citymom 87 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I just finished my August Whole30 like many of you. It was fantastic. Started out pretty rough as we were on vacation the first week of August. Camping. But I planned it out well and it went very smooth. I've done a Whole30 before and it was good but didn't quite get the results I was looking for. It was a good reset because I'd say we've been eating mostly paleo for years, however our stress levels have been through the roof this year so it's been the most challenging time to stay clean with my eating. One of my goals was weight loss, but it wasn't my primary one. I was still 25 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight. No idea how that got out of control. We've been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and I was pretty depressed to start out my 2nd pregnancy that much over my ideal weight. Here's the shocker. I just weighed myself and I lost a whopping 20 lbs. I couldn't even believe the scale. I also measured myself in the main areas. Arms, waist, thighs, knees, hips and calves. I lost 14.5 inches total. Another surprise. And I'm down 2 pant sizes. I think it all came off so easily because I had it to lose. It's nice to look in the mirror and see no puffiness in my face and neck. Although I report that result first, it's not the most important to me. Other results include: - great sleep. Falling asleep fast!!!! Waking up refreshed. - Didn't have one extra thing in my coffee. Black the whole 30 days!!! And I like it this way now. This was probably the biggest miracle as my one addiction has been Iced Mochas!! - totally clear skin. Acne is completely gone. - No redness and blotchiness in the face. I don't look sick. I haven't even been wearing makeup and friends have commented on my nice skin! - Tons of energy. - Overall I feel just so great. Good moods, good energy, feel great about life. - NO HEADACHES!!!! - Tummy issues gone. No bloating, no gas, no extended periods of time in the bathroom. Lastly, the best surprise of all, after 7 months of trying to get pregnant, last week I found out I AM!!!! Only 3 weeks along so it's brand new this month! Can't say for sure that it happened because I was eating great but it sure didn't hurt. I'm looking forward to eating as best as I can throughout my entire pregnancy like I did last time. It did make a difference. I took before pictures and think I will take some after ones. I'll post those soon. Thanks for the Whole30. Thanks for the website. And thanks for this forum!!!! And the book too. Link to post Share on other sites
anjelevil 31 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Nice job.Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Renee Lee 1908 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 wooooohooooooo citymom! Congratulations! Best of luck with a happy and healthy pregnancy Link to post Share on other sites
Elleon 41 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That is so very awesome! Congratulations !! Link to post Share on other sites
Bridget 231 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 AWESOME AND CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
megmac 539 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Holy cow! I am so...inspired...jealous (tough to admit, because that is my LEAST FAVORITE emotion)...happy for you...INSPIRED (had to say it again) and excited. That is JUST what I needed to hear (except the pregnancy part-LOL) as I start round 2. GOOD FOR YOU!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Derval 3321 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hurray, a little paleo baby! Congratulations to you both. Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne Jones 144 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Pregnant? They didn't tell me that was a possible side effect! Just kidding Mazel tov! Link to post Share on other sites
daisydaisy 28 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Brilliant news, congratulations on the whole30 successes, baby included! Whatever contributes to the feeling of generally feeling awesome (whether it's weight loss/clear skin/better mood) is a definite WIN! Thanks for the motivation (I'm on day 12), and good luck with the next 9 months + of eating well! Link to post Share on other sites
Sara-Marie 7 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow!!!! Congratulations! What an amazing story!!! Many blessings to you and your growing family! Link to post Share on other sites
Suzy 293 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow! Congrats and congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
Colleen Roy 407 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow! I had similar results-minus the pregnant part! Phew! Congratulations on your success and the happy news! Link to post Share on other sites
AnnofIreland 8 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 How lovely! On top of a great whole30 you have a bun in the oven! So much congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Derval 3321 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Evidently this w30'er did not have "sex with her pants on" Link to post Share on other sites
citymom 87 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Derval - HAHAHAHAHA. THANKS to everyone!!! Link to post Share on other sites
rubarb 39 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 What a great story. Thanks for the inspiration and congrats on the pregnancy!!! Link to post Share on other sites
GLC1968 583 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Awesome results! Congratulations!! Link to post Share on other sites
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