DAY 5! I am extremely pooped today. Glad I had a breakthrough yesterday, as I know not all days will be 100% perfect, but will keep pushing through. I do feel like my body is going through a shift and really detoxing and just do not have any energy this evening. I am still challenged getting enough calories in my system. I know it would be better if I was able to have a protein drink right after I workout, but the great one I found with no whey or dairy called Raw fit (the Marley Coffee flavor is the best) has a sprouted protein blend that is off limits for the Whole30, so need to just focus on eating and drinking more water.

Yep! My lesson today is to eat more. As I have mentioned before, the Whole30 consist of three meals of protein, produce and fat, which is ideal, but with being active (exercising), you are supposed to have a bonus pre-workout meal. I am having a meal before workouts, but not ending up with that fourth meal or post workout meal. I mean I do eat post workout (which would be meal two) and then eat again for meal three, but not hungry after that. And every time I have an intense workout, I do not want to feel like I got ran over by a truck, so got to really improve in this area. After CrossFit today, that is exactly how I felt. YES, thrilled I am becoming conditioned and getting into shape, but let me tell you, once I finished today’s workout, I felt like I was going to throw-up, stumbled to my car, and I truly think my body went into shock…LOL! I went home and ate some grilled skinless chicken, mixed salad greens with the NutraSea Omega-3 supplement (I remembered this time…it also takes care of my fat), and sweet potatoes. Immediately after I ate, I allowed myself to just relax for a bit on the couch. Because I had a lot to get done, I only wanted to take 30 minutes to recoup and get it together. Well, sure enough, I literally woke up 2.5 hours later. Nope, did not get upset; just adjusted my schedule as my body obviously needed it. That takes me to my next point.

Yes, I know I am fortunate that I am able to go through this transformation not going to work 9–5, which affords me the ability to have more flexibility to ensure that I complete my Whole30 & CrossFit transformation without too much distractions and/or contaminations. Nevertheless, I personally due have my own life challenges or functions that others are blessed to not have to endure. So no, I do not take away that I am in a position to undertake this journey without a lot of external frustrations; yet, individuals who are close to me know some of the immense struggles I have endured and I now graciously and willingly accept that I worked hard in my life and will not justify or back away from opportunities. And this perspective has taken a minute for me to appreciate and understand. I have broken vicious cycles in my family and am the first generation to attend college, etc. The imposter syndrome could provide you with some insight on what I’m conveying…here it is… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome. And I say all this because I come to understand that people may assume the way something is instead of appreciating one’s perspective of life (of course it is their choice), but need to realize that everything is not always as it seems and comparing is not always the best productive or constructive behavior. Ok, I’m done…moving on…

I am looking forward to the weekend to try some new recipes. I felt this week I just needed to get through and did some simple protein, produce and fat, but ready to kick it up a notch. I found this site called nom nom paleo (http://nomnompaleo.com/post/42057515329/the-round-up-30-days-of-whole30-recipes) that has some excellent recipes and tricks/tips for doing the Whole30. I am excited to cook up some dishes this weekend.

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