I. Feel. Amazing.  I can’t remember the last time that I felt so good.  I am by no means perfect (still some hip pain).  But, I am more full of energy than I have been in a while. And it’s awesome.

When I embarked on this Whole30 madness, I didn’t know what would happen.  I didn’t know if I could do it–you don’t get to be as uncomfortable and as overweight as I am if you can easily commit to being healthy.  I was especially uncertain, as I was doing it alone–my kids and husband were not going to be ditching the sugar and processed foods.  So, my house is still full of all of that stuff that made me feel like crap in the first place.

But I have reached a fork in the road.  One leads to health and the other is the one that I have been on.  At my age (44), I have to take the fork of health.  Before it’s too late.

I started the Whole30 plan last Monday.  I have been 100% committed thus far.  I thought it would be hard to give up alcohol–I love a glass of wine at night.  But it’s been awesome.  I am spending more time cooking than I have in the past (breakfast/lunch/dinner).  I am eating better and tastier than I have eaten in the past.

I am already seeing the health benefits–my ankle swelling from arthritis is totally gone.  This is something that has been bothering me pretty severely for nearly a year.  But today, after 1 week of eating only Whole Foods, it is gone.  I am looking forward to what other benefits I see in the coming weeks.

If you getting ready to start Whole30–know that it’s awesome.  Once you decide, it isn’t hard.  Planning is the key.  I have a busy life–I’m a teacher, my kids have activities every night of the week (aside from Fridays).  There is little time to prep food–or at least I thought there was.  But you can find the time.  If I can find the time-anyone can find the time.

The benefits far outweigh the hassle of cooking (and all those dishes).