SalsaEzz Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Setting this up now to get started next Monday 10th! Have been planning this for quite a while.. already eating 'clean' but haven't yet cut grains and dairy... or the occasional wine. Looking forward to the full Whole30 starting next week! -- Today is now Day 1 and I thought I would leave a little note for myself to remember how I was feeling when I get to Day 30. Of course I don't expect a miracle cure for all these things - but more so I can compare at the end if I've had any improvement. Issues of note: - Last night I had a terrible nights sleep, after a few low carb beers through the afternoon went to be exhausted but 'wired' and tossed and turned all night. For lunch I had eggs benedict on an english muffin and dinner was a piece of frozen fish (steamed) and brown rice. - my skin is not amazing, but not terrible, I do suffer redness around the nose/chin area that I would like to see resolved and a bit of a break out on the chin - After a few drinks Friday & Saturday, and reasonably portioned Mexican dinner Saturday, I had terrible stomach pain Saturday & Sunday immediately on waking. Gassy/bloated you know the deal. - Sneezing and congested (this new allergy I have??), every day this week my nose has been full of dried mucous (sorry!) for NO APPARENT REASON. Throughout the day I also experience congestion. This has been on and off for about four months and I suspect the trigger is wheat or alcohol/wine - I've lost 4.4kg since January 2nd (5.5 weeks) by mostly clean eating. - I've had 2.5 weeks of total rest due to injury to my ribs/internal obliques (MRI results tonight). Looking forward to recovery and slowly easing back into training this week. The pain radiating into my groin is the worst. - My ankle sprain from April 2014 still causes me daily pain, even while resting from training. - I have definitely noticed that I've been feeling tired all the time, even without hectic training scheduled - Walking up the stairs at home makes my legs ache, even though I am not training currently - Undiagnosed issue (after lots of scans and tests) around the feeling that I need to pee all the time. Has abated since initial flare up (Nov 2013) but still doesn't feel resolved. Right now, have drunk 300mls of water, feeling is a full/irritated bladder type feeling. - current injury is my second major soft tissue injury from salsa training within a 12 month period - obviously the whole 30 isn't long enough for me to see a difference but a reduction in injuries in the long run is definitely a goal! - I have 'bad shoulders' for no apparent reason - tendinitis and inflammation with my lifts or also show moves - Ongoing issues (2 years +) with my right hip/glutes/hamstring/quad - Sometimes I feel foggy and bleary eyed even when I know I am well rested - No matter when I go to bed, getting up before 8.00am is an absolute struggle to get out of bed Whole 30... change my life!!! I'm ready!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Today [Day 2] I feel exhausted. Bleary eyes and all. I went to bed around 10.30/11.00pm and my alarm goes off at 7.00am when I am still sound asleep. This isn't new, story of my life.I am still quite gassy/bloatedDay 1 DiaryBreakfastNectarineHandful of cashewsLunchPoached chickenCarrot celery cucumber capsicum tomatoDinnerSame as lunch but made into curry with garlic, onion, curry powder and coconut cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Do you have a copy of the meal template? This is the recommendation for meal planning for best results on your Whole30. Your lunch and dinner look good though hard to tell on portion sizes, but you breakfast is lacking vegetables and protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks Physibeth Yep I've got the meal template, yesterday morning I was rushed at work and didn't have time to stop and make breakfast so it got to 11.30am and all I'd had was the nectarine & cashews in between meetings. When your refer to portion sizes, are you just talking about the 'palm sized' protein etc? In which case, yep, all over it now. Today for breakfast I had 3 eggs scrambled with a 1/4 avocado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks Physibeth Yep I've got the meal template, yesterday morning I was rushed at work and didn't have time to stop and make breakfast so it got to 11.30am and all I'd had was the nectarine & cashews in between meetings. When your refer to portion sizes, are you just talking about the 'palm sized' protein etc? In which case, yep, all over it now. Today for breakfast I had 3 eggs scrambled with a 1/4 avocado. Awesome. Do remember to have veggies with your breakfast too though. Avocado is a fat source for the purpose of Whole30. I like to saute big handfuls of kale and scramble my eggs into that when it gets cooked down for my meal 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Day 2Breakfast3 eggs scrambled and 1/4 avocadoLunchLeftover chicken & vegetable curry from day 1DinnerWhole 30 'tuna rice'Cauliflower rice, tuna, coconut cream, tomato pasteSnacks1 handful cashewsNectarineI know I shouldn't be snacking but at 11.00am I was starving and not ready for lunch. Same at 5.00pm. Am I not eating enough?I'm going to struggle with this 'eating enough', I normally dance 15-20 hours a week and am currently on total rest due to injury.I'm also trying to lose weight so frightened of bigger portions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Breakfast was missing veggies. Avocado is a fat on a Whole30, so add 1-3 cups of veggies to your breakfast. If you are genuinely hungry in between (hungry = you could eat steamed fish and broccoli), have a mini meal that includes a protein and fat. Nuts are a fat source on a Whole30. Save your 1-2 daily fruit servings to enjoy with or immediately after your meals. Keep playing with the protein, veg and fat portions until your meals satiate you for 4-5 hours. Don't let the bigger portions scare you. Make sure you're staying sufficiently hydrated. Aim for drinking water, in the amount of at least half your body weight in ounces, daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks guys.. I reckon there's only veggies in my breakfast because of you!! I would have avoided it otherwise. Day 3 Breakfast 3 eggs scrambled, 1 cup steamed kale, 1/4 avocado, 6 - 8 grapes, 3 cashews Lunch (made it through without starving!) Leftover "paleo tuna rice" from last night (small portion) Extra poached chicken, capscium, cucumber, tomatoes Dinner Poached chicken, capscium, celery, tomato, closed handful cashews My Whole30 email said today would be tough.. but I'm feeling really good today. Yesterday I felt absolutely terrible. I think that my "low carb flu" hit me sooner because I was already eating *fairly* clean, not a standard Australian/American diet that's for sure. This is encouraging, maybe I'm through the worst of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Day 4 Woke up more easily than usual, but still slow going and sluggish. Today I felt like a 'treat' so I bought a bottle of sparkling mineral water. Just purchased 'it starts with food' Breakfast 3 eggs scrambled, 1 cup steamed kale, 6 - 8 grapes, 1 plum, 3 cashews Lunch Poached chicken, capsicum, celery, tomato, handful of kalamata olives, closed handful of cashews Snack My team at work were passing around lollies. The sugar dragon reared up and I had cashews on my desk. Another small handful of cashews. Dinner Cacao Chilli Beef mince & steamed vegetables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Day 5 This is probably the longest I have been able to stick to a diet resolution in a long time. Today I woke up ANGRY. Then I checked the timeline. I am ANGRY because I went to bed feeling bloated and gassy, and woke up the same way!!! It's not supposed to be like this. I suspect the chili powder is at fault. I was already eating fairly clean, so I didn't expect a massive adjustment period. So I'm doubtful to pass this off as just 'adjusting'. I'm going to finish the beef mince then cut out chili for the next few days and see if it calms down. Today I tried coconut milk in coffee. BLEH! Guess I'm giving up coffee. Breakfast Leftover chili mince on a bed of steamed kale with 1 poached egg, there's a splash of coconut milk in the mince. Few sips of coconut milk coffee Lunch Leftover chili mince, poached chicken, 1/4 avocado, capsicum, cucumber Dinner I don't remember?!? But it was whole 30 compliant Chicken.. vegetables.. maybe a curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Day 6 Had a big nap today... about 3 hours. Needed it! Right on the mark with the timeline. Breakfast 2 poached eggs, 1 tomato & a cup of kale sauteed in coconut oil 1 teaspoon of tahini (so it says.. May contain traces of peanut.. I am worried about this I won't