Shosh2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 She back!!!! Hurray Hurray Hurray. I started over because of green peas so I am technically not finishing either but I intend to do another 30 days and not reintro so plan to migrate with the group. I hope you will migrate with us--you are family you know. Your snack needs to be protein and fat, not just a pear, remember? That may be a reason your sugar dragon reared its head. xx Thank you for the encouragement and support. I am considering joining the October 1st group as well and continuing to do the Whole30 lifestyle. I think you missed the Epic bar ( compliant turkey/craisin jerky) with my pear as my snack. Yes I agree that fruit solo as a snack is no goodie especially for my sugar dragon! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misslindy Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 DAY 25! I've had a couple people mention that I look like I've lost weight...even to the point of saying things like, "You look good!" Or, "Wow!" Does anyone else find these comments depressing? I mean, it's nice for others to tell you that you appear thinner, I get that, and I like hearing that part. But I grew up in an overweight household where my weight was never a definition of my beauty. It kinda stings a little to hear that I look good NOW, like I didn't before? Maybe I'm being a brat for saying that, if so I'm sorry for that. I do always say thank you to those who mention that I look smaller, better, whatever. But inside I kind of feel like the old me was ugly and it makes me a bit sad, ya know? I know this program is not about weight...heck we ALL know that, but there's a major part of it about transitioning and changing. And under that umbrella lies weight loss. I went into this program focusing on fixing the inside...I never realized that outside needed fixing too Sorry, I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer, I'm just trying to figure how to handle these emotions of transitioning into a different body and appearance. Personally I think the comments from other people say more about them then about you--you are blessed to have been raised to honour a person, inside and out, not superficial appearances. Sadly, our world has been so focused on outward appearance and misses so much each individual has to offer. You know the difference so don't let the schmucks get you down. And you probably are shining from the inside now so you will look different and possibly even more lovely. I haven't lost much weight but my skin glows these days--and I have always had lovely skin but even I can see a pleasant difference so others will notice as well. They may be reacting to that as much as anything. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinne219 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I am having a bad day. So close to being done and feeling so many benefits from the food I have been eating, more energy, better focus etc. The trouble is I am beginning to feel like I have gained weight ( I know, I know, it is not about the stupid numbers on the scale and I promise I haven't stepped foot on it). I like the results I have had in non weight loss gains and I now am worrying that I can't keep this up. I ate very badly today - meal 1 was normal, a vegetable hash with poached egg but from there it has gone down hill. I was out and missed lunch so I had an apple with almond butter, then dried cranberries and finally succumbed to a larabar. Urg. Suddenly, all my energy to cook or prep food is zapped by too much sugar (albeit natural). I also realized today that I had bought a brand of coconut water that had added sugar and my daughter had drunk a small amount- I cannot tell her, she only drank about 2 oz but I feel terrible. I am so proud of her for cutting out sugar and then I feed it to her ( she is 18 and perhaps could have read the label herself but she has given me all that work - a lesson in itself). Thanks for reading...I just needed to tell someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I am having a bad day. So close to being done and feeling so many benefits from the food I have been eating, more energy, better focus etc. The trouble is I am beginning to feel like I have gained weight ( I know, I know, it is not about the stupid numbers on the scale and I promise I haven't stepped foot on it). I like the results I have had in non weight loss gains and I now am worrying that I can't keep this up. I ate very badly today - meal 1 was normal, a vegetable hash with poached egg but from there it has gone down hill. I was out and missed lunch so I had an apple with almond butter, then dried cranberries and finally succumbed to a larabar. Urg. Suddenly, all my energy to cook or prep food is zapped by too much sugar (albeit natural). I also realized today that I had bought a brand of coconut water that had added sugar and my daughter had drunk a small amount- I cannot tell her, she only drank about 2 oz but I feel terrible. I am so proud of her for cutting out sugar and then I feed it to her ( she is 18 and perhaps could have read the label herself but she has given me all that work - a lesson in itself). Thanks for reading...I just needed to tell someone. Hang in there - you're so close to the finish line! Was that literally a single poached egg you had with your breakfast? If so, I'd suggest bumping up the protein. When eggs are your sole protein, the serving size is the number of whole eggs you can hold in one hand without dropping them. For most folks, that's 3-4 eggs. Just get right back on the wagon and have your next meal contain 1-2 palms of protein, 1-3 cups of veggies and a compliant fat. Note that coconut water (even compliant brands) are only for rehydrating after an intense workout or in extremely hot conditions. Don't let it take the place of water as your main beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwillia Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I am going to try this recipe my sister was talking about - she tought it had all my "right" foods - thought it looked good and VERY easy so thought I would share - it is a one pan chicken and potoates and carrots but you could any vege's you wanted....I love easy - good recipes!!! