When I first started out on my fitness journey, I had NO idea where to begin to eat healthily. There are so many different options to “count” calories or macros. WHAT??? What the heck am I getting myself into? You may wonder. Well, I had no idea what foods fueled my body and what foods hurt my body.
Originally I started out with Beach body’s 21 Day Fix portion control containers. They were easy to use and helped me keep track of what foods to eat and what foods to stay away from altogether. It seemed simple, yet I was still bloating and feeling uneasy on most days.
Why I chose Whole 30
The whole 30 was my next choice and it was the best decision of my life. Now you do not need to buy Whole 30 as there are tons of free options out there. However, I purchased the book off of amazon. The eBook went straight to my kindle and I was able to access it immediately. The only difficult part was learning what foods I had to, essentially give up during the 30 days, such as grains, sugar, legumes, dairy, or junk food. “OH HECK NO!!” You’re telling me I cannot eat RICE? or BREAD? or REESE’S? What in the world is going on?
Alright, so it’s not all bad. It was actually a way to see what my digestion problems were. I did not last the whole 30 days because let’s are real I NEED FOOD. However, I learned a lot in the 20 days that I did stick with it. I learned that cheese and beans make me bloat. I learned that eating too much pasta or rice makes me gassy and constipated (TMI, #sorrynotsorry).
Overall, I learned that it was a great experience to try Whole 30. To see how to better nourish my body. This gave me more insight into the proper way to feed my body.
Try WHOLE 30 For Yourself
Here you will find some information regarding Whole 30. The dos and the don’ts.
Dos
Eat real food, such as; meat, seafood, and eggs; vegetables and fruit; natural fats; and herbs, spices, and seasonings. Eat whole and unprocessed foods.
Don’ts
- Consume added sugar, real or artificial.
- Consume alcohol, in any form, not even for cooking.
- Eat grains.
- Eat most forms of legumes.
- Drink or eat any dairy products.
- Consume carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites.
- Consume baked goods, junk foods, or treats with “approved” ingredients.*
- Step on the scale or take any body measurements for 30 days.
