tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post1566056580653600591..comments2024-01-30T19:45:18.925-06:00Comments on Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies: Whole 30 - FailBig Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-86340418228144637882017-03-18T11:17:49.286-05:002017-03-18T11:17:49.286-05:00The more time that passes, I am seeing it as a lea...The more time that passes, I am seeing it as a learning experience. And, I know that I will NOT try it again! My sister said the same as you, not being a meat eater, she would really waste away. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your link, I will head over and check it out. I am leaving it here, as I want anyone else interested in finding a healthy balance to be able to read your thoughts :)Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-26668593485901192332017-03-16T09:10:38.629-05:002017-03-16T09:10:38.629-05:00I'm making this a separate comment so that you...I'm making this a separate comment so that you can delete it if you like. I didn't want to be tacky and put a link in my comment. But here's my take on it - http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2016/09/sugar-toxin-or-treat.html - we all have to find a balance we can live with. I don't think of your go at Whole30 as a "failure," more of a learning experience!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-76786957981726450212017-03-16T09:04:58.993-05:002017-03-16T09:04:58.993-05:00Nope, Whole30 isn't for me. I don't eat a ...Nope, Whole30 isn't for me. I don't eat a lot of meat, so I'd waste away without my legumes and cheese! But I do eat "whole" foods - no packages for me. And I eat organic everything. I'm not about to give up my homemade baked goods, but I develop recipes with reduced sugar and I limit my portions. Nope, Whole30 is not going to work for me!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-65498763763126583262017-03-12T19:31:34.530-05:002017-03-12T19:31:34.530-05:00I'm learning to read labels - but they are so ...I'm learning to read labels - but they are so small I have to take my reading glasses when shopping... sigh. Cheers from Carole's ChatterCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-49123879026176797932017-03-10T21:54:49.887-06:002017-03-10T21:54:49.887-06:00Thanks, Anne! It is hard! We have really eliminate...Thanks, Anne! It is hard! We have really eliminated fast food from our lives, unless we are traveling. Then, convenience wins. But, that is the thing so many times, convenience... and carbs! <br />They are great pooches... And they know it :)Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-26005453231799717342017-03-10T21:52:13.386-06:002017-03-10T21:52:13.386-06:00Lol! There is always a reason! I am still glad we ...Lol! There is always a reason! I am still glad we tried it, even though it was a short run. We are still using what we learned about our eating habits to make some better choices!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-62959247507424329912017-03-10T21:50:57.879-06:002017-03-10T21:50:57.879-06:00Sugar. Dairy Carbs. We all have that one addiction...Sugar. Dairy Carbs. We all have that one addiction (or more)! <br />Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-8416360980667731532017-03-09T09:25:20.298-06:002017-03-09T09:25:20.298-06:00Hi Kris! I'm not very familiar with the whole...Hi Kris! I'm not very familiar with the whole 30 diet. Every new year I tell myself I'm going to do more clean eating in the year to come, cutting out processed food or fast food, etc. But I, too, have to be more mindful of carbs. It's hard when you love bread and pasta so much! Kudos to you for trying this. And those pooches.....sooooo sweet! That's really a great picture of them! :)Anne@ASaladForAllSeasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061272177840062767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-36697737626122785502017-03-08T00:25:28.388-06:002017-03-08T00:25:28.388-06:00I've heard a lot about it and am actually half...I've heard a lot about it and am actually half way through reading the book. But there is always an excuse not to begin, a weekend away, a birthday, a vacation coming up. I'm good with excuses.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-59694066391703698342017-03-05T18:42:09.729-06:002017-03-05T18:42:09.729-06:00Hi Kris, I have read and heard so much about this ...Hi Kris, I have read and heard so much about this food lifestyle. But what has kept me from following this I'm a little ashamed to say is my addiction to sugar. Good for you for making it to day 8.Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-30338770236886758652017-03-04T21:41:10.913-06:002017-03-04T21:41:10.913-06:00Well atleast you gave it a try. I'm afraid th...Well atleast you gave it a try. I'm afraid that I just wouldn't be able to handle it so I'm not even going to attempt it. I like eating too much to be so limited as to what I can or can't eat.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-50481204441458388352017-03-04T07:26:17.139-06:002017-03-04T07:26:17.139-06:00I will certainly let you know if I do try again.
I...I will certainly let you know if I do try again.<br />I have decided for now, I am just improving our diet based on what I learned about our habits.Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-19079538602751228062017-03-04T07:21:59.139-06:002017-03-04T07:21:59.139-06:00Thanks, Jess!
