I think the biggest change I've noticed since being on the Whole30 is being mindful of what I eat. Before starting I would graze a lot...a handful of nuts, a few pieces of cheese, a couple pieces of chocolate, snacking while cooking...you get the idea...Was I really hungry or was it emotional eating...I know for a fact I wasn't mindful grazing like that, but was I really hungry...???
Now that I've been on the Whole30 for over a week I don't think I was legitimately hungry when I grazed. I think it was some kind of emotional eating (anxiousness, boredom, tipsy, depressed, etc) because I haven't grazed much since I started.
I think there are a few reasons why I haven't grazed:
1. I'm more mindful of what what I eat - I've been taking pictures of everything I eat which connects me to my food, especially since I'm taking so much time to make them photogenic.
2. I'm eating nutrient dense food which is more satiating than processed food.
3. I'm not eating sugar which automatically regulates my blood sugar and energy levels and keeps me from craving more sugary/starchy foods.
Anyhow, I'm going to consciously explore this more over the next few weeks...stay tuned...
Today's Stats
Sleep
7 1/2 hours
(I'm getting to bed earlier tonight)
Water Consumption
120 ounces
(I'm not drinking anymore water before bed...I did last night and I woke-up a couple of times which disturbed my sleep...I'll just need to drink more during the day)
Daily Meals
5:45am - My Wake-Up Call : Coconut Milk Latte w/MTC oil
9am - Leftover Frittata with a dollop of arugula pesto sauce
11am Snack : Carrots & heirloom cherry tomatoes with rugula pesto dipping sauce
1:30pm - Lunch : Seared ahi tuna, avocado, fresh jalapeño, cauliflower 'Coucous' on a bed of mixed greens & and dollop of arugula pesto
4pm - Snack : Handful of almonds
7pm - Dinner : Braised leg of lamb & veggies, cauliflower 'Couscous' on top of a bed of mixed greens doused in lamb broth and dollop of arugula pesto
Are you mindful when you eat or do you graze?
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