Physibeth Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 One of the habits the W30 is trying to break is mindless eating just because. You are right about the during the day snacking...best way to break the habit is to not have the food there. If you feel the need to eat but are not hungry do something else and be purposeful about it. As to the eating while cooking maybe try to be purposeful about getting all your ingredients prepped in the right amounts before you start cooking and then put everything away. Not sure. Really this might just take some mindfullness and discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 It definitely does take discipline which I struggle with!! Also last night I had a dream I ate a cupcake. I was so upset with myself and relieved when I woke up and realized it was a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Day 14 Breakfast- spinach and artichoke crust less quiche, leftover cabbage and carrot fries Lunch- vegetable beef soup and an apple Dinner- nom nom paleo's loco moco- cauliflower rice with a burger topped with an egg. Banana after dinner. Felt pretty full and bloated all day. Blaming the cabbage. Been craving sweets a lot lately, the banana after dinner literally tasted like a nice cream sundae. Trying hard not to snack but it's a pretty strong habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I went and had a couple of leftover carrot fries ....I was still hungry after dinner and not sure why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Day 15 Got my period for the first time since August. Ugh so wonder I was so cranky, tired and ravenous this week. Breakfast - spinach and artichoke egg casserole, half a tomato, celery sticks and half an avocado Lunch- Vegetable beef soup Post workout- hard boil egg and almonds Snacked (again) on nut butter while cooking. Dinner- shrimp pad Thai from the 21 day sugar detox book (zucchini noodles, peppers, onions, and shrimp with almond butter pad Thai sauce) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I wonder if you ate enough at lunch? Post WO should be protein and carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for some reason I thought protein and fat, whoops! The bowl of vegetable beef soup was huuuuuge. Normally I feel pretty full after it and the one day I brought an apple I was extremely bloated and felt like it was too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Day 16 It's getting a little rough here, I wasn't prepared to deal with my first period in five months while doing a whole 30. Before it came I had crazy carb cravings and didn't know why, today was more of the same. I feel as if I could eat forever. I keep overeating at dinner, it's part of this impulse since I cut out my bedtime snack I feel like I need to eat as much as possible because it's my last eating for the day. I almost wonder when my whole 30 is done I should go back to the bedtime snack, esp if it is something healthy like fruit or nuts. Today I overate at dinner and looking at my meals today I ate WAY too many nuts!! I hope I didn't ruin my whole 30 Breakfast- spinach and artichoke quiche with an apple, tablespoon of sun butter, half a tomato Lunch- leftover shrimp, cauliflower rice, with almond butter pad Thai sauce, banana Snack- decaf coffee with coconut milk, half a larabar Dinner- delmonico grass fed steak, butternut squash and rutabaga hash green bean casserole with cashews Eeeeeeek wayyyyy too many nuts! not feeling the the best right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Felt okay today, eating wasn't too out of control. Except I am experiencing terrible bloating, cramps, and annoying frequent urination. I have no idea if it's from my period or the nut overdose yesterday. I normally eat nuts several times a week and don't have issues so I'm thinkng it's prob my period, however I think I'll lay off of them for the duration of the whole30, possibly even extending the no nuts from 30 days from now. Breakfast- shredded rutabaga, two eggs, a grapefruit, dollop of sun butter. Lunch- Rx bar, carrots, sun butter, cherry tomatoes Dinner- spaghetti squash with sauce, three meatballs, half an avocado and side salad. During the day I didn't snack too much,might have snagged a bite of pineapple between meals that it. Still feeling disgusting, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Felt okay today, eating wasn't too out of control. Except I am experiencing terrible bloating, cramps, and annoying frequent urination. I have no idea if it's from my period or the nut overdose yesterday. I normally eat nuts several times a week and don't have issues so I'm thinkng it's prob my period, however I think I'll lay off of them for the duration of the whole30, possibly even extending the no nuts from 30 days from now. Breakfast- shredded rutabaga, two eggs, a grapefruit, dollop of sun butter. Lunch- Rx bar, carrots, sun butter, cherry tomatoes Dinner- spaghetti squash with sauce, three meatballs, half an avocado and side salad. During the day I didn't snack too much,might have snagged a bite of pineapple between meals that it. Still feeling disgusting, I'm sorry if we seem critical here, but I have to come in and critique once again. The whole30 is not a "diet" and it certainly looks like you are dieting and restricting here. PLEASE eat the full template at every meal. It is not "out of control" to have three meals per day where you give your body the nutrition it needs: a PALM SIZE OF PROTEIN. every meal. I really want you to feel as much success as possible and you won't if you continue like this. If you can afford an RxBar, you can afford a can of tuna, so save the RxBars in the glove box of your car for when you are broken down at the side of the road and eat real food at your meals. Add another egg in the morning or some other protein, try for 5 or 6 meatballs. Give your body the nutrition it deserves. You can do this! ps. frequent uriniation during a whole30 most likely means you are flushing out inflammation. that is a very good sign. pps. the period is also pretty good news. annoying, yes, but a good sign that this way of eating is helping with hormonal balance in the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the help! I appreciate the advice. You are right about the RX bars. What kind of tuna can I buy that's compliant? I am going to Wegmans tomorrow. Honestly I don't feel like I'm restricting at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the help! I appreciate the advice. You are right about the RX bars. What kind of tuna can I buy that's compliant? I am going to Wegmans tomorrow. Honestly I don't feel like I'm restricting at all. Tuna packaged in olive oil or no oil is compliant. Watch out for tuna with soy/soybean oil - not compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Made an honest effort to eat more today. Three whole meals. I still find myself hungry after every meal and