CMGude Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Well, here I am. Yesterday was my first day and I made it. Planned meals for the next 3 days and got all the prep work done. Not easy considering I travel for a living. But I figure that as long as I have a hotel room w/a kitchen, I can make this work. I've done all the things that you're supposed to do: Read the book (twice), made a meal plan for 4 days (I'm on the road M-Th, so I'll leave the weekend until Friday, w/the husband), enlisted friends and neighbors as a support group (and convinced several of them to join in!). But I'm still feeling nervous. I'm looking at the Whole 30 timeline, and just waiting for the elephant to land in the room! Here's to another 28 1/2 days of success, one day at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny B Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You got this! I am on Day 28 and feel pretty good. It just takes determination (and for me some pride since I told everyone I was doing it)! Since everyone knew I would have felt really bad quitting. Then once I was half way thru, I was like wait - I can't quit now I am halfway thru. Use whatever it takes to get you through. And sometimes don't forget you can just do basics. Some cucumbers/tomatoes with some chicken. It can be that easy! Enjoy and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephmo44 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I started yesterday as well for my first Whole30! So far so good.. ha! Bought some groceries over the weekend and prepared some chicken, turkey burgers, hard boiled eggs, and stocked up on fruits/veggies to get me through the first week! I'm going to try and do weekly groceries and meal prep every Saturday/Sunday and hope that will help me feel prepared to stay on track each week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMGude Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Do / did either of you become a little (and by that I mean a lot) obsessed with food? Like planning your next meal, thinking about what you were having for dinner right after lunch, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanbean Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 CM yes, at times I do Becuz Im not snacking/ grazing all the time like I did before. Im looking forward to when my next meal will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMGude Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day 3 - and I have to say that I'm feeling like I'm not doing this right. I am not feeling the tiredness that is part of the timeline. I didn't think I was very close to "compliant" in my every day life, but looking back, I wasn't doing too bad. Anyway, yesterday was a pretty yummy win! Meal 1 - 2 eggs poached in salsa with a handful of spinach Meal 2 - Greek salad with tuna, cucumbers, red peppers, tomatoes and olives, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil Meal 3 - Asian chicken meatballs, cabbage sauteed with ginger and finished with cinnamon, and vegetable mash (potato, cauliflower, and carrots) I was hungry by 10am yesterday, so I added an egg to breakfast today, and although it felt a little decadent to have 3 eggs, I have to remember I'm not having the other things I usualy eat with my eggs, like toast and cheese, so it's all good. I'm also feeling very weird about not tracking calories. I've been focused on the numbers for so long (calories and weight) that it is difficult for me not to do the math in my head or online. I didn't think this part would be hard - I thought it would be a relief. I guess this is one habit that I didn't realize was a habit. When I started thinking about doing the Whole 30, I thought that my physical issues with food would be much more challenging than my "relationship" with food. I thought I had a very healthy relationship with food, I mean, I eat it every day, I enjoy it mostly guilt free, and I have an "everything in moderation, including moderation" attitude about my food and drink choices. But as I'm making changes, sometimes things pinch, like a shoe that's a little too tight. Not quite enough to hurt, but enough to keep me uncomfortable. Hopefully, things well get easier, but if not, I'll keep reminding myself that every day, every meal, is a small victory on the way to a better me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny B Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Do / did either of you become a little (and by that I mean a lot) obsessed with food? Like planning your next meal, thinking about what you were having for dinner right after lunch, etc.? In the beginning I think i was obsessed with what was next, etc, I was even dreaming about food. I think once I just let it go, and realized I didn't have to go all out every meal my obsession lessened just a little bit I think we are constantly thinking if we have enough food, what are we going to make, etc. So I made sure I had some basics. Burgers - super easy. I would get hamburger meat and make patties and freeze. So easy to make last minute. I would make some large thing of beef, pork, chicken for the week. This way I always had protein. My go to was peppers, onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. So once I knew I was okay with what was in the kitchen I was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny B Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Day 3 - and I have to say that I'm feeling like I'm not doing this right. I am not feeling the tiredness that is part of the timeline. I didn't think I was very close to "compliant" in my every day life, but looking back, I wasn't doing too bad. Anyway, yesterday was a pretty yummy win! My first few days were fine, but the 4th day I was so exhausted. Weird! Then I had a weird day on later in the week. 15/16 were hard. So you just never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMGude Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Back again! Yesterday was a success, in a lot of ways. Still feeling really good. All and all, not a lot to report, although that's probably a good thing! Meal 1 - 3 soft boiled eggs with kale and olive oil Meal 2 - leftover chicken meatballs with slaw - cabbage, carrot apple, with ginger, lime, and olive oil Meal 3 - Sauteed pork with kale, and leftover vegetable mash and cabbage. Starting today deconstructed guacamole - avocado, serrano peppers, diced tomatoes, and lemon juice. Added 4 boiled eggs today as I learned that a serving of eggs is "as many as you can hold w/out dropping any." Feels like a lot in my mind, but my body seems ok with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMGude Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 As a side note, 4 eggs is definitely too many. Going back to 3 eggs tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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