Starting May 11th

[JaneBerkin]

Hi All, sounds like everyone had terrific memorial day weekends! successful bbq's and family gatherings! Yeah! Go everyone who is halfway through (or almost there, or just starting out!). 

 

I had a wonderful weekend, stayed compliant all weekend - except two slips: once with cashews whose ingredients included soybean oil (?) I notice this is an often-used ingredient in salted, roasted nuts. And when I was tasked with making my dad's bday cake (seriously, me?) and yeah, sure, i would have liked to have licked the batter (has there ever been an occasion where I haven't licked the batter?!), but it was a thought i recognized and moved past pretty easily. And then when it was all done, I licked my finger. haha, proving how autopilot certain behaviors are  One thing I did learn: not eating crackers and cheese and other appetizers, or drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages means that you can enjoy big celebratory dinners and not feel completely stuffed afterwards. I guess that's the key? I dunno, but it was a great eye opener. 

 

Anyway, turns out my family is more compliant than I had anticipated - only thing is they don't eat very much or very often. so we made wonderful compliant meals, and I either ate more than them, or had fruit and protein snacks throughout the day. I Enjoyed the clear blue skies and beach, and also -- for anyone in the northeast, DAMN YOU ALLERGIES! 

 

I just developed allergies in the past couple yeas, and it's like having flu. So it's not been easy for me to track my energy levels these last few days, cause those bad boys knock me out. I take allergy meds and those too alter my energy levels throughout the day. I actually felt myself slipping into KATT phase, which was a little bummin -- having sinus pressure/congestion, low energy and a case of the grouchies -- but I think they've quite subsided

 

The other thing is: hello, is anyone else basically not going to the bathroom? that's actually one of the reasons I'm doing this whole30, so hopefully i can adjust what I eat so that I BM more regularly. In the last couple days I've been trying to increase the fat content of my meals. It's not that easy - as I only really know how to do this through avocado and cooking oils. I think I might start taking a spoonful of Udo's oil (omega fatty acid flaxseed blend) in the AM or PM. 

 

anyone else with that problem/ finding solutions to it? glad to be back on the board, and to hear how awesome everyone is doing. 

[Nickiechan]

Hello everyone! It is day 13 for me. This weekend I did FANTASTIC! I'm super proud of my willpower and determination. I have two family get together this weekend. One being my nieces birthday party, and our family picnic on Monday. I used and references the Whole 30 'Off Roading' workflow. Love me some workflow, but to be honest there wasn't anything at a 3 year old party or picnic to keep me for ruining my 10 days! I ate before my nieces birthday party and I had the fruit salad. It was compliant (I brought it). And when the ice cream came out... I just got up and got another plate full of fruit. I did really well and my husband told me how well I did. We then went to an Artsfest and packed. We packed our Yumboxes and had a picnic after we walked around. My son wanted lemonade, so I got a small one for myself without sugar. It was good. Then on Monday we had a picnic with family. They didn't marinade my steak, thank goodness because the marinade was made with corn starch and soy. My SIL was trying so hard to get me to eat her cake she made that was a beautiful flag made with blueberries and strawberries, but didn't crack. I ate the watermelon that I brought. Which I learned that it is a food without breaks for me. I ate so much of it this weekend. I also talked my families head off about this Whole 30, Paleo eating, how great I'm feeling, and owning chicken and buying a steer. LOL... I'm sure they all think I'm a crazy person... I am turning into one of 'those' people.... 

 

Hope everyone else is doing really well!! 

 

My goals for this week is to eat more leafy greens, tone down on the fruit intake and compliant bacon intake(been using it with my eggs in the morning). 

 

Side Question: I introduced Chia seeds this weekend. I did 1 tablespoon with a cup of water. I drank it before my Meal 3 and I started getting indigestion... then yesterday did the same and I started having a small headache. I thought maybe my steaks might have been switched or the season that I used with it (It has sunflower seed oil). 

