Wynne Jones Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I surrender. I am bloated, my GERD has come back as well as my achilles tendonitis/plantar fasciitis, I'm low energy and anemic, and I've lost the ability to control my eating. I need to turn my will and my life over to God as I understand God. The best way I've discovered to do that is through the Whole 30. Going back through my old log it amazes me how little anything has changed. For that matter, going back through 20-year-old journals show me how little has changed. I have been at war with myself over food for far too long. I know the solution - eating a whole foods diet based on vegetables, high quality meats, a bit of fruit, and healthy fats, hold the junk. But I feel like my sugar dragon is a parasite - it resides within me and whispers all day about cookies and cakes and sandwiches. My 5 year sober anniversary is on Oct. 19, and my plan is to keep Whole 30 until then. I signed up for the daily emails, something I haven't done since my first W30 a couple of years ago. I officially start tomorrow, 8/18. For the sake of comparison when I'm done, here are some stats as I begin: weight - 167 waist measurement - 36 hips - 42.5 Today I must clean my kitchen, which is a mess, and do a shopping. I'm also going to talk this over with my family so they understand what's at stake for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Day 1 is done! M1 - 1/2 a sweet potato, salsa omelet, black coffee M2 - salad with chicken snack - coconut Larabar M3 - roast chicken, potato, broccoli, blueberries Goodnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Day 2 meals: M1 - veggie sausage scramble, coffee M2 - leftover mashed potatoes, roast chicken, broccoli; banana snack - hard-boiled egg M3 - Cobb salad low energy, my period started today and I have icky cramps/tummy troubles. I'm holding steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Day 3 - feelin' fine! M1 - veggie omelet, 1/2 sw. potato, coffee M2 - big salad with chicken and guac snack - Larabar & coffee M3 - steak, mashed potato, green beans, blueberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Day 4. Feeling a bit run-down, but otherwise good. M1 - kale, ssg & veggies, 1/2 a sweet potato, coffee M2 - steak, mushrooms and onions, leftover mashed potato (finally finished it), banana M3 - big salad with chicken and guac, 2 dates, handful of cashews, tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Day 5 - I'm feeling good! I read up a bit more on FODMAPS. Very interesting and makes a lot of sense. I will be careful of onions and garlic, which I generally have in everything, and see if that helps. M1 - sweet potato fritters (made w/out onions), ssg, coffee; probiotic M2 - sweet potato fritters, sardines, cucumbers M3 - zucchini fritters (it was a frittery kind of day!), chicken, 1/2 avocado, fruit salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Day 6 - sleeeeeeeepy zzzzzz M1 - kale, sausage & eggs in coconut oil, coffee, probiotic snack - emergency Larabar! (trying to cut back. oy) M2 - chili, 1/2 avocado, fruit salad M3 - pulled pork, cucumber, banana Goal for tomorrow - a LOT less fruit. Also, tomorrow I start back into a running program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Oops! Forgot to post last night. Day 7 was all good Day 8, feeling fine! M1 - fried eggs, kate, chicken ssg, black coffee M2 - spinach salad with olives and chicken snack - lemon Larabar M3 - sweet potato, pork, banana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have reached the end of Day 9! Meal schedule was a bit off, but it all worked out. PWO - chicken thigh (ran ~3 miles, then 25 min yoga) M1 - kale, tomatoes, ssg, fried eggs, apple, coffee M2 - 2 chicken thighs, veggies M3 - turkey burger, guac, lettuce, tomato, pea pods; sweet potato with cinnamon and ghee Ad came on for a DQ Blizzard and I was filled with longing. Yeesh. I feel like I didn't eat enough today. I will do better tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Day 10 and my first day back at school! I managed to navigate the pot luck luncheon. M1 - kale, tomatoes, eggs, coffee, fruit salad M2 - big salad with guac and pulled pork snack - apple, macadamia nuts M3 - 1/2 baked potato, chili, guac, applesauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 For whatever reason, I am really mourning my old food tonight. Maybe it's just the Day 10 blues, maybe it's because this Whole 30 feels different - I think I really hit my food bottom this time, and I may