by Colie Bossert
I never had to worry about what I ate growing up because I would burn it off with whatever sport I was playing at the time. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized that certain foods did not work with my body anymore. I know I have discussed how I completed the Whole 30 and how amazing I felt when I was finished. What I did not talk about is what cutting out certain foods did for me emotionally.
Let’s get one thing straight here: pasta is AMAZING. I love spaghetti, and I could literally sit down and munch on a block of cheese. Also, I am very aware of how disgusting that is…however, before my twenties, I could get away with it. About a year ago, I noticed my stomach was always upset. I assumed it had to be certain foods I was eating, but I loved every bit of it too much that I did not want to take the time to discover exactly what it was that was causing the bloating. Then, the Whole 30 came into my life. If any of you know the rules, you’d know that you have to cut out sugar, grains, gluten, alcohol, etc. I spent thirty days dining on vegetables and protein (that is acceptable within the diet). Cutting out all of the sugar did not make me the nicest person, but my stomach did not hurt once the entire thirty days! I was completely marveled, but then again, I was saddened by the fact that my favorite foods hurt my body.
The day after I ended my challenge, my boyfriend decided we should celebrate! He made me dinner, and when I say made, I mean he created everything he could from scratch. Boy, oh boy, was that the most delicious meal I had ever eaten. Then, after I finished the meal, I was couch ridden...The meal was spectacular, but my stomach did not care to agree with me. Then, I knew it had to be one of two things: pasta or cheese.
I have been off of the diet since the end of October, and I can tell you that I do NOT consume nearly as much pasta and cheese as I used to. I discovered that it took me about two weeks to stop craving pasta or cheese, and once I got over the hump, I realized that I did not miss those particular foods; it did not feel like I was sacrificing anymore. Now, I am smiling more, my clothes fit better, and I am standing taller (partially because I am not hunched over in pain). All it took was a little will power and determination, but I can promise you, it was all worth it.
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