The Eve of Whole30: Day 1

Tomorrow is the day.  Day 1 of my first Whole30 challenge and in true food addict fashion I made sure to totally pig out.  I ate like it was my last days on Earth.  I overcarbsumed spaghetti on Tuesday, had movie popcorn, cotton candy and homemade pizza on Wednesday and today had my last bowl of cream of wheat with brown sugar, peanut butter toast with honey, and warm vanilla pudding with chocolate chips today.  If ever there was a doubt that I needed this challenge, I need just reread the last two sentences.  Needless to say, I feel like crap.  Bloated and sluggish mostly.

Yesterday I posted a link to this blog on Facebook.  Talk about feeling vulnerable.  I have no idea who will see this.  I could change the settings and have it read by only people I choose but I feel like this will help with my accountability.  People are "watching" me.  Now that's pressure.  So here I am… vulnerable and under self induced pressure.  Sounds like a great combo!  (Insert sarcasm!)

From what I've read it sounds like the next 2 weeks are going to be rough.  If we are friends, acquaintances, family, etc., I will do my best to be pleasant.  But consider yourself warned.  The timeline for what to expect is found here.  If you see me and I look like a wild animal, foaming at the mouth, and speaking in grunts just refer to the timeline, see where I am, and plan our next meeting accordingly.  Whatever you do- DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS- unless it is Whole30 approved.

All kidding aside… I think I failed to mention that my husband will be joining me on this 30 day experiment.  He will be giving up the usual outlawed food as well as his Busch Lite.   Eliminating the beer alone will be a feat of epic proportions. He enjoys his after work hops.  I hope our marriage can survive the next 30 days.

So long Diet Coke, chocolate, and everything else that tastes good.  I'm kicking you to the curb.  I going to get my health on!