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Day 23. I never ate my breakfast and didn't care enough to take a pic of my lunch. So, I'm making this post to share a decision with all of you, and it's something I've thought about for days. Tonight is my last night of whole30 and I plan to start reintroduction tomorrow, just a week ahead of the usual schedule. I've felt very angry and unhappy since last week and it's just been building and building so, in order to avoid breaking down and binge eating everything I can get my hands on, I'm sticking to the program but on my terms. I'm not looking for people to convince me otherwise or try to push me into staying. Yes, I know it's only 7 more days, but I need to listen to my body and my mind, and they're both telling me I need to start reintroducing and getting back to normal tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for supporting me this far, I've made it 22 more days than I ever thought I would, and I'm happy with the direction I've decided to go. I can tell you what though, this program definitely hasn't seen the last of me 😃 #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Santa Rosa, California)

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Decided to do an all-in-one post for day 22 because I was busy and barely on my phone 😅 breakfast was mg classic fruit and nuts and almond butter. Lunch was baked chicken breast, green beans, marinara sauce, and a drizzle of #primalkitchen ceaser dressing. Dinner was my left over taco bowl with ground beef, bell peppers, iceberg shreds, cauliflower rice, and guacamole. My end is in sight and I'm so freaking ready. #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Santa Rosa, California)

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I made my own version of my dad's taco bowl from week 2 but the picture didn't save for some reason so have a picture of my cat in a #thrivemarket box 😂 dinner tomorrow will be left overs so y'all can see it then. I didn't have a shopping trip picture today because most of my day was spent cleaning and NOT cooking, although I did get my lunches all set. Finding it's definitely getting a little boring so I'm trying to find better ways to eat the foods I miss (hence my taco bowl tonight, I miss me some authentic Mexican food 😭) can't believe I'm about to start week 4. Only 9 more days left. Let's crush this! #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 #catsofinstagram (at Santa Rosa, California)

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Day 20. Did what I could dining out. Thank goodness for a super understanding waiter. Not sure how I managed to avoid all the cake and food samples at the bridal expo, it's been super hard. 😥 But I know the satisfaction I'll feel tonight having said no is way better than the brief moment those foods will bring ❤ #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Olive Garden)

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Dinner and a movie with my bestie because her man is out of town for training and I'm the replacement (also perfect pic to show off dat ring tho) 😂 Slowly convincing her that a whole30 round would be awesome, we're working up to it! I'm starting to feel a lot better, I'm hopeful I'm FINALLY hitting my tiger blood stage! Bridal expo tomorrow, I've got left overs for lunch and apples/almond butter packets for snacks. BRING IT. #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Santa Rosa, California)

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Picture doesn't look as pretty as it actually was, but I guess getting meatballs to stay delicious for 6 days is gonna have some sacrifices lol. Excited for dinner tonight with my bestie, then have to make sure I have snacks ready to go while I'm surrounded by cake tastings at the expo 😭 #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Social Finance)

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Hello day 19. I am back to fruit and nuts today because this is always delicious and I can only handle eggs so much lol. I slept a little weird still but I actually feel ready to tackle my day. I am more calm and centered and I know that, while yesterday was hard, it was helpful and I'm glad it was an experience I got to have. Meal planning tonight because I have the bridal expo with my bestie bride-to-be @shpooner ❤❤❤ #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Social Finance)

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And here we end with dinner. I very much miss my grandma and today I felt that I got to remember her clearly in my grief for the first time since she passed, and somehow that grief was almost comforting. There was even a smile and a laugh or two as I thought about how she would be today, because I'm sure her and @shpooner would be in a constant one-upping battle to show their support. I feel more calm and centered than I have in days and I look to tomorrow with renewed hope. Today was the biggest test for me and food and I like to think I passed it with flying colors. Thank you again to everyone for their continued inspiration and love. ❤ #whole30challenge #beckalswhole30 (at Santa Rosa, California)