Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi guys, This will be my very first whole30 challenge, I don't have the book but have read about it online. I have bad allergies and I hope this lifestyle will help me. As I am typing right now I have red, itchy swollen eyes with lots of discharge and can barely keep my eyes opened. I haven't been to work in over a week, that is how bad it is. This is not the worst of it though, I usually have a swollen mouth with blisters all around, pimples aon my face and chest and sores in my underarms and other parts of my body. So I have really really bad allergies, which is the real reason I am going on this journey. I also have 20 pounds that I would love to shed off and I will not lie, that is equally as important and dealing with the allergies. I will not be doing this with any friend so I will appreciate all the support I can get from the site. I am pretty bad in the kitchen but will do my besty to cook for the all 30 days. The challenge that I will have is I don't eat eggs and most packaged foods and I usually see most whole30 breakfasts consist of a lot of eggs, beacon and other staff I cannot consume, but I will see what I can do. I am going shopping tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday I will be starting with my who;e30. Please be with me on this journey. I really need support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi cecezo, for breakfast ideas look for threads on AIP, those of us following that portocol can't eat eggs either, search for AIP breakfast. I eat lots of avocados at breakfast, being from where you are you get the best avocados which should help! I had the best avocados I have ever eaten when in Hoedspruit last year and the ones I had when back in Pretoria were fantastic too. All the best for your 30 days, I really hope it helps with your allergies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 you very much loulabelle, I will surely check the AIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merel007 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm going to join in, I'm already on day 7 of my 3rd Whole30 so not a newbie anymore but still learning something new everyday. I'm planning on doing a whole45 (or even a whole60) this time. The best tip I can give you is "Keep it simple", don't try difficult recipes especially if you're not a kitchen prince(ss). There are plenty of alternatives if you don't eat eggs, I don't eat eggs everyday neither, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I often make enough food at dinertime so I have leftovers to heat up for breakfast. I also keep a bag of precut stirfry veggies ready to make a quick stirfry in the morn (you can add chicken, seafood, meat etc ) Goodluck! You will feel a lot better afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks Merel007, I think the left over idea will be good for me. Cooking is so not my thing. I will be relying on frozen vegetables for majority of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOMaelmona Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm starting on the 1st as well! We got this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I am glad there is more people on the bandwagon. We can do it. I am actually getting more excited about starting right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura P. Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'll start my 2nd round on Sunday March 1st as well! Groceries shopping is good. A mistake I made at first is to only read the Nutrition Labels... read the INGREDIENTS list! Especially to hunt down the sugar, whatever they call it! And make sure you do not have anything non-compliant... easier if it's not there. I really do encourage you to read the book though... it's full on valuable information and fun to read! Keep it simple in the kitchen is a good idea, but make sure you set time aside... cooking from scratch with real food ... is time consuming. But make sure to have fun with it. Try fresh everything! including veggies! Try... it's so worth it! Don't focus on weight loss, it will be a bonus, and hide the scale... I hid mine at work so I wouldn't be tempted. Good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura P. Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I forgot... I also highly recommend signing up for the daily newsletter while doing the whole 30... it's so worth it! Sign up today and you'll get the Day 0 in tomorrow, and day 1 on... March 1st! it is a REAL newsletter! each day, covering what the whole30 is like. just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Where do I find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue M Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm a newbie too, but found out about the newsletter here - https://daily.whole9life.com Good luck to us all! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I bought the newsletter with my first W30 last year and found it so helpful and worth it. Day 1 video really made me giggle and feel so proud already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half pigeon Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I am also starting March 1...I am so excited to see so many starting with me We got this for sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Today is the day guys. Let's do this. I am up preparing breakfast already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyLong Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Cecezo, I started a few days ago, but would love to join this group and be part of the Whole 30 together. Feeling good already and excited to keep this going. WDL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merel007 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 How did your first 2 meals went along cecezo? For breakfast I had a banana, smoked mackerel and carrots and for lunch a salad with avocado and shrimp rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Meal one: gem squash, carrots and 1 chicken leg. I am still going to prepare lunch and update. I will be posting pictures on my facebook at the end of the day you can invite me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008461394061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzymel Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have done a number of whole30s but I am still learning. did AIP also but finding it very restrictive so I am going back to basics, always need support. looking forward to reading this topic thanks Mitzymel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merel007 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Oh I saw you're from Mthata! I've been there last year, it's so unbelievable beautiful in Transkei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I am sssoooo jealous of the gem squash, you can't get them in Europe and I love eating them. Meal one: gem squash, carrots and 1 chicken leg. I am still going to prepare lunch and update. I will be posting pictures on my facebook at the end of the day you can invite me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008461394061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Merel yes that is my hometown dear. It is a pity I only go there very few times a year because of work. Sorry I couldn't update yesterday guys. I have completed my day 1 but it didn't go as well as planned though. I only had two meals, Breakfast was pretty late, at 11am then had visitors who kept me on my feet. By the time I checked the time it was 18pm and had mu supper. Didn't feel hungry at all though. Check the pictures of my ,meals here: http://cebokazi.blogspot.com/2015/02/march-1-2015-marks-beginning-of-my.html and me talking about my day here: http://youtu.be/yc5AUCXdPU0 I was also advised to vlog it everyday for more accountability. you will find that here; The day went well, we will see how tomorrow will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Day 2 is going well so far. I have had my breakfast already. I was gem squash, steamed mixed veges and a chicken wing(quite a big one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Loulabelle, we are lucky here in South Africa. We have lot's of them and the good thing is I am totally inlove with them. The one thing I am going to miss during the whole30 is beans and peas, totally lpove but what can I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elleng Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Today is day 4 for me but I was just read other topics and found out I shouldn't be eating bacon or putting vanilla extract in my coffee, so I may be hitting the re-set button. Paleo and Whole30 seems to be interchangeable online so I think that's where I'm getting myself in trouble. I'm looking forward to having this group support! I would love to lose a lot of weight, but my main goal is to lose the fibromyalgia and migraines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted March 2, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 2, 2015 Today is day 4 for me but I was just read other topics and found out I shouldn't be eating bacon or putting vanilla extract in my coffee, so I may be hitting the re-set button. Paleo and Whole30 seems to be interchangeable online so I think that's where I'm getting myself in trouble. I'm looking forward to having this group support! I would love to lose a lot of weight, but my main goal is to lose the fibromyalgia and migraines! Hi Ellen, sorry that you got a bit turned around there. Paleo is a very broad term whereas Whole30 is extremely specific. Unfortunately the wide reach of the internet isn't easily policed so you have people posting corrupted Whole30 information. Your best bet is to check out and familiarize yourself with the actual Whole30 rules and recommendations so that when you are browsing the web you can easily identify things which you'd want to stay away from for 30 days. Our rules, timeline and "can I have" guide are linked below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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