MissHealthyThang Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi Everyone I can't wait to start my first Whole 30 Journey!A quick background about me:I am currently 22 years old and a soon to be graduating college student. My first year of college, I weighed in at 183.6; height: 5'11. Throughout the next couple of years, I managed to lose a total of 40 pounds, bringing me down to my all time lowest, 143. This journey began with a push from the program Weight Watchers, which I did for about a month (I lost 10 pounds in one month). At this point in time, losing weight was not by any means my main motive, rather it was to become healthier, and to resist the urge to bury myself in ramen noodles and midnight snacks. The added benefit of thinning out was great! Tons of people were complimenting me, and I had no idea my body was even changing! Now, fast forward roughly 3 years. Currently I weigh 153 pounds. I would love to lose 20 pounds in the end, but getting healthy again is what I am aiming for. 2 months ago I took a week long cruise and ate myself silly. I have also just returned from the all-inclusive Bahamas vacation 2 days ago... uh.. goodbye 12 pina coladas a day?Following my cruise I took a pledge to do the paleo diet for 2 weeks. In those 2 weeks I lost about 3-4 pounds but felt amazing! I keep telling myself this is exactly what I need to fully commit and feel great by the time I graduate. Here's to a great journey and experience! Best of luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Also, If anyone is interested, I have an instagram page entitled "MissHealthyThang" I created a couple of years ago documenting my progress and meals. I plan on getting back into that again over the course of this program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinagain Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 MissHealthyThang, you do realize, don't you, that at 133, you'd be borderline UNDERweight? And that, if you commit to W30, that means NO SCALES for the 30 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Cinagain, Do I think I would reach 133? Probably not. Would I stay at 133? Again probably not. I'd love to start with W30 to clean up my diet. If I lose weight, great, I will then work towards building muscle so I would not be "underweight"Also, everyone's body is different. For example Taylor Swift measures 5'11 and 119 pounds. Just a perspective. And yes, I'm aware of the no scales policy for 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 WHOLE 30 DAY 1 Last night I went grocery shopping to prepare for my journey! Yipes, I must have bought 2 weeks worth of W30 accepted foods and already put a dent into my college kid budget. Looks like I'll have to make myself a budget sheet this next month Anyways, what did I buy? Vegetables: - Broccoli- Cauliflower- Zuchinni ( I just bought a spiral slicer and can't wait to make some zuchinni pasta! )- Bell peppers - Mushrooms- Asparagus- Onions - Artichoke (Any ideas on how to cook this? First time buying one that wasn't in a can) - Bok Choy (MMH my favorite)- Spinach - Romaine lettuce - Tomatoes - Garlic Protein- Chicken breasts - Steak - Ground beef - Ground turkey - Cod - Salmon- 2 dozen eggs - Bacon Fruit- Apples- Bananas - Lemons - Berries Snacks - Beef Jerky - Nuts- Almond butter - Larabars (LOVE) - Olives - Radishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbombdiggity71 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is your bacon sugar free? Is your beef jerky soy free and sugar free? Other than that everything looks on plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Lunch, and then a before dinner snack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Shredded chicken cooked in stewed tomatoes and garlic, sauteed bok chop, and a delicious salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinagain Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Your food looks delicious, but it looks a bit light on the protein... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted March 11, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2015 I would go so far as to say that you may not be eating enough overall. Check out the template (linked below) and try to fit your meals to it. Eggs, when they are the singular source of protein are as many as you can hold in your hand. For most people that's 3-4. The luncheon meat you would have to stack up quite a bit of it to be palm-sized since the thickness of your palm also counts. If you are eating salad greens as your veggie, you need quite a bit of them. I notice you have beets and strawberries in that meal so that's good. Just make sure you aren't relying on greens unless you have a LOT of them. And finally....unfortunately.....your picture of the veggies with the egg...........corn is not compliant on Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinagain Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Oooh, sneaky little baby corn...I never even noticed those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 ugh! The baby corns are devilishly sneaky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Lunch today I also had a couple of hardboiled eggs a little later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted March 11, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2015 Lunch today I also had a couple of hardboiled eggs a little later! That is gorgeous! Nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinagain Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 You make your meals so pretty! Mine are usually just thrown into a bowl together or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 hey it all goes to the same place eventually right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 ugh! The baby corns are devilishly sneaky! Always think of this scene whenever I see baby corn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissHealthyThang Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 hahaha love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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