[mcki0133]

Good Morning All! Day 16 over here -- I can't believe we're over half way there! Two major accomplishments for me....I made it through my first cabin weekend (2 weeks ago) without a slip and then a mini-vacation to AZ (this past weekend), without a slip. I feel so good about everything...It's just proving to myself that I can do this and make the good decisions. However, yesterday afternoon before my flight home...we went out to lunch and sat on the patio. Everything went well, I ordered my compliant food and it looked great...but the table next to us had flatbreads that smelled fantastic with oooooooey goooooey cheese...I literally told me friend to HOLD ME BACK because I was going to snatch up the next door neighbors food if they didn't bring me mine ASAP! ha! But, it passed after I drank 3 glasses of water

 

From here on out, we do not have plans or the next two weekends...so I feel like nothing is standing in the way of finishing strong over here. I think I might start to incorporate more exercise now into my routine...just to see how it goes!

[Jmn1962]

Day 1 completed and successful!  Just dealing with a slight headache today but nothing I can't handle.  Hope everyone has a great day!

 

Day 2 looks like…..

 

Meal 1:  leftover walnut crusted pork tenderloin with mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli prepared with coconut oil.

Meal 2:  leftover protein salad served over a bed of greens with strawberries.

Meal 3:  pulled pork carnitas served with cauliflower rice.

 

Have a great day!

[CCGraves]

Welcome Jmn! It's great that you read ISWF so quickly. I think reading the book before you start is awesome & will only help you on this journey! If you haven't already, I'd read thru the timeline: http://whole30.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/ This has helped me tremendously! And I just looked back at timeline for days 12-15 and realized they were  spot on for me. I was having serious cravings on Sunday but I am soooo glad I didn't slip up. I would have regretted it big time!

[GFChris]

Hi All, sounds like everyone had terrific memorial day weekends! successful bbq's and family gatherings! Yeah! Go everyone who is halfway through (or almost there, or just starting out!). 

 

I had a wonderful weekend, stayed compliant all weekend - except two slips: once with cashews whose ingredients included soybean oil (?) I notice this is an often-used ingredient in salted, roasted nuts.

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The other thing is: hello, is anyone else basically not going to the bathroom? that's actually one of the reasons I'm doing this whole30, so hopefully i can adjust what I eat so that I BM more regularly. 

 

On consuming soybean oil, read this article to decide whether to restart. 

On your issues with constipation and bloating, I took a quick peek at your food log: cabbage can cause digestive distress for some.  You might try dropping the cabbage and see if that helps.  You can also post the past 2-3 days of your food log in the Troubleshooting section to get feedback on other possible tweaks.

 

[JaneBerkin]

thanks Chris for suggestions on troubleshooting! I think I may not be eating enough vegetables and fat. Constipation is a lifelong issue. so hoping W30 diet will be able to address that.

 

I decided not to restart. I didn't eat more than 3 - 5 nuts, and to be honest, I don't actually remember if it was soybean or canola oil in the ingredients - there was just an added oil that wasn't olive and I remember thinking hm that's not right. so I stopped eating them. others may take a different path, I feel comfortable with this decision. 

 

UPDATE: I looked up the ingredient list and turns out it was Canola oil - not recommended, but not prohibited  people: even at whole foods bulk bins and at trader joes, there is added oils in the nuts. even if you think you are already a healthy eater, it really is amazing how much you learn about what is added to foods when you are on W30. shocking actually.  

[amanda79]

Hello friends.  Day 17 here.

 

I posted an update on my Facebook about whole30 yesterday.  First one.  I was nervous that I wouldn't make it, so I've been kinda quiet about it.  It felt good to take that step.  I ate some more of the sunflower seeds (a lot actually) last night and threw away the rest of the bag.  Small bags only from now on and I'll wait until after my whole30 is complete. 

 

I've really been thinking that this would just be a whole29 for me as we are headed out of town on 6/7 for an anniversary/casino/concert get away.  The further I get into this, the more I think that I might just be able to make it.  I know I can do meat, veggies and fruit, but the devil is in the details with not knowing what oil/butter is being used at restaurants or if there is sugar in a marinade or sauce.  Hmmm...we shall see.

