Ahhhh, Whole 30…So I shall mention before you read this that I am a Whole 30 graduate. So I kind of have a love/hate with Whole 30. I first heard about it when I was pregnant, insert chuckle, obviously the timing was definitely off on that one. I had zero interest in it then and didn’t think I ever really would. Fast forward to my third trimester with Emerson(my second child), I found out I had gestational diabetes(save these details for a later date). I obviously decided it was time to start caring what I was putting into my body again. I was approximately 6 weeks post partum when I knew it was time to take charge. For those of you un familiar with Whole 30, in a nutshell you don’t eat anything processed and NO dairy! Try to do that in 2017, not exactly an easy task. We live in a world where everyone is in such a hurry and to eat well, it’s hard to be in a hurry. I have a great situation for eating better because I am home everyday and I knew this, which is another reason I knew it was time to take charge. I also need everyone to know I was a dairy junkie. I used half & half in my coffee every morning and afternoon, as well as added cheese to almost everything!!! Here is a meal plan for an average day while I was in my 30 days.
Average Day
Lots of water, coffee with almond milk or nutpods(you can find them on amazon)
Breakfast: sauteed onions, potatoes, and red pepper, 2 eggs over easy, avocado(and or guacamole)
Lunch: Kale/Spinach mix, grilled chicken, avocado, EVOO & balsamic vinegar
Dinner: Steak, Brussel sprouts with EVOO and lemon
Every day was fairly similar except sub out different meats and vegetables.
PROS
+I did not miss dairy. I really thought I would but it turns out vegetables add so much flavor that I really didn’t care.
+I felt very satisfied when I was done eating because taking out the sugars helped me to not have cravings.
+I lost approx 12 lbs, and my huband lost 17lbs. Overall, we both felt a ton better, no headaches, not as tired.
+My clothes fit sooo much better
CONS
+I definitely felt like garbage the first few days as my body was ridding all of the nasty processed garbage inside of me.
+You can’t really eat out and I love to eat out. It is an event for me, especially now that I am a stay at home mom.
+I thought I was going to turn into a chicken because I ate so many eggs. lol
+No Alcohol-although, this is the part of Whole 30 where I made my own rules! Seriously though, this “lifestyle” is pretty strict and I couldn’t drink for 9 months while I was pregnant!
Overall, I am so glad I did this and it truly has been a lifestyle change for myself and my family.
If you are interested in a Health Coach, click here to check out my childhood friend, Natalie’s website: http://www.natalieschroder.com She is actually the one that got me started on feeling like a new person! She also posts weekly meal plans and has great ideas!
If you are about to start your journey, Good Luck! If you are on the fence, do it!!!
XOXO,
Lissa
