The Halfway Point

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Today marks the halfway point of my fourth Whole30.

So far, it’s actually been a breeze. I’ve been meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking like crazy. I’ve endured friends teasing me while I meticulously ordered exactly what I wanted at restaurants (even making up my own menu item at times). And I’ve developed a serious love for sparkling water.

But you want to know the hardest thing so far? It isn’t ignoring rolls on the table or sticking to water at bars. It’s not stepping on the scale.

During Whole30 you’re not supposed to step on the scale to weigh yourself for the entire 30 days. The program isn’t just about what goes into your body nutritionally, it’s also about what you’re putting in mentally. So staying away from the scale, away from the measuring tape, away from traditional measuring systems is on the “no” list.

And let me tell you – every time I step out of the shower, I’m tempted to pull that little gray scale out and step on it so that I can give myself a pat on the back. But I don’t. I keep it hidden away. I don’t know what my progress is so far, and it’s best that way. I don’t have the ability to say “oh, I hit my weight loss goal, I can stop now” or “I haven’t lost a pound! I quit!”. None of that. Instead I’m pushing along blindly, knowing that what I can tell is different matters more than a number.

I’m sleeping better.

I’m more productive on the weekends & in the mornings.

My head is clear.

My headaches have all but disappeared.

My clothes fit better.

My face has cleared up.

And, I have found some amazing recipes online & eaten some amazing food along the way.

To see what I’ve eaten so far, visit my Tumblr page. I’m posting daily recaps over there. I’ve also put together a 3-week meal plan for you to see. Happy living.

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