Last January I started 2017 with my second round of Whole30. It's funny that although my focus for G&G is fashion and style, one of my most clicked posts has actually been my Whole30 guide/experience (Post here). Thinking of integrating more recipe/wellness posts? What do you think?
OKAY so speaking of this year I decided to kick off 2018 with a third round of Whole30 and I am looking at this month as a beauty bootcamp in a way - Although makeup and clothes always are a wonderful mood booster there's nothing like feeling good from the inside out (insert shine emoji). This round I am trying to focus on adding more Super Foods, wellness spices, and keeping up with all my workouts.
Is anyone else doing January Whole30? While most people are taking the month to relax and recharge NOW such a great time for this - January is usually pretty quiet and everyone is on the health train (goodbye fomo). So far I am on day 6 and dealing with the slump. As I prev mentioned this is not a weight loss program and through the 30 days you gain Whole30 NSVs (Non-Scale Victories -explained here) A few I am looking forward to are...
THAT GLOW- Part of creating that perfect beauty look is having a nice canvas to work with. Our favorite little sugar bug is my main skin bump culprit. Seriously I can tell just days after my sugar ant attacks- tbh my skin is still recovering from holiday treats and sweets.![]() |
DATE NIGHT DINNER - Baked Salmon, Roasted Spinach, Cauliflower SweetPotato Mash |
BABY SLEEP - I'm not sure what it is exactly but every time I have done this I seriously sleep SO well. It is the best refresh and leads me to my next point.
ENERGIES - Perfect sleep = all the energy! I LOVE waking up ready to go especially when hitting my early workouts. Definitely looking forward to an energy reset. Really excited to try a few new workout classes while I am in NYC and LA this season.
BYE BYE BLOAT - Ok TMI but it happens - Through past W30 rounds I know the trigger foods and pick my battles. But excited to feel good and comfy in my clothes :)
PRODUCTIVITY - Hello Tiger blood. I remember last year feeling super focused and ON. That is honestly when I was like you know what I want to start my blog again. I tried to organize myself socially catching up with old friends, meeting new people, working towards my goals at work, and found myself actually sitting down and doing things I had put off. Cleaning, organizing, throwing away empties, and 4 months later actually thanked myself for the life clean up - because surprise I ended up making my move back to Texas and feeling SO thankful for the productive final spring fling in NYC.
NEW RECIPES - Really working in these super foods below. Also these "Beauty" Elixirs - Found these here, here, and here on Pinterest that look fun to try.
- Salmon
- Avocado
- Beets/Root Veggies
- Greens (need that Iron)
- Nuts
- Sweet potato,
- Sipping bone broth - Collagen skin glowww
- Turmeric, cacao, maca, moringa, and collagen -LOVE this list here
- Below are a few of my recent staples/W30 Travel essentials - they definitely make dishes more flavorful and enjoyable. It's so important to actually look forward to what you are eating lol 30 days isn't exactly short.
Overall I will say that 2017 was such a big year for me - I restarted my blog, made my moved from NYC back to Texas, started a new job, met some new great peeps, and even travelled to a few new places (Hai LA + Vegas). In terms of health, I maintained routines - made a few updates to others (insert new job travel) and really tried to focus on self care. Whether it be taking a chill night, playing in my closet, falling asleep at 8pm, catching up with a friend, experimenting with a new recipe... I'm thankful for this year of learning, adulting, and trying to balance this thing we call life.
Resources I used during Whole30:
Whole30 Website - Tons of helpful FREE informationWhole30 Cookbook - SO many great recipes
Downloads List - I kept this in my Ibooks on my phone. Having the additives and basic rules with me was always extremely helpful
Pinterest - SO many helpful articles and recipe ideas on here. I have a board HERE that I keep just to stay organized and get ideas. I suggest making one and referring when you need a whole30 version of something you are trying to make.
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