wandertofindwonder Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hey, Christen here! This is my first Whole30. Two weeks ago I hadn't even heard of such a thing. Occasionally I will browse through Amazon's top 100 list for books such as these and simply glance at what looks promising. Whole30 was #1. So I checked out the website; I fell in love with the support system, the beautiful recipes, and the amount of information they give to you upfront at no cost. I bought the book the very next day! My Whole30 book came in the mail 2 days later. The recipes literally make my mouth water just from reading through them. I start my Whole30 tomorrow, 6/16/15. I truly can't hold in my excitement!! I have taken time the past two weeks to really understand this program. I didn't just want to brush over the rules and wing it, I want to NAIL this month! Here's a little bit about me: I am 20 years old. When I was fifteen I met my worst nightmare. He was much older than I. My ex was very abusive, mentally and physically. When I finally got out of it a year later, I found out I was pregnant. So it was hard but I decided to have my daughter and then go through an adoption agency to find a family who could provide for her the way my 16 year old self couldn't. It's an open adoption so I am frequently able to see her After the pregnancy I started an unhealthy roller-coaster: starve, binge, throw up, repeat. I'd lose weight and then gain it back. I missed my daughter. I was unsettled with my decision to give her up for adoption. Now several years have passed and I don't regret my decision in the slightest. We all have a blessed relationship. The only negative outcome from my past that has stayed with me is my weight gain. I would like to see weight loss through this program but I am also wanting so much more out of it than that. I wanna have more energy, I want to feel good again. The crap I eat on a day to day basis affects EVERYTHING; my mood, my decisions, my sleep habits, my fatigue throughout a long work day....I'm sick of it. I want to be in control. I will be. Tomorrow is just the start! Follow me on my journey! Day 1 is tomorrow!!!!!!! XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeDave Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi Christen, good luck. I'm on my 2nd Whole30 and my advice from the first one is to keep it simple - don't overload yourself with complicated recipes. bit of good fat, protein and lots of veggies, salad etc. Not too much fruit. Lots of water. Think ahead, prep well. It's good to keep your log here as replies to your post - it's useful to be able to look back at how you felt, what you ate, how you changed over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks for the advice, Dave! Keep it simple- I can do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi Christen, I think you will enjoy the Whole30 and eating mouthwatering food instead of crap. I know I have. Since you have an eating disorder in your past, here's a link to a great post on the topic from Melissa Hartwig. And on a personal note, I am the aunt of a nephew who was adopted through open adoption and am very grateful that he is part of our family. I'm glad you still have a role in your daughter's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi Christen, I think you will enjoy the Whole30 and eating mouthwatering food instead of crap. I know I have. Since you have an eating disorder in your past, here's a link to a great post on the topic from Melissa Hartwig. And on a personal note, I am the aunt of a nephew who was adopted through open adoption and am very grateful that he is part of our family. I'm glad you still have a role in your daughter's life. Thank you for your kind words That post was an awesome read! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 DAY 1 There have been big FAILS today as far as my cooking goes. I bought a food processor and it doesn't work! So I tried whisking the mayo instead but that didn't come out right. UGH. I'll try again once I get off of work. BUT---I did manage to wake up earlier this morning and make breakfast (I had the spinach fritta from the Whole30 book). That was a small victory for sure. For lunch I had the protein salad -- traditional style -- and an apple! YUM. I could get used to this. Physically: I have a very annoying, minor headache. This is probably because I haven't had my sugar fix today but also because I haven't had a cigarette either! I had my last cig last night and plan to do this program smoke-free the whole time. I'm hoping once this is all over I will have lost the desire completely. We shall see. It's all mental. XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellesdoingr8 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Congrats on completing Day 1!! Woohooo!!! Cheers!! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Day 2 Breakfast: Left over spaghetti squash with homemade tomato sauce and browned beef This dish was YUMMY! I had never tried spaghetti squash before last night. It totally left me with NO cravings for actual pasta. It was so filling; after eating only 1/4 of my plate I was already getting full. I ate before 7 pm (a goal of mine) and the satisfaction lasted all through the night. Normal pasta usually leaves you full, quickly and then a few hours later you feel as if you could eat a horse. Not with this meal. So impressed with the recipes in Whole30 so far Day 2: The hangover Although my meals are on point, my "hangover" is not! I still have a headache and it's even worse today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 DAY 3: Last night was pretty hectic. I got off work at 5 and had to be at driving school 6-9 pm. Needless to say I had ZERO time to cook dinner and eat it by 7pm (my goal). So when I got home I luckily had prepped coleslaw that morning. I ate that and an egg. I wanted to keep it light. This morning, because I wasn't able to make my pan seared chicken with red potatoes last night, I couldn't have the leftovers for breakfast. So! I improvised. I had some left over tomato sauce from Day 1 so I used it to turn it into hot salsa. I pouched three eggs. The combination was DELISH! I had an orange as well! I don't think having fruit in the morning messes me up, personally. I'd rather eat fruit before noon so that I have time to burn it off throughout the day. I haven't really had a headache today which is AMAZING! I feel great actually. This is the 3rd day in a row that I have gotten up and out of bed to make breakfast! That is progress...you have know idea. I am the type of person that sets their alarm for 10 minutes before they have to leave for work. I roll out of bed, throw my clothes on and I'm out the door. I don't eat breakfast, I just eat a lot later in the day. But these three days have been wonderful. I actually enjoy waking up, making coffee, and preparing breakfast. It is relaxing. I hope to keep this habit going even after my Whole30. Well, until next time! TATA XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 DAY 4 Let me just say, I am feeling pretty B.A. today. Today is Friday to some. But at my work, today is donut day. I haven't caved and I am so proud of myself. I'm honestly not even tempted. I am feeling so good. NO KILL ALL THINGS DAY FOR ME! I feel like I could HUG all things. Haha. So ever since I was 13 years old I have had HORRIBLE UTI's. Aka, a women's worst nightmare. I have been hoping that as I go through this program, the results will also include a lessened problem in this area. So far it has! This might be TMI but my urine went from a dark orangey color, to almost crystal clear in just 3 days! I truly think that the way I've been eating has already begun to cleanse and restore my system.. Another small victory! Here's my meals for the day: Breakfast: 3 fried eggs with hot salsa & banana Lunch: Protein Salad w/ baby spinach, romaine lettuce, celery, grapes, onions, and tuna. Topped with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Dinner: Pan seared chicken breast with cabbage coleslaw, and a sweet potato YUMMM! XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandertofindwonder Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 So sorry it's taken me this long to post !!! I have been extremely busy lately. I do apologize. But hey, guess what?!? I'm still on track with the program!! *DAY 16* I can't believe it. 16 days and it feels like just yesterday. Here's a little recap....So the second week into it was my strongest. I hate to say this but for the past 3 days I've been REALLY (and I mean REALLY) craving sweets. Bad. Like I have gone on Pinterest several times to search for "whole30 approved desserts" so that I can have something sweet without cheating the program. But NO! I can't do that. Even if the ingredients are Whole30 approved that is not what these 30 days are about. It's about breaking life-long habits and addictions. It's about learning to fight the craving. I don't want to substitute just yet. Now, when the Whole30 is over I am definitely going to put these recipes to the test...but in moderation. So yeah, the past few days have been challenging. But I am staying strong. It's over halfway over and I'm sad. I could seriously eat this way forever. As long as once in a while I can enjoy foods I love. Moderation. It really is the key. XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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