kelthevet Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I finished my first Whole30 yesterday and I feel fantastic! 16 months ago I had a huge wake up call when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 32. I was fortunate in that I was able to avoid chemotherapy and radiation, and expected that once I recovered from 2 major surgeries, I could just get on with my life and move on. That wasn't the case however and I struggled with severe fatigue for the next year. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, but my energy never improved on medication. I worked on improving my sleep. I saw a dietician to help me with my diet and I did manage to slowly lose some weight under her guidance, but my energy levels were still so low that I had to drop my working hours back to part time. No way could I face exercise! In sheer desperation, after some internet searching, I stumbled across the Whole30, bought It Starts With Food, and never looked back. On Day 3 of the program I woke in the morning and instead of taking 2 hours to drag myself out of bed, I got up and went for a walk. This continued, and I have since joined CrossFit and am loving exercising again. As well as the improved energy (my primary goal), I have lost 6.5kg and 22cm. My skin is clear and so is my mind! I am still a work in progress but I can finally see myself being able to emerge from this horrible period of my life, and to be able to have a healthy, happier life ahead of me. I am so grateful for this, thank you Whole30 from the bottom of my heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wow - that is huge. So so so so so (etc.) happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelthevet Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks Amy, much appreciated. These forums have been invaluable for tips and tricks to get through the 30 days. A colleague is impressed with the changes she has seen in me, so I lent her ISWF. Happy to be able to spread the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tia Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 What a powerful change in a positive direction. Wishing you continued health and happiness. Keep on keeping on! (Borrowed this from the whole30 email!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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