So, no; it’s not another, “New Year, New Me” post or plan. Doing a Whole30 every now and then is something my wife and I do after we’ve let our diet slip out of Paleo into See-Food (we eat whatever we see fit). The result of that see-food diet has been me getting up to (GASP!) 205 lbs. That’s WAY too much for me. So… Whole30 time.

I started at 205 lbs. 205.6 lbs, to be exact. That weight was taken on Day 1 (also known as W1D1 in W30 parlance). The first week is always the hardest for me, specifically the first three days, and this time was no different. Fortunately, I had things to do to keep my mind off of the discomfort (like being daycare for my 13-month old granddaughter) and by the end of the first week, I had lost (this is crazy) 13 lbs.

Now, for the W30 purists, I know: You’re not supposed to weigh yourself DURING the W30. You’re supposed to weigh in at the beginning, and then again at the end. BUT… this isn’t my first W30, and I also know what motivates me past cravings: knowing my progress. I know: the W30 isn’t about the numbers alone. I get that. Coincidentally, all my clothes are fitting beautifully again now, and I FEEL so much better. My stomach isn’t extending outwards anymore which thrills me. But being that I’m still in the military, the weight is important for me as it’s a measure of our physical readiness (and I have a weigh-in later this month).

As I am now in the middle of Week 2, I am still seeing and feeling progress. I’m now down to 190.2 lbs which is well over 15 lbs. That’s 15 lbs in a week and a half. Absolutely incredible. The best part? The food. My wife makes AMAZING W30 foods, and if you want to make some too, check out her site called “Our Daily Bacon.” It’s 100% free, no registration required, and we literally live off the diets on that site. When we find things we love (that are Paleo or W30), she adds them to the site. It’s a mix of links to recipes elsewhere, or when they disappear, she finds the recipes and then posts them on her site. Super resource for those looking for delicious and easy foods to eat on W30 or Paleo.

So, here I am. Again. On another W30. And you know what? I’m loving it. I love how I feel, how I look, and I love that I will soon be able to exercise again (which I haven’t been able to do for two years due to injuries and surgery).