Day 30: What I learned

What I learned from my first Whole30

I don’t do the official weigh in and before/after photo until tomorrow, day 31, but with or without drastic results there, I have learned some important lessons.
• My experience confirms the habit research. It is easier to go cold turkey on sugar, dairy, etc. than to just cut back. And I did it. I really did it.
• Grains/bread/rice are not necessary to fill out a proper meal and get full. Eating good fats (olives, coconut, avocado) and lots of veg can fill you up. The protein wasn’t an issue for me, but getting enough veg can be.
• Check ingredients. Soy and sugar are super prevalent in even the most innocent looking things like salad dressing, marinades, seasoning packets, rubs. So unnecessary and not good for us.
• Though it took work, especially lots of planning and lots of washing dishes, the Whole30 and eating well is entirely worth it for the sake of my health. I recommend it to anybody interested.