Ophelia Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I wrote this summary for my gym, so the pros and cons are for people who are considering a Whole30 over other programs... may not be applicable here. What I got out of it -INCREASED STRENGTH/PERFORMANCE: 8 PRs in one month…enough said. I think the meal timing/macro combinations had a lot to do with this. -REGULATED HORMONES/NO MORE MOOD SWINGS: This is a pretty big deal for me. I used to cry or get really choked up when I got frustrated. I feel like a can communicate better and handle problems logically because my emotions now take a back seat. Very empowering. -FAT LOSS: I can see more muscle definition, or as they say in ladies magazines, I'm more “toned†lol. -BETTER SLEEP: I sleep like a baby and wake up refreshed every morning at the same time without an alarm clock. -SUGAR ADDICTION DETOX: I'm off the sugar and I feel like I have done the homework to be able to do moderation in the future. Also very empowering. -BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: More eating to live, less living to eat. No more emotional eating or binging on carbs and sugar. Is it right for you? PROS: -NO DAILY FOOD/ACTIVITY LOG: Ain't nobody got time for that. -NO MEASURING: Easy to follow meal template with visual serving suggestions-palm size protein, thumb size healthy fat, etc. -THE RULES ARE BLACK AND WHITE: It's all or nothing on this program, you screw up, you start over. Commitment required. -SUPPORT/COUNCILING: The daily emails help you through the process, and you work through issues that have contributed to failure in the past -RESOURCES: Tons of awesome articles, blog links, recipes, etc. -COOKING: If you enjoy cooking, this is an opportunity to add some new recipes to your repertoire. -BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: If you have eating issues, this program helps you deal with them once and for all. -ONLY 30 DAYS: It's stricter, but only for a brief duration. -TRANSITION/REINTRODUCTION: A schedule is provided to help you reintroduce foods and evaluate food allergies/sensitivities. -PALEO LIFESTYLE: If you are considering Paleo, this is a good place to start. CONS: -NO DAILY FOOD/ACTIVITY LOG: If you need that for accountability, this could be problematic. -THE RULES ARE BLACK AND WHITE: Some people need a little wiggle room to screw up. -EXPENSIVE: Grass fed organic meat isn't cheap. By taste test alone, it's far superior though! -COOKING/DOING DISHES: You will be cooking and doing dishes A LOT. There's a degree of effort and planning involved in eating Paleo. -DETOX: The first week can be difficult to get through physically. -NO DESSERTS OR SNACKING: Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Oh yeah, I forgot to include glowing skin in what I got out of it. I broke out with cystic and hormonal acne during the detox phase, but now my skin looks better than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I just found out I'm pregnant! !!! We had been trying for over a year with no success. I have PCOS and endometriosis, not to mention that I'm a total stress case. I had surgery in February for a cyst caused by fertility drugs, and the endometriosis. The doctor who performed my surgery was pushing IVF, but I felt it was premature. I decided to just stop consciously trying and do everything I could to be at optimum health, then see what happened. I began eating Paleo because of what I had read about women having improved fertility with Paleo and high fat/protein diets. Then I did the Whole 30 and I conceived during it! I had read other women's success stories, but I still can't believe it worked for me, and practically instantly nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallulah Wolf-Angel Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Congratulations! That's awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliem Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm thrilled for you. My brother and sister-in-law tried unsuccessfully for 2 years, and even with fertility drugs and a completely invasive procedure, they didn't conceive. Now they have given up. I sooooo want them to try doing W30 and then going Paleo. Their diet is atrocious and they drink an awful lot. I just think this would be good for them on so many levels, and I might just get a niece or nephew out of it. (Sigh) We have 4 kids and every one of them is wonderful. Enjoy parenthood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kberg Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hurrah! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelsola Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 This is very encouraging. I am on my second W30 and we have been trying for a baby for over 3 years now. Unexplained, every test we have done comes back very good so it's been very hard. I have a 12 year old son I had when I was very young so this was very unexpected. I'm hoping my W30 results come with a baby too. I m already planning to just keep the W30 going, until thanksgiving...then why would I go back to any of my bad habits? Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJo09 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Your initial results were awesome, and your pregnancy is the cherry on top! congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor5 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 That is amazing. Congratulations. I am also trying for my second, and have been for a couple of years. My first pregnancy happened so quickly and easily at 41. NOw I am 45, and hoping that the Whole30 will regulate my hormones, help shrink my fibroid (didn't hinder first pregnancy, but it is annoying), and give me a BFP!!! I am currently on Day 17, and feeling great. Your news is so encouraging. I wanted to thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLRochester Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Congratulations!! That's amazing to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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