Thursday, 7 January 2016

Introduction to Montreal Whole30

Hello there, it's Rebecca here.

I am starting this blog to try to help people become acquainted with Whole30.org and to give some insights from Montreal, Canada. The Whole30 Network is already so big and gives such helpful hints and encouragement. However I find that the noise from Montreal is dim and I'd like to hear more hints as I attempt my 4th Whole30 (actually my second Whole45 of the four rounds).

About me: I am a single woman on a tight budget, trying to find new recipes and flavours, and to save my health from the downward slope it has been on for years. I work part-time at a coffee shop and part-time with childcare. My schedule is a bit unpredictable making meals harder to plan for.

Actually, I typically pack three meals into an industrial-sized lunch pail and head out for the day. I also host friends at my house almost weekly, and I need good crowd pleasing meals to deliver. I love creating things and sometimes a recipe fails! I am trying out the plantoeat.com meal planner to help me budget my groceries and meal prep time.

Nutritionally, I am interested in limiting my nightshade intake more than ever before (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers - including chilies - eggplant and more) but not strictly. I am also trying to limit my intake of eggs (it's so easy to whip up an omelet or boil some eggs), nuts, and caffeine (did I mention that I work at a cafe?).

I have been using a LufaFarms.com basket to gain access to local and organic products, and will focus on getting my proteins from there.  I live close to a farmer's market, but I love the convenience of a one-stop shop with comparable pricing. As much as possible, I will be buying organic produce whenever it's considered a dirty dozen.

Join me as I travel through my non-scale victories (#nsv) and discover a healthy lifestyle which is made to last!

Rebecca

No comments :

Post a Comment