But Sugar Is So Tasty...

This past summer we had some friends, Nathan and Raina, come and visit us. When they were here they told us about something that they had done before they got married this past summer called the Whole30.

Now, if you're super health savvy then you have probably heard of this, but to me it was new information. They told us that it was basically a clean eating challenge that is meant to kind of reset your metabolism and break down a sugar dependency.

It peaked my interest so, naturally, I went full-on research mode (I swear, sometimes I feel like Hermione) and did a little digging on the internet. Apparently the Whole30 was developed by a couple named Dallas and Melissa Hartwig. They have a website dedicated to the program and general health philosophy (found here) but what was even more exciting was that they had written a book so that I could read up on all the science behind the plan and the exact details of how food affects different aspects of my life (again, channeling my inner Hermione).

It's called 'It Starts With Food'

We haven't done the program yet (I'm still in the research phase) but I finished the book a few weeks ago and I think I've bought into the idea enough to give it a try for 30 days. No sugar, no grains, no legumes.

Luckily for me, my loving husband is on board with doing it together so I think the plan for now is for both of us to start on January 2 after the Holidays (I am a planner). This gives me plenty of time to do some research about different farming practices, scope out how to buy well-raised meat (something they insist on), figure out what the heck ghee is, and wean myself off of sweet n low in my coffee.

I will definitely share some of our thoughts as we're going through the challenge, but if you think about it during that time, please pray for us! I'm sure we're going to need it as our self control and restraint will be refined!