From the Inside Out

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I'm doing it guys.  For the month of April, I'm doing Whole 30.  I've decided to do it for a few reasons: 1.  I've been battling extremely dry/chapped lips for almost two years now with very little relief.  I've been to several doctors and none of them have been able to figure out what is wrong - I have no deficiencies or allergies that are known, and 2.  I'm on a journey to treat my body better - cleaner eating, healthier lifestyle, sustainable exercise routine.

Each week I will post (at least once) about my experiences throughout the week.  I know this is not going to be easy, but I can do it.  My body needs me to do it.

Here is a breakdown of why I decided this is right for me:

1. I already stick to mostly whole foods and clean eating.
2. A juice cleanse is not appealing to me at all.
3. I am curious to find out what certain foods are doing to my body.
4. After watching "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" I am interested in find out if my body really can heal itself from the inside out.
5. I need to reevaluate my habits and turn bad ones into good ones.

Other bloggers have done it as well and I know I'm not a "fitness blog" per se, but I do blog about fitness and co-host Fitness Friday.  And fitness is something really significant to me so I find it only appropriate that I share my journey with all of you.  If any of you have done this before or are currently partaking in the challenge, please, feel free to share your perspective/recipes/etc. with me as well.  

I'm not gonna lie, yesterday was the first day and going out to eat from staff development was tough.  I had to be careful what I ordered and then even what salad dressing I chose.  I'm up for the challenge.  Are you?!