This post is sponsored by VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. As always, all opinions are my own and not that of the company. Thank you for supporting those companies that help make Have Need Want possible! I had the opportunity to preview VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa in San Jose prior to the Grand Opening on March 5th. It truly is a resort-style fitness center where you can easily spend your whole day.. As a little reminder, we just moved to San Jose temporarily for the next five months while my husband attends Santa Clara ... Read more...
Whole30 Final Comparison and Thoughts
The 30 days are over and I'm feeling motivated to keep eating Whole30 as much as I can without letting it consume me. My last few days on the Whole30 were spent on vacation with my family and it was proving to be a little more difficult to eat out in an area that's not Santa Cruz. I was able to get by, but I was feeling very much OVER eggs and like some of my food requests/questions regarding how the food is prepared were not as well accepted as when I ordered out back home. After the Whole30 was over I did indulge a little because ... Read more...
Whole30 Week 4
So I've finished up my Whole30 week 4 and now there are just two more days left (today and tomorrow) before my first Whole30 experience is over. Did you check out the guest post last week about how to rock your Whole30 experience and things to consider before starting the Whole30? If not, you should totally check it out, especially if this is something you have been thinking about trying. I'm already trying to think about how I am going to reintroduce some of the foods I've taken away these last 30 days. Not gonna lie, I'm ready ... Read more...
How to Have a Successful Whole30 Experience!
So, you are considering doing a whole30. You have heard about it on social media whether it is through instagram or facebook. You see photos of peoples meals full of lean meats, veggies, protein, and fruit and you are convinced you can rock these 30 days no problem whatsoever! Here are some things to consider before you start a Whole30 and also some things to keep in mind while you go through it. 1) Why are you choosing to do this Whole30? Are you doing a Whole30 to loose weight? Are you doing a Whole30 to “detox” after the ... Read more...
Whole30 Week Three
Wow, Whole30 week three is over! These 30 days are going by so fast. I know I've said it in my week one and week two recap posts but I'm feeling amazing! I've started to become much more creative in the kitchen. I've found recipes that are so tasty I don't even miss the foods that they are substituting for. I don't plan on sticking to a strict Whole30 diet after these 30 days are over but I do plan on keeping some of these meals in rotation and eat as whole as possible! Food shopping and cooking Whole30 are becoming so routine. ... Read more...
