over the moon about this accomplishment! I didn't and still don't have any cravings that I thought I would have. I am VERY surprised to say that but it's true. What does completing the Whole30 mean? What's next? (more…)

21Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Whole30 Week 3

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

Whole30 week 3 is done! I have completed 21 days of my Whole30 challenge! That means Whole30 week 3 has come to a close and I have 9 more days of the challenge! I am very proud of myself! I have gone without chocolate, bottled fruit juice, chips, gum, and mints for 3 whole weeks!!! (more…)

14Mar 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

Whole30 Week 2

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

I just completed my second week on the Whole30 challenge. It's the end of Whole30 week 2 and I am at the halfway point to the 30 days!!! Week 2 brought along with it the flu. I haven't been this sick in a VERY long time but I was able to stick with it and not fall back on any of my favorite sick foods. (more…)

10Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

The Flu Sucks

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Uncategorized, Whole 30

The flu sucks! It REALLY sucks! On Monday I came down with the flu and it has been challenging on so many levels. I have stuck to my guns and stayed on my mission to complete my Whole30 challenge but it has not been without some challenges along the way. (more…)

07Mar 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

Whole30 Week 1

Food, Top of Mind, Whole 30

It has been seven days and I have been Whole30 compliant ALL week! I have tried so many new recipes and it's been fun discovering new ways of eating! My Whole30 week 1 had a few challenges in it but for the most part I am doing very well! I have been keeping a journal on how things are going and to help remind me of the meals I have been trying out. Eric has been a good sport about it all! I have packed his lunches with his favorites as well as sprinkling in the foods I am trying. He usually eats the Whole30 meal I make for dinner and he has enjoyed them as well. (more…)

29Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

My Journey To A Healthier Life Style

Food, Top of Mind, Whole 30

In the last several years I have been paying more attention to the foods I eat and what I prepare for Eric & myself. I think we have been eating pretty well for the most part but there is always room for improvement. One of the main things I have been focusing on is sugar. I came to realize that sugar is in everything! I discovered that processed foods and drinks have a ton of sugar and that it can't be good for our health. (more…)

25Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

I Am A Doodler

Art, Random, Top of Mind

I am a doodler! I have always been a doodler! I doodle all the time! If I have a pen in my hand you can bet that I am doodling. It doesn't mean I'm not paying attention, it's just what I need to do when I have a pen and paper in front of me. I need to let my artistic side out. (more…)