almcc Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hi All,Today is day 100. A whole 100 is doable. Not easy but doable. And for me it was life changing. There are 3 take home messages from this journey: 1. Life is enjoyable, exciting, and memorable – eating this way. I don't need wine or cake or whatever to enjoy myself or enjoy being with friends and family. 2. I can change – even at the ripe age of 53. I can learn new habits. I can take care of myself. I can love cooking again. 3. Equally as important – my body can change. I can heal. I can be energized. I can sleep. I can be focused. I can lose weight. These are the things that changed – that I can attribute to Whole 30/100 (vs. what life was like before). I can breathe through my nose (vs. congested 365/24/7) I don't wake up stiff (vs. every morning) I can do 3 sets of assisted pull ups (vs. zip, nada, you have to be kidding) My moods are level, as is my energy (vs. a rollercoaster) My digestion and IBS symptoms are 80% better (vs. debilitating) I have had 2 hot flashes in 100 days (vs. lots, lots more) I lost 27 lbs and 14 inches (vs. 27 lbs and 14 in more) I am going to reintroduce sugar, dairy and gluten in the next 2 weeks – to see what works and what doesn't. I'm heading to Paris and hope – fingers crossed- that I can have a bit of sugar, dairy and gluten. If not, I will still have a fabulous trip to Paris. In August I will start up again. I have more questions: What affects my digestion? and Is it coffee that drains my energy? Thanks for all the support along the way. From the daily emails to the book to the moderators to my forum buddies, I am grateful for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtandi Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 congrats!!!!!! I was actually just getting ready to put up a post regarding the past 6 months for me...life changing is an understatement, huh? I started with a whole100 to on January 1st. WOW...AMAZING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayenne Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Just wanted to offer my congratulations!! Great job and an inspiration to all.... Have a great time in Paris! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almcc Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Jtandi - I cannot wait to read your post. 6 months!!! Woohoo! Cayenne- thanks. How is it going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Jeez, this made me cry. I'm looking ahead at 50 and have determined that I want to be healthier at 50 than I was at 40, and I've been thinking it's possible, and your post confirms it. Woohoo! (Note that I got my first inspiration from my dad, who is not a Whole30er but who made some great changes to his life and when he turned 80 he said he felt healthier than he had 15 years before; and at 81 he bought a new car! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almcc Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 AmyS - thank you! It is possible. Before this I would not have believed it. What a great example your dad is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hooray! I love hearing that it's possible - and yes, my dad is very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaE Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thank you for sharing your experience! You are a just the inspiration I needed today! Bless you, and I hope you have a wonderful time in Paris! (I am starting a Whole100 today, finished my first Whole30 the first week of June) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almcc Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 VanessaE - Thank you!! Congrats on your W30!!! Will you do a log for your Whole100? Happy Eating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymama Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Very inspiring , thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almcc Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks sunnymama!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsjmac Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Wow! That is awesome! I'm aiming for W60 right now (I'm on day 40). You make me want to aim higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calee Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Congratulations! How awesome to do a W100! I love your success list. I finished a W75 last Sunday with 5 French fries. I think that W Whatever may become part of my life going forward in some fashion. We all deserve to feel great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almcc Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 mrsjmac - Thank you. Congratulations on 40+ days. I got to 60 and wanted to do more!!! You can do it! Calee - Thanks!! Congratulations on your W75! I am with you - we do deserve to feel great. I am starting another Wsomething August 1. Here's to great eating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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