7 Days In & I'm Not Dead!

This post marks the end of day 7 of our journey on the Whole 30.  Thankfully, there is a run down in the book of what kind of things you may experience at different points in the detox process. Unfortunately, my body has decided to experience the detox symptoms on it's own time line.  On day 3 I thought I might die.  I honestly felt like I had the flu!  Other than that I really have felt mostly ok aside from being tired...and then there was today.  I woke up with a headache that even my migraine medications would not kill.  Thankfully I was able to make it through worship and Sunday school though because with my back being so messed up and my work schedule I have been missing a lot of church.  My other problem today was that I felt like I constantly needed a snack.  I swear I was having hallucinations of chocolate cake!  The amazing thing is that for the most part I have been ok without chocolate which is a major issue for me.

We have both seen some benefits within ourselves and each other.  We are both significantly less bloated, our skin has started to clear, we are craving sugar much less than before and we are learning to read labels and understand what is really in the food we eat!  Reading labels has helped Adam and I learn to make good food choices that promote a healthy lifestyle and set a good example for Addison.  We even did some fun food experimentation yesterday as a family in the form of making sauces and condiments from the book (all of which were delicious!)  The bottom line is that I am proud of Adam and I and I think that we are really doing well.  We are supporting each other through the hurdles and we are excited about living a healthier life!

Post op AGAIN.

No, I didn't have surgery on my stomach again. I had my very messed up back fixed...finally! That was done in April first (yes April fools day and no I am not crazy). My activity is limited by my surgeon and my body but I am doing what I can. My awesomely supportive hubby is going to be detoxing his diet with me which we are both somewhat nervous and excited about. We are doing our planning and prep right now and then for 30 days we will be on a strict lifestyle change that I am so hoping just stays. Once we get past the first 30 days I am hoping that it just becomes our lifestyle 😊. I love that man and I love myself and I'd like us to both hang around for a long time!!