eat again) Lunch Chicken & vegetable curry with caulflower rice Dinner Handful of cashews Pork & Beef mince chili on bed of steamed kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Day 7 Breakfast 3 eggs scrambled, large handful of carrot sticks, handful of cashews (on the go) Coffee with coconut milk (home made) - drinkable this time! Lunch Chicken & vegetable curry Dinner Chicken & vegetable curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Day 8 Last night I had my first dream about eating something non-compliant! I can't remember the details exactly, but I remember it was a small additive in something where I was aware that I couldn't eat it but ate it anyway.. and now I still feel guilty!!!! Last night I slept like a baby and woke up feeling refreshed. Wow. Not quite jumping out of bed yet but getting there. I'm really struggling with fats. Avocado is so expensive, I don't feel I should be eating nuts all the time.. and getting a thumb of oil in a meal is really tough. Coconut milk is probably my saviour.. but I worry I'm having too much of that. Breakfast Leftover chili beef mince on a bed of steamed kale, one poached egg. A plum, handful of grapes Lunch Poached chicken, carrot, celery, cucumber Handful of kalamata olives Dinner Tuna, tomato paste, coconut milk heated on bed of cauliflower Sliced portobello mushroom sautéed in coconut oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Day 9 I've noticed that I'm waking up 10 minutes or so before my alarm quite alert and happy, not groggy and grumpy at all. However now I'm in the office I'm in a bit of a slump, fatigued, sleepy, like I could have a nap. Today I am bloated, gassy, burpey and nauseus. Hoping this is just a transition period. Breakfast Steamed kale, 2 poached eggs, 1 teaspoon home made whole30 mayo Large handful of grapes Lunch Leftover tuna from last night, carrot, celery, tomato, capsicum Thumb of home made whole30 mayo, 5 olives Dinner Vegetable & prawn curry (kale, mushroom, capsicum, tomato, coconut milk, tomato paste, curry powder) Small handful cashews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Day 10 Sluggish this morning. Slept solidly and woke early.. but snoozed.. and still sluggish to get moving. Nauseous too.. I'm thinking maybe I need to start eating at home as soon as I wake up otherwise it's about 2 hours until I eat in the office. I'm also going to increase my portion sizes a bit see if that helps. Good news - my grey work pants are dragging on the ground! I think this is new. Breakfast Steamed kale, 3 poached eggs, 1 thumb home made whole30 mayo Large handful of grapes Lunch Leftover vegetable & prawn curry from last night Dinner Pork & Beef mince, spoon of home made mayo Kale, tomato & mushroom sautéed in coconut oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Day 11 VERY sluggish this morning, tired at my desk, and it's that time of the month... I am going to try to get to sleep earlier tonight around 10.00pm lights out. Shouldn't I be feeling amazing by now? I feel worse in the mornings than I did last week. I hope to be jumping out of bed when the sun comes up!! Breakfast Steamed kale, 2 poached eggs, handful of grapes 1/2 cup of coconut milk with coffee Lunch Pork & Beef mince, 2 thumbs of home made mayo, 1 tbpsn coconut milk stirred through Carrot, celery, capsicum, cherry tomatoes 1 plum Dinner Handful cashews Chicken curry with kale, tomato & broccoli 4:30pm almost falling asleep at my desk.. I'm very blocked up.. (it's been 4 days.. but I'm usually only every 2 - 3 anyway) I've scoured the forums and am going to do the following: - order digestive enzymes (done) - pick up some magnesium - get/make some sauerkraut next week (ordered cabbage - got to get some Mason jars this weekend at Big W) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Try having carb-dense vegetables at breakfast, especially if it's that time of the month. Maybe also try upping your fat portions a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks Chris - really appreciate your feedback. I had, for example, a half cup of coconut milk this morning. I feel like this is heaps of fat. Do I need more? I'm usually extremely active but right now basically sedentary due to a tear in my obliques. If I was training I'd be all for adding more carby veggies and fat.. but I just feel like I shouldn't need to. I'm definitely not hungry. I don't feel that adding the