Ok, so my most recent OBSESSION is, the Whole30 Challenge!
At first, I was really unsure about doing this. How could I give up drinking, sweets AND going out to eat for 30 days!? Oh and not to mention, all grains, dairy and snacking throughout the day! So, you're now thinking, I'm pretty much going to be eating nothing/like a rabbit, right? Well, yes AND no. But let's get to that later. So, the day arrived and I started on my Whole3o challenge journey.
Before this, I made sure to clear out the fridge, cupboards, created a meal plan and meal prepped for the week ahead. This was crucial for me to successfully follow the Whole3o challenge rules! At first, it was quite easy, eating leans meats, veggies, fruits, etc. It was great, until I realized how challenging it was to "not snack." I didn't know how I was going to make it! SO, the first couple days went by and I consciously challenged myself to make filling meals, so I wouldn't snack. Since the average person is so used to snacking throughout the day, this was quite a challenge, but it allowed my body to really rely on the nutrients I was eating during meal time and adjust to not relying on a boost of sugar or energy in between meals. As the days went on, I learned how to plan ahead better, prep more efficiently and slowly my food cravings and hunger in between meals started to disappear. The book provided me with fantastic recipes that I enjoyed eating more and more at every meal. Furthermore, not only did my love for cooking grow, but I started sleeping better at night, my energy levels went up and I wasn't getting tired during the middle of the day anymore and my nails and hair started to become stronger!! Score!! I was really starting to love this challenge and was feeling great. The last couple of weeks went by and I was nearing Day 30. At this point, I was not only feeling amazing physically, but I was feeling amazing mentally and emotionally as I was so proud of my dedication to finish 30 days, my willpower to not go out to eat or drink and to prove to myself that I could change the way I thought about and relied on food.
For anyone curious and wondering about this program or interested in taking the challenge, I can easily say, that I am OBSESSED with it and it will definitely be worth your while! Challenge yourself and try out this program! Click here to see what it is all about as well as the program rules!
