Postpartum Whole 30 Challenge

Whole 30 is a Paleo-style diet that has become very popular over the last few years. You’ve probably come across someone at some point who has declined a glass of wine or a piece of cake because they were in the middle of a Whole 30 and wondered what the heck that is (and why they would put themselves through that kind of torture). But there’s a reason so many people are doing it.

I don’t typically condone diets because they are scientifically proven to be pretty ineffective long term. However, I think Whole 30 is great for a few reasons:

1. It is a gradual detox that allows you to continue eating actual food

2. There are many delicious Whole 30 approved recipes, so you don’t feel deprived

3. It’s simple - no counting calories or elaborate meal plans

4. It’s a good way to re-set and improve overall dietary habits

5. I personally have felt amazing at the end of every Whole 30 I’ve done

6. Many people report:

   - weight loss

   - bloat loss

   - improved skin

   - increased energy

   - improved digestion

   - improved relationship with food

   - unexplained feelings of happiness (yes please!)

7. Extreme reports include

   - chronic pain relief

   - chronic disease improvement

   - resolved eating disorders

   You can check out the details of the food options, success stories and more on their website here.

   Now, by no means am I saying this is a magic bullet, nor am I saying it is the right path for everyone. It works for me because I have identified foods that make me feel awful (dairy, wheat, corn, sugar) and this plan happens to include none of those. What it does include are a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, good quality meat, seafood and potatoes.

   More to come on why I’m choosing to do this now, why it’s safe while breastfeeding, and my plan for the month of May!

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