CassieS Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I got on here just because I am sooo excited about how amazing this process is going and it is only day 14 for me. I decided to do the Whole 30 because even four years after going entirely gluten free (I have Celiac Disease), my stomach was getting horribly upset three to four times a week and I couldn't explain it. Then about three weeks before I started the Whole 30, I had debilitating GERD and difficulty taking deep breaths. I was burping every 10 seconds and couldn't even get through a session (I'm a therapist), without burping repeatedly. My doctor just gave me medication and told me to raise my bed up. I didn't think this was the solution at all so I only took the medication one time. During these 14 days of my Whole 30, I have not had any problems with GERD or any problems taking deep breaths. I also haven't had my stomach get upset at all. But that is not even compared to the amazement that I have in my sugar cravings being gone and having a healthy relationship with food. I can't believe that all this has occurred in two weeks. Two years ago, I set out to lose 180 lbs. I did lose 100 lbs of that but then couldn't get any further. I had a sweet tooth I just couldn't say no to. Even though I trained for a marathon, I actually gained weight because I liked candy. I have been known to have an entire big bag of M&M's and a huge container of Hot Tamale candy's all at once. Candy and sweets are my binge foods and I can't say no them. Cut to two weeks into the Whole 30 and if you offered me a sweet right now, I wouldn't even be tempted. There was one time (on day 9) where I really really wanted a Reece's Peanut Butter cup and my boyfriend had to talk me out of it. But that is it. In fact, I currently have peanut butter and chocolate chips in my cupboard and they aren't even tempting. I look at them in awe because I never would have believed that I would desire healthy food over unhealthy food. I'm already making plans to only add a few things back in once the Whole 30 is over because I have felt so balanced and amazing and haven't been bored with my food at all. This is truly how I want to live my life. I am a happier and more productive human being. Oh did I also mention that my pants are so loose they won't even stay up anymore? Incredible. All this time I was seeking weight loss, instead, I should have just been seeking health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenW30 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Awesome keep up the good work. Imagine all the changes when you get to day 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoPlease Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Inspiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya K Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Excellent! Delighted for you and you seem so chuffed with yourself too. It really does change and break habits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyRose Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This is so great! What great motivation to keep living this lifestyle. Please keep us updated on your progress as you continue on the WHole30 and after! Happy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmommykat Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 So inspiring! Please keep us posted with your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendes10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 This is wonderful! Congrats on your success so far, and please give us an update on how you are doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena504 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 What a motivating and inspiring post!! Thanks so much for posting and I look forward to another update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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