Holy Cow! Life has certainly pulled me in and pulled me away from focusing on sharing with all of you! It's been a while since I have posted! My oldest son graduated college, summer came and went and then my dear mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. It has been a whirlwind. But I am here now because it is a new year and I am having a day where I feel like I have my hands on the reigns and have a handle, not control, but a handle on the hours. For now!
So...currently I have begun my Whole 30 journey. This journey was inspired by the Ultimate Reset program I did in August of 2016. The Ultimate Reset was AMAZING in so many ways! I was perpetually bloated during the summer wind down. Miserable and tired. I was heavier than I had been in a while (for what I was comfortable with). I had developed some unhealthy habits that I was ready to shake! So I jumped in with both feet! I started the 21 day program full force. Summer was tapering down...we were still spending days at the beach and nights at soccer. But I was ready. Just turning 42 and I was ready to make some changes. In 21 days I lost 19 pounds! Not only did I lose 19 pounds but I discovered a new relationship with food! I was energized and happy. And I was super proud of myself that I had finished the program in it's entirety! No cheats and no mess ups! It wasn't always easy, either. Like I said, we were at the beach several days during those 21 days. I had a 40th birthday party I attended and my son's graduation party. Still...I came out victorious! I felt empowered and genuinely proud of myself.
I carried those positive food habits with me even after the 21 days. I followed through, even spending weeks in the hospital with my mom. Healthy food choices came easier. And I was happy! It's a program I highly recommend! A program that changed my mindset. And a program that has propelled me, once again, to reintroduce myself to some better food choices. The holidays and the stress of our family situation started to weigh on me and I stopped paying attention. Becoming tired again. Which led me to Whole 30. 5 Days in and I am feeling good and wanted to invite anyone and everyone on this journey with me! You can find the event on my FB page if you are interested! I will keep all of you posted on my results!