carb veggies to my breakfast will help me with my sluggishness upon waking... maybe it's the fat not being high enough the previous day. I'm really really resistant to adding more food in... I know.. I'm working on it. Terrified of not getting results.. terrified of weight gain.. terrified of fat and carbs.. I'm working on it every day. Lunch is set for today already.. but let me see if I can make a difference at dinner and with my meal plan tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I was thinking more of 2 thumbs of mayo instead of 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I can definitely handle two thumbs of mayo!! Particularly next week when I have a batch of garlic mayo! Yum! Don't have it with me today.. but I do have some more coconut milk. I will mix it in with my mince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Your body needs more carbs just before and during your period. I know I feel better when I up my carbs at that time of the month. You might want to try increasing your protein serving at your first meal as well. I've read in a couple of places this week that increased protein at your first meal helps with sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Day 12 Ok so.. I'm having some problems with being blocked up.. it's been 5 days.. EVERYBODY is telling me more carb dense veggies... also to reduce my protein to the minimum on the template which makes sense to me. I've ordered sweet potato with my groceries this week and will have my first serve at breakfast tomorrow morning. I've ordered digestive enzymes, and picked up a magnesium powder & fennel tea. If I'm in pain tonight before bed I'm going to take senna pills, as a once off, while I improve my diet. Breakfast 2 eggs scrambled with dash of coconut milk, 2 cups steamed kale, large handful of grapes Fennel tea - 2 cups from one bag Going to have a coffee with <1/2 cup coconut milk mid morning Lunch Leftover chicken curry from last night Carrot, celery, cucumber with 2 thumbs of home made mayo 2 cups fennel tea with one bag Dinner Pork & Beef Mince with steamed carrot, broccoli & fresh cherry tomatoes 2 thumbs home made mayo Bioceuticals Muscleze Drink (magnesium supplement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStick Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks good - spice up that mayo and make it into a dip for your veggies if you're having trouble eating it. Prasley/dill can make a ranch-ish sauce, or a splash of balsamic vinegar and Italian herbs makes a lovely creamy Italian. Good luck with the digestion...that's got to be hard. I've never gone quite as long as you with it, but hopefully having cut out your nuts and upped your veggies you'll see some relief soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Day 13No longer in panic mode re: bm but still no massive changesBreakfast3 eggs fried in coconut oil, home made mayo, steamed carrot, raw tomatoCoffee with coconut milk (1/2 cup)LunchSkipped - poor planning and traveling so no emergency options1 date, 5 or 6 almondsDinnerSirloin steak& various Mediterranean vegetablesHandful of olivesBioceuticals Muscleze (Magnesium drink) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalsaEzz Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Day 14I don't feel like I've lost weight this week. Keep trucking. I know it's not all about weightloss and that may come later for me.I also don't feel great. I am so tired.. Like falling asleep tired. Yes, I didn't get my 9 hours last night, closer to 7 hours.. But the tiredness seems excessive.Maybe it's the skipped meal yesterday..Week 2 has not been as amazing as Week 1. Constipated all week, bloating, don't feel like I've lost weight, tiredness.. *sigh*I'm really hoping I get the fantastic results everyone talks about.. I'm definitely losing a bit of motivation..One thing I know is that I am sleeping better. Consistently better than I've ever slept. So at least that's something.BreakfastChia seeds, coconut milk, fresh berries2 eggs scrambled, handful olivesVegetable juice (celery, carrot, beetroot, ginger, zucchini)2 datesLunchLeftover Mediterranean veggies, handful of olivesPoached chicken1 dateHandful of cashewsDinnerPork & beef mince, steamed veggies & two thumbs mayoBananaAte too much today. Emotional eating. Over tired (unexplained). Fed up (not seeing/feeling results). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.