Phoenix11Rising Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am planning to start my first round ever of Whole30 tomorrow, 9/10/14. I have done reading and planning and grocery shopping, and today I am enjoying my last non-compliant foods for the next month. So that means today will have lots of carbs and dairy and sweets in it (but still within my usual calorie goals). I am not the unhealthiest eater, but I struggle a lot with compulsive overeating (and its flip-side, compulsive dieting and restriction), so my psychological relationship with food is unhealthy. Many years ago, I did a pretty successful stint on Atkins, and I "healed" myself of some chronic inflammation issues that I was experiencing (arthritis pain, reflux, skin issues) and felt AMAZING. However, I didn't necessarily go about it the "right" way, and it was hard to stick with. I would love to heal my relationship with food and reteach myself how to enjoy whole foods. I can't imagine giving up things like French fries and cookies and diet soda, but I also don't want those things to have as much control over me as they do. Right now, I am most nervous about giving up Crystal Lite. I usually drink several liters of double-diluted Crystal Lite (one of the single-serving packets in twice as much water as it calls for) per day, and I think that is what I will miss the most. I have some pitchers of plain water chilling in my fridge (as I like my water really cold) in preparation for tomorrow though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 9, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2014 If you immerse yourself in the world of real food long enough, reading the ingredient list for Crystal Lite might make you happy to drink plain water instead. Maybe not after just one month, but eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well, yes. The way that I am able to drink it is that I just have a nebulous idea of what is actually in it...you know, artificial sweetener and then some "other stuff." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexiD Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Oh gosh I hear you about the compulsive eating. It was what drove me here, myself, because I had SUCH an unhealthy relationship with food. I have 6 days to go so I can tell you: you can do it! And you really will feel so much better. At this point, for me, I have no real fears of sliding off the bandwagon. And I was such a sugarholic...yikes! I feel like I have a much better relationship with what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat. I hope the same for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa Sellers Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi, Tomorrow will be my first full day. I got the book this morning and have been reading. I too LOVE Crystal Light. The citrus is my all time favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Today was my day one: Pre-WO - three slices of organic smoked turkey Post-WO - baked chicken tenders and half a banana Bfast - Monkey Salad Lunch - Ground beef, sweet potato, and Brussels sprout hash and a peach Dinner - 3 compliant chicken Italian sausages, baby carrots and snap peas with guacamole, and an apple LOTS of water. I think I definitely need to add more fat because, while today did not feel bad, I can see that this looks too "diet-y" and may not be sustainable in the long term. I have been trying to pin some recipes, especially Crockpot recipes, in hopes that I can start to plan better. ETA - As I am approaching the end of my night, I am noticing that I can tell I did not have any caffeine today (my caffeine intake is usually in the form of diet soda, as I don't really like coffee or tea), as I have a bit of a headache, and I also feel kind of hungry. I am going to have to eat more lasting stuff tomorrow. I am planning to hard boil some eggs to have on hand, and I will probably have an egg or two with my Monkey Salad tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Day 2: Bfast - 2 scrambled eggs, cooked in ghee, with four slices compliant bacon and a banana Lunch - ground beef, sweet potato, and Brussels sprout hash, peach Dinner - three chicken Italian sausages, snap peas, guacamole, and a date I woke up with a headache this morning and skipped going to the gym, although I did go to yoga. I have a pot roast with carrots and potatoes in the crockpot to eat for the next few days because I will be working. I also took a nap today...I am feeling kind of exhausted. I find I REALLY miss the sweetness of a diet soda or some Crystal Lite. I am going to pick up some kombucha tomorrow, which I love, because I think that will give me something a little more interesting than water to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Day 3 - worked a 12-hour shift today. Pre-work - had some baked chicken to tide me over to my morning break time Bfast - 2 eggs mixed with two slices of bacon and cooked in the microwave cooker, one banana Lunch - pot roast, potatoes, and carrots that I made in my slow cooker last night, a pear, some raisins (less than half a handful) Dinner - a spoon of cashew butter, a date, and some kombucha, which tasted AMAZING after all the water I have been drinking. I really miss my diet soda and Crystal Lite more than anything else! I didn't get home until 8 PM and was not hungry for a big meal, so this is what I ended up with. My caffeine withdrawal headache is MUCH IMPROVED today, I have to admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Day four: Pre-work - half a spoonful of cashew butter, date Bfast - Two eggs with two slices of bacon, banana Lunch - big plate of pot roast, potatoes, and carrots, pear, and apple sauce Dinner - half a spoonful of coconut butter, apple So on the days that I work and don't get home until 8 PM, I am just not hungry enough to eat a whole meal. I might have to have a bigger snack in the afternoon so that I am eating enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix11Rising Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Day five: Pre-work - spoonful of cashew butter, date Bfast - 2 eggs, banana Lunch - big plate of pot roast, potatoes, and carrots, a peach, a couple of raisins and currants, along with some shredded coconut Dinner - spoonful of cashew butter I am off of work for a couple of days, so I am hoping to eat more "normal" meals. Again today, I was not home until 8 PM and didn't want to have a big meal before heading to bed soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Marie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 just a thought - you may want to add a mini meal so that you aren't eating just 1 big meal.. maybe in between M2 and what would have been your 'dinner' - Also you seem lacking in the veggie area for M1. Myself - I had to have a mini meal inbetween M1 (breakfast) and M2 (lunch). I then started adding a little more protein and/or a fat (like avocado) and then I didn't need the mini meal anymore. Just some thoughts for you. Good luck on your journey - you will feel so much better once you get the caffeine / sugar out of your system. Lots of support out here !! and it is nice because it is a No Judgement Zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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