Day 32: Onward and Upward

I am overwhelmed by the support and encouragement I've received from the readers of this blog. I'm humbled by those who have reached out with words of kindness and by those who just take time out of their busy days to read these posts every day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This would have been so much more difficult without your support and positive thoughts. It was a truly an unexpected surprise to get the positive feedback that I did. I was even more surprised by suggestions that I keep blogging. I must be doing something right if you all aren't totally bored by now.

So, I'm moving forward with my Whole30 goals still in mind. I'm a little bit stunned at how much this program has changed the way I respond to food. I'm thrilled to discover that it's not just willpower that is helping me to refrain from things that I know are inflammatory; these little routines are starting to solidify into habits. I'm seeing even more clearly the wisdom in giving those foods up cold turkey. The first ten miserable days seem a small sacrifice in order to produce a lifetime of healthy habits.

Today went on as usual. There's something completely comfortable about that. I don't have to think much about what I'm doing anymore in terms of compliant ingredients. I can't tell you how amazing that feels. I'm aware of the danger that might cause; I certainly don't want to get lax about the rules going forward into the next 30 days, but I know I can rely on the same base ingredient lists without worrying too much about it.

I'm trying (again) to refocus on other healthy habits in my life. I'm going to focus on increasing exercise during this second W30. It's the next logical thing for me. The unfortunate part is that with summer bringing a groggy heat, I'm going to have to get creative.

Don't even mention yoga. This chick is not a fan of yoga.


What I ate:

Breakfast: Sauteed cabbage and sausage topped with poached eggs

Lunch: Leftover chicken breast over greens with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette

Dinner: Classic Chili