30 Things I Gained (or LOST!) from Whole 30!

Whole 30 is over, and you'll be proud to know I have kept it up with the exception of adding half and half to my coffee and trying a few paleo-friendly desserts at the Crossfit potluck last night! Oh, and I didn't win the challenge. :( But I did win two free movie tickets for being a part of the winning team!

1. I didn't cheat once! I was able to stick to it for the entire 30 days...even in Nashville!
2. I lost 10 lbs! (4.34 %)
3. I lost lots of inches! Don't remember the exact numbers but something like 3 inches off each arm and 5 inches off my waist!
4. When I started Whole 30, we did a baseline workout. (500 m row, 40 air squats, 30 situps, 20 pushups, 10 ring pulls) Day 1, my time was 7:34. Day 30, my time was 6:18!
5. I improved my 1 rep max deadlift from 110 lbs to 175 lbs! 
6. The number of days I am miserably sore after a workout has drastically decreased!
7. My Thriller dress zipped!
8. I was able to button all my jeans again and actually sit down with them buttoned ;)
9. The food takes prep, but it's yummy!
10. I loved not feeling comatose and sleepy after eating.
11. I learned I don't overeat on meat and veggies.
12. I loved not counting calories and strictly measuring things.
13. I ate when I was hungry.
14. There was no guilt when I ate because I knew I was actually hungry!
15. I feel a new element of control in my eating.
16. I kicked my sugar addiction!
17. I loved knowing that what I was eating wasn't processed with a bunch of hidden chemicals inside!
18. I learned how important environment is. When I went back to the 5th Ave house to visit for Brad and Jordan's wedding, I instantly wanted to snack and eat all the time!
19. My overall appetite decreased.
20. I didn't feel munchy.
21. I discovered the natural sweetness of vegetables! (Once my tongue recovered from all that processed sugar I was eating).
22. I learned to drink black coffee!
23. I learned it is possible to be social without eating.
24. I finally accepted eating eggs and leftovers for breakfast all the time.
25. I didn't miss cheese, bread, yogurt, or even brownies!
26. I like cooking with coconut oil!
27. Lara bars are the perfect emergency food to keep on you at all times!
28. You can still drink kombucha on Whole 30! Hallelujah!  :)
29. The crock pot is my best friend.
30. It's fun having a new community of Whole 30/Crossfit friends!