cdnj Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I've completed my first Whole30 and I'm taking away more than I could have asked for. I started this adventure pretty healthy but with some real food issues. My meals were typically healthy but my snacks were those of someone who binges. Along with that came the feelings of sneakiness, shame and regret. I had a serious sugar addiction. I say had but a few days ago when I threw out the leftover birthday cake from my son's party I had a touch of...sadness, I guess, over not devouring it in private. So maybe, like some addicts, I'll always be that way. Yet at the same time I was also happy that I'm not that person anymore. Whole 30 has given me the self control that I've been looking for my whole adult life. I'm proud of myself for making it though the whole time without going off track. That has taught me that I'm stronger than I thought I was. I've learned that I don't NEED snacks, sugar, even alcohol. I like those things but I don't need them. The other total transformation that happened for me was that, after 16 years, I am no longer a vegetarian. For a few years I have been looking for the courage to try meat again and Whole30 did that for me. It's only been about a week but I know that I'm happy with my decision and so is my body. As for my results, I've lost 11.5 lbs. I am so happy with that. I'd like to see how I feel with another 8 less lbs. so, for the most part, I'm sticking with the Whole30 plan until that happens. (Maybe a glass of wine on Friday, though ) My mood is more stable. No more sugar crashes and mood swings when I'm hungry. It's been weeks since my husband has said,"Maybe you should eat something" because of my mood. My husband has been telling me that even though I've been this weight before, my shape is different. I'm sure part of that has to do with adding weight training but not having sugar and garbage coursing through my body must be helping, too!. He also noticed that my face looks younger and more healthy. (I have a pretty amazing husband!) Lastly, I now drink my coffee black, I don't snack, I eat fat, I eat meat, I'm gluten/grain/dairy free and I love the new me. Thank you to Melissa and Dallas for your life changing book and thank you to the supportive community of Whole30. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare_S Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 You must feel so very proud - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg541 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wow. This is great for me on day one to see. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeReese902 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Awesome! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iteach Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'm so glad to read your success. It's giving me hope to keep going--despite the mood swings and feeling like I deserve that piece of cake. Congratulations on your weight loss and regaining control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorMom Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Congrats!! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitemiette Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 This is just what I needed to read today. I am on my 4th day, and it has been very difficult. I noticed my mood swings are getting out of control. Reading your success story is great motivation for me! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnj Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wow. This is great for me on day one to see. Congrats. Congrats to you Peg! I wish you the best of luck. If it gets tough, know that the outcome is so worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnj Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'm so glad to read your success. It's giving me hope to keep going--despite the mood swings and feeling like I deserve that piece of cake. Congratulations on your weight loss and regaining control! Hi iteach, Motivation is so important during this. I have to change my mind from feeling like I deserve the treat to I deserve the amazing feeling of health! Of course, now that it's over if I feel like a treat I'll just make a healthier alternative! We all have to live a little! Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnj Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 This is just what I needed to read today. I am on my 4th day, and it has been very difficult. I noticed my mood swings are getting out of control. Reading your success story is great motivation for me! Thank you for sharing! I'm so happy this gave you a little motivation. You should start coming out of those mood swings any day. I can't believe how much more stable my mood is. If things get hard, just remember these tough few days. You'll not want to go through that again! Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karena_O Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Congratulations on all you've accomplished on your Whole 30, and thanks for sharing. I'm gearing up to start mine of Monday. I, too, am a "recovering vegetarian", and will be using this Whole30 to slowly reintroduce meats to my diet. Glad to hear it worked for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnj Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Congratulations on all you've accomplished on your Whole 30, and thanks for sharing. I'm gearing up to start mine of Monday. I, too, am a "recovering vegetarian", and will be using this Whole30 to slowly reintroduce meats to my diet. Glad to hear it worked for you! Good luck on your journey. It's been incredible for me. I couldn't be happier with my decision to reintroduce meat. I hope you're just as happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'm proud of myself for making it though the whole time without going off track. That has taught me that I'm stronger than I thought I was. I've learned that I don't NEED snacks, sugar, even alcohol. I like those things but I don't need them. This might be my favorite comment in your whole story. Emphasis added by me. Congratulations on your great success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccat97 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Yes! I am embarking on my first Whole 30 on Monday [5/5]. (I am running a half marathon Sunday and thought it best to wait.) I am also coming off of being vegetarian/vegan for the last four years, so I am heartened to hear that a vegetarian of longer standing is having success with Whole 30. Many of my exercising/running buddies are grain-free, and I've recently given that a try. It's been a month, and it feels great. (A grain-free vegetarian, yes...it exists! ) I'm still finding that I am tired a lot, ready to crash some days by 4pm! I do have some seasonal allergies as well, and the weight loss would be an added perk. I'm most excited to see if Whole30 gives me that "all-day energy" I keep reading about. Can't wait to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audream Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Congrats, I loved that you mentioned you don't need NEED snacks, sugar, even alcohol. This weekend I've said no to rice krispie treats, oreos, birthday cake, mexican hot chocolate cupcakes, and tonight at a table for 4, 3 people shared a slice of carrot cake and I had to say no thank you. It was hard but I made the commitment and I'm going to DO IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcducks1 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Congrats CDNJ! audream....sounds like you have the right attitude to be successful. I cant believe how many opportunities popped up during my Whole 30 month that challeneged me. It seemed that every morning meeting I went to had donuts, every afternoon meeting had pizza. Birthday parties, and dinners out were all challenging........AND DEFEATED! Keep up the good work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Congrats, I loved that you mentioned you don't need NEED snacks, sugar, even alcohol. This weekend I've said no to rice krispie treats, oreos, birthday cake, mexican hot chocolate cupcakes, and tonight at a table for 4, 3 people shared a slice of carrot cake and I had to say no thank you. It was hard but I made the commitment and I'm going to DO IT. Sound like you're doing great! I am still mostly whole30 so every time I feel like I have to say no thank you I think about all the awesome foods I've added to my diet and how great I feel. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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