Tag Archives: Whole30

AIP and Lent

Posted on March 11, 2018 by orthodoxmom3

The last few years my family has been doing the WHOLE30 (extended) for Lent.  I’ve written quite a bit about it. I always struggled with the whole ‘fasting’ concept, worried that it wasn’t what was prescribed by the church for fasting.  … Continue reading →

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Whole30 Week 2 Complete

Posted on March 12, 2017 by orthodoxmom3

Another week has been completed of our Whole30 during this Lenten Season.  I’m so grateful that we are using Lent as a huge motivator for this one as well as my recent discovery of adrenal fatigue to further keep me motivated, as … Continue reading →

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Whole30 Week 1 Complete

Posted on March 6, 2017 by orthodoxmom3

Well, we have gotten through the first week of our Whole30 during this Lenten season.  It hasn’t been terribly bad since I am motivated by the Lenten Season in addition to really wanting to alleviate my adrenal fatigue. My cravings … Continue reading →

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What is the Whole30 and Why During Lent?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by orthodoxmom3

On February 27, the first full day of Lent,  my family will be starting our next Whole30.  What is the Whole30 you ask?  And why during Lent? What is the Whole 30? The Whole30 is a food program that allows you … Continue reading →

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November Wrap Up

Posted on November 30, 2015 by orthodoxmom3

Wrapping it Up:  November The year is just flying by!  I can hardly believe that December is upon us bringing with it the end of 2015!  My oldest son will be turning 17 and I will be….um….well, older than I … Continue reading →

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Sugar: The Not So Sweet Facts

Posted on July 9, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

I don’t think it’s a secret that added sugar is bad for you.  But I do wonder if people realize HOW bad it is for them. It’s not just about tooth decay. The sugar you buy in the bag at … Continue reading →

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Food Update – Still Paleo :)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

I realized it’s been about 5-6 weeks since my recap on our Whole30 experience so I thought maybe I should touch base on it.  For the most part, we are still paleo.  🙂  Again, it’s not something we follow strictly 100% … Continue reading →

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My Food is NOT my Religion

Posted on April 29, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

I was sitting recently, amongst some friends who were talking about parenting, food, and other topics, when one casually said, “I just don’t get how some people make their food choices like a religion.” Some nodded along and the conversation … Continue reading →

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The Whole30 – The Final Recap

Posted on April 22, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

So we are on the other side now…. of Lent and our Whole30.  I can say that I’m glad…. and maybe not so glad(easier to resist temptation DURING it!!) It was a wonderful (though sometimes excruciating) experience.  And I think … Continue reading →

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Whole30 – Week 7

Posted on April 15, 2014 by orthodoxmom3

So here we are in the midst of Holy Week and taking on the final week, week 7 of the Whole30 we vowed to keep all of Lent. Review of Week 6: Last week we started testing dairy. Just one day … Continue reading →

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