Thursday, October 2, 2014

Whole 30! Day 2

I have read about the Day 2-3 Hangover experienced at the beginning of Whole 30, and today I'm feeling it. I'm tired and I have a headache. Sugar withdrawl, I'm sure. There are a whole host of uncomfortable detox phases I will go through in th next 30 days. Sigh. But, it's worth it!

I survived day 1! Scrambled Eggs for breakfast, salad for lunch, and a broccoli slaw concoction for dinner. I had a few almonds, cashews, grapes, and raspberries during the day, too. A boring menu, for sure. But it is all my schedule allowed for. Today will look much the same. Eventually, I'll add some variety. Or maybe not. And that's ok.

I think the hardest part about yesterday was not chewing gum. I didn't realize how much I turn to gum as a substitute for food or water. I probably go through about a half a pack of gum a day. I found myself subconscioiusly looking for it many times yesterday. It's scary that I subconsciously do things like that. Funny story about gum: After my broccoli dinner last night, I could taste my breath. I wanted a piece of gum to get the food out of my teeth and freshen my breath. I started to panic. I couldn't have gum. A mint? No, that's out of the question, too. How am I supposed to freshen my breath after eating?!?! And then it hit me. Brush your teeth, Dana. Such a simple answer. But, I've been substituting gum for mid-day tooth brushing forever. (don't judge. I don't exactly see all of you carrying your toothbrushes around with you.) 

I had a dream last night that I ate a piece of chocolate without even thinking about it and had to start my 30 days over. I know it has only been a day. But in my dream it had been like 3 weeks. 30 days is a long time, people! 

Now it's off to work and on with Day 2!

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