Whole 30 Results

Mid January I decided to embark on a new round of the Whole 30.  I was struggling with stress eating and my results were showing it!  I needed to kick some of those bad habits to the curb.  

This is not my first rodeo with Whole 30.  I completed the first round in January 2015 with great results.  I've read that every time you complete a round of the Whole 30, the experience will be different.  That could not be more accurate.  

The first time around, I felt deprived by the things I couldn't eat or drink for 30 days.  I was literally counting the days until I could indulge in my favorite foods.  My first post Whole 30 meal was pizza and wine.  The stomach and head ache that followed is memorable!  

This time around I started with the right mindset.  I did not feel deprived that I couldn't eat cheese or drink wine.  I embraced the fact that I physically felt better by not eating or drinking the forbidden foods during the Whole 30.  As a result, I don't plan to go back to my old habits any time soon.

I lost 10.2 pounds and 6.5 inches in 30 days.  As fantastic as that is, it is only part of the results!  In addition to the weight loss, I'm benefiting from these positive changes:

👉  I'm sleeping like a baby.  No more waking up in the middle of the night and struggling to go back to sleep.

👉  The brain fog has lifted.  I find I'm more productive and focused on the task at hand.

👉  The swelling I would feel in my hands after eating a carb heavy meal is gone.

👉  My skin is clearer and I even had someone comment that the whites of my eyes are brighter.

👉  An overall sense of improved well being and positive outlook.

👉  Cravings are gone.  

I didn't realize how bad I felt until I started feeding my body with whole foods day in and day out.  I now make decisions about food based on how I will feel after eating, not how the food will taste as I'm eating.  That small change in mindset is making all the difference in the world!

I'm excited to share what I've learned during this process.  I'll be hosting a free Whole 30 Quick Start group starting March 1st.  This 7 day group will cover all the details of the Whole 30 to get you started successfully on your own Whole 30 journey.

If you've been struggling with your relationship with food, or just want to kick up your results a notch, this could be the group for you!  Send me an email to sueharkerfitness@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Sue