My 30 days: A clean plate

Winter is a tough time in the New England area. This winter being on of the worst on record so far. I just want to crawl under the blanket and eat my cookies, please and thank you. But having the job I do and talking to people often about health and wellness, I feel it only right to live to the best of my abilities and encourage other to do the same. Recently I've been feeling sluggish and drained. More then once my boss and friends have asked if I'm alright. I am, I'm just run down and grumpy and sleepy and bashful and dopey... wait... what...

I'm undertaking a "challenge" for the next 30 day to eat clean and healthy. I've done it before with great results but have found myself completely off that beaten path for the last few months. So here I sit. My Whole 30 Success Guide fully read and outlined. My meals set (well mostly) for the next few weeks. So I'm going to use my sisters wedding in March as motivators to do a strict 30 days of clean eating. I think I'm ready for this...

But what does that mean? Clean eating to me means no processed foods, no added sugars, no alcohol, no grains, no dairy, no excuses! I'll be writing one entry a day for the month to track what I'm eating/drinking, doing and feeling. They will be short and I promise not to post pics of what I'm eating/drinking (unless it looks really good). I'm going to be really honest and post my starting weight and measurements and at the end of the 30 days post them again. I'm not going to weigh myself during the 30 days. I'll also be tracking my moods. I have many and it should be interesting to see what ones come out when.

So check in from time to time and see what happens.
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3 comments:

  1. Really, no grains? I try to eat clean but I consider quinoa, barley,lentils clean. Are you following a specific diet that does not allow for these?
    good luck, I will look forward to your posts for new food ideas & inspiration!
    Tara G

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  2. Hi Tara,

    Yup no grains :) It's not really a diet per-say. It's more like taking everything out and cleaning out my system and being able to see what causes what to happen in my body. The 30 days will be basic paleo foods (lean meats, tons of veggies and some fruits) All the good things mom tells you to eat, minus the milk ;) I'll def post recipes! One great site I found is http://www.wholelifeeating.com/ good stuff :)

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  3. Good luck. I think I'd have a tough time cutting out the dairy (cheese & ice cream) but I might try a modified version of this with some of the recipes I've seen.

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