The Dirty Thirty

No, not the age my friends. I still have a few years before that post. I'm writing about the Whole30 challenge. Thirty days of no ANYTHING good (sugar, dairy, grains, legumes, alcohol, everything). Yes, it is radical but it is also more exciting than doing nothing. My decision to do this challenge stems mostly from boredom with my same old routine, much like every other decision I've made via prenticeblogs. I am also intrigued by how the body reacts to certain foods. While I have inherited the Prentice/Henninger iron stomach, I would still like to see how efficient my body can be. And let's be honest here, shedding a few lbs along the way wouldn't be too awful.

A few friends have agreed to embark on this journey with me starting in January. No this is not a New Year's resolution, I simply don't want to start until I've finished eating Christmas treats and celebrating NYE. I have recently discovered how prevalent food allergies and sensitivities are (like I said, family of iron stomachs) and can't wait to see how this nutrition program affects different people. Apparently this diet also resets your energy levels, sleeping, skin (please Lord), and a few other things I don't feel like looking up again. Anyone else want to try it out with us? I have compiled some starter recipes and tips on my Pinterest if anyone is interested in doing a little research with me. Yay new food to try!! Even if you don't want to try it out, hopefully you are setting goals to be healthier this year. Jane and I will be doing rounds 2-3 of triathloning this summer and we may throw a family Tough Mudder in there just for funsies. Start planning those goals, just a week left!