Whole 30

Whole 30

For those that have known me for a while all know I have chronic "belly issues" and have fought with symptoms for decades.  I spent a fun weekend with some amazing friends in Austin celebrating Kimberly's birthday.  Everyone that knows Kimberly knows that she LOVES to work out.  UGH.  We went on a 5.5 mile hike along Town Lake, it was perfect weather, and we had amazing company, so I actually enjoyed it.  One of the conversations we had while on our walk was about dieting and healthy eating, shocker with eight ladies.  

A few of the ladies do not eat gluten, dairy and honestly are some of the most disciplined eaters on the planet.  That is what brings me to my newest venture, starting the Whole 30.  I am not sure I will even be able to do this, but I am certainly going to try.  I have not worn my hair down in more than three years because it is so brittle.  My skin is so dry I am embarrassed to shake people's hands.  I can't sleep, am bloated, the list goes on and on.  My goal is to do the best I can at each meal and try some meal planning so I am set up for success.  

I am cutting out dairy, gluten, as much sugar as possible and grains.  This is not going to be easy, my first meal was at Smash Burger.  I honestly did not know what I was going to order but I made it work.  I was starving so a salad with no cheese and no dressing was out.  I ordered the burger, no bun, with lettuce, spinach, onion, tomatoes and guacamole.  I also added s side of sweet potato fries, no ketchup.  I even had an unsweet tea!  Not the healthiest but definitely should help reduce the inflammation in my body.  

For dinner tonight, we are having spaghetti and zoodles with broccoli and asparagus.  It will be SO much easier once we are finally back downstairs and have a full kitchen.  In the mean time I will figure this out one day at a time.  

Jules