ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Here we go again. I made it 14days last time before I caved to the temptation of sugary sweetness. Best realization from doing this the first time? -My inner voice, the one that craves all things bad (alcohol, sugar, bad TV, staying up too late, you-name-it) is really powerful, much more so than I ever wanted to admit. Well, now I'm admitting it to all of you strangers - I need to master that selfish inner child and gain some willpower. For that alone, I am doing the whole30 again. Plus, I wouldn't mind a little toning up, healthier skin and some unexplainable happiness. . . Here are my goals this time around: 1. The obvious: Absolutely no cheating. Follow the rules in every and all situations - no excuses. 2. Eat dinner at the table with my toddler at least 4 nights a week (this is harder than it sounds - you don't know my kid). 3. Run 20 flights of stairs each work night (3/week). Stress management. I'm a nurse. Enough said. 4. 30mins of physical activity at least 4 days a week (T25 workouts or running). 5. Meditate daily 6. Journal daily (either through this Whole 30 log or in my personal journal). 7. No after dinner snacking. Period. Not even snacks that fit the rules. This is going to be the hardest goal for me, but this is where I learn to master that evil demon inside. Day One: (I work night shift - so I'm not going to even bother posting my mealtimes - i am just going to try to stick with 3 meals a "day") Breakfast: kale, sweet potato, sausage and apple mixture. Snack: Deli turkey (approved), almonds, raw cauliflower, broccoli and jicama Lunch: Large salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and the BEST CHICKEN EVER (recipe found in Well Fed book) Dinner: Spaghetti squash and homeade tomato-basil sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 10, 2014 The key to not snacking is to eat enough to be genuinely satisfied. Part of craving a snack is habit or boredom, but it should not be hunger. When you are genuinely hungry - as in you would eat steamed fish and broccoli if it were available - you should eat. You don't mention any protein with dinner, but I am guessing you included some meat balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindergartencowgirl Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 You have many admirable goals. I find it helpful to take one at a time. Trying to make too many changes at once can be too stressful for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I have found that dealing with my selfish inner child is similar to dealing with my real children. The calmer I can remain, the more effective I am. When I get worked up, they know they got me right where they want me! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Here we go again. I made it 14days last time before I caved to the temptation of sugary sweetness. Best realization from doing this the first time? -My inner voice, the one that craves all things bad (alcohol, sugar, bad TV, staying up too late, you-name-it) is really powerful, much more so than I ever wanted to admit. Well, now I'm admitting it to all of you strangers - I need to master that selfish inner child and gain some willpower. For that alone, I am doing the whole30 again. Plus, I wouldn't mind a little toning up, healthier skin and some unexplainable happiness. . . Here are my goals this time around: 1. The obvious: Absolutely no cheating. Follow the rules in every and all situations - no excuses. 2. Eat dinner at the table with my toddler at least 4 nights a week (this is harder than it sounds - you don't know my kid). 3. Run 20 flights of stairs each work night (3/week). Stress management. I'm a nurse. Enough said. 4. 30mins of physical activity at least 4 days a week (T25 workouts or running). 5. Meditate daily 6. Journal daily (either through this Whole 30 log or in my personal journal). 7. No after dinner snacking. Period. Not even snacks that fit the rules. This is going to be the hardest goal for me, but this is where I learn to master that evil demon inside. Day One: (I work night shift - so I'm not going to even bother posting my mealtimes - i am just going to try to stick with 3 meals a "day") Breakfast: kale, sweet potato, sausage and apple mixture. Snack: Deli turkey (approved), almonds, raw cauliflower, broccoli and jicama Lunch: Large salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and the BEST CHICKEN EVER (recipe found in Well Fed book) Dinner: Spaghetti squash and homeade tomato-basil sauce I'm highly influenced by suggestions. I read that the 10th day is when alot of people fall off the program. I shouldn't read things like that because I automatically started thinking...well, this is the 10th day. I have to shield my eyes from some things like the stats. I start making comparisons. It's like kindergarten...one little child with a gag reflex and they all get going. The calmer we are, the better we react. Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Tom- thanks for the advice. No, I didn't have meatballs with my dinner.. I really should have had some protein there. Will work on it for the future. I think not getting enough protein is a trouble spot for me. Pjena and meadowlily-- thank you for reading and giving me some inspiration. Yes, agreed. Staying calm and (even harder) staying in the moment/staying focused are key to overriding those psychological urges. That's the beauty (I hope) of doing something like this whole 30 (or climbing a mountain or running a marathon), it's about quieting that inner voice that questions your motives when things start to get difficult. I'll work on my calmness . Thanks again, I really appreciate knowing there are others out there who are listening and going on this same ride. Take care, Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlynne Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I