Whole 30 Day 5

Day 5... 5 days! I can't believe I have made it this far. I mean I know I have 25 days to go, but this is the longest I have ever stuck with some sort of "diet" plan. Healthy eating sure, but this re-focus.... so proud of myself. 

Day 5 was killer. Unmotivating, hangry day. HANGRY. You heard me. I got home just PISSED at my husband for no reason (thankful that he forgives me always). As I stomped around the house shouting "WHY CAN'T I EAT THAT? I AM SO HANGRY! I JUST CAN'T DO THIS! DOES IT EVEN MATTER...." I grabbed the Whole30 book and turned it to the pages that tell me how I should be feeling and BAM. HELLO. Just read the text below - brought to you by the Whole30 philosophy itself!

Days 4-5: Kill ALL the things!

Day 4 dawns and you tentatively step out of bed, expecting to feel like you took a strike from Thor’s hammer in the temple. Instead, your head is surprisingly clear. Your limbs all feel functional. This could be a good day! You walk into the kitchen and as you’re greeted by the smiling face of your significant other you are suddenly overcome…with the desire to punch them in the face for smiling this early in the morning. Congratulations! You’ve made it to day 4.

Now, I have no clue why this phase happens, or why it happens here (and not on, say, day 14).* I just know that it happens. Often. Even experienced Whole30ers (myself included) go through this phase. Every nerve is lit, temperance is non-existent and the only solution to the problem seems to be to Kill All of the Things.

This phase, too, will pass. Beg your spouse, children, parents, co-workers, for patience and forgiveness – as nicely as you can (and no, “shut up and leave me alone!” does not count as nice). Take a deep breath and eat some sweet potatoes. I promise, you’ll feel better soon.

*It’s probably because your brain is never very happy when you tell it that it CAN’T have something, and take it out of it’s habitual and accustomed comfort zone. An unhappy brain is a stressed brain, an anxious brain, a fearful brain. No to mention your hormones are desperately trying to keep up with your new food choices, your gut is trying to heal, you’ve had a headache for the last three days, and you REALLY MISS YOUR DIET COKE. So yeah, maybe we do know why this is happening now…

Breakfast/Lunch - lots of veggies, fruits and a little protein. Have to get more of this in.

Dinner was disappointing. Tried to make the cauliflower rice... yeah. Husband LOVED it. Me, not so much. Give me jasmine or brown rice any day! Just not for the next 25 days. I get it. 

Peaches and a scrambled egg topped off my pissy night. Some tears were shed but strong I am staying. This is only temporary. Just have to get through the fog... everything will be clearer.