[sidcianicliff]

Hello All,

 

   checking in!  Whew, glad to have the trip behind us.   I'm happy to report that I was compliant the whole weekend.   But like other posts I snacked way too much.  Lara bars, nuts, watermelon!  I think watermelon is a food with no brakes for me too!  And it was the first time this season I had some.  It's so good!!!  Also, I get really tired when I drive long distances and I have to snack on something.  So it was raw almonds, and coffee.  On the way home it was pistachios, lara bars (2 of them eeks!) and coffee.  Not sure how to get around that.  My DH has parkinson's disease so I do all the driving......  But no worries, the trip is behind me and I don't have any other trips planned before the end of the whole30.  Well except the fact that I started over so that does push the 30 days into a trip we have scheduled...   maybe I'll try to make sure I pack a complete meal to keep me satiated.  Im eating to keep myself busy so I don't get tired tho.. I'm really not hungry.   any ideas? 

 

I enjoyed reading thru all the posts.  Wow there were so many temptations this last weekend!  You all did great!!  My boys had ice cream every day on our trip and so much non compliant temptations(hotdogs, popcorn, fruit salad, marshmellows etc)  !!  I can't remember who said it  but I too wanted to quit so many times this weekend! The couple bought some choc bars that kept staring at me from the fridge.. I SWEAR!! lol

 

So.... it's nice to be back home and cooking for myself again.  It was great to not have to cook tho!!!  My friends are sooo awesome! 

I will head to the store after work today to restock my fridge!  I'll get some eggplant to finally make the eggplant curry that Debzella posted earlier. 

 

Have a great day!

[sidcianicliff]

St Sohia-   I had a resergance of my hemroids!!  and my bowels were not moving either!  TMI I know...  I didn't eat near as much oil as I usually do over the weekend.  Particularly coconut oils, I usually cook with it all the time and get a good amount everyday.  But I didn't do that.. but I also didn't drink a lot of water.  I usually drink more water than I did...   Today it seems a little bit better, but ouch!  I forget how painful those are!!   

[ShoafieATC]

Oh my goodness, there's been a lot of activity since I've been away! I'm still reading and catching up on everyone's progress. Sounds like everyone is doing well and staying strong!

 

I had a great weekend at home with my parents. We all stayed compliant and ate some really great food. We had the whole family over on Sunday at our house which made it easier since we could make our own food. My mom is always worried about everyone else getting food that they want so she bought some non-W30 stuff like tortilla chips (which was probably the most tempted I've been to cheat), but we made pulled pork and green beans, lettuce salad, and fruit salad so there was plenty to keep us satisfied. Personally, my opinion is that if you're eating at my house, I'm going to cook things that I am allowed to eat, but my mom is always so worried about making everyone else happy, but I honestly don't even thing anyone would have noticed if we had only prepared W30 foods because it was all so tasty! I even made the barbeque sauce that is in the new Whole 30 book and the Nom Nom Paleo mayo and everyone raved about it!

 

I'm very proud of my mom for sticking with the W30. She kinda started it "kicking and screaming", but I actually got to witness her defending it to my grandma who kept questioning it. Plus she and my dad are looking great!

 

We were able to go to a farmer friend of our and get a TON of eggs. They might be the largest chicken eggs I've ever seen. I swear they are from a pterodactyl or an ostrich! And I found some other great fresh finds like a huge bag of cherries for $1.99.

 

I actually left home this morning at 3:30 so I'm pretty much dying sitting here at work right now. I had to stop at a rest stop of a quick power nap because I was so tired, and my meal schedule is a little wacky today, but I had some hard boiled eggs in the car with some walnuts and berries. and then more walnuts and some jicama and cherries. And a giant cold brew iced coffee to help keep me awake. Not sure about dinner tonight. I need groceries, but I'll probably just settle for some eggs so I can just go to sleep really early tonight!

 

Keep up the good work, people! 

[swithy]

Today at work: doughnuts in the morning, ice cream cake in the afternoon! 

 

I'm fine. I actually got enough enjoyment from watching others indulge, and admiring those beautiful treats. They sure are nice to look at. But I don't have to eat them! 

