SuzanneP Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hello, My name is Suzanne, 42, from the Netherlands. Food has always been important to me. I love to bake and make Japanese-style bento boxes for lunch. My weight has never been a real issue, nor is it now. In spring I started eating low carb, but I was missing something. It felt like I should be able to eat better and more pure. On the internet I came across Mark's Daily Apple, information on Primal food and started eating accordingly. I cut out the grains and after a few weeks the yoghurt (we have "kwark", a stage between cottage cheese and yoghurt). I can't say I have lost weight, maybe 2 kilos in six months, but that's no problem. My sugar lows have disappeared and no more stomach-aches. I do have cravings in between and feel like I could eat all day. I probably don't eat enough per meal. My son is twelve, almost thirteen and he's been mocking me for a long time. So now I have challenged him to join me in our first Whole30. He has agreed! We start this Friday, 27 July. I don't want to impose my way of eating on him, but this way he can compare and make a decision for himself. My biggest challenge will be to make sure we eat enough each meal. He's growing like a weed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted July 25, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Suzanne, The key to eating enough will probably be making sure you include good fats in your meals - olives, olive oil, coconut flakes, coconut oil, avocado, avocado oil, etc. Many people lose control eating nuts as a snack, but I like to cook with nuts - sprinkling a handful of cashews or walnut pieces on top of stir-fries. The nuts up the fat content of a meal and give some nice crunchy texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvi Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hi Suzanne, Good luck, how is the Whole30 going so far? Another Dutchie here I started july 20 th so currently on day 10. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindi Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Good luck. I'm not from the Netherlands but my grandfather was so I consider myself Dutch. I'm starting today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzanneP Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Unfortunately, my son crashed after a week and so did I... Since then, he has been eating less bread, no pasta and very seldom white potatoes. I'm up for a new Whole 30, starting tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubz706 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm a Dutchie too. Well my Father is from Eindhoven and my mother is from Ireland, so I'm half Dutch. I'm starting my W30/45 tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindi Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm starting again today! Off to a good start already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penotti Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Another Dutchie here, started on the 7th, so on day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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