My Challenge: Are You Strong Enough?

Are you ready for a challenge?

For the past few days, I've been hinting that I'm going to challenge you, ALL of you, to do something with me. I know my LELS readers are fierce competitors, dead-set on changing their lives for the better. And one of the best things you can do for yourself is to set out to complete something you're not 100% sure you can accomplish.

You can do it.

Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone. It's time to starting growing.

And the challenge is...

 

DO THE WHOLE30 WITH ME FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH.

 

I know what you're thinking: Katy, no. Just, no. Maybe you can do it, but that's too hard for me.*

But here's the thing: The first time I did it, it was hard for me, too! I was addicted to gum, and after years of loving the Keto diet, I was forced to give up butter. It was a shock to my system.

But that shock is exactly why I want to do it again, and why I think every single person reading this should give it a go. After about 15 days into the diet, I had NO cravings, NO hunger pangs, and looked forward to my almond-flour crusted tilapia with a side of coconut-oil drenched cauliflower (one of my most favorite meals now).

Yes, it sucks having to give up some things, and it does require a shift in mindset, but I PROMISE YOU, the rewards make up for it and then some.

If you're still not sure if it's worth it, check out my article from when I did my first Whole30.

Ready? Here are the rules.

The Whole30 Rules

No Sugar: This means no artificial sweeteners either, and no gum. No honey, no corn syrup, no coconut sugars, no agave, no anything that is meant to sweeten your food. The one exception is all-natural, 100% fruit juices.

No Dairy: No butter, yogurt, greek yogurt, kefir, milk. You may have ghee (clarified butter).

No Grains: This includes rice, quinoa, and all the other "healthy" grains becoming so popular nowadays.

No Beans: Including soybeans, or any soy product, peanuts, peanut butter, and chick peas.

No Alcohol: Not even a little bit. Yes, I'm talking to you.

NO CHEATING: If at any point you intentionally eat something you're not allowed to eat on the Whole30, you have to go back to Day 1 and start all over. We're not kidding around.

What you can eat.

Vegetables. Fruits. Potatoes. Coconut oil. Meat. Eggs. Poultry. Fish. Seeds. Olives. Avocados. Nuts. Cacao nibs. And thankfully, coffee. Essentially, you can eat real food. And you will feel amazing.

Any other rules?

There are no time constraints on when you can eat, and you do not have to count any macronutrients or calories. Eat real food when you're hungry. That's it.

So are you ready to take the Whole 30 Challenge with me?

Put this on your Facebook/Twitter proudly!

It may seem daunting, but I will be with you every step of the way, starting today: March 1. Any questions, comments, gripes and complaints can be directed to me, and I will help get you through it. I'll post recipes and tricks, too.

Or, just go to www.Whole30.com. They have complete guides to help you along.

Comment here or on the Facebook page to let me know you're in!

Lift.Eat.Love.Sleep.

*If you have any dietary restrictions due to a medical condition, please consult your physician before starting or ending any diet or exercise program.