So the good news is that I survived those "great" days. I didn't kill anything, unless you count that raccoon that I ran over and that thing deserved to die for running out in front of me in the dark and scaring me like that (that must have been on day 5). The hangover wasn't too bad. I'd been through a sugar hangover before, so I knew what to expect. And I slept a lot. I took more naps than usual. I must have been really tired because one day I napped with my 2 year old and I woke up to her staring at me and a big pile of drool on my pillow. Out cold obviously.
From the above paragraph it sounds like it was a cake walk. But let me tell you, it was anything but that! I avoided people, I avoided food, I pretty much locked myself in my house like a hermit. I was so afraid to slip up or eat something bad. And I knew I my willpower was weak during that time, so I just chose to isolate myself and watch a lot of Lifetime (which is actually the perfect day to me!). But I survived.
And then yesterday, something happened. Around 9am. After a huge plate of eggs and bacon. All of my brain fog cleared. I felt super alive. Energized. Excited. It was weird. And cool! And I still feel like it today. It's hard to explain, but I just feel good. I suppose that's part of the experience and the draw of the Whole 30. This is also the time when a lot of people quit the program I'm told. Because they feel so good. And they think they've gained all the benefits. But I'm told to hang on, the best is yet to come. So I'll keep hanging on!
People say, I could never do that, I don't know how you're doing that. That's a lie. Yes you could. You can do anything you put your mind to. I believe this 100%.
People say, You're crazy, I'd never cut out carbs. Truth, I'm a little crazy, crazy about my health and well-being enough to cut the carbs for a few weeks to find out what optimal health REALLY feels like.
How have I made it 10 LONG days you ask? (I know, 10 days is quite the journey!). Here's how:
- I made a commitment to myself.
- I shared that commitment with my main man (the day after I started, because I didn't want him to talk me out of it...ha!)
- I planned my meals.
- I'm trying different meals and foods. Like this below. What is it? I don't know! It had green stuff and some bacon. It was fantastic.
- I'm blogging (not everyday like I promised, because I had that week of weird fogginess) and sharing my journey on social media.
- I'm willing to try new things. Like cutting up a pineapple. Which I was successful at!
- I have the support of friends and family. I can't tell you how many people have shared encouragement and recipes with me. People have shared their personal experiences with the Whole 30 with me. They've given me tips and tricks. I mean, amazing right?!!
- I am not buying crap (as in crap food) for my house. Although my hubs might have brought this demon pictured below into the house......
- I'm packing my lunch everyday for work.
- I'm reminding myself daily, sometime hourly of why I chose to do this. Food does not control me. Food should never control me!
- I'm stubborn.
- I hate losing.
- I do not want to be a quitter. I don't quit.
I won't promise you a blog everyday. That was a mistake. I don't know what each day will look like. Maybe I'll have the energy to type on a keyboard, maybe not! So don't hold me accountable to that. But you can hold me accountable to destroying this Whole 30. And you better believe me when I say that!
Oh I bet you're wondering about my cheat. Yep, I cheated. You're not supposed to weigh yourself on the Whole 30. But I'm a daily weigh in type of girl. And I did well, until day 7. And then I stepped on the scale. Because I wanted to see if this program was "working". Which is totally off base, because my goal is not to lose weight, but to gain control of my relationship with food. But if you're wondering, the program is "working". But no more scale now!
Peace and love. And sweet dreams of cupcakes. But don't eat them!
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