You may have caught on that I am going to be doing something called, Whole30. I put it off because of my Rodan + Fields' Convention at the end of September. I am now ready to start! So, what is Whole 30?
So what's required? Why am I doing this? I will need to cook regularly! I will need to plan my meals out. I haven't done this well for years. My joy for this died many years ago when dreams I had way back then died too, so this will be a new discipline and growth for me. I hope to rekindle my love for it. As I watched many YouTube videos of people on this Whole30 journey, there's not a doubt in my mind, that I will learn a lot about food, cooking, and my relationship with both. I will say goodbye to many foods and hello to many others. Whole30 says, "Yes," to meat, eggs, veggies, fruits, healthy oils, and nuts (not peanuts). I cannot rely so much on fruit as I have. I will need to be careful to not eat nuts as often and not as many. I do need to eat more veggies. I always knew this. A lot of the food should be the best quality if at a possibly, which usually is organic/grass fed/wild-caught. It just depends on the item. What are the rules?
Why? My doctor recommended it. When I told her I was thinking about Shakeology, she had little words. Instead, she shared about Whole30. I wasn't keen on adding in a method that wasn't all naturally anyway, so Whole30 makes complete sense to me. Plus, it will teach me what will be best for my body. More importantly, I would love to eat right to see my medical conditions vanish! They are: migraine headaches, eczema (face, scalp, inner ears), back pain, jaw clenching, acne, and occasional bloating from foods. Several years ago I started to get worse bloating and cramping from my periods also. I am being treated medically for my migraines. Thanks to my Rodan + Fields business, I no longer need to be on my steroid cream for my eczema, however, it would be nice to move into a different regimen other than the Soothe Regimen for sensitive skin. Of course I come a long way strengthening my back and core, but if food can help so I don't have the nagging pain each day, it would be amazing! It would be icing on the cake to not need any products for acne! And if I didn't feel like I wanted to be home in bed while I have my period, life would be good! The other day I felt so bloated after eating. It's not like I ate horribly, but I just got to the point where I wanted to feel good....better! I don't want my stomach to feel like that. I want to feel full of energy. Here is the good news! Doing Whole30 will:
Here's what I need!
I'd love to have your support! There is no slip up-get-a-free-day. If I decide to take a day off or mess up, the 30 days start over. It's that way, because even a bite or lick of one of those "NO" items brings inflammation, imbalances, etc. back in. It takes the full 30 days to know in the end. There are going to be tough days. There are going to be neutral days. There are going to be great days. I may blog, video, or write a Facebook message on a given day. I'd love to have you along the way. I am so thrilled that my friend, Jill, will be doing this along with me. Maybe someone else will want to join as well!! If you are the least bit interested, check out Whole30. You will want to get their books: *It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways (Tells you the science behind the plan) *The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom (gets you ready, recipes....just an outstanding book! What does each day look like? What to expect: Day 1: No big deal/what have I done? Day 2-3: The hangover - headache-y, a little sore, foggy (good thing I don't drink soda!) Day 4-5: Kill all things - head is clear, body feels fine, but you want to punch people for being so cheerful. Basically everything and anything annoys! The brain is not happy, because I withheld it with my previously generous reward of super-sweet, salty, fatty junk foods-and an unhappy brain is a stressed and anxious brain. Day 6-7: I just want to nap Day 8-9: No my pants are tighter! Days 10-11: The hardest days Days 12-15 I dream of junk food Day 16-27: Tiger blood - Your energy is through the roof, cravings are under control, clothes are fitting better, workouts are stronger, you feel unstoppable, Day 21: I am so over this Day 22-25: The scale (and mirror) are calling... Day 28: 28 is as good as 30, right? NO Day 29 and 30: It's almost over with. What am I going to eat now? - panic Day 30: I'll weigh myself and get measured to find out the physical victories. I was weighed and measured last Wednesday, Sept. 30. I can't wait to share my progress with you along the way. For now, you must check out some testimonials that are outstanding! There are amazing ones in the book second book as well. "Testimonials from thousands of Whole 30 participants document the improvement or "cure" of any number of lifestyle-related disease and conditions...: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 1 and 2 diabetes, asthma, allergies, sinus infections, hives, skin conditions, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, migraines, depression, bipolar disorder, heartburn, GERD, arthritis, joint pain, ADHD, thyroid dysfunction, Dyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, lupus, leaky gut syndrome, Crohn's, IBS, Celiac disease, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis" (Hartwig, 3). Join in or support me! My life is going to be changed!!
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