Suddenly, I wasnt the same kind of thin as the other girls in class.
I packed on weight20 pounds of it.
Thats when I made the choicein January 2015to make a real change and get back into shape.
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Thats when my then-roommate introduced me toWhole30.
Three years later, I credit Whole30 with jump-starting my health, happiness, and strong sense of self.
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I now have the best version of my body that I know I can have.
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I now diligently inspect food labels and have a go at only eat whole, good-for-me foods.
And because Im fueling my body properly, I have enough energy towork out about five days a week.
If youre thinking of taking the challenge, take these tips from me before diving in.
Its a hard month but I promise, hands-down, its worth it.
I devoured chicken fingers, chocolate cake, and a bigglass of red wine.
If youre serious about Whole30, youll have to get serious aboutmeal prep.
Though it was arguably a ton of work, it was always worth it.
I never had to worry about what I was eating because it was always ready.
When in doubt about if the kitchen will follow your dietary request, say you have an allergy.
One of my favorite parts of Whole30 comes during week two when Im suddenly filled with relentless energy.
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The first two times I did Whole30, my roommate and I went on the journey together.
Well, only if you want.
But I have to say, its always been the best choice for me.
When you come off Whole30, you’re able to add one new thing every three days.
The idea is that you give your body a chance to react to the items you cut out.
These days, I dont eat dairy at all, and I stick to very little gluten.
In return, Im never bloated and I no longer have to pop a Tums after everything I eat.
Do I follow Whole30 all the time?
Do I follow Whole30 most of the time?
Yep, and thats why I was able to feel healthier, lose weight, and keep it off.
I no longer reached for sweets, but for filling, protein-rich foods.
I didnt want my typical cereal, I wanted eggs.
And those Saturday mornings that made me feel like a million bucks?
I wanted to keep having them, so I cut back on alcohol.
Whole30 is a great way to jump-start your lifeif you let it.
And if you add wine back first.