also work night shift (7p-7a), working multiple shifts in a row and have had to adjust my eating. I try very hard to keep at least 4 hours between meals. I have found that when I enter a stretch, I end up having 4 meals (I am up for almost 24 hours with just a nap in the middle). However, when I am flipping back to daylight hours, I have 1 or two meals (sleep during the day, up for a few hours in the evening, then try to go to bed that night). Makes life challenging for sure, and those midnight "gotta eat to stay awake" binges are the hardest to control. I am midway through my second whole30 and found a couple of things that really helped me when I had cravings: 1) I asked myself if the food was permissible - if it was (i.e. sweet potato chips), I would then ask myself if it was beneficial to my body. If it was, I worked it into a meal. If not, I left it alone. 2) I thought about w30 one day at a time. It wasn't, "I have 20 days to go, how will I ever make it" - instead, "All I have to do is make this meal compliant, then I will worry about the next one". Then, the end of each day, revel in the accomplishment of making it through the whole day! Good luck on your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Hi Kmlynne! Thanks for the advice and support! It's nice to hear from another night-shifter I am like you, I am up nearly 24hrs on my "Monday" and then sleep quite a bit (and eat less) after my work stretch. It's a challenge to eat 3 meals a day and impossible to eat them at consistent times. As long as we are following the rules though, we just have to make do- right? I like your advice about adding the food you crave (as long as it's approved) to the next meal instead of doing a bunch of snacking. Unless of course, you're truly hungry, then you should probably eat something.. I rarely snack out of hunger though- for me it's boredom, tiredness or the lifetime faulty belief that I deserve food as a reward.. Anyway, thanks again for the support. I have enjoyed reading your whole30 log as well. You make some great meals.. And you work a lot more than I do. I have no excuses! All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Day 2: Feeling a little tired and foggy-brained today. I'm not surprised by this, if anything I'm happy to be experiencing these normal symptoms. Psychologically I feel strong and happy. I must remember this feeling in case it's needed later on. Exercise: Ran 30 mins M1: Egg, ground beef, spinach, sweet potato scramble. Handful of raspberries. Black coffee. M2: Coconut curry with chicken, sausage (I know, it's weird, but I didn't have enough chicken), mixed veggies and almonds. So delicious! I think I could live off this dish! M3: tuna salad with pickles and olive oil mayo. Side of raw veggies. Half a banana. I did well today. Didn't make time to meditate (one of my goals). Alas, I did a ton of house painting in silence though- does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Day 3: There's a strange dichotomy going on today between my physical and mental states. Physically I am a shell of my normal self - tired, weak, light-headed, shaky. . . Mentally, I am more resolute than ever and feeling good. I am fine with all of this. The physical stuff I can handle because I know it will soon pass. Exercise: none, boo But walking up 5 flights of stairs made me feel dizzy. I am going to give myself a break today. M1: Egg, ground beef, spinach and sweet potato scramble. Handful of raspberries on the side. Black coffee. M2: Large mixed green/kale salad with chicken, peppers, jicama, tomatoes and sunflower seeds. Snack: black olives M3: Tuna salad, mixed raw veggies, half a banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Day 4: Had an episode of complete crabby/tiredness this morning (as I was leaving work- night shift). I slept half the day, hence the lack of a meal. Feeling much better now. The headache is mercifully gone- yay! M1: egg, sausage, kale, pepper, sweet potato scramble. Black coffee x2 M2: paleo bowl at Laughing Planet (I was careful to read all the ingredients). Basically a bunch of mixed veggies on a bed of kale and green beans topped with grilled chicken- delicious! Kombucha No exercise today minus the walking around downtown with the kiddo on my shoulders. On a side note. I have been taking Now brand Super Enzymes (2 per meal) and they seem to be helping. *TMI alert** I had terrible bloating and gas issues last go around. I'm just sharing this in case it helps someone else out there. Lessons learned- almonds and cauliflower are really hard on my GI tract and digestive enzymes really seem to work! Cheers, Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 On a side note. I have been taking Now brand Super Enzymes (2 per meal) and they seem to be helping. Not to put a damper on, but check the ingredients on your enzymes. W30 dropped their endorsement of this brand because they started using sulfites which are off plan ingredient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Uh-oh, thanks for the catch. Darn, I really do not want to start over!! I have been so careful, or so I thought. Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Here's my yesterday stuff (day 5): M1: Italian sausage, sweet potato, kale and apple mixture. One egg. Black coffee. M2: tuna, kale, beet kraut, pepper salad. Some cantaloupe. M3: steak, green beans, creamed spinach (from Well Fed 2) and Asian chop salad. Hot decaf tea. I was hungry yesterday. The cravings really kicked in through the course of the day.. but I overcame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Day 6: M1: chicken sausage, apple, pepper, sweet potato mixture. Black coffee. M2: chicken, kale, pickle, kraut, sunflower seed salad with Italian vinaigrette. Half an avocado. Snack: cashews M3: green curry with ground beef and steamed veggies (bok choy, carrots, broc and cauli). Herbal hot tea In hindsight I probably overdid it on the fat intake today. I was so hungry and tired- looking forward to feeling like myself again, or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Day 6: M1: chicken sausage, apple, pepper, sweet potato mixture. Black coffee. M2: chicken, kale, pickle, kraut, sunflower seed salad with Italian vinaigrette. Half an avocado. Snack: cashews M3: green curry with ground beef and steamed veggies (bok choy, carrots, broc and cauli). Herbal hot tea In hindsight I probably overdid it on the fat intake today. I was so hungry and tired- looking forward to feeling like myself again, or better. If anything this looks like not enough fat not too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Really? Thanks, Physibeth. I'm going to re-read the chapters in ISWF about portion recommendations. Thanks again for the heads up on my enzymes. I didn't mean to come across so rude- I've just been in a funk the past couple days.. (As predicted. Lol.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Really? Thanks, Physibeth. I'm going to re-read the chapters in ISWF about portion recommendations. Thanks again for the heads up on my enzymes. I didn't mean to come across so rude- I've just been in a funk the past couple days.. (As predicted. Lol.) No worries. If you have not already I would print the meal template out and put it in a prominent place in your kitchen. Then you always have the portion recommendations right there ready for when you make a meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Day 7 (so far): M1: Italian sausage, sweet potato, apple mixture (cooked in ghee). 1/3 banana. Black coffee x2 M2: ground beef and spaghetti squash in homemade tomato basil sauce. 1/2 cucumber. Handful of almonds. As I sit here enjoying my lunch I have this overwhelming thought.. how lucky am I that I get to eat (and have access to and can afford) this delicious food? When I'm craving that pint of ice cream at some point, I must remember this feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Day 7 continued: M3: cube steak, steamed carrots and beets, cauliflower purée. Herbal hot tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Day 8: M1: same as yesterday. You'd think I'd get sick of it, but I love it! Sweet potatoes are such a treat. Still can't believe they're 'legal'. M2: same spaghetti squash 'pasta' - needed to use it up before it went bad. M3: went big for dinner. Delicious Chocolate Chili (from WF 2). Large helping of raw broccoli, cauliflower and jicama dipped in about 2 tblsp of olive oil mayo. Feeling a tad uncomfortably full now.. Overall, I'm feeling much better today. I've increased my starchy veg intake and am not worrying too much about getting in too much fat. I'm trying hard to follow the meal proportions guideline from ISWF. Had quite a bit more energy today (i.e. didn't want to take a zillion naps during the day). Managed to take my son swimming and hit the cardio equipment pretty hard for 30mins. So far, so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi Jill -- just wondering, do you lift weights at all? I see running, running stairs, "hitting cardio equipment pretty hard"... These are all things that can cause quite a bit of stress on the body & raise cortisol levels, especially if you are already stressed and/or sleep-deprived. Just pay close attention to how you are really feeling after this exercise -- sometimes people can inadvertently do more harm than good. Also you mentioned wanting to be "toned"... best way to do that is to lift heavy things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Day 9: Took a little road trip to the beach with my son today. This was my first adventure away from the comfort of my own kitchen (or workplace) since I started this Whole30. It was a little more challenging then I expected, but educational. It seems as if my cravings are really strong, potentially at their worst, when I'm feeling good and doing something fun. Like getting up early for a fun road trip= Starbucks latte and pastry. Fun day at the beach= ice cream cone and some salt water taffy... That kind of thing. I just want to learn to fully live in the moment without food being on my mind. I want to enjoy the rare sunny day on the coast, listen to my sons laughter and play in tide pools without thinking about the snack I'm missing out on. Does this get better/easier? I hope so. In spite of it all, I remained good today. M1: kale, chicken sausage, apple, sweet potato mix. Coffee M2: grilled chicken on large salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, kraut and tessamaes dressing. Raw carrot and jicama. Handful of black olives. M3: pink shrimp with lemon juice, small mixed green salad with EVOO and vinegar. Blackened salmon. Asparagus. Hot herbal tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlynne Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It does get easier! It does get better! I also found that situations where I am used to having a certain food (ice cream at the beach - or for me, popcorn at the movies) is where I had the strongest cravings. I found that I had to plan ahead. If I packed a baggie of celery and carrots with dip for the movie (and snuck them in), I didn't crave the popcorn ~as much~. I had something crunchy to munch on instead of sitting there eating nothing. Now, almost 60 days in, I don't have as much trouble sitting and watching everyone else around me eating things I shouldn't. Way to go and a great, even though challenging day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedOmnivore Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thank you!! I'm glad to hear it gets a little easier. I appreciate the encouragement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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