Days One & Two: Breakfast, Lunch, and Cook Day

I didn't post yesterday - even though it was day one of whole30 number two - because halfway through the day I started getting a bit of a headache. It continued through the evening and by the time I got home from work around seven thirty, I had what I'm pretty sure was the worst headache I've ever had. I basically had enough energy to dim the lights, sit on the couch, cover myself with a blanket, and moan. I eventually had two ibuprofen (whole30 compliant? I have no idea) and a slice of quiche. I was asleep soon after the end credits of Breaking Bad. 

Before my head started to throb, I had another bowl of "cereal" for breakfast - this time with strawberries - and a stuffed pepper for lunch, along with almonds, grapes, and a peach. 

Today I had the day off and felt much better. I had another bowl of "cereal" for breakfast, and headed out for a run. I'm participating in a 10k on Sunday so I'm trying to get in some good runs this week.
Afterward we went to see The World's End. I hadn't had lunch before we left, so I picked up some cashews and a larabar for a snack. I was steadfast as I held onto my boyfriend's buttery popcorn (he's a little more relaxed in his paleo approach than I am right now). Luckily I've never been crazy about movie popcorn  - I just love the way it smells.

When we got home I ate some quiche, then set out to tackle my cook day. Here's what I made:
The Best Chicken You Will Ever Eat from Well Fed
Apple and Fennel Coleslaw from Gather
Char Siu Pork (for BBQ Pork Fried Rice) from Well Fed (not pictured)
Taco Seasoned Chicken & Vegetables (not pictured)
Ranch Dressing
Steak - for dinner tonight

Here's the coleslaw. It came together really easily. I couldn't find the recipe online anywhere, but basically you just finely julienne a fennel bulb, six carrots, and an apple and toss it all with a tablespoon of poppyseeds. For the dressing, you mix 1/4 cup paleo mayo* with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey. I know that honey as a sweetener is a no-go on whole 30, but since this recipe yields about six servings, I didn't think this small amount would be an issue. If I make it again while I'm on a whole30 I'll try just leaving it out.
The slaw tastes great - very fresh and bright (thanks to the fennel). The dressing came out a bit watery but I think this is because my mayo was a little looser this time around.

*If you haven't made mayo from scratch before, use this method. It is so easy (seriously) and I haven't failed yet using Melissa Joulwan's method from The Clothes Make The Girl/Well Fed.

With the mayo I had leftover from making the slaw dressing, I made more ranch dressing. So Good! Here's everything in the jar ready to be mixed.

 Best Chicken Ever (hopefully) - not the best picture ever.

And finally, after all that cooking, here's what I sat down to for dinner while my boyfriend recorded another episode of his podcast. The steak had been forgotten in the fridge for a couple of days so it needed to be eaten. It was great dipped into the ranch dressing missed by my celery.

Cheers!