Mybeachhouse Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I am on day 26. I really love this and have enjoyed learning so much. I received some horrible news today. Have I mentioned that I am deeply hurt and angry. I don't feel like making a nice compliant dinner. I feel like ordering Dominos and drinking beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm sorry for your news. One thing that can help is to go ahead and eat a hearty portion of compliant food, like buy yourself a ribeye and eat it with roasted sweet potato wedges with some guacamole and homemade mayo and a side of sauteed greens. Make sure you aren't depriving yourself of nutrition or good fats or carbs and it will be easier to resist the off-plan foods. Good/abundant nutrition will support you while you deal with other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariana Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I would agree that missmary's "decadent" meal suggestion was an excellent one! Although you are feeling hurt and angry, consider a few things: -Although those foods may sound like the answer - the reality is that becuase youve been eating whole30 for 26 days, they may be even worse for you (in regards to your physical reaction to them tonight or tomorrow) than they might be normally. - Also, after following the protocol for over 3 weeks, once you have them you will probably be surprised to find they are not as satisfying or tastey as you might imagine. Then you have to deal with (perhaps) feeling bad that you made it so far (only 4 days to go!!!!) If you can, try to think of staying compliant as a way to be kind to yourself both emotionally and physically at a time when you are not feeling good emotionally. Maybe go out and do some sprints, a kettlebell workout or even a brisk walk. Hope this helps a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WholeStanley Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Dominoes and beer is not the only way to get comfort/let of some steam. Think the whole process through, will you actually feel any better in an hour or two? Other options I would suggest: watch your favourite movie, have a go on a punching bag, go for a run/walk/cycle, jump in the sea, go dancing, go see a friend, break some plates, go smash out some baseballs/golf balls - what ever floats your boat/cheers you up/ lets you destress I'm sorry that you have had such bad news and I know its a struggle but I think if you think about what would really make you feel better it might not be a type of food/drink xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybeachhouse Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thank you all so much! I am at the place where I can definitely assure you there will be no pizza!! So upsetting to realize that a friend can not be trusted. I am trying to maintain perspective - something I really always try to do. Some friends are in your life to teach you lessons. And although betrayals are painful - we can't let them knock us off course. My family, my work, my circle of close friends is all in tact and supportive so I have to remember that and stay strong. Besides - I can have a beer in 4 days! And how sweet it will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybeachhouse Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 By the way - I hate Dominos. And I'm too stubborn to give in! Something I want to bring up about "giving in" that I have learned over the years. This is my first Whole 30 but not my first decision to stop this or that. Our decisions to go off the proverbial wagon happen before we actually do it. People would like to believe that it happens like this...Bam! Bad News.... Bam! Drink Beer and order pizza. But the truth is, this bad news discovery happened yesterday. And over the last 24 hours I've massaged and picked the scab to the point of giving myself permission to give up. That is why it's so hard. Because I've convinced myself that anyone in the same situation would do the same thing. Thankfully - I reached out. I didn't have to. Thank you all for your support. I called my daughter at her work - as a waitress - and ordered the restaurant's awesome chicken wings. Grilled. Plain. With Old Bay. They are so good. And compliant. So I feel like I've spoiled myself when in actuality I've stayed on point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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