Day Twenty Nine

As I sit here staring to write I don't really know what to say tonight.  Wow 29 days have
gone by and we are actually almost done with the thirty day challenge.   As I look back at the last thirty days I can actually say that I am very proud of myself for taking on this challenge, doing it right and getting results!!

I am pretty sure the whole group that started this challenge on January 1 are all completing it successfully.  And each one of us will tell a slightly different story on how hard it was, what the hardest part was, what the hardest thing to give up was , what we will stick with and what we will have as soon as the challenge has ended.

The hardest part was the withdrawal symptoms, eliminating sugar, preservatives, grains, alcohol, all at once made it difficult for the first few days and the lack of sleep mde me crazy!!  I never thought I would sleep again!!  Now sleeping is great and I have no problem falling asleep, no vices needed..

The  hardest thing to give up, eating out (surprised you there didn't I ).  I did not eat out for 27 days and it was difficult,.  We did learn how to plan and cook through this, so as hard as it was not to go out I really enjoyed doing some cooking, eating at home.  We found some great simple recipes that we plan on making as we move into our 'normal lives'. I also loved hearing what other people were cooking, it was great to share ideas.

What will we stick with, as I said last night most of it.  We want to really limit our preservatives and I will not bring too much dairy back, I did not eat that much in the first place.  I will look into a calcium supplement so keep up my levels and I don't end up with osteoperosis.  I have been limiting grains for a while so I will continue that.

This one is fun, what will I have?  This does not even have to be written down, we all know what it is for me.  I have heard some different "firsts " from several people doing the challenge.  Some people want dairy, some people want straight out sugar, I have had one vote for Progenix, and several votes for alcohol.   It will be interesting sharing stories about what was the first  non whole 30 thing everyone indulged in.  :-)

Lets all just remember to take it slow, we don't know how our body will react when we reintroduce some of these things back in our diet .

Here is a thought what if I don't like my wine tomorrow night??  That's just crazy talk , or is it??