carekerr Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi, everyone. After doing a week of a Whole30-ish approach and reading the entire book, I began the commitment to Whole30 yesterday. I am a 41 y/o mom of 3, working nearly full time, and an avid cyclist. I am doing this because I have several chronic medical conditions, including severe chronic neutropenia (failure to make white blood cells, which results in frequent illness), hypothyroidism, tmj, and joint pain. I also have frequent if not daily headaches, constipation and bloating. I know the stomach issues will benefit from some changes. My biggest concern is that I already am pretty thin. I had gained some weight when I turned 40, decided at the beginning of the summer that I was going to fix that, lost the weight by cutting calories, and then started reading about Whole30. I have an immature love for being this thin and after a week of a Whole30ish approach my clothes are falling off of me. I love that; and probably shouldn't love that so much. I also am worried that it will keep coming off and then I'll be in a bit of trouble with being too thin. I also know I'm going to get comments about my weight and people might start challenging me as to why I'm doing this. I feel, in the end, it can help me have a healthier relationship with food, seeing food as a good thing that keeps me strong and healthy instead of an enemy. And of course I'm all for staying strong in the face of my many health conditions. Looking forward to the journey, Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi Carrie & welcome to Whole30 If you are at all concerned about losing weight during your Whole30 please read this article for some hints & tips on maintaining rather than losing...Also please ensure you are eating as per the meal template - remembering that this is the minimum recommendation, and its okay to eat more. One of the most common tweaks we suggest to people as Mods is 'eat more'.And embrace the fat - fat is your friend here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzykgrl Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 My first day is today, 08/10th. I am hoping to lose weight and to get rid of joint pain in my knees and heel pain. I workout at 6am and printed your meal template on pre and post workout foods to eat. Any suggestions for the pre-workout would help. Thanks again. Good luck Carrie. Thank you. Nora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsparrow37 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I started on the 9th, too, after eating paleo for 4 days to try to transition into the shock. I am 37, and have been living primarily off of sugar, cheese, and bread for years, so this is a real shock to my system. I've been struggling with chronic sinusitis for the last 4 years, permanent grogginess, and hot flashes after meals the last few months. Today is the first day I can breathe out of both nostrils at once in 4 years!!! I've been fighting exhaustion, crankiness, aches, and extreme cravings the last few days, but am trying my best to power through. I'm less achey today than I was yesterday, and feel like my body is happier underneath all of the detox symptoms! One of the reasons I came over to Whole 30 is to try to beat the sweet tooth by adhering a more strict plan without paleo-friendly substitutes. Thanks for the meal template, jmcb. (And for your reply on my thread as well!) I hadn't seen this before. I've been eating smaller meals than those in the template, and find I need to eat more frequently than before. I'm now wondering if I need to try to force myself to eat more at once, and ditch the snacks except for my pre and post bike ride fuel. (Pre Whole 30, I ate very filling meals only 2-3 times a day.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsparrow37 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Oh, and I have gained 25 pounds in the last year, so I have no worries about keeping weight on, but I do struggle with thyroid issues and headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carekerr Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks for the meal template! I printed it off. It feels good to eat, feel full, not count calories and not feel guilt for having fed my body. Looking forward to keeping up with you all though out the month. Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks for the meal template, jmcb. (And for your reply on my thread as well!) I hadn't seen this before. I've been eating smaller meals than those in the template, and find I need to eat more frequently than before. I'm now wondering if I need to try to force myself to eat more at once, and ditch the snacks except for my pre and post bike ride fuel. (Pre Whole 30, I ate very filling meals only 2-3 times a day.) Yep, up the size of your meals & ditch the snacks for better results. Eat meal one within the first hour of wakening in order to get your hormones back into whack, ensuring that what you eat satiates you for a minimum of 4-5 hrs. This not only allows the digestive system to rest, but also allows your body to turn to your fat stores for energy and is key in becoming fat adapted. If you really must snack try to make it at least two of the three macronutrients, so carbs & fat, protein & fat, or protein & carbs. Snacking is really discouraged though so before you reach for that hard boiled egg ask yourself if you're genuinely hungry, or just reaching for food out of habit/boredom. If it's the latter go & do something to take your mind of things...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carekerr Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Just checking in. Day 20 and going strong. Meal prep took awhile to figure out but now I am in a groove. Days 14-17 were the toughest with thinking about baked goods nonstop. But now I don't even seem to care. I don't feel like I'm having any cravings other than to eat a decent meal when I'm hungry. Thanks for the encouragement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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