Lora Friedenthal Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I completed my first Whole30 last Tuesday while on vacation. I didn't knowingly cheat, although it's likely some things managed to get in that shouldn't have in foods I didn't prepare myself. At any rate, I didn't try to let it happen and make excuses. 1. I lost 8 lbs. Not AMAZING, but solid progress. And if that rate keeps up, I'd be a new person in a year. 2. I sleep a lot better. This is actually better news than the weight. I haven't slept well in years. YEARS. And now I actually get tired at a reasonable time, sleep, and feel rested. I never did get the energy that lots of people claim, but maybe I was already not eating a lot of grain and sugar to begin with? I don't know. It did totally mess with my hormones, and I'm convinced it gave me the worst vertigo I've ever had, which I think is just about cleared up now. Decidedly not a plus, but for people who don't already have BPPV, probably not a concern. As soon as the Whole30 was up, I started eating like I was on vacation. Ice cream is actually kinda gross. Hot fudge sauce is extra gross. Rice and/or asian stir fry make me feel terrible. Almost as bad as eating fast food. So despite going off the rails for the remainder of my vacation, I can actually say that I'm looking forward to going back to my Whole30 foods. I think I'll do the August one. Although it might be more like a Whole25, because my birthday party will be on the 25th, I think I want to paleoify some dessert for that day and also drink some of the wines I bought on vacation. The friends I've been staying with also tell me that I use olive oil at an alarming rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Jeanne Penrod Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Congrats! I'm always concerned I'm using too much oil or having too much fats. Looks like Kure making good progress. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyebn Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Hamilton Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 That's awesome Lora!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Congrats! What is BPPV? Isn't it interesting how foods that were good before become gross? I can't believe some of the things that I used to eat; now I immediately wrinkle my nose at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lora Friedenthal Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Basically, calcium crystals in your inner ear crash into things and make you dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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