gothope77 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm 54 years young. I posted my success story on here when I finished the Whole 30. But then I decided I needed to do a Whole 60 and am now on day 65 and going strong. A brief recap….after the first week, a chronic ache/pain that I've had for at least 2 years in my right shoulder was gone and is still gone! This was the biggest surprise…I never expected that to happen. I've also had night sweats and insomnia off and on (more on than off,) for at least 5 or more years, and that has reduced to almost nonexistent (and I'm weaning myself off estrogen now because of doing so well;) I've also dealt with nearly constant constipation for longer than I can remember and that too, is 98% better. (I still need to drink more water.) I was the proverbial carb addict, craving surgery foods and have no "stop" button when eating them. And I was a confirmed "veggie hater." I no longer crave sweets….I don't crave much of anything anymore! And I've learned to like veggies and have tried a few new ones. And fruit is like the sweetest dessert. Truly a miracle! I lost 13.5# the first 30 days and have since lost a total of 19.5# and over 20 inches! (from 161 to 141.5#.) I honestly never felt hungry and am still amazed by the amount and kinds of foods I can eat and still lose weight, and all without having to count a single calorie or point! I have been fat-phobic and avoided red meat, bacon, black olives, etc. for most of my adult life! Then I tried to exercise my weight off, which didn't work. I love the way I feel on most days, and never feeling guilty about my food choices. I never got that "tiger blood" so many people talk about or burst of energy, but my energy levels are so much more steady, and I don't have that afternoon slump I always had before Whole 30. It is a lot of work, especially for someone who doesn't love to cook and who ate out nearly every day in one way or another. I feel like I'm kind of getting in the groove of cooking now but at first I felt like all I did was cook and clean up continuously. But it's worth it. I want to tell everyone I know about this program! If you do it you will never regret it! I'm giving God all the glory but I also am grateful to the Whole 30 and the authors of It Starts With Food. I'm still counting days but this is now a lifestyle change for me. Never going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Congrats - so happy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 ^^That's the proverbial picture of health, right there..... Well done - keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholedvm Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you for posting this. I'm on day 7 and dying to lose my unhealthy belly fat and get into my optimum health for the sake of my children and my husband. I'm a young cancer survivor and hoping for many more years on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozelle Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Please post some before and after pics! Congrats on the end of your shoulder pain… And all of your other successes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdk67 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Great job! I am only on day 5 of my Whole30 journey. I seem to be adjusting well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaypentz Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 That's fantastic! I'm also a sugar/carb addict I'm having a hard time wondering if I just need to stick with it and push through. Is it really possible and maintainable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgymama Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Beautiful!!! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlara1122 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Congrats on your success! I am wrapping up day 8 and feeling great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothope77 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just popping in to say I'm still going strong since January 23rd! Someone mentioned putting before/after photos so I did. I have lost a total of 30# since January 23rd and would say I'm still about 85% compliant or Paleo. I've gone "off road" with some paleo desserts, and I'm not asking the staff at restaurants to alter my meals out. I have learned that "Paleo" or not, I cannot keep desserts handy in my house. I will graze on them. Cooking has become easier. I was just so used to NOT cooking that it was a very daunting task the first few months. The Whole 30 literally changed my relationship with food and is the first "diet" (I know it's not a diet but you know what I mean,) that ever lasted beyond the weight loss. I only weigh weekly just to make sure I'm on track. But I never count calories or try to exercise my way thin. I recently joined a local gym and they asked what my goals were. For the very first time in over 30 years the goal had nothing to do with weight loss! WOO HOO!!!! I checked the "Overall health and well being" box! I have inspired several friends and relatives to do the Whole 30 and they too have done well with it…some changing their lives also. Eternally grateful to The Whole 30!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbred Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Your "Overall health and well-being" looks fabulous. You are glowing from the inside out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Congratulations! Whole30 provided the vehicle, but you did the work! Well done... and thanks for supplying the updates so others can see the long term success that is possible. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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