have to say goodbye to my best friend sugar for good - or at least for a good long time. I've been romancing the thought of a Heathbar Blizzard all night, even though the last time I had one I got sick on it! So glad it's bedtime. My head is hitting the pillow knowing I didn't "slip" today. Hoping day 11 feels a bit better. Here's my vowel wrap up of the day - I usually write in my paper journal, but I can't find my pen A - Yes! I abstained from all the things that harm me (alcohol, cigs, sugar & flour) E - I walked my dog - too hot to run, but I got some exercise I - I took care of myself by putting on the AC in my bedroom and resting, even though the dishes in the sink were nagging me. O- I was of service to others by reaching out to a sponsee who's having a tough time; opening up the door to a tough conversation with my daughter (she's not quite ready yet) U - I grew in my understanding by reading a few forum postings, and I started reading the book Eat the Yolks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Day 11 M1 - kale with prosciutto and eggs, coffee, orange M2 - pulled pork, tomatoes snack - Larabar M3 - chicken w/ salsa, broccoli, cashews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Day 12 was great! M1 - sweet potato hash, chicken sausage, apple sauce, coffee M2 - petite sirloin, big salad, sweet potato fries Post WO - sweet potato hash, chicken sausage M3 - bacon, kale & red potato; banana, water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Day 13 - I went to donate blood today and they wouldn't let me - my hemoglobin was too low at 11.5 It's fairly common that I can't give, I'd say about every third time, but I've been eating so much good stuff I was sure I'd be good to go. I'm going to keep an eye on my iron levels. I have been feeling a bit light headed/dizzy. M1 - scrambled eggs and sausage, banana, coffee M2 - salmon cakes, kale, dried fruit M3 - pork chops, apple sauce, 1/2 sweet potato, decaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Day 14 - insatiable appetite today. Strong cravings, too, which made staying W30 a challenge! M1 - ssg, 1/2 sweet potato, spinach, evoo, coffee M2 - zucchini, salmon cakes, cashews, banana Post WO - pork chop with applesauce M3 - big salad w/ guac, crispy potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Day 15 was A-OK! Much better today with portions, which kept me from the I-want-to-eat-everything-in-sight issue I had yesterday. M1 - egg, carrot, zucchini quiche, sausage, spinach M2 - tuna lettuce cups, carrot sticks M3 - shepherd's pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Day 16 - New England is hot, humid, soupy, uck. All I want is a popsicle. M1 - egg, carrot, zucchini quiche, sausage, spinach, evoo snack - hard boiled egg, watermelon M2 - shepherd's pie snack - frozen blueberries, apple, almond butter M3 - grilled chicken (I brined it a la Well Fed. Holy cow, so good!), broccoli - just realized I had no fat with this meal, oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Day 18! Oops, I skipped 17. Well, I am still truckin' M1 - egg, carrot, zucchini quiche, a little leftover chicken, spinach, evoo, coffee snack - hard boiled egg M2 - shepherd's pie, applesauce, banana snack - cucumbers M3 - steak, salad with avocado dressing, sweet potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Day 19. Hot, hot, hot! Despite the heat I ran ~3 miles and felt great I was thinking about the cyclical nature of Whole 30. When I am doing W30 my achilles tendonitis goes away so I can run again. I can run again so I feel more fit and confident. I feel more fit and confident so I feel good about myself. I feel good about myself so I want to feed myself healthy stuff. All exactly opposite of the vicious SAD cycle! M1 - egg, carrot, zucchini quiche, spinach, ssg, coffee snack - cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with guac M2 - shepherd's pie, applesauce, macadamias Post WO - a little steak, lettuce, tomato M3 - steak on a bed of spinach with a duck's egg on top. WOW, so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynne Jones Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Day 21 - bad tummy issues the last couple of days. M1 - turkey & sw. potato sliders, coffee, spinach Post WO - turkey & sw. potato sliders gave blood and ate a Larabar afterwards M2 - potatoes, ssg M3 - grilled chix, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, 1/2 potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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