bbuoy10 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hello, everyone, Today is my first day on the Whole30 program. I've done Paleo-type diets before, and I definitely noticed a difference in how I felt, lost weight, etc. What I haven't been able to do is learn how to eat healthy. I typically go it alone when I decide to diet or change my eating habits, but I decided to take advantage of the resources on this website. I just ordered the e-book, so I'll start reading that soon, too. Here are a few facts about me at the start of my Whole30 journey (in random order): I just turned 44, and it feels like it's getting harder to shed body fat and weight. I'm about 20 pounds heavier than I used to be and would like to be. About six years ago, my relationship with food changed drastically, and I became an emotional eater. (There was a lot going on in my personal life.) I would eat until I felt sick. My weight has been up and down ever since I just came off of a month-long food binge (vacation, etc.). I gained seven pounds. I ate more sugar and grains than I have in a very, very long time. I have my third half-marathon coming up on October 18 (I'm a walker/runner.). So I'm trying to focus on that, because I'm afraid I'm going to have a tough time lugging my out-of-shape, chubby body up and down hills. And I have to finish the race. Although I'm obviously hoping to lose weight, I think it's more important that I change my relationship with food. I need to change my relationship with food, because I think it's tied to other poor choices and fears/anxiety in my life. Maybe if I can get a handle on one, I can start to change the other. That's all I can think of for now. Good luck to all you other Day-One folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 You will do awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbuoy10 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks, Marvin! I know you will, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandcoffee Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Good luck! I am starting next monday but have started lurking around the forums for advice. I have done one before, and per my husband "I have never been happier" so I think you will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hols1 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You will do great and most likley post your best time ever at your race! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmaglow Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 BB, thanks for your post. I also started on Sept. 1. Today is day 4 for me and I finally stepped on the scale and looked at it with utter horor. I am 5'3" and i now weigh 100.2 kg. I cannot bring myself to type the number in lbs. I am 42 and just want to feel normal again. All of a sudden I am out of shape. I use to walk/run marathons and even signed up to to a half marathon this month but I have not trained one single day. I will just try to walk it. I think i am in the mean bitchy phase of my withdrawl sysmptoms but i know this is good for me no matter what others tell me. I feel like I am finally taking control of me. My partner is trying to do it with me but I fear he will be my downfall as I can see him just telling me to have a gin and tonic after a hard day at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hols1 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 How are you all doing? Be sure to post your meals so that we can help troubleshoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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