[mcki0133]

Today at work: doughnuts in the morning, ice cream cake in the afternoon! 

 

I'm fine. I actually got enough enjoyment from watching others indulge, and admiring those beautiful treats. They sure are nice to look at. But I don't have to eat them! 

 

Swithy!! I feel the same way -- they had banana cream pie over here at work and there were rumors of birthday tomorrow and people bringing in donuts and cake!! But, I'm doing OK - no real urge to eat. the. pie. Maybe things are changing?! Go us!

[lauriem1966]

Checking in - Day 16 is almost behind me!  

 

Daisy did fantastic at her ultrasound, so cooperative, and NO TUMOURS or masses, just inflammation in her pancreas.  So we just have to continue feeding her the low fat diet (which really goes against how I feel - might go to a holistic vet for another opinion) her probiotics and lots of water.  I am so relieved.

 

I feel stranglely happy today.  Don't know if its the relief of my doggie being okay, or something else.  I'm pretty shy, don't talk to a lot of people at work, but today I was chatty and smiling at everyone.  They probably thought I was drunk  I also feel a little invincible.  Could this be the start of TIGER BLOOD???  

 

I was telling a few of the people at lunch about whole30, and one woman asked me how much weight I had lost.  I said I didn't know, didn't really care, that this was more of a reset for my body.  She said I looked like I had lost about 20 pounds (I have lost SO MUCH fluid, I am a size smaller already).  But I meant it when I said I didn't about the weight loss.  So that is a first for me.

 

Hope everyone has a good evening!  

[JaneBerkin]

DAY 14 in the books

 

M1 skillet sauteed veggies w avocado and fried eggs

S1 grapes + mixed nuts

M2 pork burger w spicy mayo + beets + olives

S2 grapes

M3 pork burger w spicy mayo + curried cauliflower rice in coconut milk

 

allergies so intense I had to lie down for a spell today. hard to focus and feel energized. found myself grabbing for snacks instead of cooking meals. but made a delicious healthful dinner and look forward to going to bed early, getting up early, and popping  some claritin in the AM. g'night everyone!

[jeanie793]

Yay for Daisy!!

B-egg frittata, and mixed fruit

L-BAS with kale, cabbage, pork tenderloin, walnuts, blueberries, evoo, bv, and cantaloupe

D-sloppy joe in crockpot made with ground beef, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, onion, chili powder, cayenne pepper. Served with cauliflower, cantaloupe and 2 small red potatoes.

I'm no longer hungry during the day. I'm only hungry before breakfast! I find its so easy to go hours without food. To think just 16 days ago I ate every couple of hours, mostly empty calories. I miss cheese, Greek yogurt, pizza, and stevia in my coffee but not really that much! The benefits totally outweigh the things I miss.

Enjoying this W30 more than I ever thought.

[bricky]

Hi everyone

Haven't read the posts from today as yet - just wanting to know why I feel so awful this evening - tired, really tired - anyone else feel like that? I was feeling sooooo goood and now this not sure why

Meal 1: 3 egg scramble with coconut milk , sweet potato, pumpkin and left over green vegs

meal 2: left over re purposed pork cooked with compliant tomato paste, tinned tomatoes, chicken bone broth and herbs. side salad of 1/2 avocado. tomato, beetroot, olives, mandarin and fennel bulb drizzled with basic vinaigrette.

Meal 3 - BBQ salmon cutlet, salad of tomato, celery. 1/4 avocado, zuchini and carrot zoodles with vinaigrette.

any ideas?

will check in tomorrow hopefully feeling better and read the posts.

[Jmn1962]

Good morning,

Happy to say Day 2 is in the books and completely compliant. No headache this morning...woohoo. My biggest struggle is in the evenings.....oh how I would love a sweet snack, but no, not for me. I can do this! I've been finding stuff to do in the evenings.....jigsaw puzzle going on the dining room table and long evening bubble baths ahhhhhh.

Day 3 looks like this.....

Meal 1: hard boiled eggs over a bed of greens with balsamic vinaigrette served with some strawberries.