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/sunnys-roasted-rosemary-and-thyme-chicken-carrots-and-potatoes.html So proud we have made it this far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozelle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have a confession to make. I know one of the rules is not to weigh yourself. I couldn't help it. I've noticed my face has been thinning out, and I was curious to see what's going on. So 6 days left and I did it. I stepped on the scale. I know it's not all about weight, but it still is very important to me. I need knee surgery. The specialist I saw won't take me seriously until I loose the weight I've gained since tearing my ACL. So after 24 days, I'm down Xpounds! I know in the end everyone is different. Some of you will have a more successful weight loss, and some will not. The important thing is that we finish or keep getting back on the horse if we fall. Continuing in October, and probably November and December. Super pumped. I think it's a sign of how much we trust each other that we are willing to show up here and confess our "sins"... it means we anticipate receiving compassion and understanding, rather than judgment and criticism. WE have built that level of community, so yay for us! So... you broke the rules, and technically that is a start over, but it sounds like you are planning to continue eating Whole30-style for months to come, so good for you, and just stay focused on that goal. What # day you are on is between you and yourself. I can empathize with your eagerness to see that number, given that your knee surgery depends on it... AND I hope others will wait until Day 31 to weigh-in! Weighing in is a BIG deal, there is a lot of psycho-emotional STUFF tied to that friggin' number. *sigh* Best of luck, all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyM2484 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Personally I think the comments from other people say more about them then about you--you are blessed to have been raised to honour a person, inside and out, not superficial appearances. Sadly, our world has been so focused on outward appearance and misses so much each individual has to offer. You know the difference so don't let the schmucks get you down. And you probably are shining from the inside now so you will look different and possibly even more lovely. I haven't lost much weight but my skin glows these days--and I have always had lovely skin but even I can see a pleasant difference so others will notice as well. They may be reacting to that as much as anything. xx Thank you, Miss Lindy! I think I just needed to vent about it and there isn't anywhere for me to do it where people "get" what I'm trying to say. I appreciate your response so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've had a couple people mention that I look like I've lost weight...even to the point of saying things like, "You look good!" Or, "Wow!" Does anyone else find these comments depressing? I mean, it's nice for others to tell you that you appear thinner, I get that, and I like hearing that part. But I grew up in an overweight household where my weight was never a definition of my beauty. It kinda stings a little to hear that I look good NOW, like I didn't before? Maybe I'm being a brat for saying that, if so I'm sorry for that. I do always say thank you to those who mention that I look smaller, better, whatever. But inside I kind of feel like the old me was ugly and it makes me a bit sad, ya know? I know this program is not about weight...heck we ALL know that, but there's a major part of it about transitioning and changing. And under that umbrella lies weight loss. I went into this program focusing on fixing the inside...I never realized that outside needed fixing too Sorry, I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer, I'm just trying to figure how to handle these emotions of transitioning into a different body and appearance. While there are always some who are the exception (just ignore those people, they usually have issues for which you are merely a trigger), generally when people say stuff like this, it's just a compliment. They notice the change when you gain a healthy glow, have that extra bounce of energy, it's really not just about weightloss, ex-smokers often experience the same thing and those recovering from long illness. People notice, sometimes they're jealous, envious, sometimes they're just supportive of a friend who seems happier and healthier and they want you to know that they see the difference in you, that your efforts are visible. Sometimes people don't use the right words, not all of us are good at either giving compliments or receiving them, but it's worth