Whole30 wrapup

I meant for yesterday to end with a big bang instead of a pfffft, but work and commitments piled up this week, leaving me a little bit worn down. I need quite a bit of personal/quiet time in order to refresh -- I think it confuses some of my more gregarious friends that spending time with people (even loved ones) actually tires me out, especially given that my chosen profession involves a lot of interpersonal interaction. With the conference last weekend, Chinese New Year, and another meeting on Monday, I don't feel quite myself (read: I'm getting a little snippy and bitchy).

Over dinner/drinks last night and dessert at the meeting on Monday (it looked so great, you guys), the only thing keeping me from going rogue off the Whole30 was the fact that I was 2 days away from finishing. Had this been any other situation, I would have given in and eaten the dessert or the chips (I love chips!). It also made me want to just finish this damn Whole30 and not go for round 2 with Crossfit Irvine that I committed to doing just last week. I just want some damn dessert! Even if it's honey on nuts with dried fruit!

This morning, though, after another 8 hours of sleep, I'm feeling a little bit better. I'm probably halfway to my goal of fitting into my almost fat pants. My thinking is that If I'm dreaming of all the "cheating" I'd do should I go off the Whole30, then maybe I'm not quite ready to finish the Whole30. I'm hoping that another round of 30 days will make my food choices more automatic. So, as much as I would like to have some honey covered nuts and fruit, I'm going to commit to round 2. My eczema has also flared up again, and I want to see if I can get it completely under control with another 30 days.

Ok, enough with the serious. Here are my wrapup stats:

1. 9 lbs down!

2. 1.25 inches off waist, 1 inch off hips

3. acne all gone!

4. no more coffee/caffeine dependency! I drink it now only once in a while because I love the taste.

5. better sleep? Hard to say... at the very least, this experience has taught me how important sleep is to my sanity and what role it plays in my need to feed my face vs. actual hunger

6. better mood. I am not half as bitchy (especially at students) than I was before all this. Ask them!

7. clearer head = more organized at home and work. I am less behind, and less easily stressed out at work.
8. I earned the right to post this graphic:

 Woo hoo!

Here's to round 2! I will actually be going for a Whole62 if you're counting (CFI's 30 days don't start until Friday). I haven't decided if I will be as meticulous about posting every meal every day here (aren't you tired of reading about what I'm eating??) or not. I want my food choices to be automatic so that it's just a given that I'm eating well, but if it gets too tempting to cheat, I will start posting again to keep myself accountable.