Week Three
Week three was when I made my first slip. It’s bound to happen—I was surprised I didn’t cheat sooner.
The thing is, when you drop four pounds in two weeks and you’re feeling better than you have in two years, your confidence skyrockets—but so does your hubris. Suddenly that cheat meal you’ve been dreaming and drooling about doesn’t seem so bad because you’ve been doing such a good job.
I had one box combo from Raising Cane’s, which if you’re not familiar with Cane’s includes chicken fingers, fries, Texas toast and cole slaw (I skipped the slaw—obviously). Was it worth it? YES—for about 30 minutes. The next morning however, I absolutely noticed what that fried deliciousness had done to my body overnight. I woke up feeling sluggish and heavy—the opposite of how I’d been feeling for three weeks.
Week Four
Week four is like the week of work you have right before taking a vacation for the holidays. All you’re doing is waiting for the clock to tick down. I was leaner—and yes, to the point where people took notice—but I was definitely ready to return to my carb-filled life.
I didn’t start the Whole30 to drop a ton of weight or discover what’s bad for my body—because I kind of already knew that—but it was more enlightening than I could’ve imagined. Before you eat clean for (almost) 30 days straight, that life seems reserved for those fitness-nutrition gods with their meal-prepped fridges and organized schedules, but I learned it really can be for anyone.
Looking back on the experience, it was truly worthwhile. I learned that if I can resist the urge, I should pass on dairy and gluten as much as possible. I also figured out that I’m a lot stronger willed than I thought.
I’d like to lie and say I continued the super clean eating after the Whole30, and I do actually still have a lot of days that I eat totally #Whole30Approved, but when the Milanos come knocking…
Whole30 Round 2 anyone?
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