Our Experience with the Whole30

My hubby and I decided to take the Whole30 challenge throughout the entire month of March.

What is the Whole30 you may ask?

The Whole30 is a challenge where you try to eat only whole, nutrient-dense foods for thirty days.

This meant none of the following:

-NO grain

-NO dairy

-NO legumes

-NO soy

-NO added sugar

-NO processed foods

Which meant that our diet consisted mostly of:

-Healthy fats (avocado, coconut, & nut based foods)

-Organic meat/protein (eggs, chicken, beef, pork, bacon, sausage, etc.)

-Potatoes (sweet potatoes & white potatoes in moderation)

-Fruits

-Vegetables

Now making all these changes was definitely not easy.

The first few days, I cried yelled googled pictures of cupcakes struggled.

But after ten days of the challenge, I realized how amazing I felt.

I had more energy, I slept better, and I instantly looked slimmer.

I wasn't bloated, my mind was clearer, and I felt truly full after each meal.

We got so many compliments about how great we looked.

My hubby felt & looked the same way and it was awesome!

After 30 days, we both lost about 10 pounds... and that's without any exercise!

While that was exciting, what we learned about food was worth more than that.

I learned that I have a major dairy sensitivity. 

I learned that sugar is hidden in so many other foods.

I learned that what I eat does impact how I feel.

And most importantly, I learned that I am in control of what I eat & can make good choices.

My hubby's after picture

My after picture

As far as after the Whole30, we have adapted many of our favorite recipes to our normal life.

We are eating mostly Whole30 approved foods, with chocolate added back in of course ;)

While we aren't perfect with it, it definitely has changed our entire outlook on food!

Have you heard of the Whole30 challenge or seen it floating around on social media?

I encourage you to try it! It will truly change your life!

Xoxo,

D