jenefrmthablok Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello people! I'm new to the Whole 30, but not Paleo. I've teetered with Paleo on and off for the last 9 months, but never fully committed to the Paleo lifestyle. In February of 2012, I decided I was going to start working out and eating healthier. I managed to lose 50 pounds with exercise, measuring and counting calories. Although I had great results, I didn't feel like measuring and counting calorie I ate was something I could do for the rest of my life. My weight loss stalled after stopping the daily measuring/counting of every morsel of food. I decided to take on the Whole30 challenge because I felt it was time to move to the next level in my fitness journey, and truly do something I could sustain the rest of my life - a true lifestyle makeover. I've gained back 20 of the 50 that I originally lost, and I'm bound and determined not to go back, but continue MOVING FORWARD. It's not just about losing weight though; I want to feel good, strong, confident, and at my best! Day 3 into the challenge, and I've already been tempted like crazy. Attended a boot camp happy hour on Friday night and didn't succumb to drinking anything other than club soda, but had to leave when people started ordering food - I'm not that strong yet. Then, last night, I went to a barbecue, where there were sides of baked beans, creamed corn, potato salad, and to my horror my kryptonite - COOKIES! I've never felt more like a crackhead than I did last night - carbs and cookies all right in front of me. I ate the meat, and just stayed away from the kitchen the rest of the night. The good news - I didn't cheat my first two days with all the temptations around me! I'm looking forward to learning and becoming stronger as I go in this challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted June 23, 2013 Wow. You need some days without temptations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Congrats!! Also, what Tom said. A few days without temptations will be a welcome relief. I'm on Day 3 also, though not my first Whole30. I admire folks who do Paleo first, I think that's awesome! I dove into Whole30 a few months ago after years of junk. I love it when I read that people have been Paleo and they're refining what they already do. Now - I shall light a candle for your next few days to be temptation-free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 This is my day 3 as well! I haven't had much temptation yet, but I'm definately struggling with the carb flu! My first day I had a terrible caffeine-withdrawl headache, but days 2 and 3 I've had a much lower-grade headache and that overall bleh feeling. Hopefully we'll all start feeling better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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