I was asked to write about my
journey the last 30 days. I can honestly
say I am not sure where to start. So much has changed!
I went from
completing a sprint triathlon Aug 2011 to barely able to tie my own shoes
within twelve months. Iron infusions every three months because I wasn’t absorbing
what I needed and joint pain from inflammatory arthritis. My bowels hadn’t worked right in years,
diarrhea 4-5 times a week. I guess I couldn’t grasp that this was not
normal. It seemed to be my normal.
Several
doctors later, someone listened to me she couldn’t figure out why this 40 year
old body was falling apart. But she promised me we would figure it out. Suggestions from her and my GI doctor to go
gluten free were heard but not carried through.
My Aunt mentioned the Whole30 plan as she did it in Oct 2012. I got the book and figured I could do it in
Jan 2013. I needed to make a
choice. I couldn’t continue like I
was. The pain was leading to an increase
in depression. This plan sounded like
something I could do and continue if it made a difference. My best friend was a great role model for me.
I focused
on food the first thirty days because I was unable to exercise yet with my knee
pain. 1/2/13 Day 1 & 2 I thought this wasn’t so bad. Then day 3, 4, 5, and 6 I thought I would
kill someone. (a shirt I saw, that I have to find says “Paleo at first you
think you are dying, then you are reborn”) Day 7-15 improved each day. Day 7 and 8 people started noticing something
was happening. I couldn’t see it so I
took a picture again. Couldn’t believe
my eyes! I inflammation was down.
Then came
my trip to Texas day 16-20 and my devotion to stay on track. It wasn’t that hard to make it happen. I had to plan and look at the menu close.
I continued
to work hard and focus on my food intake. I am really not sure I missed
anything to much but I had to concour the sugar demon for sure.
As I sit
here (day 29) reflecting on my Whole30 I am so proud of what I did. And can’t wait to see what another month
brings. I have a long way to go. Here are things I have gained by eliminating
a few.
Increased Energy Decreased
Joint Pain
Decreased inflammation Decreased
Weight ( 17 lbs)
Increased Sleep Increased
Motivation
Friends Respect
Feeling of normal bowels Determination
Decreased Inches ( 9.5 in) Increased
Focus
Belief I can make it happen
As you can see the plus far out weights the elimination of a
few things. And you can see from my
pictures it has been a great 30 days!! Can’t thank everyone enough for pointing
me in the right direction. I will be
forever grateful to you all! ( you know who you are )
Healthy and Happy,
Kari
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