July 8 is a date that’s been circled on my calendar for some time now. That’s the day I was supposed to start a new Whole 30 round with my pal Sarah.
Whole 30 is pretty intense and it seems like every 30 day round is tougher than the one before so it’s a good idea to have a buddy.
Unfortunately, it seemed that I kept eating crap with the reasoning that I won’t be able to eat it after July 8. And you know something? My body has been hating me for all the mistreatment.
When I eat well, my mind is clearer, my body stronger, my endurance impressive. But when I eat sugar and processed foods, I’m tired, sluggish, temperamental and simply feel bad.
So I decided on a whim Monday that my Whole 30 round was starting right that minute. And I’m so glad!
The anticipation was literally killing me and there was no reason to hold off since I know the rules and how to eat. I just need to do it.
Funny thing though – within an hour of saying “today is the day,” my mother texted to say she’s having a holiday cookout and wanted help with making an ice cream cake. Not long after that, at work, we scheduled an event with a lunch later this month.
It just goes to show, there’s never a perfect time to do what’s good for yourself. But if you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.
I’m taking my own food for the cookout – grilled fish, baked potato and a nice salad. Dessert will be fresh fruit. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? And as for that work function – I’m there to work, not to eat, and can do lunch on my own later. It will be ok.
Not sure what the Whole 30 is? I wrote about it here and here. It’s actually meant to help people identify foods that cause digestive issues, intolerances and other health problems. However, it’s a great way to refocus your attention and your taste buds using clean eating and real food. It is not for everyone but I feel amazing when I eat the Whole 30 way.
And, as for Sarah, I’ll just be a week ahead of my friend but intend to extend this round by a week so she won’t be in it alone. I’ll give you an update a little later and let you know how it’s going.
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Sounds like a good plan – and I commend you for it. I need to do the same actually. Good luck to you both!
Thank you!! I just woke up with no electric so I’m forming a plan to grab some breakfast and lunch supplies at the grocery in my way to work. Normally I would just order out. Progress is being made already!!!
Lol! It’s a sign!
Haha. A sign that need a Mcdonalds Egg McMuffin with no Canadian bacon because this is too freaking hard or a sign that I have to push through to achieve my goals? It could go either way….
lol! I was thinking hte latter but hey – it’s an Egg McMuffin! 😀
I stopped at the store and bought supplies. Then came to work early to cook a nutritious breakfast. The Universe can mind its own beeswax.
lol! It wouldn’t matter over here – it’s quite common to see people with breakfast bowls and smoothies.
Yes! Breakfast bowls are popular here too. I make a lot of these at home. Whole 30 doesn’t allow for smoothies and every fast food smoothie in America is packed with sugar anyway so they’re not very healthy.
😀 that’s what the S in smoothie stands for anyway – suger!
Oh! I had no idea! Lol. Learn something new every day!
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That’s great! I always love reading people’s Whole 30 blog posts. Sounds like you’re off to a good start already this morning. How about Sarah? Cheering you both on!
I need to check in with her but I think she’s still planning for the 8th. She was the person who introduced me to Whole 30 so she’s my guru and role model.
Oh that’s right. The 8th. Duh!!!! 🙄
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