GIVE ME DAIRY!!
And we're at Day 5! And I'm craving cheese, Girl Scout Cookies, cupcakes, cheese, bread (in any and every form), yogurt, cheese, yes, I'll say it again, CHEESE! And I'm not the only one! My amazing husband who has been going through this week like a true sport, sent me a desperate SOS today around lunchtime confessing that he was resisting the temptation to dump shredded cheese all over his salad, top it off with a 'gigantic heap' of cottage cheese, and wash it down the a huge glass of chocolate milk!
I guess you could say we're all starting to feel it!
Where Is My Energy??
I think my body must be a day behind.... either that or I have more than the average chemical stock-pile in my system! For some reason I just cannot kick this tired feeling! It's not really exhaustion, just a sleepy, tired, lazy feeling that makes me want to curl up and sleep anywhere. This is typical according to the Whole30 program, but they say it usually happens on days 2 and 3, not days 3 and 4, but maybe I'm just weird like that. Regardless, I knew I could not go another day like yesterday so I tried so switch up my routine to keep myself awake. (In the Whole30 they strongly recommend taking naps.... this is not conducive in any form to even the slightest piece of my schedule, so I have had to improvise.)
Onward
Day 2 was.... productive! I felt like I was making strides. I'm sure as some point it will hit me that it's not all it's cracked up to be, but today was really positive! No major highs, no major lows - just good, healthy food. Even the challenges felt like stepping stones - I love SUCCESS! There is something in the core of my being that comes alive when I get to check the box, or cross out an item on my list - this sense of accomplishment is what I live for, and every night it has been the ultimate reward to pull up the Whole30 email and click the 'I Did It!' link! Pathetic what motivates me, I know, but hey - whatever works, right?
Wake Up Call
Today began much like any other. I rolled out of bed, groggy and sore, and deeply regretting the box of Swiss Rolls that disappeared during the game the night before, hoping a hot shower would take the sleepy/gross feeling away.
About 2 minutes in it hit me: Today is Day 1 of the Whole30! My first reaction was to panic - did I have something I wasn't supposed to? Have a messed it up yet? What am I allowed to eat again?
The doubts quickly cleared as my brain woke up and I made my way to the coffee pot. Thank God for the coffee pot. Thank you, Whole30, for letting me keep the coffee pot. This would be a much different journey without it! We'll delve into that later, but rest assured, coffee is the deciding factor in my Whole30 success
The Lowdown
The Whole30. Have you ever heard about it? Neither had I until just recently when a little casual eves-dropping led to the best discovery I've made in a long time.
No Sugar. No Grains. No Legumes or Processed Foods. No Alcohol, no Dairy.
Meat & Fish. Fresh Eggs & Veggies. Fruit & Healthy Fats, all Organic. 30 Days. Sounds like an adventure!
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