Many of you, like me, will be ending your Whole30, today. For some of you, this was your first rodeo. For others, you've been here before. Then, there is the group that really wanted to try this, but didn't think you could hold out. Trust me - you can. It's only 30 days. Try it! And so what if you don't make it? This is the same as going for a big deadlift PR. No rep? No big deal. Try again, next week.
To those that participate, huge props! I know how hard this is. This is my 4th or 5th or whatever. I keep coming back, because I occasionally need that RESET. So, let's talk numbers:
Starting Weight: 173 (a little embarrassing for me)
Final Weight: 159.4
Weight Lost - 13.6 lbs.
That's right. 13.6 lbs in one month. Let that be motivation for those of you thinking about bathing suit weather.
More importantly, I feel amazing. Weights feel lighter. Distances look shorter. And rep schemes seem easy. How incredible is that? Just by changing your diet?!?!? Yep. That's how powerful food is. So, the question is, if I am now in the best shape of my life, why would I give it up?
That leads to the biggest criticism of Whole30. It is NOT sustainable. Heard that one before? It is absolutely TRUE. It is not intended to be sustainable. In fact, they warn AGAINST continuing for too long. Check out this amazing article they posted, today. Read this if you are lost and looking for next steps.
My favorite part of the article is when they talk about how some of us need the super strict confines of the Whole30 to succeed. It's like they were talking to me, specifically. Maybe you don't need the same strict guidelines - just a reminder that a cookie a day is not the way. The point is that everyone is different. Everyone takes something a little different away from completing a Whole30.
Here's my takeaway: Food is incredibly powerful. I need to figure out how to harness it in a way that I can sustain long term. I will slip, and that is ok. Berating myself for eating a whole pizza doesn't fix anything. I will deal with the consequences and move on. Occasionally, I will need that RESET, and I know just where to go when that happens. Seeya next time, Whole30. Thanks for the PR's.
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