mrsjmac Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 My husband decided he was going to try Whole 30 at the beginning of July. I told him I wasn't going to do it because I needed to focus on my emotional state (My mom passed away in Jan 2012, I had no motivation to do anything (truly LAZY), and I am obese). But when it came down to going grocery shopping with the list he made, I just decided I might as well try it so I didn't have to buy extra groceries for me and our kids separate from him. It would just be easier when it came to cooking too. I am SO glad I did. Doing Whole 30 has not only helped me lose weight and inches, but it has helped me gain motivaiton to do things, I am happier, and I have incredible focus when I am at work. I cannot believe how much the type of foods we eat can effect our mental and emotional state. So as for my results, here it goes! I started out at 239.5 - I am 221.3 now - 30 days later!! For a loss of 18.2 lbs! Inches lost: -1.50 upper ab -1.00 mid ab -0.50 low ab -1.75 in each bicep! -2.00 hips -2.00 in each thigh! And this morning I found a pair of dress slacks my mom bought at Goodwill for me the summer before she passed away as motivation to lose weight to fit in them. (My mom was a big supportor of me losing weight) They FIT!!!! I was in a size 22 when I started Whole 30. I am now in a size 18 pants!! I dropped two pants sizes in 1 month?! I never in my wildest dreams thought that would happen. And my husband's results - he lost 13 lbs! He only measured his abs and he lost a total of 3.5 inches! He is now 162 lbs and you can see his abs! So proud of him. And now for the photos - please do not copy...I still have a long way to go! My husband and I have decided to go for a whole 45 - or maybe 60! But even after we finish the Whole 45 we now are more educated as to how we should eat. So happy my husband found this website and I gave in and tried it! It has changed my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 wow!! what huge changes - i'm sure the mental/emotional changes and increased health benefits equal, if not better, the physical changes! congratulations on deciding to go with it and embracing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 That is fantastic. I am so happy for you! ISWF!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Way to go! Look at the huge smile on your face in your after photo! Keep going for gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askins Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 you look incredible, girl! I hope I can get similar results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Awesome! You look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsjmac Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks everyone! I hope to get to 206 by the end of August. That's how much I weighed when I found out I was pregant with my son (who is turning 5 this month!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheeGirl Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 :D YAY, congratulations!!! WOO-HOO!!! Go YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymama Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 This is very inspiring; I'm so happy for you! Hope you'll update this periodically! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachchica Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I'm so sorry about your mom passing away, and the emotional and physical toll it took on you. It's wonderful you can now try to focus on your health, and you even brought your mom into it by wearing the pants she bought you as motivation Thanks for sharing your story with us. You got great results and it's inspirational for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptah Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 What a great story! How wonderful you found a healthy way through your grief and towards self care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Awesome story! So happy for you!!! Also my sympathies to you for the loss of your mom. But I'd bet she is smilling from above! Keep it going!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy W Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Way to keep on keeping on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hojo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Way to go!! You can really tell in your chin/face area that you've lost....I love that when my face looks leaner! Be proud of what you've learned and keep it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelliS Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thank you for sharing your story. Way to go! Keep us posted on your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsjmac Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 What a great story! How wonderful you found a healthy way through your grief and towards self care! Now that I am in Day 8 of my second Whole 30 I can't believe I was so down on life 38 days ago. I was actually going to go to the doctor about possibly getting depression medication. I'm so glad I didn't because eating this way has done a complete 180 on my emotions. I guess it's true - you are what you eat. If you we eat foods that are not natural and healthy, we will not be healthy - emotionally, mentally and physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver695 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Wow huge changes both physical and mental so happy for you Hun I am on day 3 of my first whole30 I hope to be able to wean off anti depressants by the end and lost weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy1 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Congratulation!! You are an inspiration. What a wonderful outcome. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calee Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 You have been wildly successful in so many areas! Big congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsjmac Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 I cannot wait to post my update Wednesday night!! Wednesday will be my 60th straight day on Whole 30!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyF Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Congratulations on your achievement. I'm so glad you experienced improvement in emotional health as well as physical health. My condolences on the loss of your mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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