Bitton Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I know this is normal for Day 10-11, and I know I still have my BIG list of reasons why I started on this path to wellness, but dang, I'm feeling the urge to pack it in today! Anyone else feeling / felt this way? Tips for me to get through this? I feel like I'm spending all of my non-work waking hours in the kitchen, and I miss a glass of wine, and I miss cheese, and I miss rice <sound of violins playing in the background> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britishgal Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Try writing down all the reasons why you are doing a whole30 and stick it in your fridge or kitchen cupboards...sometimes you need to see something in black and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraSW Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I get it. I miss wine like crazy. But I committed to this. I blogged about it. I announced to Facebook what I'm doing. My family is supporting me. I'll look like a fool if I quit now. And I really, really want to see how I feel on Day 30 vs Day 12 (today). I feel pretty good on Day 12. Want to feel AMAZEBALLS on Day 30. And I will, just by accomplishing this feat. ETA: I'm actually enjoying my time in the kitchen (intentionally don't have a ton of work to do - I'm a freelancer - this month). BUT if you are not, perhaps simplify some of your meals. I just oven-roasted a couple of diced sweet potatoes -- not hard -- and love love love having them on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted August 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 Instead of cooking every single meal, make tons of extra everytime you cook. Get Well Fed Cookbook by Melissa Joulwan if you don't have it. Follow her "Weekly Cookup" section. It saved me! And I discovered new spices and flavors. Never got bored thanks to her! Here's some other helpful stuff from Melissa Joulwan's website to help you minimize kitchen time. http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2010/01/14/paleo-kitchen-the-method-behind-my-madness/ http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2014/06/25/great-ingredients-recipe-required/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldehiker Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You've got lots of great input here from the others. You know inside if you stick to it you'll feel better not only health wise but emotionally too - for sticking through the program without giving up. This really isn't hard, just like the rules say.. hard is giving birth, hard is going on the front lines in combat when you'd rather be home with your loved one. Hard is learning to walk on one leg after diabetes has taken your other one. Hard is having open heart surgery because you didn't take care of your health first. Hard is not getting to see your grandchildren grow because you quit the only program that will help you live longer. I just completed my first W30.. I didn't even wince once. Yes, I may have spent a little more time in the kitchen, but I've improved my health substantially. You can make some dishes that will last several days. Start by stir frying some onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.. throw in some squash, zucchini, shredded cabbage, and anything else you like. Then when nearing completion, throw in some diced cooked chicken, beef, pork, etc... add some extra ghee or coconut oil or evoo.. sprinkle in what ever herbs you like with some cayenne pepper or tumeric, sage, rosemary, thyme, use your imagination. If you want creamy sauce add some water and some okra.. or throw in some chia seeds. But what ever you do, don't listen to the little voice in your head that's lying to you telling you this is hard. I served my country for 20 years through the vietnam era, lebanon, grenada, project elf, desert shield, desert storm, and the Clinton years, trust me the Whole 30 is easy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmr_sailor Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You've got lots of great input here from the others. You know inside if you stick to it you'll feel better not only health wise but emotionally too - for sticking through the program without giving up. This really isn't hard, just like the rules say.. hard is giving birth, hard is going on the front lines in combat when you'd rather be home with your loved one. Hard is learning to walk on one leg after diabetes has taken your other one. Hard is having open heart surgery because you didn't take care of your health first. Hard is not getting to see your grandchildren grow because you quit the only program that will help you live longer. I just completed my first W30.. I didn't even wince once. Yes, I may have spent a little more time in the kitchen, but I've improved my health substantially. You can make some dishes that will last several days. Start by stir frying some onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.. throw in some squash, zucchini, shredded cabbage, and anything else you like. Then when nearing completion, throw in some diced cooked chicken, beef, pork, etc... add some extra ghee or coconut oil or evoo.. sprinkle in what ever herbs you like with some cayenne pepper or tumeric, sage, rosemary, thyme, use your imagination. If you want creamy sauce add some water and some okra.. or throw in some chia seeds. But what ever you do, don't listen to the little voice in your head that's lying to you telling you this is hard. I served my country for 20 years through the vietnam era, lebanon, grenada, project elf, desert shield, desert storm, and the Clinton years, trust me the Whole 30 is easy!!! I missed all the other stuff, but I served in the Clinton era too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNan Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Here's why you don't quit: YOU WILL REGRET IT! Grit your teeth, stomp around and scream and yell and shake your fist at the wine and cheese gods if you must. Your health is worth 30 days. How will you ever know how great you can feel if you don't stick it out??? (The wine is still wonderful after the 30 days, I promise. It was my first reintro, so I totally get where you're coming from!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You've got lots of great input here from the others. You know inside if you stick to it you'll feel better not only health wise but emotionally too - for sticking through the program without giving up. This really isn't hard, just like the rules say.. hard is giving birth, hard is going on the front lines in combat when you'd rather be home with your loved one. Hard is learning to walk on one leg after diabetes has taken your other one. Hard is having open heart surgery because you didn't take care of your health first. Hard is not getting to see your grandchildren grow because you quit the only program that will help you live longer. I just completed my first W30.. I didn't even wince once. Yes, I may have spent a little more time in the kitchen, but I've improved my health substantially. You can make some dishes that will last several days. Start by stir frying some onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.. throw in some squash, zucchini, shredded cabbage, and anything else you like. Then when nearing completion, throw in some diced cooked chicken, beef, pork, etc... add some extra ghee or coconut oil or evoo.. sprinkle in what ever herbs you like with some cayenne pepper or tumeric, sage, rosemary, thyme, use your imagination. If you want creamy sauce add some water and some okra.. or throw in some chia seeds. But what ever you do, don't listen to the little voice in your head that's lying to you telling you this is hard. I served my country for 20 years through the vietnam era, lebanon, grenada, project elf, desert shield, desert storm, and the Clinton years, trust me the Whole 30 is easy!!! Oorah. Hooah. Hooyah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruddock Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Here's why you don't quit: YOU WILL REGRET IT! Grit your teeth, stomp around and scream and yell and shake your fist at the wine and cheese gods if you must. Your health is worth 30 days. How will you ever know how great you can feel if you don't stick it out??? (The wine is still wonderful after the 30 days, I promise. It was my first reintro, so I totally get where you're coming from!) Wine will taste even better after 30 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitton Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Update: finishing Day 11 - still 100% compliant. The support of the Whole30 community got me through my tough spot yesterday - many thanks! Am re-resolved to make it through. (Just wish I was actually feeling better! Patience, I know...) Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldehiker Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 GLAD to hear it!! Enjoy the journey. Pretend you're in an exotic land with new foods. The ones you enjoyed are back in your old country. Today you try something new. An eggplant or a turnip. Maybe a rutabaga or a shiitake. Maybe today you squeeze lemon on your radish or something that is different. Fry up liver and onions (yeckkkk) or something!! Ha ha ha Well all in all - glad you're back and sticking to it. I'll be proud to see you make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmr_sailor Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Love rutabagas! However, I never make them anymore because it is so doggone hard to prepare them. (Imagine me slamming them onto the counter with a knife in them trying to peel....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2015 Love rutabagas! However, I never make them anymore because it is so doggone hard to prepare them. (Imagine me slamming them onto the counter with a knife in them trying to peel....) The best season for rutabagas and turnips is early fall, just after the first frost or two so not long now. When you peel them make sure you get the white layer just under the peel off as well and the rest is tender (easy to cut) and sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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