Some other positive results I've experienced during my Whole30+ - I sleep like a BABY. I fall asleep easily and don't usually wake up until pretty much 7:30ish - which in the opinion of some mothers is sleeping WAY BETTER than a baby! And when I do wake up, I'm refreshed and ready to get up, not reluctantly dragging myself out of the sack.
But my favorite result so far is I actually bought a size 10 pair of shorts and capris! Now granted, they were made of a stretch type of fabric, but still, I was ecstatic to say the least!
Other results/benefits I noticed...I feel much calmer and less obsessed worrying about things I can't control. And, hate to admit that I have a temper, but that seems to be better controlled these days also.
I do think that the premise behind Whole30 for reshaping your relationship towards food is a huge part of this process. I will say that I didn't miss dairy or low carb "breads" and wraps as much as I thought I would. I did miss the sweeteners, however. I was in the habit of looking for something sweet at the end of a meal, so I was eating quite a few dates initially. Now I am just as likely to find an apple or orange fills that need or a few nuts mixed with raisins. You definitely must have a plan in place. Have the right kinds of foods in the house so you can prepare compliant meals and snacks. Being prepared keeps you on track!
So what to do now? I plan to continue Whole30 for a while longer. I may reintroduce sweeteners very occasionally but will stay off the dairy and low carb breads for now. I haven't found Whole30 to be a difficult way to eat. In fact, I think it has been easier in many ways. I keep my meals simple and uncomplicated...meat, veggie, salad. No rocket science required here!
Take a look at some of the yummy things I made before I came down to FL for the week!
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| Whole30 Chili http://www.afamilyfeast.com/whole30-chili/ |
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| Baked Sweet and White Potato "Chips" http://fitandawesome.com/recipes/paleo-sweet-potato-chips/ |
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| Spinach "Chips" https://lostgardenblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/cheesy-nacho-spinach-chips/ I just used oil, salt and pepper for my chips. |
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| Scrambled Eggs, Avocado with Salsa This is just what it says...scrambled eggs on top of diced avocado with a spoonful of salsa on top. |
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| Roasted Nuts with Coconut Oil and Cinnamon http://yourhealthista.com/post/31460694813/whole30-day-three-cinnamon-coconut-roasted-nuts |
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| Homemade "Larabars" http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/11/08/homemade-cashew-cookie-larabars/ I coated both sides of my bars with unsweetened coconut to make them less sticky for wrapping and holding in hand to eat. |