trying to think about these as happy moments I'd count each one as a NSV, sounds like you have quite a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shosh2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Day #2: Fully compliant day. I'm hitting the tunafish kind of hard this week due to poor protein source prepping toward the end of the week but I figure it isn't a regular habit so I'm ok with it. I know recommendations are to limit to 2 can a week I believe and yes I get the wild caught eco friendly kind. Clean compliant meals with some snacking and fruit but I'm okay with that because literally ANYTHING is better than going back to the old ways of eating my son's left over animal crackers just because or dipping into my husband's tortilla chip bag over and over and over again through the course of an afternoon. NO THANK YOU. When I eat this way I don't do those behaviors and the mental obsessions lessens and I'm more free. It ain't perfect but I won't let perfect be the enemy of good. Thanks gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline64 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I have a confession to make. I know one of the rules is not to weigh yourself. I couldn't help it. I've noticed my face has been thinning out, and I was curious to see what's going on. So 6 days left and I did it. I stepped on the scale. I know it's not all about weight, but it still is very important to me. I need knee surgery. The specialist I saw won't take me seriously until I loose the weight I've gained since tearing my ACL. So after 24 days, I'm down Xpounds! I know in the end everyone is different. Some of you will have a more successful weight loss, and some will not. The important thing is that we finish or keep getting back on the horse if we fall. Continuing in October, and probably November and December. Super pumped. Tumbi7, Truthfully, I've weighed myself too. Because I've done the Atkins diet before and been very successful at shedding pounds going low-carb. I started Atkins before my husband and I started the Whole30. I decided to weigh myself to gauge progress losing weight, if any! on Whole30 vs Atkins. Really, the only thing that changed for me was giving up dairy. I. Love. Cheese. Anyway, I think that a long as you don't obsess over the scale, like some people can do, and I certainly did with Atkins, I don't know how that's worse than eating dried fruit, because really, dried fruit is sugar. Big hint-- fruit has lots of sugar in it naturally. Remove the water and you get concentrated sugar.I'm not eating any fruit right now because I know I can be addicted to sugar. Anyway I was especially interested in doing Whole30 to see if my knees would stop hurting. In the end, that's that's the best thing that's happened to me since starting Whole30. I am no longer limping. My knees only hurt a little now when doing child's pose, and are just a little sore after hip hop class at the gym. I haven't lost as much weight as you, but I'm extremely pumped about my knees! I will begin to add some foods back in starting October 1st-- and yes, I'm starting with dairy! I'm not so manic about weighing myself as I was on Atkins. Instead, I've taken body measurements every week to catalog changes, along with trying on clothes that used to fit me. Making great progress! I'm looking forward to getting all the way back down to where I was a few years ago, with knees that don't cry every time I move, and excited for everyone sticking with the plan. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMVer Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Happy Friday, all! Can't believe it's almost October! I bought some single-serve peanut butter at Target tonight for when I reintroduce legumes. Also got some Dasani sparkling water on sale - buy two 12-packs, get one free! This week, I've noticed I haven't been as hungry, so my meal schedule keeps getting pushed back - I need to work on that next week. Also need to drink less coffee -- I keep feeling tired, which was one of the reasons I started this whole plan in the first place. Wonder if the effects of the Whole 30 start to wear off at the end of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodmaxfeldt Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Day 25 is closing down. I made a great salad for dinner. I bought a chopped veggie mix and frozen shrimp at Trader Joe's. I made Sunshine Sauce (by Melissa Joulwan) and chopped up the thawed shrimp and dumped it all in a bowl together with cashews. Crunchy. Tasty. Easy. Just what I needed after a long, long work week. I'm humming along really smoothly with my Whole30...not thinking nearly as much about it...which sometimes scares me that I'll forget what I'm doing and eat something totally non-compliant or lick honey from my fingers after spreading it on my sons' toast. Something silly and/or stupid like that... Fingers crossed I focus enough to not eat something wacky by accident! My work life is eating me alive and not being able to medicate myself with the Lindt chocolate balls that are in my office area has forced me to realize how unhappy I am. ARGH! I'm going to have to change some aspects of my life to be true to myself and the major one is going to be my job. So, what do I want to do when I grow up? (I'm 45!!!) Ah, just one of the things this whole process has brought to my consciousness. The Whole30 has been so healthy for me! So good for my brain. So good for my family. My heart. My soul. WooT! Happy Weekend to each of you! peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozelle Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 ...I won't let perfect be the enemy of good... That is sheer GENIUS, Shosh. I am totally using that one. Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Happy Friday, all! Can't believe it's almost October! I bought some single-serve peanut butter at Target tonight for when I reintroduce legumes. Also got some Dasani sparkling water on sale - buy two 12-packs, get one free! This week, I've noticed I haven't been as hungry, so my meal schedule keeps getting pushed back - I need to work on that next week. Also need to drink less coffee -- I keep feeling tired, which was one of the reasons I started this whole plan in the first place. Wonder if the effects of the Whole 30 start to wear off at the end of the month? Are you drinking enough water, and getting in enough fat? Tiredness often comes from a lack of both.... The coffee is also counter productive as with each cups it's effect on cortisol levels drop which means you need more coffee - a vicious circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyW Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Good morning! Lovely early fall weather up here this weekend. There's a new challenge coming though... We're staying till Monday morning instead of Sunday afternoon. Will have to check out the food situation and maybe pick up some extra food that will travel well (eggs to boil, raw veggies to cut and bag). We have the opportunity to do a lake cruise and check out a shipwreck site on Lake Michigan with my friend's brother and his wife, who I've never met before. New people to tell about the Whole30. Or new people to think I'm on a crazy diet! It's going well, I've been 100% compliant and will not veer from that no matter what. We've had a nice time, and a bit of excitement. The motor on the pontoon boat sputtered and died while we were in the middle of the lake. My friend called her brother who called their lake neighbor who came out in their boat and towed us back to shore. Her husband and kids will never let her live that down, and I will try hard not to post that vignette on Facebook! Sounds like most of you are doing well. And to those who are struggling, I hope you are able to find the cause of your difficulties! Boy, using my phone keyboard for this was tough. If it gets lost in cyberspace with the spotty connection up here in the middle of nowhere, I'm going to cry! Hang tough everyone - we're almost there! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarLiteSkyGazer Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hello everyone! Day 26 and I feel fantastic. For the first time in months, I did not wake up with digestive pains. I actually woke up without any help and....I was actually hungry. We're near to the end but I am so excited that this new way that we (myself and my husband) have learned to view and eat food will continue afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuilterInVA Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Good morning, ladies! Fall is here for sure. We have a ton of festivals in September and October here on the VA Peninsula and we haven't had much rain at all - so this weekend with the Guinie Jubile and the Neptune Festival - we are having lots of rain. I don't go to many of them for you can only look at the same crafts and pass up the same bad food vendors so many times but I'm looking forward to the Poquoson Seafood Festival the middle of October. There I can get steamed seafood and it is so good. I think eating it outdoors makes it even better. And there will be plenty of walking for exercise. I am so glad I started with all of you for after looking at some of the other groups, this one is by far the most helpful and nuturing, sharing and caring. I don't know if I could have done it without all of you. Only 4 more days. WOW! I think I have lion blood for it seems to be more than tiger blood. Its only 9:45 and I've already had my breakfast, cleaned the kitchen and moped the floor, done 2 loads of laundry and vacuumed. Just woke up raring to go this morning and I still have tons of energy. This afternoon I'm going to do some cooking for next week and then I can go upstairs and quilt (if I can sit still long enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozelle Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 ...I also realized today that I had bought a brand of coconut water that had added sugar and my daughter had drunk a small amount- I cannot tell her, she only drank about 2 oz but I feel terrible. I am so proud of her for cutting out sugar and then I feed it to her ( she is 18 and perhaps could have read the label herself but she has given me all that work - a lesson in itself)... You know, an accidental unintended added sugar moment is not the worst thing that can happen, in terms of what the Whole30 is intended for. Most people will not have an actual food sensitivity to sugar, it's usually things like dairy, gluten, etc. that cause sensitivities/allergies/symptoms. Like they say in the book, even a few micrograms of suspect items like bread, milk, or peanut butter can cause reactions in the body, so an accidental exposure to them would be a "reset", primarily to give the body a chance to be 100% free of them for a full 30 days. That way any food sensitivities to those items are very obvious during the reintroduction process, and that's