December 17, 2015 (Day 17)

I think it may be getting boring to read about what I eat each day, especially when it is repetitive. So, I thought, since I am 1/2 way through, I'd try to think about some non-food pros & cons of the Whole30 for me.

One thing that has been refreshing has been the "rule" to NOT get weighed for the entire program. As someone who has spent most of her life tied to the dictates of the scale, it is freeing to not have to think about "that number" for a whole 30 (ha, ha) days.  I don't know if I've  gained or lost, but maybe I don't  care??  Wow, that would be a first. This is a big pro!

Another big pro for me has been that the program itself has not been that difficult. I have not really missed dairy or carbs (well, maybe carbs a little) & have not had much sugar withdrawal. I expected it to be much harder.

Biggest con for me is all the planning, prep etc that has to go into eating. I HATE not being able to go out to eat most of the time (even if it is just a salad,which BTW I am eating out today or a "healthy" restaurant meal -maybe there is no such thing?). Even though I am a veteran dieter, I don't think I've ever thought so much about what is in what I eat (could that be a pro?) or planned so much for each meal. I am  not a big cooking fan & on this program, it is required.  Also, the cooking (due to the freshness, non processed ingredients etc) takes a lot more preparation & time, though the crock pot mitigates this somewhat. Again, could be that this is really a "pro" that I am just not that excited about yet.

If you care to comment, I'd like to know your pros and cons regarding the Whole30 program.