nikish16 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I was a college swimmer (graduated 2010) so ate whatever I wanted for the first 22 years of my life while looking great and excelling at my sport (although I wish I knew then what I should have been eating...). After graduation I kept eating whatever I wanted with no sport to excel at, but got really good at gaining weight instead. I gained about 20lbs in the first year after I graduated, and have kept it all on. I started Crossfit and made the move to Paleo about a year ago, with initially good results (lost 10lbs, but more importantly, felt GREAT, strong, better/stable mood, more energy). Then, I fell off the wagon around the holidays and never got back on track for any significant amount of time. The past 9 months, I will have a few good days followed by a few bad days, rinse and repeat weekly. I also have been very good at coming up with excuses and reasons why whatever is in front of me is an "okay cheat this one time." Basically I lack self-control on this issue, and need some serious butt kicking and tough love to keep me in line (that's how we college athletes roll!) I am so excited to start my Whole30 because I completely believe in the principle behind it; if you eat real food--nutrients that are good for you because your body is evolved to digest and use them--you will look good, feel good, and be better in all aspects. I felt great about my body and my athletic abilities for my entire life up until graduation, so not feeling that way the past 2ish years has been a depressing change that I'm ready to reverse. I don't need extra weight creating extra baggage! The better I feel the more productive I am in all aspects of life, and I'm looking forward to getting back to a place where I'm firing on all cylinders. Bring on the encouragement, honesty, and delicious foods! Here goes 30 days of lifestyle revolution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Good luck! I am starting day one today too. I will look forward to hearing your posts and sucess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereiam Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Good for you! My W30 (finished August 30) did indeed reset my paleo habits. I had slipped a long ways from eating clean and now I am motivated to stay clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikish16 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks guys! I am doing well so far; I think I'm going to start a log though to hold myself more accountable and keep better track of what's going in. Now just fighting the terrible post-dinner sugar cravings...can't wait to get rid of those!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Awesome to hear that things are going well! I do hear you with the sugar craves. I have two boys, and I have to prepare desert for them each night....so it is right in front of my face. But...what I am doing is make sure I have enough food at night, and sometimes, I will have a few berries or something with extra water. It fills that snack void and it is a good role model to my kids ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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