After this trial, I can already tell that I want to go back to Whole 30 eating. This trial has been a huge catalyst for my food addiction. I know now that I thrive on the rigid structure of the Whole 30 way of eating. I can already tell that I've gained weight with eating these not healthy for my body food. Being back on this rigid schedule works best for me.
Of course, there are going to be times where I want to eat off plan. Luckily, the next time that is, is 7 weeks away on Thanksgiving Day. I decided to create another challenge for myself. It's a lot easier to say no to bad things when you can trick your mind into thinking that you are doing this to "win" something. At least thats what I am telling myself :)
So today I embark on my 7 week clean eating challenge. This challenge takes me to the day before Thanksgiving, where I KNOW I will want to eat like everyone else. But, by that time I might not be able too or want too. I also know I will plan some Paleo friendly dishes.
I am so excited about getting back on track with my eating. I felt so good and healthy when I was eating food that helped my body fuel itself rather than hinder it. I am also planning to add in working out to my routine and schedule. The key to this challenge is planning and preparing. I got an amazing cook book, Well Fed, that is based on preparing meals on Sunday that you can just reheat on the week nights. I will be doing a better job with planning all of my meals for next week.
I am so proud of my sister, Anne, for starting her 30 day challenge. She has a pretty awful auto-immune disease and we are both hopeful that this change in diet will help at least put it into remission. She is a week into it and is doing a fabulous job!
I am planning to blog during this 7 weeks, because it keeps me accountable and I love sharing information that I have learned about this process. Food addiction is a horrible thing and I am hoping that one day, it won't be the all consuming disease that it is.
Here is what I had to eat for Day 1.
Lunch - Coconut Chicken Curry with Spaghetti Squash with some grapes
Dinner - Chocolate Chili from the Well Fed cookbook and some grapes
I didn't have breakfast since I went back to sleep after taking Emma to daycare. I did have some coffee. Yes, I am offically a black coffee drinker and I don't think I can go back!
I hope that some of you consider doing a challenge with me and we can support each other on this crazy food journey. I promise it is worth it!!
