I’m doing a Whole 30 for a couple of reasons: 1) I want to feel great from the inside out, 2) Putting some stricter guidelines around my food choices keeps me from getting distracted by things that might otherwise tempt me, and 3) Sometimes it takes a while to reap the benefits of a change and having a timeline provides the structure and encouragement I need when I begin to feel impatient.

I plan to share what I eat each day to help me accurately judge what my body needs and to, hopefully, provide a little inspiration or planning assistance if you’re trying to figure out your day as well. If you have questions about anything, please leave me a comment.

Everyone is different, so I hope you don’t judge me too harshly by what I eat. And maybe you’ll see something that resonates with you and, in that case, excellent! If not, I’ll be posting different recipes on the blog too, so don’t despair!

Here’s to the journey!

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5:00 Black coffee

6:30 Collard greens, 2 eggs, 1/4 avocado

12:30 Tropical Asian Slaw with gyoza meatballs

2:15 Apple with almond butter

5:30 Grilled steak, Brussels sprouts, roasted turnips, 1/2 an apple

Food I think one of the reasons I was so hungry yesterday was because of my workout, which was tough. I’m sore today and my body most likely needed the extra nutrients. Today seems a bit more stable, and it’s a rest day. Probably not a coincidence.

Mood I am beginning to feel the boundless energy coming on. Love this stage!

Sleep 7.5 hours. I woke up in the middle of the night but was able to get back to sleep fairly quickly. I’ve covered the light from my clock which helps too.

Exercise Rest day! Sometimes you just have to let your body recover.