chiantinan Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I completed my first WHOLE30 on December 12th. But I was travelling and have just returned. So, I am reporting out now on my SUCCESS! Summary I have completed my first WHOLE30 and I am a convert for LIFE! I FEEL healthier. I LOVE eating wholesome, humanely sourced proteins and organic vegetables and healthy fats! What went well Everything! I LOVE the food! I was/am never hungry except when it's time to eat! My workouts are stronger and more intense. My recoveries are quicker. I keep pulling things out of my closet and finding the clothes are FITTING BETTER! Pants are looser, Shirts are not tight! YAY! What could have gone better I need to improve my meal planning and preparation so I can spend more time with my family in the evenings. Some History about me Since I was an overweight teenager I have always worked out and ate somewhat responsibly. In my younger days, I played softball 4 times a week, played volleyball and snow skied competitively and ran 5 miles daily. I never had a problem maintaining a trim and healthy body. Then I turned 35 and 40 and 50….Whoa Nelly everything stopped, almost literally! As I got older, my extra-curricular sports activity dwindled which didn't help my physical condition. I go to the gym at least 4 times a week. I lift and do about 30 mins of cardio. I admit my diet was not perfect by any means. I'm not a junk food or sugar junkie but I like my wine. While I have always exercised later in my years I have never looked like I worked out. Not the lean, trim body I've strived for since I was young! I participate in a Wellness program at work. For the past nine years I have been tracking my weight, body fat, cholesterol and glucose via this program. The numbers never budge to improve but consistently worsen a little every year. These numbers were the reason I took on the WHOLE30 to begin with. I have great news to report since my last screening: Total Cholesterol decreased by 18 points. Triglycerides decreased by 71 points. HDL increased by 20 points. LDL decreased by 24 points. Weight decreased by 9 pounds Body fat down between 2 and 3% (I'm starting to SEE lean muscle)!! These numbers are a solid testimony to the science concepts behind the Whole30 program. I'm headed toward a WHOLE9 life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallulah Wolf-Angel Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Congratulations! It's cool that you had 9 years of data to compare against. That must feel satisfying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesknees79 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 congratulations, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roofu1983 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Awsome results congrats! I have a similar story that I used to be very fit and active, and when I got a real job and responsibilities that all stared dwindling away. After my whiole30 never going back to inactive me again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiantinan Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks everyone for the kudos! The only thing I have re-introduced is wine. i still feel great and I don't miss anything food wise! My body is continuing to make improvements in composition. On a daily basis, I put on clothes that I couldn't wear before to find that they fit very comfortably! I went back to visit family on the East Coast. I got a LOT of great feedback since they haven't seen me in a few months. I took the opportunity to introduce my family to clarified butter, coconut oil and lots of great healthy cooking! I think 2 of my family are going to try the whole30 starting in January.... Thanks again for this great program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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