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Well, here we are.

Hello there, 

Here we are. 10 days into February and the weight gain has been REAL. Now, I didn’t really closely follow Whole 30 like I intended. So, of course, once Super Bowl came around I went on a bender for a full week and just said, “F it.” Today, I stepped on the scale and saw that I had gained 4lbs. Now, the last time I weighed myself was mid way through the Whole 30 adventure and I had lost the 5 lbs that I gained over the holiday months. And now that I am dangerously close to gaining those 5 lbs back, I need to get my ass into gear. 

Intermittent fasting. Starting today, I will be fasting 16 hours a day. I will remain as paleo as possible by eating clean for lunch and dinner. When the weekend arrives, I need to be more conscious of how much I am eating and what I am eating. I have been doing this yo-yo dieting for years now - truly, for as long as I can remember. I watched my mom do it forever and am now watching my dad do it. Weight is an obvious problem in my family and I don’t want to pass down these unhealthy habits to my own daughter. Hence, the urgent need for change. 

What I noticed during the attempt at Whole 30  is how my body felt after eating clean for a few days. I didn’t feel bloated, fatigued or sick. However, breaking the habit of eating carbs and refined sugar is so freakin’ hard. And I don’t want to deprive myself completely, because I truly love food. I want to be able to eat dessert once or twice a week. I want to be able to eat pasta sometimes and bread. So, that’s why I am going to give this fasting thing a try and see what it does paired with a paleo diet and the occasional cheat meal once or twice a week. 

Here’s to hoping. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

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The closer we get to super bowl the less I care about what I’m eating 😬 my body is pisssssssed off. #notreallywhole30 https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-FqsZg4OH/?igshid=r4jek8ruwcil

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Didn’t take a pic of my lunch - had a carne asada Taco from Wahoo’s 🥰 made a delicious insta pot dinner tonight - classic pot roast, veggies & gravy. Yummmm! #mehwhateverwhole30 https://www.instagram.com/p/B77cJ6hgF2m/?igshid=13oupsz113jf6

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Thank you Taco Bell in Fowler for making me a double decker taco 🙌🏼 #defnotwhole30 https://www.instagram.com/p/B749GVlAEWX/?igshid=16xvjxj22zs1d

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Today... I was pretty good until I got to the store and remembered that I had ranch dip packets in my pantry. Sooo I bought sour cream, made ranch dip and ate it with some sweet potato chips... and I finished off the last of my Tillamook coffee almond fudge ice cream and brownies. Didn’t take a pic of that 😬 promise I’ll be better tomorrow. #sortawhole30 #meh https://www.instagram.com/p/B72SbvxgdhU/?igshid=e6yaj6doqg02

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This was yesterday 😬 #sortawhole30 #icecreamandabrowniethooo 🤷🏻‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B72SFaegOhW/?igshid=sfxa8b9fza8w

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Oooffff.... guys. I legit want to puke. I’m so bloated, I have a headache and I am tired as hell. Definitely eating clean tomorrow 🤢 #defnotwhole30 #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7xQEbpg0V0/?igshid=x6v7dvahxq1d

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Alright. If you’re local and haven’t been to a @fresnostreeteats event yet, you’re missing out dude. The last pic was from last nights “Warm & Cozy” themed night... a hot dog in a donut bun with pulled pork and bbq sauce!? D E L I S H. #notreallywhole30 #ohwell #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7wVscNAKC7/?igshid=3ayimlqprrpy

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Mmmm Sunnyside Deli for lunch today 😋 #sortawhole30 #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7r3jLGAYO5/?igshid=nz8drhtsiic9

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Made a little trip to La Boulangerie today and got me some 3 seed bread 😋 50% #whole30 today 🤷🏻‍♀️ #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7pUuLxA12V/?igshid=1dxne50stny2f

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#whole30 until the end of the day 🤷🏻‍♀️ #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7m9MXKA4LN/?igshid=7kkj1k2c79y9

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So... Tillamook ice cream was on sale. The husband and I had to get some... chocolate chip cookie dough & coffee almond fudge 😋 also - I made Thai turkey burgers for dinner tonight and they were fantastic. #sortawhole30 #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7kPmyyAQRj/?igshid=l4bq2gl9rv7g

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Whoops! Didn’t post what I ate yesterday - again, not totally #whole30 - but still pretty good 🤷🏻‍♀️ #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7kIMXCAA1_/?igshid=143b6tp5bs8e8

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Another day off of #whole30 - it was worth it. #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7fOwSsAp78/?igshid=2u0jfc7vd4r0

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It’s been a day... oiee vey. I ate my daughters lunch that she refused to eat after begging for a PB & J sandwich 🙄 being 2 is hard... #whole30 is hard. I also drank a beer tonight. Whatever, it’s Friday 🤷🏻‍♀️ #keepitsimple #keepitreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7cg11Ogm4l/?igshid=hgf4bb9tk6tf

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Did a little bit better today on the diet. Made a chicken, broccoli, mushroom, cauliflower rice casserole with a vegan Alfredo sauce. Turned out pretty good but I feel like it needs something... might sprinkle a bit of bacon on top tomorrow night. #whole30 #keepitsimple https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Z1NFMgKqT/?igshid=xhk0skwwfow

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Went to a concert tonight with the husband - we went to Dog House for dinner... and If I go to Dog House, I am always going to get a tri-tip sandwich #sorrynotsorry #sortawhole30 🤷🏻‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B7X0CtFgiMU/?igshid=1gjvqdzd6986f