Tri-girl Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Day 1 (March 18, 2015) Here we go! Doing this with my husband. We are in our 50's and very athletic. We each lost 60 lbs 4 yrs ago mostly due to triathlon. We have each gained a few of our pounds back due to surgeries (abdominal for me and knee replacement for him). Falling back into our bad eating habits. We have never done this kind of challenge before. Previous diets were just calorie reduction but no food elimination. Kind of excited/kind of nervous. We've spent the past week clearing out the bad and bringing in the good. Spent hours reading labels. We've practiced some recipes. Looking forward to seeing if I feel different with non-compliant foods out of my system, although I generally feel good and sleep well. First Triathlon of the season is April 18 so just after I finish my first 30 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlynne Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Welcome to w30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Day 1(March18) MEALS 3 eggs with tomatoes and spinach, handful of green grapes Grilled chicken breast with baked baby new potatoes and baked brussel sprouts One cup watermelon Grilled chicken breast with mixed steamed vegies (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots) EXERCISE Swim 1,250 meters Bike 16 miles FEELING same as usual but small craving for my usual few pieces of dark chocolate after dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Day 2 (March 20) MEALS 2 clementines, 1 cup strawberries Grilled chicken, steamed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, 3 baby red potatoes, and grilled asparagus (all leftovers) 3 kosher baby dill pickles NY Strip steak, sautéed onion and zucchini Bunch of grapes EXERCISE none today FEELING Normal. No headaches or grumpiness. Minor cravings for carbs but nothing I can't handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Day 3 (March 21)Well, day 3 is in the bag. Had an all day continuing education class. I packed my lunch last night and made sure I ate breakfast so I could bypass the giant breakfast buffet. I did grab a small bowl of cantaloupe and honey dew and I was glad I did. Lunch break was supposed to be at 12 but we didn't break until 1:15 so I ate my fruit to stave off my hunger. Didn't have any fat with my lunch. Even thought it was a very large salad I was hungry again in 3 hrs. I won't make that mistake again. Still no headache or grumpiness. Yay for me, I guess. But seriously, I was not by any definition a "clean eater" prior to this. I ate lots of bread every day, chocolate at least one a day and usually twice, and cheese...not to, mention pasta and rice. Other than being a little heavy with my fruit consumption I have been 100% on plan so far.MEALS2 eggs with tomatoes and spinachSmall bowl melonLarge salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pepper, red onion, and grilled chicken with balsamic vinegarWatermelon and strawberries after my runHomemade chilli, ground beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spicesSmall bunch grapesEXERCISE3 mile runFEELINGFine, no side effects, sleeping well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Day 4 (March 22) Hubby found some compliant bacon at a local butcher. Came as one big slab, not cured or seasoned. We sliced it and I cooked it up this morning with seasoning(mostly salt). Putting it aside to add fat to my salads since I just like balsamic vinegar on my salads. Good day. Work out seemed normal, not sluggish. Didn't want to kill anything today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely feel like I use fruit as a sweet substitute. I'm ok with this as the biggest challenge is keeping my foods compliant. I'll work on weening back on fruit as the 30 days progress. MEALS Chicken salad over tomato wedges (rotisserie chicken, onion, celery, homemade mayo) and a few pieces of the bacon I made(of course I had to taste it) A few strawberries Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and bacon Pork chops, sautéed spinach with ghee and garlic, roasted brussel sprouts, roasted baby potatoes Small bunch of grapes EXERCISE Swim 1,250 meter Bike 16 miles 1 mile walk FEELING Feel good, no headaches or mood swings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Had some poor planning for this evening. Went straight from work to my Taekwondo class. I ate lunch at 1:00 and it was 8:30 pm before I got home tonight. I had one clementine at about 5:00 pm. I was STARVED! Next week I will remember to take full meal to,eat before I leave work. Dinner tonight was a mish mash of leftover that I could reheat quick or eat cold. MEALS 2 eggs with bacon and tomatoes 1 Clementine Large salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bacon, and steak with balsamic vinegar and fruit salad ( strawberries, grapes, watermelon) 1 clementine A few bites of rotisserie chicken, 3 baby potatoes, assorted leftover veggies ( carrots, asparagus, brussel sprouts) and strawberries and watermelon EXERCISE Taekwondo class FEELING Good, a little sluggish in TKD class but that was from hunger. Didn't sleep well last night was awake for about 2 hrs in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Day 6 (March 24) Hungry...that describes this day. Ate breakfast breakfast at 7 am and was hungry by 10:30. Had my orange but that didn't help at all. Totally starved by lunch time at 1:00. Ate way too much for dinner. Lots of temptation at work today. I really want something GOOD... Like bread or ice cream. MEALS 2 eggs with bacon and tomatoes 1 clementine Large salad with grilled chicken and mixed fresh fruit salad 1 clementine 4 baby dill pickles while preparing dinner (needed something