I thought about not sharing the fai...Thanks, Jess! <br />I thought about not sharing the failure, but thought that it might be useful for some. And the reality of how no dairy really can be draining! Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-13067164676917187942017-03-04T07:20:04.949-06:002017-03-04T07:20:04.949-06:00Cake for the win!Cake for the win!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-58844324204791131012017-03-03T15:11:15.204-06:002017-03-03T15:11:15.204-06:00Hi,
I am so happy you shared this with me. I just ...Hi,<br />I am so happy you shared this with me. I just read Jessica's comment. She is right, wow, I think I would struggle too. I will be interested if you try again. I will be really interested in what you find works for you.<br />Thank YOU for the tips regarding reading labels. <br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-4049047554715458562017-03-03T07:15:55.723-06:002017-03-03T07:15:55.723-06:00I'm amazed that you made it today eight, that&... I'm amazed that you made it today eight, that's a huge accomplishment in my opinion. I've done a ton of research on the whole 30 and it's tough, yes I'm sure people have great success but it's hard and I really think you need to be in the right mindset, have Strict discipline and be completely dedicated which is why I have never attempted it. I think you need to really have meal planning and prep nailed to ensure success. I can see why your hubby would have a hard time driving his big rig and eating a salad at the same time ;-) Plus, there's cheese and I love cheese too much to ever give it up! I feel like oh I could eat eggs, but how could eat eggs without the cheese? I love roasted veggies… With a sprinkle of feta or Parmesan! I think the fact that you're paying more attention to labels, portion control and just that you're thinking about the things you put in your body is a huge success! I'm also glad to hear a brutally honest account of it because sometimes I think people have the tendency to talk about how great it is when it's not always the case! Good job my friend!Jessica @ Barefoot by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144598980710841824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-86725817388171632362017-03-03T06:58:07.920-06:002017-03-03T06:58:07.920-06:00there's no point in me even attempting this di...there's no point in me even attempting this diet--i wouldn't make it one day! i think you did great to pass a week, and i'm sure you're right--it'd be easier with lots of fresh produce on hand. but for me...i'll take cake. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-37363653399813481702017-03-02T19:30:26.503-06:002017-03-02T19:30:26.503-06:00Yes, in the end it has just made us more mindful. ...Yes, in the end it has just made us more mindful. I gave up pop and candy bars when I started THM years ago, so really sugar wasn't an issue for me. Dairy was my downfall. So, just going to be more aware of how much we consume and keep a better quality of dairy around is the goal.Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-27924403871119900312017-03-02T19:28:16.440-06:002017-03-02T19:28:16.440-06:00Sonali ~ Thank you! I bet you would be successful ...Sonali ~ Thank you! I bet you would be successful at the plan, IF you were interested in it!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-44239080260969013132017-03-02T19:25:03.867-06:002017-03-02T19:25:03.867-06:00Angie, In some people they can lead to "gut&q...Angie, In some people they can lead to "gut" issues, with possibly many other issues. <br />Here is a more detailed explanation: http://www.easypaleo.com/whats-wrong-with-legumes/Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-13178921691047241652017-03-02T19:14:39.904-06:002017-03-02T19:14:39.904-06:00Haha! They're pretty lucky :)Haha! They're pretty lucky :)Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-27421788240969023612017-03-02T06:35:49.053-06:002017-03-02T06:35:49.053-06:00I would have a hard time too, but would be much mo...I would have a hard time too, but would be much more successful if I didn't have to keep my hubby happy! Those guys of ours! ;-) Carleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797057372370393894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-31381613488799234562017-03-01T21:51:37.858-06:002017-03-01T21:51:37.858-06:00Maybe just try to eliminate the processed sugar fo...Maybe just try to eliminate the processed sugar for a month. The little bits in sausage, etc really don't add up to much. But the big thing to try to eliminate is desserts, cookies, soda, candy, etc. We still eat desserts once in a while but I swap out the sugar for maple syrup or mashed bananas, etc. The best thing to wean yourself off of sugar is Gwyneth Paltrows recipe for spelt cookies. They are amazing and really help us when we have a sugar craving. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-92180448151802897362017-03-01T21:46:36.806-06:002017-03-01T21:46:36.806-06:00Sounds rough. I think programs like this are good...Sounds rough. I think programs like this are good inasmuch as they get you to be mindful about what you eat. But trying to remain on a program when you have to work and make and pack lunches is almost impossible. I couldn't even imagine a healthy lunch without garbanzo beans or rice. It doesn't sound like this program would work for vegetarians. Yes, it is always easier to eat healthy in the summer. We live on beets and spinach in the summer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396684588241464502.post-79647591275826822662017-03-01T16:56:23.996-06:002017-03-01T16:56:23.996-06:00Lasting 8 days is pretty impressive to me! I don&#...Lasting 8 days is pretty impressive to me! I don't think I could more than a few days without a handful of the things on the "naughty" list!The Foodie Physicianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915161288890141088noreply@blogger.com