Food freedom is a term we use to describe life after Whole30 and reintroduction. Everyone’s food freedom is unique based on what has been learned from your Whole30 and reintroduction experiences. That’s right, you have to leave the comfort of the black & white rules and embrace your food freedom. Remember, the Whole30 wasn’t meant to be something done long term. Your food freedom won’t be perfect – we’re going to make some mistakes and we might have to return to the reset from time to time, but it’s 100% worth it!
When I think about practicing my Food Freedom, I want to maintain my NSVs – high energy levels, normal menstrual cycles, great skin and probably the biggest one for me — no/little guilt or shame with food choices. Yes, even with what I consider indulgences. My food freedom looks a lot like Whole30 with some added non-Whole30 compliant snacks here and there – I know that I handle dairy well (it wasn’t always that way) and rice is something that’s worth it for me if I am eating it for my last meal (and have no plans after), as it tends to make me feel tired. Indulgences like chips or ice cream are something I have to weigh a little more carefully, as they tend to wake my sugar dragon and I have to deal with increased carb/sugar cravings for 1-2 days afterward.
The two questions I run through in my mind are “Do I actually want this or am I just craving something?” and “Are there any consequences I am willing to endure?”
Sunday
M1 – two fried eggs w/ pesto, root veggie hash browns, salad w/ blueberries & pecans with a little olive oil & balsamic. Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
M2 – chicken salad with yellow peppers, carrots and mayo, Simple Mills crackers, brussel sprouts and a banana. (Not Whole30)
M3 – steak, sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with nacho “cheese” sauce (Whole30)
Post-run/walk snack – Chomps sea salt meat stick, handful of walnuts (Whole30)
Monday
M1 – two fried eggs w/ pesto, root veggie hash browns, salad w/ blueberries & pecans with a little olive oil & balsamic. Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
M2 – two hamburgers topped with Tessemae’s BBQ, sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts w/ nacho “cheese sauce” (Whole30)
Afternoon snack – full fat Greek yogurt with blueberries, strawberries and walnuts.
M3 – Whole30 chicken tenders, green salad with cooked beets and pecans. (Whole30)
Tuesday
M1: Veggie & Bacon frittata, buffalo sauce, ranch and side salad. Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
Snack: tangerine and a handful of cashews (Whole30)
M2: Two hamburgers with mayo and ketchup, raw carrots and peppers with ranch, banana (Whole30)
M3: Egg Roll in a bowl (Whole30)
Wednesday
M1: Leftover egg roll in a bowl w/ fried egg on top, Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
M2: Salmon (marinated and seasoned with Citrus Herb from The New Primal), sweet potatoes, salad w/ avocado (Whole30)
M3: The Good Kitchen frozen meal: meatballs and zoodles (Whole30)
Thursday
M1: Veggie & Bacon frittata, greens salad w/ blueberries, pecans, olive oil and balsamic, Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
M2: Leftover salmon (marinated and seasoned with Citrus Herb from The New Primal), asparagus, tangerine (Whole30)
M3: leftover BBQ-seasoned Chicken Salad w/ Buffalo Ranch dressing, kettle-cooked chips
Friday
M1: Leftover veggie & Bacon frittata, greens salad w/ blueberries, pecans, olive oil and balsamic, Matcha & Decaf coffee w/ Nutpods (Whole30)
M2: Pork Chop, salad and kettle cooked chips
Snack: Banana with a handful of cashews (Whole30)
M3: Sushi Date (ordered takeout) w/ my hubs! Variety of rolls with and without rice. Sometimes the sauces that contain soy will affect my sleep but since I didn’t have any plans, I was willing to risk it. I ended up being fine.
Saturday
M1: Two eggs, sweet potato, red pepper and asparagus hash, half an avocado, two sausage links (Pederson Farms brand). Matcha & Decaf Americano w/ Caramel Nutpods. (Whole30)
M2: Two smoked chicken thighs w/ BBQ, coleslaw and beets (Whole30)
M3: One grass fed burger w/ ketchup, left over hash veggies w/ nacho “cheese” sauce (Whole30)
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