Anita Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 So, yesterday I began my second Whole30, which is actually going to be a Whole60. I'm probably not going to post a daily log. I found that got to be a bit much for me on round 1. I do want to proclaim that I am doing this. I'll come by when time permits to post about my progress. I'm hoping for the awesome support I got the first time around. So far, it's much easier the 2nd time becuase I know what to expect. I did the horrible "say goodbye to all the food" thing that I tend to do prior to starting something like this. Needless to say, ice cream 3 times last week was probably a very bad idea. ;-) I'm starting this out with a lot of bloating, a lot of congestion, a headache, and general lethargy. That's about it for today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Of note: I'm not feeling that badly, which keeps making me think I must not be doing something right. I ate REALLY off-road the last week or two before starting, but I guess maybe I've had enough mostly on-road time. I don't understand how I feel so bloated and fat then. Anyway, day 4 and I'm going strong. Feeling tired, but the crazy carb-flu symptoms I had when I did my Whole30 back in May. My legs felt a little achey today. So happy to be doing this again. Grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Day 5 and I'm feeling better. I recently got an iPhone app to help with drinking enough water. It's been really helping me stay on track with that, and I think that's helping me experience fewer symptoms. If you're interested, the app is call Water Minder. Sometimes I get to the point where I feel like it's nagging me, but it is helping me to drink enough water and drink water throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Okay. Day 10 and I really haven't had many detox symptoms. I've been totally compliant. But I also don't feel like I've detoxed much yet. My ankles are so swollen, it's weird. I'm drinking plenty of water. I don't understand, as this is very different from my Whole30 in May, and I've eaten consistently better since then than I did prior to the Whole30. I'm a little frustrated. Trying not to feel like I'm failing and this isn't right. Hoping in another week I see more results and feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Perhaps post a few days of food, Anita? We may be able to suggest places you could make adjustments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Sounds like a plan. I'll try to do that tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I was with my sister at the end of my Whole30 last spring on a short vacation in Palm Springs. She was very supportive, albeit a bit skeptical. Now I'm doing a Whole60. I had informed her of this a few weeks ago in an email and had mentioned the book ISWF. She told me she had bought Well Fed because she just couldn't do a Whole30 -- she'd never be able to give up her daily cocktail. I went to her house this weekend for an overnighter. Not only has she bought ISWF, she also has only had two cocktails in about 10 days. So no, not totally clean, but obviously eating cleaner will help. She made me the most amazing compliant food. I really appreciate her support. I love that she loves me enough to care for me in this way and not feel that she's missing out on something. I'm on Day 15 now. A little tired (didn't sleep well in her bed) and I happen to have wicked eye strain at the moment, but other than that, I'm feeling better. Bit by bit. Day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I just read my log from my first Whole30 in May. That was good. It reminded me that, at least for me, the results weren't dramatic and instantaneous. That's why I chose to do a Whole60 this time,but I sort of forgot it in the midst of doing it. I need to remember that this is a process. A health process. Not a diet. Not a fad. But lifestyle changes. I am working on other goals at the same time, and it can be a bit overwhelming. I have to remind myself to have goals, but be detached. If I'm too attached, I can fall into judging myself and can also push myself too hard. I am doing this because I love myself and want to do loving things for myself. I want to feel good. And I am feeling better. Focus on the positive. I have less inclination to step on the scale this time around, but maybe that's because I don't feel much smaller yet. But reading my old log, it seems like it took me to at least Day 22 to see much difference, and I'm only at Day 16. Had a big challenge today because the "community" table at work (read that as where everyone puts food they bring in) was populated by not one, but candy that two people had brought in for their kid's fundraisers for school. Add to that the fact that yesterday our kitchen was filled with not only Mexican candy, but I giant bag of Snickers. Mind you, I'm a chocolate snob. I like organic dark chocolate. High quality. I walked in and saw Twix bars this morning and was angry! haha Oh boy. Then it turned out it was my co-worker that had brought the candy in for her granddaughter's school. She ended up asking me if I could put the candy and money away for her (I work later) before I went home. I said I would. She asked if I minded and I said no. I realized my love for her and her love for her granddaughter (and me being supportive of that) is way more powerful than any crappy candy bar. In a way, it strengthened my resolve to do this. Grateful for the challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Feeling grouchy and intolerant of people's b.s. Emotions. Good thing is that they change if you wait a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Day 21 of my Whole60. Finally really starting to feel it. After my sweat cycle class yesterday and today, recovered so quickly it was shocking. I got soooo much done after that class yesterday, it was amazing. So grateful. Today I'm prepping food for the week -- first weekend I've been able to get that done (life was getting in the way, but I still remained compliant). Chicken going into slow cooker, lamb burgers being cooked later, prepping lots of veggies, and using the master recipe for ground turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Day 23. I don't know if it's Whole30, fall weather, PMS, or what, but I want to sleep. A lot. And when I am sleeping, I'm like a rock. A dead rock in fact. So out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Woo! My content is back, although I can't find it through "find content" on my profile page. Anyway, halfway there. Today is day 30! 30 more to go! I'm starting to think I may never add back the other foods! hahaha. Anyway, bought myself some new workout clothes online today to reward myself for the first half. Onward and upward. Good health to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Planning, planning, planning. It's all about planning. Poor planning this week, but still compliant. Need more variety. Digestion a bit upset the last few days. Could be not enough hydration. More likely stress at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Day 35. Meal planning has been lacking, so the balance has been off. Bored with food. Looked at recipes to add more variety and interest. Really stressful week at work and in personal life. Getting a deeper understanding of stress and my body -- maybe I need more yoga and walking right now to help deal with the stress, even though I think I want to pound it out (intense sweat cycle class). Tired today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Day 43. Experiencing some bloat and constipation that I didn't have earlier in the plan. Probably didn't get enough water last week at work. Trying to stay on point with that. Also going to start the Calm Magnesium powder. I don't feel like I've lost hardly any weight yet, which is a bit discouraging. I feel like I lost more during my first Whole 30, and that one was just 30. Trying to be patient and understanding with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Day 48. I'm feeling better. I was able to alleviate the constipation, but it did require kombucha, magnesium, and a couple of tiny doses of Swiss Kriss (laxative). I think I am eating too much protein. I'm sliding down to the minimum side of the range. I had been so afraid of wanting to snack between meals, I think I started eating more. I eat mostly cooked vegetables and eat tons of them. I know from years of working with an acupuncturist that my digestion is on the slow, sluggish side, so lots of raw veggies aren't great for me. (Also history of candida.) I'm fairly certain that my candida level must be really low. But my job does continue to be stressful. (Oh, economy, if you'd improve maybe I could get into a different line of work, but for now, it is what it is.) I do what I can to manage stress (over 4 years of daily meditation, exercise, etc.). I also tend to experience a slowdown in movement during PMS, which is where I'm at now. I am sort of confused by my varied results, but I'll continue to work the system until I can figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Day 55. It gets easier and more natural all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Day 57. Can't stop. Won't stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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