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Whole30 Results!

Okay guys, the results are in! Well, technically they have been in, I just have not taken the time to post them.

I must say that I am pretty pleased with the outcome and I am kind of ready to do another Whole30 (key words: kind of). But I think I will hold off another week or two because I am heading to Arizona next week for a wedding and then we are heading to the in-laws' (North Carolina!) over the 4th of July. So, for now I am going to try my best to continue eating Whole30-ish but won't officially start another Whole30 until maybe mid-July.

I must say that the past week has not been the best. I did not stick to my plan of continuing the Whole30/Paleo lifestyle like I had hoped. I have had some pizza, sweets, and BBQ chicken but I am still trying my best to stay on the healthy track because it simply feels better. Although I have indulged some or eaten out of convenience (ie. my husband wanted Buffalo Wild Wings and I went out to lunch for a friend's birthday AND went to lunch with the Church Ladies...oh, and our wedding anniversary was last week so Japanese Steakhouse was a must!), I have not overeaten and I still strive to eat veggies, fruits and lean meats without a bunch of added crap (condiments, grains, cheese, etc) as much as possible. It's definitely a process and I will continue working toward an improved, healthier lifestyle.

So, anyway here are my results after 30 days of no grains, no dairy, no legumes, no alcohol, no sugar, no processed foods, and no scales.

Non-Scale Victories

Confidence
Clothes fit more comfortably
Tons of Energy
Motivation...to clean my house, do dishes, work out, read, work on goals, etc. 
Improved Attitude (Not as easily irritated, frustrated, grouchy)
Improved Focus (specifically at work)
NO more indigestion, cramping, heartburn
NO Headaches
Feeling Empowered
FREEDOM from "needing" to have certain foods 
{you know that feeling you get when you see a donut (or whatever food you absolutely cannot resist) and you think "If I don't eat that right now I am going to explode." Maybe not. But I know we all have those food that we just HAVE to have and absolutely cannot resist. For me, it is donuts (among other things). But I love that I know I can rationalize, do I really want or do I just think I do. AND I can walk away from it and not feel sad or like I am missing out. SUCH a freeing feeling. I cannot explain. This is my FAVORITE part of the Whole30. Freedom to walk away and be 100% okay with it and know that I am better, healthier for it. (Now, don't get me wrong. I am not saying I will never eat a donut again, LETS. BE. REAL. But I am saying, I don't need to drive to town every Saturday because I have a craving for them. I don't have to stop in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays to grab a donut on my way to Sunday School because I am perfectly content with my eggs and fruit or whatever I had for breakfast that morning. I love that.) HORRAY FOR FREEDOM!}

Scale Victory

I weighed myself on Day 1 and again on Day 31 and I lost a total of 13.2 pounds! I was pretty excited to say the least. My goal was 15 but was hoping for at least 10 so I met right in the middle which was extremely exciting! So, here are the pics and let me just say this: THESE ARE EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING BUUUUT I know they might be very encouraging to someone else so I will suck it up and share.



So, What Now?

I know I briefly stated up top that I am planning to do another Whole30 next month but what about the future and why another Whole30 so soon? I still feel like I need the guidance and strictness of Whole30 to get in a good mindset and on a good daily track toward health. I would like to eventually transition almost fully to a Paleo lifestyle because I simply feel better and healthier eating that way. Plus it just makes so much more sense to eat REAL food that God intended us to eat rather than processed, manufactured crapola that our body doesn't know what to do with (can we say "Duh!"). But, for 25ish years, that's what I have been used so 30 days of eating real food isn't going to fix 25+ years of habits, cravings, and "addictions." It is a process. It is a change in mindset, in routine, and habits. It takes time, it takes diligence, it takes determination, and it takes repetition. Yes, I am going to mess up, it happens but I will move forward and keep working hard. I want to be the healthiest I can be for my family and myself; plus I think it is important to value the body God gave and glorify Him with it.

Also, remember how I mentioned I feel motivated and empowered. Yeah. Well, I decided (on Day 31) to start the C25k ("Couch to 5k"). I really expected it to SUCK. But honestly, Day 1 really was not that bad. About half way through, I started regretting having Chili for lunch (probably did not help that it was like 90 degrees and I was pushing my 18 month in a stroller) but ya know what, I finished and I felt great about it! I have a friend who wants me to run a 3k with her in July and ya know what, I am pumped because I started the C25k just in time that I should be able to do a 3k with no problem. 

I am excited about the opportunities I feel like I have gained from completing the Whole30. I know that may sound weird but when you feel confidence, motivated and empowered, it seems like there are a million opportunities in life and that you can succeed at each one!


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