crunchy) Corned beef, steamed broccoli with hollendais, zucchini/tomatoes/ onions EXERCISE Nope FEELING Hungry and mildly crabby. Craving sweets and/or carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Day 7 (March 25) Better hunger control today . I did not eat a regular breakfast. I have been forcing myself to eat before work most days and decided to abandon that and just bring some fruit to snack on. My evening run was bad. Legs felt tired and I felt like I was sprinting but was just running my usual pace. Ended up doing 2 instead of 3 miles and then still walked some of it. Ugg! MEALS strawberries and grapes Grilled chicken, 3 baby potatoes, broccoli and carrots Cucumber slices Roast beef, tomatoes, 4 baby potatoes, 2 baby dill pickles EXERCISE 2 mile run FEELING A little tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Day 8 (March 26) A good day. Good workouts. Low hunger. Feeling good overall. 25% complete. Went to the mall for a hair cut and felt strong to resist all the tasty treats there. MEALS 2 eggs with spinach and tomatoes, 2 slices corn beef Rotisserie chicken salad over tomatoes Fresh fruit salad and slice of roast beef (post swim) Hamburger( with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles), green beans, oven roasted potatoes EXERCISE Bike ride 20 miles Swim 1,250 meters Walk 1 mile FEELING Good, no headaches or moodiness. Happy that I stuck with this for a full week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Day 9.(March 29) 4 dozen FRESH Dunkin Donuts today in the office. Glad this didn't happen last week. Resisted easily but boy did they look and smell yummy. Feel like I'm a little lighter, clothes fit a bit better. MEALS 2 eggs with spinach and tomatoes, 2 pieces roast beef 1 clementine Chichen salad over tomato wedges, steamed carrots and green beans, cantaloupe 1 clementine Homemade chicken soup with tossed salad with Annie's Tuscany Italian dressing 1 bunch grapes WORKOUTS none FEELING good energy..maybe not tiger blood but the best I've felt in a few days. Good appetite control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Day 10 (March 28) Can't believe I'm 1/3 thru my Whole30. I definitely feels "normal" to eat this way now. First meal away from home tonight. My parents made plenty of Whole30 food, even tho they don't really understand why we are doing this. I woke up this morning with a break out on my face and this never happens to me. I have clear skin even with all the crap I usually eat. Hum. MEALS Chicken salad on tomato wedges Slice of turkey and some watermelon (after workout and before grocery shopping) Hamburger( lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion) , grilled asparagus Roast beef, steamed broccoli, tossed salad with Annie's Tuscany dressing Strawberries WORKOUT 2 hrs Taekwondo FEELING Good energy, low cravings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Day 11 (March 29) MEALS: 2 eggs with bacon and tomatoes Tossed salad with turkey and bacon, Annie's dressing Cantaloupe Meat balls cooked in compliant tomato sauce, steamed carrots, sautéed spinach with garlic and butter Strawberries EXERCISE Swim 1,250 Bike 18 miles FEELING Good. Craving a Pepsi today at lunch time. Body feels full adjusted to no sugar, carbs, and dairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Day 12 (March 30) MEALS Strawberries and grapes Chicken soup and tossed salad with turkey and Annie's Dressing 1Clementine Steamed broccoli and carrots, 3 baby red potatoes, sliced turkey breast Cantaloupe EXERCISE 1 he Taekwondo FEELING Good. Lots of energy. Very little cravings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Day 13(March 31) MEALS Fresh fruit salad Tossed salad with turkey and bacon, Annie's Dressing, cantaloupe Flank steak, oven roasted potatoes, sauteed zucchini and onions Strawberries EXERCISE 2. Mile run FEELING sluggish run today but otherwise feel good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Day 14 (April 1) MEALS 2 scrambled eggs Strawberries and cantaloupe ( got an edible arrangement today) Steamed broccoli and carrots, baby red potatoes, flank steak Tossed salad with turkey and bacon EXERCISE 1 hr Taekwondo FEELING Some cravings for sweets or a soda today. I also cheated and weighed myself today. Just to see if I was losing weight or if I needed to monitor my calories (which I have not been doing). The scale is moving in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-girl Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Day 15- HALFWAY DAY (April 2) Half way thru my first whole 30. Nice to have my hubby doing it with me. I'm pretty use to the lack of sugar, carbs and dairy. Still occasionally crave the sugar, specifically chocolate anything. Good energy levels but no improvement in my training times. Just knowing I'm eating properly is amazing. I have never even tried anything like this before. Kind of scared to think of reintroducing the forbidden foods.. MEALS 2 eggs with bacon, spinach, tomatoes Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion Lemon garlic chicken, green beans, oven roasted potatoes Strawberries EXERCISE Swim 1,250 meters Bike 17 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangirl43 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hi Tri Girl - I am currently on day 18 of the whole 30 (my first time) and just started browsing around the forum. I definitely had (have?) a sugar/sweet addiction and I am feeling SO much better now! The last few days have really been a turning point for me. How about you...? Can't believe I resisted all the Easter chocolate yesterday. I also weighed myself today and I am definitely leaning out! And much less bloating!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.