chauxfleur Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 So today is day 30. I'm sitting at my desk in a bubble of smug, self righteous happiness. Made considerably worse because I'm being smug, self righteous and happy in trousers that are FAR too big for me and a work shirt that now buttons up - no more "camouflage" cardigans for me. If that wasn't enough for everyone to hate me, then the general glowy-ness of my skin and shiny lustrous hair should be enough to tip the average mortal over the edge. At the beginning of this process I really didn't believe in it. It couldn't possibly work in the way that the programme rules and website said it would, and as for changing my life - who the hell are you kidding? Let's be clear, I hate being wrong. It makes my (fabulously clear and luminescent) skin crawl. I was so wrong. Painfully (in a no longer bloated, or tummy ache ridden way) wrong, but there's not really any way to hide just how wrong I was, and how right the Whole 30 has been for me. The Whole 30 has worked for me in a way that nothing else ever has. I've tried just about every diet out there, as I'm sure so many people on the forum have. From Atkins to Weight Watchers and back again, it feels like I've tried every shake, meal replacement, tracker, point calculator going. It's agonising to think that all I ever really needed was to understand what the food I was eating was doing to me, and why it's impossible for me to only have one slice of bread or a handful of chips. On the very last day, I'm not counting down the hours till I can eat something "non-compliant", I'm far more excited about the thai curry and cauliflower rice that's packed up for lunch. In fact I'm excited about a lot of things. Being in control. Not feeling ill when I eat. Getting back into my favourite bikini. Making meatballs and zoodles for tea... Today might be day thirty, but tomorrow is day one. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppypower Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Congratulations on finishing your Whole30...and on experiencing the results you were looking/hoping for! And I love the writing by the way. Sarcasm +/- dry humour doesn't always translate well on the interwebs, but you nailed it. Made me laugh a bunch. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanan88 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 As soon as I saw the title of this post I knew it was yours Well done You rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauxfleur Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Cheers Puppypower chanan... you just know me too well. You get a wee shout on my profile bit as being the leader to my sheep. Cheers for all the help, support, and sharing my whole 30 bacon joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyB Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Congrats! Great post. I felt a similar way. I CAN"T wait for bikini weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman57 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Congratulations! What an upbeat post. I have yet to complete a Whole30 but my one major attempt was all positive. Thanks for the inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlumpkin Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Congratulations! Today is day 30 for me too. I am not looking forward to non compliant foods either, although perhaps something my black coffee would help my feelings a lot...stevia? honey? I am as to what the scale will say in the morning. It nice to feel like I am in control of my eating... the whole "eat to live, not live to eat" thing. Anyway well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof2osaurus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lol! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimes70 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Love this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iteach Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Congratulations on your journey! Thanks for your honesty. It's refreshing to read true thoughts and feelings--especially survival of Whole30. And, when I grow up, I want to be like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibug Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 This made me laugh. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You have the right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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