The Whole 30 is Pinteresting

Happy Friday! I have been pulling my hair out all week, for real, trying to get my Pinterest hooked up to my blogger and add all the buttons, and I finally got it working! YES!

Today was day 5 of 'The Whole 30' ; i'm super impressed with myself for not caving, especially on 'pay-day' Friday (AKA: bring on the sushi and liquor).  For once I actually woke up feeling refreshed after putting myself to bed at 9pm Thursday night; the earliest since...ever? Started my day with an awesome run, got showered and out the door in time for school, ran errands, blogged, cooked a healthy meal while I did my arm & shoulder workout, and all in the nick of time to rush out the door. I took two lil' cuties to see Paddington Bear @ the theater. SURVIVED the popcorn temptation, drank water. Like a boss.

Key points of The Whole 30 

A lot like Paleo (which I already follow probably 80% of the time, you could guess what I eat for the other 20%;). The Whole 30 is the more extreme, die hard, 30 day re boot version.

-natural unprocessed meats (grass fed preferred, no preservatives)
-wild seafood
-raw organic, steamed, or baked veggies
-high in 'good' fats (eg: avocado, olive, coconut, ghee, clarified butter)
-nuts
-seeds
-and some fruits

NO, NO, NO

-added sugar (including natural sugars like honey, maple syrup, agave, stevia, ect.)
-no alchohol
-no grains (including psuedo grains like quinoa)
-no legumes (ie: beans and peanuts)
-no carageenans, MSG, or sulphites

and last, but not least, NO stepping on the scale for the whole 30 days

This probably sounds very grim and unappealing to most, but to be honest I feel so awesome, haven't felt deprived at all. By day two I was already feeling a difference in my clothes, and attitude. I can't wait to see where the next 30 days will take me! Stay tuned for recipes, meal ideas, and inspiration!<3

Have you ever participated in this program? I would love to hear from you! :)

xoxox

-Steph

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