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30 Days of What?

Okay, okay. I know I'm crazy. Let's just start there.

I decided to challenge myself to actually do a full Whole30 diet cycle. And yes, it's not a diet; it's a lifestyle change (that just includes cutting out all the fun stuff).

Let me just tell you a little bit about the last time I attempted Whole30. I made it through 3 weeks with only one or two slip-ups. Somewhere in the 3rd week, I was making macaroni and cheese for my husband and son and just kept sneaking cheese from the bowl. I.Just.Could.Not.Stop. The next morning, I took a pregnancy test and found out that I was in fact pregnant and having a huge craving for cheese. Once I got that positive test, the fact that I was on a "lifestyle change" didn't matter anymore. I went to Sonic and ordered some Jalapeno Poppers and a Dr. Pepper. And it was glorious!

I will do better this time. Especially since I can guarantee there will not be any positive pregnancy tests this time around!

I mean no sodas (I'm gonna miss my Dr. Pepper), no sugar, no grains, no legumes, no dairy, etc. etc.

I know it's good for me, but I also know that on day 2 I'm gonna be craving some mac and cheese with a large Dr. Pepper! Anyone else know the goodness of that meal? Yea, I bet you do!

I have a plan and I know that I will follow it as best as I can. I am not promising that I won't slip up because I'm human and mistakes happen. I mean I might fall in the kitchen and a can of soda might just happen to spill in my mouth. Okay, probably not, but one can hope, right?

I mean I can totally do this. If I keep typing it, maybe I'll start believing it.

I was going to post daily about how I felt on the Whole30 Lifestyle Change (I'm embracing not calling it a diet), but I think I will spare everyone and only post about it weekly. I'll share the recipes I've made and how I feel and any significant changes.

If you haven't ever looked into a Whole30 Lifestyle Change (see, not a diet), I encourage you to at least take a look at it and see what it is all about. I do suggest reading the book, It Starts With Food, before jumping in, but if you haven't read the book and want to jump in with me starting Thursday, let me know! I can share what I know and can help you along the way! I'm not an expert, but together, I am sure we can find an answer if you have a question!

And before you ask, I am not doing this merely as a way to lose weight. Yes, I would love to tone up my body a bit, but I'm already working out daily for that. I am doing the Whole30 so that my body can really reset and start feeling the best it can. I have abused it so much with bad eating habits over the past 2 years that I really need to just do something absolutely crazy and get back to being the healthiest I can for those two angels that call me mom.

If you want to join in on this journey with me, let me know! I'm here for you and will offer whatever guidance I can.

--Danielle

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