megbeveridge

I started my very first Whole30 on January 1st, 2019 as a reset for my body. I wanted to lose weight, ditch sugar, and feel good about my diet. Completing the program has taught me that and so much more.
I think self esteem is something we all (especially women) struggle with, but eating disorders are a whole different animal. I was lucky enough to have a mother who knew all the signs and caught me before I even started. She'd had a bulimic roommate in college and didn't want the same for me. There isn't a time in my life that I can remember being happy with my body. I see pictures of myself as a teenager and even though I was 120 pounds soaking wet, I can still pick out things I don't like. For a long time, when I was out from under my parents roof, I adopted an external devil-may-care attitude towards food. The reality was, I couldn't stop eating and I couldn't stop hating my body. I ate in secret, I hid wrappers, I went back for seconds and thirds of dessert, and I shamed myself. This was indicative of the early stages of a binge eating disorder. I knew that in order to get control over myself, I'd have to do something very prescriptive and strict. On an eating program that tells you to "limit" high-sugar, rich foods, I make every excuse for why it doesn't really matter if I eat it. Unless I'm told "no" I'm going to do what I want; I succumb to the disordered thinking. Whole30 has taught me how to eat and be full, live without added sugars, and take care of my body. If I give love to my body, it will do the same for me. We're a team, not rivals.
At 25 years old I should and can be the happiest, healthiest version of myself yet! Here's to getting stronger and healthier and spreading more love!

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Hi all!
Today I am ravenous! I ate roasted vegetables at lunch until I couldn't eat any more, but like clockwork I was hungry 2 hours later. I hate it! 
@HopingtoHeal I did a tour around the highlands. I'm so jealous you get to live in a place with a plethora of hairy coos! I just wanted to give one a big hug! 
@LadyLisbette I think I'll mostly be eating leftovers for breakfast this time to avoid the horrid egg situation! Some people say they started eating eggs every day on Whole30 and love it, which is something I will never understand. Today I had steak and that is so much better than eggs!
@Pipi Hello fellow hungry monster! I wish I had that much food with me at work, I'm dying!
@Elizabeth33 How did you make your own sausage?? Sounds complicated!

Wow that sounds like an ordeal! I too started to EATT and needed this system reset! I was so unhappy and sluggish when I was in that mode. 
We've got this second round. I'm so happy that I decided to do this, and that you started at the same time!

Hi all!
Today I am ravenous! I ate roasted vegetables at lunch until I couldn't eat any more, but like clockwork I was hungry 2 hours later. I hate it! 
@HopingtoHeal I did a tour around the highlands. I'm so jealous you get to live in a place with a plethora of hairy coos! I just wanted to give one a big hug! 
@LadyLisbette I think I'll mostly be eating leftovers for breakfast this time to avoid the horrid egg situation! Some people say they started eating eggs every day on Whole30 and love it, which is something I will never understand. Today I had steak and that is so much better than eggs!
@Pipi Hello fellow hungry monster! I wish I had that much food with me at work, I'm dying!
@Elizabeth33 How did you make your own sausage?? Sounds complicated!

@megbeveridge
Hey Meg!
I just got home from Australia and I started my 2nd W30 yesterday too!  Of course, I am dealing with serious jetlag so yesterday's return home food was just weird: some proscuitto, a banana and almond butter, a can of salmon and grapes - that's all. Today will be a return to proper meal structure - jet lag is the pits but it isn't a terminal condition.
After my last W37 ended, I did really well despite living in my daughter's home for 2 months. The last 10 days were a return to a free for all - I went to Melbourne for a work related weekend gig and quickly realized I wan't in charge of any of the meals so I decided to just eat what was on offer. What a mistake! After a few deli sandwiches and some cheese platters, I started feeling all of my energy drain and my general physical malaise return. I haven't had any problems with any reintroduction bits but this general feeling of "ugh" has to be diet related. ANYWAY - I felt so good on W30 - am already looking forward to feeling energized and well again in a few days.
I love your template. I don't know if I could reduce my meat - I'll be keen to see how that goes for you. Spring has returned to Toronto - it's daybreak and I can hear birds singing. I'm looking forward to a much more active W30 than my January blues one. I'm not anticipating any problems...
Let's do this thing!!
 
