Kmlynne Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Day 30. Oh my goodness, I can't believe that I made it for 30 days with NO cheats, no falling off, no “I'll just have a bite of thisâ€, “I'll make up for this tomorrowâ€, etc. Amazing! If you name the diet, I have done it. I have battled my weight all my life. Most recently, it was the “calorie counting diet†- counting every calore, every ounce and every gram of food that went in my mouth. If I wanted a bag of chips or a donut, I had it. I ate mostly vegetarian. I didn't bring meat in my house, but after being vegan for a several years had started eating eggs and dairy again. Even as a vegan, I counted calories when I was “dieting†and when I wasn't - I ate a ton of junk. This past fall, I went on a hike in Scotland - 200 miles in 13 days. I was able to walk about 75% of it. I was pretty proud of myself considering that I had just had knee surgery and weighed 280 pounds. When I got back, I had my regular check up with my Dr, and he (yet again) expressed concern about my weight. I then started working extra shift (we were short staffed) and didn't have time workout. Added stress in my life led to eating more junk. Depression followed, which led to more junk. I gained weight. I felt fat. I had no energy (blaming it on depression instead of the food). I hurt everywhere (joints and muscles - a couple years ago my doctor told me it was most likely fibromyalgia but I chose not to get tested - just another thing for insurance companies to get after me about). My blood pressure was up and my cholesterol levels were getting out of hand again. I was out of breath walking up a flight of stairs. I was miserable. Something had to give........ March 1, 2014 I started the Made to Crave Study by Lysa Terkeurst with my Aunt. She is a kindred soul - she too struggles with her weight and shares with me her faith. I had some great success, but by the middle of the six weeks, I was seeing some not so great foods sneaking in there - but I was staying under my self imposed calorie limit. I suppose it was a 90/10 or 80/20 eating healthy. At first my weight plateaued, then I noticed the pounds creeping back on. (I weighed myself several times a day - tracking it daily on a chart - I could almost tell you how much I weighed, to the ounce, before I stepped on it, just by how my body felt). I needed to do something else. The “diets†that I do the best on are the ones that are “restrictiveâ€. However, I also tend to chafe under the cravings and “fall off the wagonâ€. There had to be something that worked for me. The night of April 23rd, I couldn't sleep. I was obsessing about my “dietâ€. I wanted to lose more weight, but I also knew that more than that I just wanted to be healthier. One online sight led to another and suddenly I found Whole30. Whole 30 met my needs (I needed boundaries!). From testimonials, it seemed to kick the cravings. I joined the daily emails, I spent the next day cleaning out my pantry and fridge, and went grocery shopping. I read from the forum (and have trolled it daily, gaining in encouragement and wisdom). I wrote my first blog. I listed my biggest challenges as working night shift and having time to prepare. I found that those really weren't challenges at all. Taking a day to pre-cook actually shortened my time packing my meals for work! I had written that I was still going to track my food to make sure that I stayed within certain ratios - while secretly I was more interested in the calories. Moderator Tom encouraged me to forget the ratios and stick with the template. What freedom that has turned out to be! And such great advice! (Thank you Tom!) I don't care about the calories anymore (Although I have to admit I was horrified the first day I logged my meals and realized it was over 1400 calories). Adding fat to my meals was something I just didn't do (I even pan sautéed with no fat using a nonstick pan), and I am still getting used to it - even though it tastes so good! W30 forum gave me encouragement when I needed it, advice when it was necessary, and helped to keep me on track and in touch with myself. Thank you so much Brewer5, Physibeth, Moderator Tom, MrsPefy13, Rosestara, mango_bene, anelamarie, jacmac, glennr, and everyone else who has posted on the forum! So, what else had W30 done for me? my skin is clearer - I don't have one single pimple on my face right now! my skin is softer - no more dry skin! less body aches and pains - not gone, but so much better my clothes fit better I am free to eat according to what my body wants, instead of measuring and counting I am sleeping better at night I have more energy during the day I had less trouble with the spring pollen this year i am exercising again! I don't crave the sugar!!!!!!! I can bypass cupcakes and brownies (my favorite). I was given a bag of Lindt truffles as a gift - they have been sitting on my desk by the computer.... and I am not even tempted! I am enjoying the taste of food again - I can't believe how sweet fruit is - and how different things taste depending on the fat it is cooked in or the spices that are added. Weight - I have lost 7.6 pounds on w30 (a total of 36 pounds since March 1) Measurements - 1 inch of my waist and 1 inch of my hips. None off my bust. 1/2 in off my neck. BMI - down one whole point! (down 5 points since March 1) All in all, I think w30 has been a success for me. In fact, it has been such a great success, that I have decided to make my W30 a W60! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Nice going, and what a great story! I can't wait for the next installment after your Whole60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Awesome post! KMLynne - your struggles seems so very close to mine (different health issues though) good for you. I hope you have another wonderful very succesful 30 days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padrye Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congratulations, you stuck with it the Whole 30 days! It gives me encouragement here at day 5!! Nice post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ain't it good to be alive? Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks for sharing, and best wishes for a successful whole60! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman57 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Congratulations! I could tell you would do it! Way To GO!!!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg541 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice. Nice. Congratulations. Glad to see so many positives. I think the guidelines/rules do the trick. Besides your wonderful commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeandshoes Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wonderful! I loved Made to Crave too! I tink you have go this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoecorgilover Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Congratulations! I found the W60 much easier. Just finished it. Going for W90! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarabelle Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Awesome! Thanks for writing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Karen, I just came looking for your success thread when I saw you posted about updating it soon. Here I am, reading it, just so happy for you -- and I see that I even got mentioned and thanked! <-- {Looking for happy tears smiley, but cannot find it. This will have to do.} I am somewhat embarassed (and a little ashamed of myself) that you are thanking me, rolling along with your 60+ compliant days, while I am now rolling around in the street... not only off the wagon, but with the wagon turning around, coming back and running me over again, and again, and again... haha I've said it before and I'll say it again -- I am so very happy for you, proud of you, and amazed at your success. I hope you are able to stick around forever and motivate others. Don't thank me -- thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlynne Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Day 62 Another w30 in the bag. Just for the purposes of discloser, I did "cheat" one time, for one bit of food item since it was my birthday. I usually don't celebrate birthdays much (outside of my family) - not letting people know when it is, etc. Usually it passes by as just another day. This time, I celebrated a little bit. Although I have a long way to go before I can consider myself "healthy", I really feel like I am on the right track! WooHoo! A little celebration was in order! As far as w30 goes, I am feeling less and less like this is a diet, and less and less that it is restrictive. I have no problem letting food go by me. I am enjoying not having the repercussions of bad food for days on end. I can see this as a lifestyle. When I started thinking about the "lifestyle" instead of the "diet", I think that the only thing I want to be a little freer with is added sugar. Do you realize how hard it is to get a rotisserie chicken without added sugar? But for now, I am moving on to a w90. I am thinking that I will continue this way of eating at least through the summer..... maybe So, the stats (following my first w30 - following second w30): my skin is clearer - I don't have one single pimple on my face right now! - still true my skin is softer - no more dry skin! - a little bit on my hands and feet and elbows, but realized I stopped using coconut oil after my shower. less body aches and pains - not gone, but so much better - have some minor aches and pains in isolated areas (old injuries) but almost nothing over my whole body my clothes fit better - almost too much better! my pants keep trying to fall off. I bought a dress at the end of my w30, hoping to fit into it by the end of w60. I am not quite there, but I can at least get it on! It is still a goal. I am free to eat according to what my body wants, instead of measuring and counting - WooHoo! Thank you God for this freedom! I am sleeping better at night - YES! I have more energy during the day - YES! I had less trouble with the spring pollen this year - Haven't noticed any stuffiness i am exercising again! - OK - well, not as much as I had planned, but life is busy (not a good excuse I know) I don't crave the sugar!!!!!!! I can bypass cupcakes and brownies (my favorite). I was given a bag of Lindt truffles as a gift - they have been sitting on my desk by the computer.... and I am not even tempted! - I threw away the truffles and didn't even feel guilty. Mom is taking stuff for smores for the big family reunion in a couple weeks - just the thought of that much sugar turned my stomach. I am enjoying the taste of food again - I can't believe how sweet fruit is - and how different things taste depending on the fat it is cooked in or the spices that are added. - YES! Weight - I have lost 7.6 pounds on w30 (a total of 36 pounds since March 1) - lost another 5.8! (total 41!) Measurements - 1 inch of my waist and 1 inch of my hips. None off my bust. 1/2 in off my neck. - 1/2 in off waist, 2.25 off my hips!!!!!, 1/4 off my bust BMI - down one whole point! (down 5 points since March 1) - down another point!!!!! (total BMI lost since mar 1 - 6!!!) Success!!!!! Here's to the next w30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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