jmhannibal Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Today is Day 2. I'm committed. I know that I can do this. Several years ago, I changed my diet to an Atkins diet and lost all the weight I carried. I felt great! Fast forward 10 years, 3 children, job changes, busy family, and all the weight is back. This will be a lifestyle change for me. I know how to do it. I am motivated. I. WILL. NOT. QUIT. That said, drinking plain tea sucks. I like my tea in the morning in the winter. It's ok though, I will learn to adapt. I also need to find some ways to change up my eggs in the morning and salad at lunch. I like both foods, but will get bored. I hope to be proactive and have some recipies in place before that happens. This will be a challenge, because while my husband supports me, and at home he will "follow" the plan, he will continue to eat his regular fast food and snacks while at work. He's not ready, which I understand. I've been wanting to do this all year, but just didn't have the right mindset. I read the book over Christmas break, and found my motivation. He'll get there eventually too. The biggest challenge are my picky eaters at home. I know, I know, it's my own fault that they are picky. I'm thinking about seeing a nutritionist for one kiddo who eats about 10 things total. He may have some sensory/texture issues and we need to work through this for his health too! My plan is to start with me, and then through the foods I prepare, teach them how to eat too. Some of the kids will follow easier than others. We'll get there. I'm going to keep telling myself that I can do this. Little by little, each day I'll do this and keep moving forward. I will choose to believe that I will succeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I love your attitude! Re: the tea - I had the same problem at the beginning of my W30. Could you try some flavored teas instead of black? There are so many great flavors! Good luck - you'll do great. It's so good that you recognize your husband can't be forced into it. I had a friend do two Whole30s a year before mine, so I knew about the program, but it finally just clicked and I knew I had to do it. I would have rebelled if I'd tried earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayrBear Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 On day 2 as well...we can do this! It's only 30 days...and the food possibilities are endless. I pinned a ton of recipes on Pinterest...I just have to make them. That's my goal for the weekend. I like to cook...it's just too hard during the week. And yes, plain tea sucks....so does unsweetened coffee. Thank goodness for Perrier Lime for my Coke Zero cravings. I'm hoping I get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris24 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Regarding the tea: Depending on the kind that you like, I have found a great tasting "tea" made by Cellestial Seasonings called "Bengal Spice." It is naturally sweet, I mean it really is, and doesn't actually have any tea in it. So it is also caffeine free. If you like spice tea, I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 And yes, plain tea sucks....so does unsweetened coffee. That's what I said pre-Whole30, but I swear to you my taste buds changed! Not everyone's do, but I went from drinking black tea with agave every morning to drinking (high quality) black coffee and am totally happy about it! (I drank a lot of Coke Zero too - if you can find La Croix sparkling water around, it might be cheaper than Perrier? Lots of flavors!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoGilbert30 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Suggestion for the tea.... Traditional Medicinals brand has many different types that have licorice root as an ingredient. I have found that any of these are sweet tasting. Also, TM is one of the ONLY brands that I have found that are without pesticides!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmhannibal Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 I went to the store tonight to get some vegetables, Spent a ton of money ( can't wait for supporting when I can plant a garden!), but my sweet husband was so encouraging. He fixed a delicious steak & sauteed asparagus, squash, onions, & tomatoes. If I can eat like this and feel better, then I'll gladly drink unsweetened tea. I'm sure that eventually my taste buds will change, & I'm just going to be patient with myself while I wait. I'll also try several different teas & see if any are better. I can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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