Meal 2: protein salad over a bed of greens with an apple (going to serve it to my husband also, should be interesting).

Meal 3: taco salad with left over pork carnita's and some salsa.

Have a great day everyone and thanks for all of your support!

[jeanie793]

***Had my 1st FOOD DREAM!***

I ate 1/4 of a chocolate chip cookie. And that's not even the bad part - I Wasn't Going To Confess it HERE! OH NOOOOO!

 

So happy to wake up and it was only a dream!

[Jeffrey17]

Day 17.  Taking a half of a day from work to go to the Pirate game.  No beer while watching baseball.  This will be different for me.  On a lighter note the speed of my walking is really picking up.  I'm down to 15 minute miles on a 5 mile walk.  The tiger blood was in my legs last night!   Good luck to everyone day and stay strong!

[staci_ny]

Wow, this weekend was really difficult.  On top of not being able to have any cocktails, we lost our lovely 16 year old kitty.  She passed away on Sunday.  We both SO wanted comfort food and WINE.  But - we soldiered on saying "we can't eat our feelings".  I'm in the angry stage and have been for a couple of days.  I'm staying compliant but I hope it passes quickly.  I'm almost happy being back to work today to get back into routine.  

[mcki0133]

Wow, this weekend was really difficult.  On top of not being able to have any cocktails, we lost our lovely 16 year old kitty.  She passed away on Sunday.  We both SO wanted comfort food and WINE.  But - we soldiered on saying "we can't eat our feelings".  I'm in the angry stage and have been for a couple of days.  I'm staying compliant but I hope it passes quickly.  I'm almost happy being back to work today to get back into routine.  

 

Staci_ny, so sorry to hear about your kitty -- pets are an integral part of the family. Thinking of you!

[init2winit]

***Had my 1st FOOD DREAM!***

I ate 1/4 of a chocolate chip cookie. And that's not even the bad part - I Wasn't Going To Confess it HERE! OH NOOOOO!

 

So happy to wake up and it was only a dream!

Jeanie - I had one the other night too!! I was at some event and went to town on some cake and all I kept thinking was that I have to start over!! It took me a few minutes after I woke up to realize that it was only a dream. Our minds are so crazy!! I don't miss the sugar laden sweets when I'm awake now but my subconscious is obviously still craving them!  Hope everyone has a great Day 17!

 

Started the day off w/ a 3 egg omelette with sauteed peppers, onions, and wilted spinach. I topped it w/ some compliant salsa and half an avocado. Also had a side of roasted butternut squash and parsnips. 

For M2 I packed some tuna salad I made last night to go on top of a green salad.

M3 tonight is going to be ground turkey in tomato sauce (Costco has a compliant organic pasta sauce and it is really good!) on top of sauteed cabbage and onions. Keeping it simple today!

[mcki0133]

Day 17....there is literally less than 2 weeks left before we make it to WHOLE30. Crazy. However, I did wake up this morning feeling kind of gloomy. The other week, I thought I was seeing progress and moving forward but now, I feel very similar to when I started. I'm not having as bad of abdominal discomfort and I'm less bloated...but, my friend just finished her Whole30 and was down 12 pounds! I don't feel like I've budged at all...I mean, I'm eating better and feeling better in my own skin and I have underlying health issues that are being addressed on top of it all...so maybe I'll be one of the "slow" ones...I know it's not about the weight loss...but, when you're trying to get pregnant and the doctor tells you that you need to lose 20 pounds, that's all I can think about! I guess I'll just keep swimming and see what happens in the end. Maybe I should start exercising more?

[ladyshanny]

Wow, this weekend was really difficult.  On top of not being able to have any cocktails, we lost our lovely 16 year old kitty.  She passed away on Sunday.  We both SO wanted comfort food and WINE.  But - we soldiered on saying "we can't eat our feelings".  I'm in the angry stage and have been for a couple of days.  I'm staying compliant but I hope it passes quickly.  I'm almost happy being back to work today to get back into routine.  

Aw, I'm so sorry, that's so rough.  :'(