 

I'm in Maryland, USA. I love Scotland though, I was there about two years ago for a couple of weeks! 
I have access to Whole30 approved and compliant foods, but they're not necessarily in my price range. I end up doing a lot of cooking too! I'm not great at eating the same foods over and over, so I can't do big batches and eat them for multiple days. Almost every meal has to be cooked separately. I literally couldn't eat any eggs or chicken around week 3 last time because I'd had them too much! 

Hi all! I decided to start today (April 8) instead because it just seemed right to start on a Monday. I'm so happy that you'll be joining me! I'm feeling pretty good about starting. Last round I got so sick of eggs I couldn't get them down after week 3, but this morning I finally ate eggs for breakfast again and did just fine. I'm a little nervous about how much food I'll need to eat since I bike to work in the warm months and last time I did this it was the middle of winter. I'll need a lot more to fuel my body! 
How is everyone else doing?

Hi Folks
i too am starting on 8th which is tomorrow being as I'm in Australia 
I'd be keen to be in touch with others who are  starting around same time - I know from having done this before that's sharing the ups and downs makes it easier.
i'm feeling positive and keen but whenever I go off grains I have a few very rough days of fatigue and irritability - so a bit nervous too
so good luck everyone I hope it's a joyful journey and not too many bumps along the way!

Hi everyone, I thought about starting on April 1, changed my mind, and now have changed it again - I need to make a commitment. I've done this three times, including the last two Decembers in a row. I'm trying to take the long view, and instead of being discouraged that I'm not sailing along effortlessly in a state of Food Freedom (hello cravings and sugar dragon), enjoy the "begin again" mode. I know that this program is healthful and life affirming, and I always benefit from it. 
I'm doing this to keep inflammation down (joint pain), for preventative brain health (family history), and to be the most functional that I can be. 
My commitment is 60 days. That will bring me to June 6, and give me a few weeks for re-intros before some out-of-state travel. 
We recently moved, and I am working on creating a healthy new routine that includes consistent daily movement. I haven't journaled my W30 experience since my first round two years ago, so I'm doing that again, too.
Happy trails to all!

Hello everyone!
So glad there seems to be a few of us starting at the same time. I have definitely found on previous rounds that a community of folk doing it at the same time is such an encouragement and help!

I got back yesterday from a week-long residential at work (I'm a youth worker) where I've had pretty much no control over what I was eating. I can't wait to get started now because I feel so awful from having eaten loads of bread, pasta, processed foods and sugar for a week! I can;t wait to focus on healing and fuelling my body well. I am on annual leave for the next two weeks so plenty of time to focus and do meal prep, so no excuses!
How is everyone feeling about starting?

VThank you both @megbeveridge and @Elizabeth33! I feel so worried that I won’t manage to stick to it - I think the failed attempts at round 3 last year have got to my brain!!!
Whereabouts are you both? I’m in Scotland and I’ve found it can be hard to get compliant stuff here which means everything has to be made from scratch!!! When I did my first rounds we had a whole foods in Glasgow but it closed! do you have good access to whole30 approved and compliant foods?

@HopingtoHeal I am in Los Angeles so yes I do have access to compliant food but I can’t eat most of it. I am sensitive to garlic, onions, peppers and tomatoes so I have to make most things from scratch as well. I completely understand. 
@megbeveridge I have had 1sucessful round and MANY failed attempts but I keep coming back. This is an amazing program I am just highly addicted to sugar and fast food. I REALLY need to make it through this time. I will mostly be on the Aptil 1 start thread but I will check in with you guys to cheer you on. 

Good morning. I am planning on starting on the 8th. I am a little nervous and over whelmed but I know I need to get my mind and body back on track. Any tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I'd also like to start the Whole30 challenge April 8th.  I've never done this before, although I have been wanting to do it for a while now.  I'd say my eating habits aren't terrible, but I would love to give my body a break from any grains, sugar, gluten and alcohol for a month.  I'd like to check in with folks for inspiration when feeling weak, anyone interested in partnering up on this and holding each other accountable?  I know it might be weird since it's virtual but might help!  Let me know!  

