If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that for the past couple of weeks my meals have been particularly healthier than usual. That’s because since April 24th, I’ve been doing the Whole30 program.
What is Whole30?
Short version: it’s all about eating real food. You can learn more about the hows and whys by reading about the Whole30 Program Rules here.
Why Whole30?
For the past 6 months or so I’ve been feeling less than great, to say the least. I’ve been experiencing a lot of dips in my energy, mood, getting sick easily, skin issues, and so on. I really hate turning to medication, so I decided it was time I tried cleaning up my diet and seeing if that helped. After reading about the Whole30, I realized it was exactly what I needed to try.
I actually started a few weeks ago (April 25th), so I’m more than half way done the 30 days already! I must say that I’m honestly feeling WAY better, and I’ve noticed my health issues decreasing with each passing day. I actually don’t remember the last time I’ve felt this good. I absolutely can’t wait to see how I feel on day 30!
Oh, and did I mention that the food actually rocks? Sure, I miss bread and sweets (I’d do just about anything for a cupcake right about now), but I’ve loved the opportunity to get creative with cooking and trying new recipes. And since I’ve been feeling so great, the temptation to give into the “off limits” food isn’t as strong because I don’t want to go back to how I was feeling before. With that being said, I’ll certainly reintroduce a lot of the foods at the end of the 30 days to see the extent to which I can incorporate them back into my regular diet.
Here’s a look at what I’ve been noshing on:
I’ll do another recap post (or 2?) toward the end of my Whole30 to share final thoughts/feelings/etc. Until then, you can keep following my journey and meals on the Hungry Blonde Instagram!
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