HolliAdrienne Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hi! My name is Holli, and I just started my Whole 30 today. I have been thin my entire life...until 2012 when at 29 I had to undergo a complete hysterectomy, went thru menopause (eek!) and was soon after diagnosed with 2 different autoimmune diseases. Between my hormonal changes and living on steroids, I have gained 85lbs in 2 years. As a young adult I battled an eating disorder, so I have honestly never had a good relationship with food. I am so ready and excited to change that! My husband is trying to do Paleo with me, but honestly it's day one and as I am typing this he is munching on sugary Jif Peanut Butter, so I don't see him being much support Anyway, Day 1, shopped yesterday, 2 AMAZING meals down, feeling good...and so determined. Nervous about KILL ALL THE THINGS though Nice to meet you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Oh man, that whole ordeal sounds terrifying...couldn't even imagine menopause at 29! Eek! My husband isn't doing Whole30 with me, and I think he's going to get frustrated with it. We usually eat healthy but I think this is pushing it too far for him--he can't go without milk, bread, cereal, or cheese. I'm nervous about KILL ALL THE THINGS too! I'm glad I found someone who started on the same day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleomedic Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 your husband does realize the peanut butter is not paleo, right? Peanuts are legumes, off-limits to both Whole30 and Paleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magritte Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hey Holli - good luck on your journey to wellness with Whole30! Same issue here - my S.O. is attempting, for the 100th time (slight exaggeration) to lose weight on a calorie controlled diet so is happily tucking in to all the foods and beverages I'm denied. It's tough not being able to share a family meal where everyone is eating the same thing and even harder not to take a self-righteous attitude in retaliation. The way I'm dealing with this is to look at it as a sort of game I'm playing against myself, not against her. So as I've found over the last month, when she rolls out a bottle of wine in the evening I just smile to myself and actively feel glad for her that she can enjoy it and at the same time I strongly challenge myself to find joy in overcoming the temptation to join her. That sense of overcoming means that with each turn I feel I'm getting stronger and that gives me even more joy each time I overcome a temptation. Wish you all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybrightnewday Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi Holli! It sounds like you have been through a lot. This is a good way to get back on track and regulate all the things that go on in our bodies... at least that's what I'm banking on! I start tomorrow. I'm so excited but also so scared of the "KILL ALL THINGS" thing! My plan is just to take it one day at a time, or even one moment at a time if I have to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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