really the whole point of this program. Sugar is different for most people, because the body would not have a sensitivity/allergy to the sugar per se (although I suppose some might), it's more an issue of waking up a sleeping Sugar Dragon and setting off cravings. Accidental sugar exposure sometimes happens (like you ask 5 times at a restaurant "What's in the salad dressing?", and then later find out it had honey in it)... and the general recommendation is to KEEP GOING with the Whole30, because you weren't intentionally going after the sweetness in the dressing to satisfy a craving. An accidental exposure, despite best efforts (as in your daughter's case), is not the most tragic thing to have happen in the big Whole30 picture. [if any moderators have comments or corrections on this, please feel free to edit this post accordingly!] I hope you can let this one go, and focus on how much you have done for yourself AND your daughter during this program!! (Someday she will take the reins herself... you are modeling great skills for her!). Good luck to you both! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozelle Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hey Crimsann, Will you start a post-30 community support thread for us (like you did for our June group)? I know you (and maybe the cheerleaders) will come up with a name for it, anything goes in my book, just glad I get to meet y'all there! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsann Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hey Crimsann, Will you start a post-30 community support thread for us (like you did for our June group)? I know you (and maybe the cheerleaders) will come up with a name for it, anything goes in my book, just glad I get to meet y'all there! : ) I can do that! Send in some name suggestions over the weekend guys and I will kick that off on Monday so we have time to get the link out to everyone to start posting on the new thread on the first of October. It's a fun way to start the new conversation with people reporting in on how they wrapped up their successful Whole30 and I will link back to this thread in the initial post so we keep that as part of the journey. I may not do my wrap up on the first, I've realized this weekend that 30 straight days of yoga isn't going to happen at my stage in life so am taking a forced mini break until this phase of the moon is waning, lol! I plan to make up the time by stretching (pun intended) my 30 out through next weekend at the least. Easier to plan for the week as a whole food wise and I'm not keen on doing a weigh-in during the time of month I'm most likely to be retaining water anyway. I'm off to take the nieces to a Chocolate Festival...can't think of any way for that to go wrong. ::blink, blink:: LOL! Actually I'm not sure, my sister, on second thought, suggested maybe we would do the Mum Festival instead as I wouldn't be indulging in chocolate. I told her, I really hated to break it to her, but.....I wasn't going to be able to eat mums either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscellist Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Day #26- work travel wins: stayed at an extended stay hotel and made steamed spinach and prociutto for meal 1. Went out to a bar for dinner and ordered a plan side salad and throw my can of sardines on top from my purse. Even actually sat down and had M1 today. I had the most vivid food dream yet! SO glad to wake up and realize it was just a dream. . Keep on strong team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misslindy Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thank you for the encouragement and support. I am considering joining the October 1st group as well and continuing to do the Whole30 lifestyle. I think you missed the Epic bar ( compliant turkey/craisin jerky) with my pear as my snack. Yes I agree that fruit solo as a snack is no goodie especially for my sugar dragon! Thanks! So sorry, did miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marthab Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Day 26. I am excited to have the end in sight! NSV to report-went to dinner with friends and later to my son's release in NY and had a blast. Had a small steak and spinach for dinner and though the bread was singing a siren song, I did not bite. That is huge for me as I love really good bread. But I love me more. My friends got tipsy but that is not new for me as I have been sober for more than three decades. I think sugar and food was the final frontier for me. So I am bragging! As far as the scale thing, I think a lot of people struggle with it. I did not weigh myself before we started but I can see a change in the mirror and the best thing is that my fingernails with were splitting are now not. I never thought I would see that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marthab Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 also Butternut squash soup for a late lunch with fake ricotta as a garnish. was delish! also made paleo sriracha from nomnom paleo which so ssoooooo hot! great to dash on eggs and other things in need of a taste of hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misslindy Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 That is sheer GENIUS, Shosh. I am totally using that one. Thx! Love it love it love it, am going to make a sign for my office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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