searching for something. It's annoying. even when I am bloated and full I am searching for something at the end of my meal. M1- Two eggs, rutabaga hash, leftover green beans with cashew "cheese", grapefruit M2- PaleOMG spaghetti squash pizza bake, one meatball with sauce, carrot fries with sun butter, apple M3- Sardines, roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potato with sun butter yeah I still ate nuts today, felt fine as far as the bloating (except when I ate broccoli while food prepping) and eased up on the need to pee every 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 M1: spaghetti squash bake, Brussels sprouts, banana with sun butter M2: compliant tuna fish, a tomato, shredded carrots, 1/3 of an avocado, plantain chips, grapefruit M3: chuck roast w celery and onions, butternut squash and rutabaga mash, carrot fries Am I eating too much? It seems like I'm pretty stuffed at every meal but struggling with hunger cues. I'm resigned to the fact that fixing this will take more than 30 days. I am going to complete the 30 days and then have a more laid back but strict approach when it comes to treats. Making treats is a psychological thing for me and I get wrapped up in recipes I see on blogs and just have go make.however not only are the treats psychologically and physically unhealthy they are expensive! So I've got to cut that out. I would really like to come to a place where I don't feel like I have to load up on food at every meal because it's the last time I'll eat or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Those meals all look fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Am I eating too much? nope. definitely not eating too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS32013 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Made an honest effort to eat more today. Three whole meals. I still find myself hungry after every meal and searching for something. It's annoying. even when I am bloated and full I am searching for something at the end of my meal. Just a suggestion - maybe lay off the fruit for a while, especially early in the day. I find it makes me feel snacky, so I usually only have it in the evening or incorporated into a dish (rather than as a side). Also, and again just a suggestion, maybe take a vacation from Pinterest and food blogs that include treats (even Paleo treats). Give your mind and body a break. Not to mention your wallet. You may find that if you stop buying Paleo baking ingredients, Rx bars and Larabars, you'll have more room for things you thought you couldn't afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS32013 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 It definitely does take discipline which I struggle with!! Also last night I had a dream I ate a cupcake. I was so upset with myself and relieved when I woke up and realized it was a dream You're right - it takes discipline. But why set yourself up for more of a challenge than you need?! If the nuts are a problem "just because you have them" then get rid of them and keep them out of your house until you get used to eating 3 meals and not snacking. Also, why not play some mind games of your own to beat your head at its own game (yes, I know that doesn't really make sense)? Try limiting eating to sitting at the table only. Set yourself a nice place at the table, prepare your meal and then sit down to eat. When you're finished eating, get up from the table and that's it - no more eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Good ideas, thanks for the advice. I will try this. Today I feel fabulous. My skin looks great and my sleep is really good, I've been doing the natural calm before bed and am kind of worried I will get addicted to it!?!?! Any tips on this supplement? M1: spaghetti squash pie, one meatball with sauce, Brussels sprouts, grapefruit M2: nom nom paleo's cream of broccoli curry soup, large chunk of leftover chuck roast M3: sweet potato, carrot,zuchinni crust less quiche with two strips compliant bacon. Side salad with artichokes, avocado, onion and olive oil Side of carrot fries, apple. Looking At dinner it sure looks like I ate a lot..... I was still hungry after eating the casserole (it was prob 2 eggs worth) so I had the apple. Then I felt full and didn't snack after dinner like I usually would ( I usually grab extras from the fridge or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I forgot to add yesterday and today I had 8 oz of kombucha, I also had bone broth at breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Day 21- man I feel amazing. I Didn't even think it was possible to feel this great. Workouts today and yesterday were out of this world ... I surprised myself and I think my trainer when I did a flexed arm hold for almost a minute. Last week was really a drag with my period and all- really got me discouraged, this week I feel amazing. I'm even able to fend off cravings easier for some reason. Today after dinner I would normally snack and add more to my plate. Even though I could have eaten more I just grabbed a couple of plantain chips and that was it. Same with breakfast and lunch. I am loving veggies- roasted everything. Oh man I just love life right now, sleep is also amazing. M1: spaghetti squash casserole, celery sticks with sun butter, a grapefruit M2: large chunk of chuck roast and broccoli curry soup M3: sweet potato, bacon, zucchini and carrot casserole, side of roasted cocoa cauliflower, a few plantain chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thrilled for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Continuing to feel great today M1: spaghetti squash pie, leftover roasted cauliflower, grapefruit, sun butter M2: chuck roast, broccoli soup, a few plantain chips M3: shrimp zuchini pasta with butternut squash "Alfredo" and a banana Snack after workout was a hard boiled egg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Day 23: Breakfast- rest of spaghetti squash pie, celery sticks with sun butter, a few pieces of leftover roasted cauliflower and a grapefruit Lunch- leftover steamed shrimp with curry butternut squash purée Half of a larabar Snack: pistachios Dinner: sirloin cocoa rubbed steak (ahhhhhmazing) sweet potato with almond butter, small side salad with artichokes and avocado Went a little overboard on nuts again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abur0418 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Day 24: EEEKKKK only had starchy veggies in the house today. I think I did okay considering...didn't go off track but definitely didn't follow the tempalte. M1: parsnip and butternutsquash hash with two eggs M2: Sardines with artichokes, hot sauce. A half plantain with a tablespoon of almond butter Rx bar- snack, squash seeds M3: Burger with avocado crema and parsnip and carrot fries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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