Whole30: Non-Scale Victories

Whole30 prides itself on Non-Scale Victories. Although scale victories are pretty snazzy (I'm down over 20 lbs in 7 months - with the vast majority of the weight coming off while doing Whole30) they are not everything! I think my proudest Whole30 non-scale victory has been my ability to get outdoors and be active.

Just this past week I PR'd and got my fastest 5K in recorded history... okay, my recorded history! But still it was a huge deal for me! I used to hate timing myself because I would be embarrassed by my pace, but recently I decided that timing would help me see progress.



There are also a ton of other non-scale victories that you can read about here! Some of my other personal favorites are: longer nails, clearer complexion, no colds over here, healthier relationship with food (i.e. not needing dessert every single night), INCREASED ENERGY (like no joke I don't even need coffee some days), learned how to cook more things, and drink significantly more water...

Now I don't live out Whole30 every single day! Just this past August I committed myself to a Whole20 to reset before the new academic year began... I made it to Day 18 and was faced with the awful temptation of a walking taco. Yes, you heard me, a walking taco. While working in Housing & Residence Life at a college, I am constantly being faced with food temptations that aren't exactly Whole30 compliant. However, one thing I have learned is that in order to have a healthy relationship with food I need to loosen the reigns every once in awhile. So, you better believe I had a walking taco BUT instead of filling it with a ton of cheese and sour cream, I filled it with salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes. Making healthier choices isn't always easy, especially when you really want that cookie. I am very particular with what I choose to eat and by making healthier food choices I have truly found freedom from food.

What is your biggest craving? Comment below.