ElizabethG Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I completed my first Whole30 the other day! I was already a pretty healthy eater, but still noticed some amazing changes and learned a lot. Since my brain takes a little longer to develop good and long lasting habits, I am immediately jumping into a second Whole30 to really solidify some of what I have learned. Before I jump in though, I want to take the time to outline for myself my NSVs and lessons learned. I know in some ways the second time around will be more difficult, so I want to remind myself (and others) why choosing to make some of these healthy changes permanent may be worth it. Non-scale victories: 1. Overall feel less "puffy" 2. Almost all of my chronic bloating went away, and when I did experience some, it cleared up more quickly then in the past 3. I did not weigh myself for 30 days and did not worry about it! This is probably the biggest victory for me. I used to be married to the scale. I even took things one step further and threw my scale away! If I really need to know my weight in the future, I can step on the scale at the gym. 4. I stopped tracking my food, and just ate like a normal person. This is another huge emotional/mental win for me. It has been so freeing to not have to rely on writing everything down that I eat, but rather not care about the calories because I know everything I am eating in providing me with important nutrients. I also was pleasantly surprised to find that my body can process more food without gaining weight when it is the right kind of food. A true win-win here. 5. I learned how to make homemade mayo, love it, and have vowed never to go back to store bought 6. I felt more comfortable in social settings, and less anxious about "missing out" on junk food Lessons learned: 1. I did not miss cheese, like I thought I would 2. I mostly craved/missed ice cream, which may be a good indicator of whats "worth it" 3. Nuts and nut butters are great in emergency situations, but I can go overboard with them 4. Its worth buying good quality coffee so I can enjoy it black Goals for Whole30 round 2: 1. Get my husband to make some small changes with me. I do not expect him to do everything, as he seems to have a stomach/GI system that isn't bothered by anything, but I still think some of these changes are just good, healthy habits we should try together. 2. Be better prepared for my afternoon hunger. I usually eat lunch at noon and dinner between 7:30-8, so while I try to stick to no snacking, it is nearly impossible with that long of a time between two meals. 3. Start thinking about reintroduction early. I know the 30 days will fly by and I want to be prepared. I am already a little nervous about reintroduction because I feel so much better on Whole30, but know it isn't realistic for the long term. I am really interested in preparing myself for finding the right balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 If I really need to know my weight in the future, I can step on the scale at the gym. I LOVE that you dumped your scale! ^This, not so much........ Be wary - I know that the scales in MY gym weigh about 3 kilos (so around 6.5lbs) lighter - which is great, until someone steps on a scale that weighs true and all hell breaks loose - and yet in the interim nothing about that person has changed, nothing at all... You've broken UP with your scale - you are NOT on a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethG Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hi Jmcbn, You make a good point, and to be honest I rarely ever stepped on the scale at the gym before, so not sure much will change. And I am of course sticking to the no weighing rule for the next 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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