Well, you guys. I’ve officially accomplished one whole week of my Whole30 Basic Reset!

[pats self on back]

I have to admit, it’s been easier than I thought it would be. I didn’t realize how badly my body was CRAVING whole, real foods after the holidays/traveling so much lately - but man, is it happy now!

Here are my “rules” for my reset (which is not a traditional Whole30, but one I knew I could fully commit to):

• no dairy/gluten (which I try to avoid anyway)

• no alcohol (this has been the hardest part, because I loooove my wine!)

• no added sugar

• limit grains/legumes (mainly to quinoa and/or beans)

• limit stevia

• limit caffeine to one cup a day (then a decaf/matcha after that, if needed)

• no tracking macros (I’m only keeping track of my protein and fiber intake, since I struggle with these on a daily basis)

• aim for earlier dinners to allow at least 12 hours between my last + first meal (which helps with digestion, blood sugar sensitivity, bloating, energy levels, etc.)

I’ve also been trying to incorporate a “Fab Four Smoothie” once a day, thanks for reading Kelly Leveque’s new book Body Love Everyday. If you’re not familiar with her philosophy, it basically encourages you to include the “Fab Four” (protein, healthy fats, fiber, and greens) in every meal and limit starchy/processed carbs to help balance blood sugar throughout the day. Smoothies are a great - and EASY - way to do that! So I’ve been having a smoothie either in the morning or at night, depending on what I’ve craving. You’d think a smoothie would get old after a few days, but there are sooo many ways you can change up a smoothie, so it actually doesn’t get boring!

So since sticking to these “rules”, here are some things that I’ve noticed within the last week:

• increased energy

• better sleep

• less anxiety

• less cravings (especially for snacks carbs like GF pretzels)

• no “crash” mid-afternoon

• less bloating

• pants fit better (hollaaa!)

• better digestion (read: bowel movements - sorry if that’s TMI)

If this is what week one looks like, I can’t wait to see what happens in weeks 2-4!

Let me know if you guys have any questions about my reset/whole30 in general. And please let me know if you’re still hanging with me so I can cheer you on, too!

XO