I can’t believe this is my last day on the Whole 30. (I started this post on Friday, July 7th). Probably the most profound thing that the Whole 30 has taught me is how fast 30 days goes by. In the blink of an eye, it’s over, just like that. From the other end it feels like forever but those 30 days have slipped through my fingers just like a melting ice cream cone, which wasn’t compliant with Whole 30 by the way. This aspect of the experience just reminds me that if there is anything I want to accomplish or begin, START NOW because before you know it the days have gone by and you are at the other end. Better to have reached a goal and felt victory than live with the remorse and regret of another wasted month or year or life.
I have achieved a small victory. Maybe not so small. I stayed the course for 30 days and lost 7 lbs as of today (day 32). A small dent but you have to start somewhere and I was quickly losing faith in myself to attempt yet another lifestyle change that bombed. But more than that, I have proved to myself that I can do this thing. This thing that loomed monumental over for me for so long. I have often read that there are no outward signs of weight loss to others until you have lost 20lbs so don’t feel the need to mention – it looks like I’ve lost weight. I don’t need that…. yet.
Another very important lesson was this: make a choice. Make a decision and follow it through. Be honest with yourself and trust yourself. Yes, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength, but even that has to be believed and you have to start the actions.
I’m learning to cook with Whole foods and realizing how scrumptious and satisfying they really are. At no time during the Whole 30 was I hungry or overcome with cravings for food that doesn’t satisfy. I am as surprised about that as you. So I will continue with the Whole 30 with minor modifications because it really is changing my life just as the founders promised. Not an instant change but a slow deep and profound changing that will become more evident as I continue this journey.
I simply was not dying for it to be over so I could go back to my old habits. They weren’t working and they were making me sick and tired and miserable so …. good riddance. I’ve been empowered and feel ready to tackle other mountains that have nothing to do with food, health and weight. So it’s been a very good thing for me. I would highly recommend it.
i would also add that I started to power walk 4-5x a week for approx 6.5 kilometres – just to clear the brain and do something else healthy. More on that later.
Sometimes we have to say goodbye to the same old same old, especially if it isn’t working and embrace something new and even something challenging. It’s the challenge that provides the victory which provides the empowerment. Hello new healthy life.
BTW I took my blood pressure on one of those machines in Safeway the other night and it was 134/83 which is an all time low for me. I’m not on meds either. I was elated. The last couple of times I attempted that the cuff nearly severed my arm off and I had to hit the emergency stop button. Of course my blood pressure was high after that experience.
Feeling fine!
The Red Plaid Apron 