30 Day Paleo Challenge Update

Well folks, today is officially 30 days since I began our 30 day Paleo challenge!!  Recap.

Let me preface this by saying that this was by far from a normal month for our family.  I had some really difficult emotional "stuff" that hit the fan, so I can't say that I experienced a great 30 day challenge.  That said, now that I am coming out on the other side of that, I am planning to keep up with the challenge. Im really hoping to do a "Whole 30" which you can read about at The Whole 30.  I have been wanting to do this since the fall but haven't had the self control to complete one yet.  If anyone is interested, I would love an accountability partner!! 

Overall, I would say I followed the Paleo lifestyle at about 80%.  The main reason I didn't follow it more closely was simply that I buckled under pressure and stress many times!  But, I really know now the difference that I feel when I don't Paleo, so I am hoping that next month I can make better choices and follow it closer to 90% and then maybe I can get in a Whole 30! 

I am trying to give myself grace and just remember that life and eating styles are a marathon, not a sprint, and this is about a lifestyle change.  It doesn't help that as I am writing this recap, I've spent the last 2 days in bed, with the exception of a visit to the doctor to find out that I have 3 infections, one that would've quickly landed me in the hospital had my dear friend and sister not kindly encouraged me to "let the doctor have a look at you today...." after explaining my symptoms.  Im one of those nurses.  I had planned to just lay in bed and "rest it off..."

So, overall, there have been a lot of abnormal extracurricular happenings this month that have really not given me the best chances for a great Paleo challenge.  So, here starts another 30 day Paleo Challenge, and I will check back in another 30 days with how it has gone!  And if anyone wants to be an accountability partner for me with a Whole 30, please let me know!!