Ok, so that picture may be a tad bit negative, but it is pretty accurate.
I really enjoyed blogging my Whole 30 experience last time, and reference it a lot, so here I go again!
On Monday, January 6, 2013, I started my second Whole 30 program. I ate like shit over the holidays. There really isn't much sugar coating that. Combine that with not working out much and drinking way too much great wine, and I was a hot mess. I was getting daily headaches, my vision was blurry again and I was just feeling super "fuzzy". Say what you will about Paleo eating, but for me it works. I feel my best when I cut the processed foods out, even the gluten free ones. It was really easy to get lax about things, and also REALLY easy for me to use my Digestzen essential oil to "fix" my digestive issues. That stuff has been a blessing and a curse, because it allows me to be bad with few repercussions. Obviously, it was all catching up with me since I was getting fuzzy headed again, but lets just say I was enjoying a few too many sandwiches with normal bread. I paid the price, though, and was seeing numbers on my scale that I hadn't in awhile. That was enough for me to say "enough!"
So, I decided to clean up my act.
Luckily, for me, I have a friend in town completing a Whole 30, too, and that has been really helpful to have someone to shop (and commiserate) with. Who knew that Saturday night grocery shopping could be so fun? Ok, it really wasn't, but at least we are in it together.
Please note that I did not properly prepare myself for this challenge, and spent way too much time going to the grocery store this past week. I suggest when you decide to do this (and you should) that you really take the time to meal plan every.single.meal. At least for the first week. It take a hot minute to get into the groove of cooking this much.
Here is how my week went:
Monday: The morning was fine! I even got up at 5:30 and worked out. I arrogantly thought that this would be an easier experience than last time, but soon would find out that it would not be. I made it through lunch and the detox started kicking in. I was hungry and miserable the rest of the day. I fell asleep at 9:30.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Detox HELL. I will never do drugs if that is what it feels like to come off of them. I was seriously shaky, and had a migraine for most of the two days. I felt like I was going to die. That is not really exaggerating, either.
Thursday: I felt good again! I wanted to eat all of the things, though. I also had a hard time being serious - let's just say nut butter caused me to laugh more than it should have. I may have been a little delirious still, but I was back in action. I was, however, super weak still. I did just come off having a nasty sinus infection, so that in combination with detoxing probably did my body in.
Friday - Sunday: Good to go! I meal prepped and planned, went to the grocery store and feel prepared for the week ahead.
Challenges: 1. Detox. That was a bitch. I don't remember detoxing so violently last time, but I probably wasn't eating crap like I was, either. 2. Not planning ahead. I can't say this enough -- plan ahead. Just do it. Cut up your veggies. Give yourself a chance to make good choices. 3. Not remembering to keep an emergency Lara Bar available. Hangry Jenn is not very nice.
This next week will be interesting because my social group has our Happy Hour on Thursday, and there isn't much happy in a glass of water. It may be the quickest HH I attend, but I'll make it through. Drinking or not drinking doesn't really bother me a whole bunch, but it does stink at times like that. Day to day, I'm good. I don't even think about it, really.
Foods I've eaten:
- Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs (I didn't use the spices typically)
- Balsamic Roast (the recipe is in this past post)
- Grilled steak
- Coconut Lime Chicken
- Buffalo Ranch Stuffed Peppers
- Crock Pot Chipotle Pork Roast
- Balsamic Chicken
- Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
- Cauliflower soup with Sausage
I'm also planning on returning to working out this week. As of today, I'm down 3 lbs! That is a big deal for me. I'm still struggling with sugar cravings, and trying to find things to satiate them. Sugar is a big deal for me, I can really feel its effects. I'm not setting any specific goals, number wise, but I did finally take my measurements so I hope to see a change in them! I have a shirt that will be my guide on that haha!
Anyone else thinking about doing Whole 30 out there? Its not too late to join in on the fun!
