It's crazy to think 30 days can change my life in so many ways! Usually, when I stick my mind to doing something, the progress is slow. Well, these 30 days, my friends, were nothing but slow. Everything about it was different and life-changing. I honestly wish everyone could get on the Whole30 ride. Why wouldn't you if you found results that ARE phenomenal, amazing, and life-changing?! Those are the words I use when I tell people what has changed in my life. First off, I was blessed to start my Whole30 with a lifestyle that was already pretty clean from processed food, soda, and additives. People that start off on another foot, have a very rough detox. Mine was mild. I was already weaning myself off of dairy to prepare for this. And, I honestly splurged on desserts before. I only told my cousin how many donuts I ate one day! This is NOT recommended. I still had sugar in my diet. Sugar is in so many of our foods which isn't in them naturally, and that's why we're addicted to it! This is why my fasts from sweets didn't stop the craving, but it surely taught me how to rely on the Lord and how to pray more. In the beginning of my Whole30, I craved grains the most, but that did go away. My Phenomenal, Amazing, Life-Changing Results 1. MY SLEEP CHANGED I noticed almost right away that my sleep was deeper. My body is ready to sleep and wake up at certain times. This is great for me if only I wasn't a night owl! I will become very well rested if I embrace my body's natural sleep clock! My dreams became very detailed and deep as well. 2. MY SUGAR CRAVINGS WENT AWAY Before day 12, I had already lost my cravings for sugar/sweets! This has changed my world. For most of the month, I literally thought I would puke if I ate something sweet. I realized that if I did want something sweet, it was emotional. For the most part, I do not long for a sweet. As a result of taking out sugar, natural sugars (found in fruit, for example) have such an amazing sweet taste! When we take out the junk, good foods taste so much better. I've come to appreciate good (healthy) food so much more. 3. NO BLOATING, STOMACH NOISES, OR GAS (well maybe a little) I was so over how bloated my stomach felt right before I started my Whole30. It has been heavenly not being bloated! More than half way through I realized I didn't have my normal after workout/supper gas. And just recently, I noticed my stomach is so quiet. I never hear it! There is so much peace. My body is digesting the food I take in and disposing of it well. It makes me question, "Oh, so this is normal? Have I (and so much of the world) been that bad?" 4. NO PRE-MENSTRAL MIGRAIN OR DURING PERIOD CRAMPING I ended my Whole 30 with my period pretty much. I usually would love to curl up in a ball and hibernate for a week, even though I know I don't have it that bad. It was a pain-free period! Any woman that struggles with cramping, bloating, and migraines around/during their period, should try eating this way - END OF STORY! 5. MY PANTS ARE LOSER I didn't know my weight for a whole month and lost 6.2 pounds. I ate healthy foods until I was satisfied. I do need to have good snacks, especially before working out. I didn't weigh myself the whole time, which tells me, I do not need to weigh myself if I don't want to However, I like to once a week as a tool to know where I am at. My measurements also are a huge indicator that I am doing something right: 1" off my chest; 2.25" off my waist; 1.25" off my hips, and 1" of my thighs. STILL FIGURING OUT I am still wondering if eating this way will help my back pain, skin, and migraines. The skin is a tricky one to figure out with so many factors. It is also one that takes longer, because cell turn over is slower in the skin. It is my hope to be off some of my migraine meds next month. I also wanted to share with you that with the food I bought, I ate. There is little waste, because it's valuable. Some of it is expensive. I plan my meals and make them. They say those that plan their meals out and buy for them save money compared to those that just shop for food and buy whatever. I cook on the weekends for the week mostly. I plan ahead for when I will be eating at places that are non-compliant. With all the good that has come out of eating this way, I can't imagine going back and adding what I took out. However, when I really want something I may eat it. I may have the other day, but I am not telling. Unfortunately, if and when I decide to eat something non-Whole30 compliant, it will mess with the good I have going on. It will be like starting the Whole30 all over again. However, it shouldn't be the end of the world. I am figuring out how to make decisions for this new way of life. I can't go on living never eating anything sweet. Then I'll never taste my wedding cake! As I move forward I can decide to slowly reintegrate foods and see if I want to keep them in my diet, OR I can eat something when I really want it and observe how my body reacts to it. I am going with the later for now. When and if I am ready, I may try the other approach. This is our only life God gave us. You better treat it well! Whole30 Testimonials A-Z Symptoms Disappeared
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