[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][promo image="9735" alt="before"]Before[/promo][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][promo image="9737"]After[/promo][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][promo image="9736"]After[/promo][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][container][text_output]When I first joined Crossfit and heard about Whole 30 I was intrigued but thought that there was no way I could ever do it. As I began to learn more about Whole 30 I thought "anyone can do anything for 30 days," so I decided to give it a shot. My goal when I first joined Crossfit was to be fitter by 40 and nutrition certainly needed to play a big part in my goal. I had also been feeling sluggish, having joint pain, headaches and severe heartburn so I knew something in my life needed to change.
I have tried every possible diet known to humankind and have struggled with my weight for years. Nothing has ever really worked for the long term for me. I am a junk food junkie and love sweets so you can imagine that I anticipated Whole 90 being difficult. The really surprising thing was it was not difficult. Not at all. It did require preparation and meal planning but isn't that true of anything worth doing?
The 90 day challenge CHANGED MY LIFE. Really. I know that might sound cliche but it is true. In three short months I not only lost weight but too many inches to count. It transformed my body the first month and continued to do so throughout the challenge. I lost 6 inches in my waist the first month! I dropped two pant sizes and wear a smaller shirt size as well. More importantly, I feel better than I have felt in 10 years. There is something very satisfying about eating whole, natural foods and fueling your body with what it needs. Once I stopped eating the junk, sugar and processed foods, I didn't miss or crave them.
I also learned a lot about my body, including that I have several food allergies. Although minor on the scale, the allergies were enough to wreak havoc on my digestive system, so as result I choose not to include them in my meals. I don't suffer from joint pain, headaches or heartburn anymore. It is amazing!!
It's always "two steps forward, one step back" in my life and this process has been no different. This is a lifestyle change and as with any major change progress takes time. I am only just beginning this journey and plan to continue to strive to eat healthier.
I am astounded at the incredible results I had doing the challenge and would recommend it to anyone. I also cannot get over the number of friends and family that have noticed the changes and have commented about how great I look. Naturally, that makes anyone feel wonderful and is a great motivator to continue a healthy lifestyle. I am exceptionally grateful to the Whole 90 coaches who helped me on my journey. I am very passionate about Whole 30 because it was so dramatically life-altering for me. I just wish everyone would give it a shot. What's a mere 30 days in your life?[/text_output][/container][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][share title="Share this Post" facebook="true" twitter="true" email="true"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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