Hi all! I'm Megan and I'm planning my second round of Whole30 to start in two weeks. If anyone has been waiting for a sign that they should give it another go, this is it! I'm calling this my body spring cleaning. We clean our houses, our cars, our yards, but we tend to neglect our own bodies in this yearly cleanse.
For background, I did my first Whole30 this past January and I've totally gone off the tracks. I'm a 25-year-old designer, climber, bike commuter (when it's nice), dog mom, and ice cream enthusiast. Prior to my January W30 I was a vegetarian for five years. If you want to know what that transition was like, I'll direct you to my log for that round. In short it was miserable. If you're thinking about transitioning from veggie to omni on Whole30, take this as your first warning. I'm super excited to do another round without going through that! My main goals are to find a sustainable way for me to eat well, incorporate more veggies into my meals, and improve my climbing. 
Please comment here if you are joining me on this run, or if you just want to wish me luck (I could use it). I appreciate any and all input. 
Happy spring, Northern Hemisphere folks! Those of you in the south, enjoy the cool days coming your way!

Hi @Elizabeth33! Welcome! Is this going to be your first or have you gone down this road already?

@HopingtoHeal Nice to virtually meet you! I'm so sorry for your loss. It must have been a hard few months, but it looks like you're ready to start again! I also understand the feeling when you lose control and self esteem, I'm definitely in that boat. Hopefully we'll be able to support each other this round!

Got home late, so dinner was steak, steamed brussels, brocc, cauli, asparagus and carrots tossed with sundried tomato pesto. and a handful of jalapeno stuffed olives. 

I am hoping to start on the first and will also cheer you on.  @HopingtoHeal sorry for your loss and glad you are joining this group

Like Shannon said, it would be really helpful to know how you've been eating and maybe some of your background! In my case I felt miserable for the majority of my first round because I was vegetarian transitioning into omnivore. My body was going through a lot. Did you eat a lot of sugar before starting? You may need to increase your fruit intake if you have low blood sugar or reduce it if you are eating more than 3 servings a day. If you're eating mostly salads, you might not be getting enough calories to sustain yourself. Make sure you're salting your food an appropriate amount and you feel satisfied after each meal. Fats are also super important, so don't neglect those!

@HopingtoHeal Nice to virtually meet you! I'm so sorry for your loss. It must have been a hard few months, but it looks like you're ready to start again! I also understand the feeling when you lose control and self esteem, I'm definitely in that boat. Hopefully we'll be able to support each other this round!

Hi all! I'm Megan and I'm planning my second round of Whole30 to start in two weeks. If anyone has been waiting for a sign that they should give it another go, this is it! I'm calling this my body spring cleaning. We clean our houses, our cars, our yards, but we tend to neglect our own bodies in this yearly cleanse.
For background, I did my first Whole30 this past January and I've totally gone off the tracks. I'm a 25-year-old designer, climber, bike commuter (when it's nice), dog mom, and ice cream enthusiast. Prior to my January W30 I was a vegetarian for five years. If you want to know what that transition was like, I'll direct you to my log for that round. In short it was miserable. If you're thinking about transitioning from veggie to omni on Whole30, take this as your first warning. I'm super excited to do another round without going through that! My main goals are to find a sustainable way for me to eat well, incorporate more veggies into my meals, and improve my climbing. 
Please comment here if you are joining me on this run, or if you just want to wish me luck (I could use it). I appreciate any and all input. 
Happy spring, Northern Hemisphere folks! Those of you in the south, enjoy the cool days coming your way!

My flippin pressure cooker carked it when I was making stew, so the stew is in the slow cooker overnight, and we had steak with steamed brussels, brocc, cauli, asparagus and carrots tossed with pesto. 

@helenalena I started out snacking all the time too - for about the first week. It was REALLY hard to follow the meal template and to therefore eat enough to stop the need for snacks - we have so many wrong headed ideas about food quantity and how we need to have tiny servings on our plate. I load mine up with compliant food - it's been one of the best things about the W30 - to rediscover my appetite and my satiation points. I let my body decide when it's full - it's rather a miracle. To top it off, after almost 3 months (W37 followed by 95% compliance since), weight is falling off my body in a way it hasn't for more than a decade.
@megbeveridge Totally agree with making ghee. That stuff is crazy expensive pre-made!