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Whole30/Candida Diet and what the hell is going on...

The past few weeks I've been doing my own research on candida overgrowth and the diet and natural ways to fix it. The candida diet has a lot of restrictions and I was confused as to how to start and go about it. I don't want to go through "die off" symptoms- aka sugar withdrawals- so I thought easing into would be better. However, a friend suggested I read The Whole30- which is similar to the candida diet however it's shortened, there's no excuses or slip ups and you're allowed fruit and some legumes. I've decided to combine these two.

So why am I posting about this? In all honesty it's just to keep myself accountable. If I post my recipes and what I'm eating everyday then I can keep track. "So just keep a fucking diary, Sara." Duh. But I can still lie. I need something that others could see. So that's why I'm here. Taking this plunge and becoming one of the people I have always picked on.

I'm planning on starting my Whole30 on September 15th. Why so far in advanced?
1. There's a wedding the weekend before and I want to drink. Let's be frank.
2. This gives me some time to try to reduce my sugar now so hopefully the "die-off" or "withdrawal" symptoms won't be so harsh.
3. I'm transitioning back into my life and job in CT and I don't want to overwhelm myself.
4. I'm fucking terrified. I love sugar. I have always loved sugar. This will definitely be a new lifestyle for me to find new coping skills, new comforts, new habits, while maintaining my social life.

It will be an adventure for sure.

Up until September 15th, I plan to start trying out these recipes and how to cook meat (yup I have no idea how to cook meat so that will be another adventure) and try to get use to not having sugar- while still having that some wiggle room.

So. Starting tomorrow slash maybe Tuesday (because I'm actually driving down to CT tomorrow so that might prove to be difficult) I will begin my food diary and recipe posts.

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