2017 is here! Yay

On By itsavittlife

It’s a new year and I have to say I am happy to see 2016 go. It was a great year for the Vitt’s but let’s be honest, this year kind of sucked! So much death, Syria, standing rock, and Trump (insert crying emjoi here).

With a new year  brings new habits and resolutions. I wrote my goals/resolutions last week. I joined a fitness group this past year and it has been amazing for me in keeping me accountable. So I write to say, we(yes Jamie too, but not Frances) are doing the whole30 the month of January. I look at it like a cleanse/ reset on our finances and health(no drinking allowed! That’s the finance part, plus we won’t be eating out!) below is some of my inspirations/goals and some recipes I have LOVED so far on Whole30.  It’s super clean eating.The first couple of days were hard and I felt tired. Today is day 16 for us and I feel like super women. WE are halfway through!

Anyone else doing fun cleanses this month?

Setting some goals/resolutions for 2017 is fun. Even if you don’t follow through with all of them, it’s good to set them. You have to put it out there! I just read something that said, “95% of people have already given up on New Years resolutions halfway through January”. Wow, Well I’d like to say, not me. I am setting myself up for a good year. Surrounding myself with people who inspire and support me.

Much love to you all!

The Vitts

1.Best Ranch Ever! I will never make ranch with dairy again. The below is too good.

http://www.whole-sisters.com/single-post/2016/05/26/Dump-Ranch

2. I have been making homemade mayo for our chicken salad lettuce cups, That we practically have everyday! So delicious and easy to snack on. I add a little garlic to mine.

Ingredients:
  1. 1-1/4 cup of light olive oil(I use avocado oil), divided.
  2. 1 egg.
  3. 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder(or regular mustard is fine)
  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
  5. 1/2 to 1 lemon, juiced.
  6. 2 garlic gloves
3. Whole30 creamer – 2 containers of nutpods(I use vanilla and I get them off amazon), 2 cans of coconut milk and a big handful of dates(seeds removed). Blend in the vitamix and you have creamer for the week! It makes a big batch. Cinnamon would be great to add as well.
4. Sweet Potato Waffle Breakfast – we love this one for breakfast. I usually add a little hot sauce and whole30 ranch to it.
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 1 small/medium sweet potato, grated
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ⅛ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp oil, plus more for waffle iron and frying pan
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • ½ medium avocado, sliced
  • salt & pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat waffle iron and grease well. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl whisk 1 egg (or egg whites). Add in grated sweet potato–should be around a heaping cup–plus seasonings and 1 tsp oil. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Once waffle iron has fully heated, pack in sweet potato hash mixture into iron, covering all of the quadrants. Press waffle iron down gently and allow sweet potato to cook about 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden.
  3. While the waffle is cooking sauté kale in pan with oil on medium heat until slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Fry or scramble egg in same pan (remove kale or keep in, your choice) to personal preference.
  4. Once sweet potato waffle is ready gently remove with butter knife and transfer to plate. Layer on kale, fried egg, and avocado slices. Finish with salt and pepper if you wish and enjoy!
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size: 1 sandwich Calories: 280 Fat: 14 Carbohydrates: 30 Sugar: 5 Fiber: 6 Protein: 10

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