Day 3

I dreamed that I ate a cereal bar last night.  I was so mad!  I was about half way through in my Whole 30 and I couldn't believe I cheated on a cereal bar.  Then I woke up and all the world was right. Ha!

So I felt really good overall today.  I am still waiting for the hangover phase.  I am somewhat surprised it hasn't hit.  I ate plenty of sugar before but so far no real symptoms.  My only real complaint is that my legs felt terrible when I tried to run on day 2.  I think keeping my one cup of coffee daily helped a little.  I never drank much caffeine but not totally cutting that out may be helpful...and there I go sneezing as I type.

To keep it brief on what I ate:
Breakfast: coffee (I added cinnamon and coconut milk and it was way better), a two egg omelet with pulled pork and spinach, blueberries

Lunch: spaghetti squash with chocolate chili on top and a side broccoli slaw salad with homemade dressing (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper)

Dinner:  pulled pork, spaghetti squash (with ghee- first time trying that), an avacado and a small cup of zuchini soup

Yes- I made and ate (and LOVED) zuchini soup.  I think this is a crazy step but it was me trying something totally new and I really liked it.  So creamy and crazy good.  As a matter of fact, I plan to have some for breakfast on Day 4.

I am still constipated (TMI) but I don't feel as bloated as I normally do, especially not in the evenings.  I also noticed that my eyes don't look as puffy as normal.  I even think my whole face looked less puffy/ thinner tonight when I was getting ready for bed.

Finally, I made a huge step.  We have dinner plans Friday night at the Burns' house.  I went as far as to email Kate and tell her I was on an elimination diet and wouldn't be eating much or drinking wine this weekend.  Such a huge step!  By admitting this to someone I am holding myself accountable.  I am so proud of myself.  Only through day 3 of 30 but that is 10% and off to a great start feeling more motivated now than I did on day 1!  My only other issue is now I need to find someone to buy all the Nurtisystem food that I have no intention of ever eating.  It really makes me cringe when I think of all the non food stuff in that box.  Don't get me wrong- I could eat a box of Triscuits any time but dehydrated hamburger...no thanks!!