Soulmates Turned SWOLEmates

30 days in the life of married couples giving their bodies the attention they need. Will they stay committed to their goals and motivate their helpmates as well? only time will tell.

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Them Scott's putting in work ...

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My guys doing there thing in the kitchen!!!

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Whole30 - Day 2 - Dinner

Day two and I’m already too lazy to cook. Chipotle is it.

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Doesn't this look good...see you can also eat out.. #treatyoself

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You guys asked why no beans?  Here is the answer. This info is also part of the reason why we are avoiding whole grains which I wouldn’t say are unhealthy...

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Lunch built for a champion!!...don't sleep on them baby bells y'all 🌶🌶

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A Jahmeilah roberson masterpiece! Mango avocado salsa, sautéed spinach, and grilled steelhead trout!!

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Proud of the Scott's for there effort and commitment...this would have been a perfect whole30 meal without having the corn. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 for the effort!

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Week 2!!! Stay with it

Ok Swolemates,

Now that the fast is over the rest of this month should be a piece of cake (pun intended). Here are some recipes to get some ideas flowing. Like I said I wouldn’t try to do them all but try a couple to mix up your menu.

Also I have noticed some of us are still “confused” about what foods are on the no fly list so I wanted provide a link to some guidance four you all. Pay close attention to the things that are “lawful but not expedient”…you’ll see what I’m talking about.

http://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/

Lunch: Bison/beef meatballs: http://www.multiplydelicious.com/thefood/2012/06/bison-meatballs/bison_meatballs/

Dinner: Beef/bison Stew http://soletshangout.com/rustic-beef-tomato-cabbage-stew/

Kale and flank steak salad http://soletshangout.com/massaged-kale-salad-with-cherries-pistachios-grilled-flank-steak/

Cauliflower fried rice

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/3195098303/asian-cauliflower-fried-rice

Slow Cooker Kalua pork! http://nomnompaleo.com/post/107188714618/whole30-day-5-slow-cooker-kalua-pig

For the fifth recipe I’d like you to find something on your own and share it with the group. Have a good week.

Snacks: Plantain chips (careful they are addictive) Citrus Soaked Cucumber slices

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Cage free eggs, chicken apple sausage, and spinach scramble. We see you Marshawn!!

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Watercress & Chicken Soup

Move over, kale. Here comes a more versatile, nutrient-dense, and tasty leafy green: watercress! 

Seriously: did you know that this unassuming aquatic plant was recently proclaimed the new queen of the produce aisle, with a nutrient density score of 100%? My mom, for one, has long been aware of the nutritional punch that watercress delivers, because she’s been making traditional Cantonese pork sparerib and watercress soup since forever. It was one of my favorite childhood dishes.

During the month of January, I’m partnering with Whole Foods Market to develop a couple of simple and delicious recipes—so when the Whole Foods team asked me to create a comforting dish using watercress, my mom’s soup immediately came to mind. Hers is a traditional slow cooked soup, or lou fo tong (老火汤), packed with tender pork spare ribs, watercress, dried Chinese dates, shiitake mushrooms, and almonds—but patience is not one of my virtues. I was determined to make a fast and easy version.

This Watercress & Chicken Soup is a mod of my mom’s recipe that can be prepared in just minutes, and without having to make a special trip to an out-of-the-way Asian supermarket. The secret? I substitute sliced chicken thighs for the pork, and leave out items I can’t find in my neighborhood grocery. Also, because the watercress I bought at Whole Foods is so young and delicate, I decided to add it at the end so it remains a vibrant shock of green in the bowl.

I can almost see my mom shaking her head as she reads my recipe, but hey—when I’ve served this soup on a chilly weeknight, my brood has given me a collective thumbs-up. After all, there’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of soup, right? So go grab the ingredients and simmer a big pot tonight!

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Stay moist inside and out...#hydrate

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will you stay strong as we go down this whole30 pathway of success?

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Day 3:  Let the Cravings begin

My job just decides to 3 whole cakes (Red Velvet included) lemon bars, and a sugary medley of delicious fruit treats on deck for the free...Dj Khaled told ya’ll they don’t want us to succeed.  Are you ready for success?  Can you handle Success?

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Stick with the rules!! and when you are thinking what can I eat?  reference this picture.  Also remember the best way to know if the ingredients are whole30 approved is to make it yourself...real food is delicious!

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How long do you think this will last??? 🤔

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While I am most happy to report that I squatted 225 lbs 5x today.  I am more excited about the fact that my mother had a WHOLE pepperoni pizza in my house and I did not eat a slice. #biggirlvictories

K. Scott

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Week 1 Kick off!!

Hey Folks,

Well the time is come to kick off this challenge. Here are some tips to get started.  Look out for a link I will send later to a blog where I will post tips and  we can encourage each other, share recipes, etc.

Breakfast:  For convenience I would stick to a protein smoothie shake.  Here are some options for you:  http://paleogrubs.com/smoothie-recipes

**Remember to have a balance of allowable carbs, healthy fats, and protein even with this smoothie.**

Lunch: For lunches this week we are going to make 3 days of lunches since we will be fasting from Thursday to Saturday.

Option 1: Turkey and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes

http://paleomg.com/clean-it-up-mondays-turkey-and-spinach-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/

Option 2: Bean-free turkey chili

http://paleoleap.com/turkey-chili/

Dinner:

Before you break your back trying to cook dinners for everyday of the week.  Remember keep it simple most nights.  (Jam is great at this).  If there is left overs from your lunch prep, flip that for dinner.  Have some baked chicken thighs or breasts on deck in the fridge and some vegetables ready to put together for a meals. Every night should not be Top Chef.  

Try to do a protein and two vegetable sides (one can be starchy like squash or sweet potato). Here are some pro tips: • Most veggies can be made lots of different ways (cauliflower mash, cauliflower "rice", etc) • The slow cooker is your best friend • The whole 30 allows white potatoes (proceed with caution) • nom nom paleo is a good source of recipes that are hearty and kid friendly

Examples dinners: • Sausage and peppers w/ baby red potatoes • Baked fish with broccoli and green salad • Burger bowls (green salad topped with a burger patty) • Chicken thighs with roasted Brussels sprouts and squash • Spaghetti (sub noodles for zoodles or spaghetti squash)

Snacks Like with everything else here, plan ahead.  Portion out and prepackaged your snacks in a small ziplock for the day this will help prevent over-snacking and worse binge snacking.

Example snacks: • nuts (not peanuts) • Seaweed • Sweet baby bells • Single serving of low sugar fruit (1 apple) • Baby carrots • Celery with almond butter • Pickled veggies