Whole30 Encounter: Day One

I'm headed down the path of no return. Yes, no return. Once I make a decision, I stick with it, Rosie the Riveter style.

(Ahem...)

Alright, I'll admit it. I talk a big game, but where will I end up? Even the good people at Whole30 predict this will be the feeling on Day 1. (You can see their timeline of predicted emotions here.) It was, in fact, that very timeline that prompted me to document my Whole30 encounter. I mean, I was already eating a pretty clean diet, mostly free of sugar and grains. So will my experience be as advertised? Who knows! But it definitely has me curious...

Throughout the next 30 days, I'll journal my experiences, and even what I've ate (that's right, every last gory detail). Keeping in spirit of the Whole30, I will not be posting my weight or measurements; in fact, I won't even be keeping track of those things (I haven't for a while now). I don't expect to lose any weight while I'm doing this, but if some fat should choose to melt away, I won't beg it to come back.

So, if not to lose weight, then why am I choosing to eat what many would consider a very extreme restricted diet? Well, I'm a firm believer in the importance of a healthy gut, and hitting the "reset" button, so to speak, is a great way to get started. Additionally, while I do consider myself to eat a fairly healthy diet, I'm curious to see how I would feel if I cut out all dairy, grains, and sugars. Will I even notice a difference? I don't think I suffer from any symptoms of intolerance, but how do I really know until I cut out those food items? I aim to find out in these next 30 days.

Now, the question is, how brave are YOU feeling? Are you wondering those exact same things? Or maybe you have some extra weight you're looking to get rid of (haven't we all!). Mark Sisson, in the Primal Blueprint, says that your diet influences 80% of your body composition. That's a lot! And I feel like I can back that up, because it is what I've noticed throughout my life, as well. So then, are you ready to embark on a journey that's guaranteed to change your life?

"We cannot possibly put enough emphasis on this simple fact--the next 30 days will change your life. It will change the way you think about food, it will change your tastes, it will change your habits and your cravings...It has the potential to change the way you eat for the rest of your life."

-whole30.com

If you are ready to do it with me, or even if you're just a little bit interested, first tell me in the comments below. Writing your commitment (and even tracking your success along with me) is a great way to give yourself accountability. Then, head on over to Whole30. There is so much information for you outlined there; they will equip you with exactly what you need. I just love it when people do all the hard work for me!

I'm beyond excited to start this journey with you!!