My Paleo/Caveman "Cleanse" - Day 13 of 30

Please bear with me as I document my 13th day of being on a paleo "cleanse/experiment" out of the "whole 30". I am calling it a cleanse because I hate the word "diet" as I have issues with rules and being told what to do. :P The main reason for this experiment is for me to see if my energy levels increase (especially when I exercise).

To be honest, it has been challenging so far, as I still have periods of sugar and wheat withdrawal and I miss dairy and soy quite a bit. However! What I have noticed is that my ravenous hunger pangs are no longer out of control. It is also somewhat frightening how much vegetables I alone can consume and how much time all the chopping/cooking/cleaning is taking.

I often scoff at certain "diets" and "cleanses" because it feels like it's mostly a North American obsession, while the rest of the world are happy and unfussed about such things. :P

Well, let's see how the remainder of the "whole 30" days go.

As for now, the tinkling of ice melting in a glass of scotch, and a big ice cream sandwich are things that I will hold as possible treats awaiting for me at the end of the tunnel.