msame213 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 hi everyone! This is my first day with Whole 30. I've always dismissed lifestyles which exclude food groups, but here I am committing to a full 30 days with no dairy, grains, legumes, sugar or SHOCK HORROR, alcohol! I eat really well and fulsomely with veges and fruits and limited carbs, but I'll admit I really enjoy cream in my coffee and a few glasses of wine. (Usually after those glasses of wine, potato chips, crackers and cheese make an appearance). But I've come to the realisation that if you don't change anything, you can't expect anything to change. I'm back at work full time after having a year on maternity leave. I have a stressful job, things are stressful at home and I have been putting on weight since I returned to the office. I want to reset and refresh myself, and if I lose body fat in the process I will be happy with that! Also in my hemisphere, we're heading into spring - there are blossoms on the trees and the days are getting warmer, so there's an air of anticipation around. It feels like a good time to start something new, and I'm looking forward to making some friends I can share this journey with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 If you enjoy cream in your coffee, coconut milk or coconut cream should be your new best friend. I tried both the coconut cream and the coconut milk and found I like the milk better, personal preference. I am starting today also, it will be my 2nd full trip through. Your schedule sounds like mine the first time through, only with the addition of a small one at home. The Whole 30 is definitely a learning experience and will definitely reset you, welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamparsok Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hello. I am starting today as well except in Canada...the other side of the world from you. I am really excited. i have an 18 year old who this is going away to university so the house is really quiet. 5 years ago I broke my right ankle and let my health spiral downwards from there. I am really looking forward to the next 30 days and probably more. I have even signed up for a learn to run course because I plan to change my life starting today. I will commit to coming back everyday to see how everything is going. Have a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie Ferrin Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I am starting today also. I live in Northern California. Two months ago I did a 5 day Juice fast with home juiced vegetables and fruits. I felt wonderful at the end of the five days, was 10 pounds lighter and was amazed at how good I felt. My 58 year old body lost most of it's aches and pains and all my cravings disappeared. When I started adding foods back into my diet specifically eating a Plant based diet I was quite surprised to discover I was sensitive to Quinoa and Pumpkin seeds....both considered to be healthy foods....who knew? I have continued juicing daily but have found myself slowly slipping into old bad habits. I am super excited to transition to Whole30 as I already know I feel the best when I avoid grains and sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Welcome to day 1! How is everyone doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msame213 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Day6 and gosh I have been hungry, tired, hangry, emotional and everything in between! I think I wasn't eating enough in the first few days, salad with protein is pretty normal for me but I'd never add a starch carb like Kumara (that's what we call sweet potato in Nz). Today I had kumara iN my breakfast frittata and lunch salad and coped way better. I'm doing ok I think. It's harder than I thought though in terms of planning. I'm seeing how eating like this can reset how you eat though. I hate bananas usually and yesterday turned to one for a snack instead of my usual yoghurt, and actually enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Excellent. You will be amazed at the food you will rediscover and find you like. Real food starts to taste insanely good. Good choice on the kumara (I like that, it sounds better than sweet potato, less like dessert.), incorporated into breakfast and lunch it will keep you full and feeling better. Have you tried chia pudding yet? It's not really pudding, that's just the name they stuck on the recipe. The compliant version has no sweetener and makes enough for two helpings. The texture is a lot like a thicker yogurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgards Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Day6 and gosh I have been hungry, tired, hangry, emotional and everything in between! I think I wasn't eating enough in the first few days, salad with protein is pretty normal for me but I'd never add a starch carb like Kumara (that's what we call sweet potato in Nz). Today I had kumara iN my breakfast frittata and lunch salad and coped way better. I'm doing ok I think. It's harder than I thought though in terms of planning. I'm seeing how eating like this can reset how you eat though. I hate bananas usually and yesterday turned to one for a snack instead of my usual yoghurt, and actually enjoyed it! Hi Msame213 - congratulations on hanging in there despite all the feels. I am on day 7 and I have been exhausted the last two afternoons but I also have managed not to eat enough in the early part of the day because work has been busy. I am also adding a bit more starchy carb and following your lead, it does feel better. I think we are in the tired place right now but should soon be past. that's terrific that you are finding the joy in real foods - and the calm and steady energy most of the day is a huge reward. Keep working on it, weekend is coming and we can all get some cooking done and in the fridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I hate bananas usually and yesterday turned to one for a snack instead of my usual yoghurt, and actually enjoyed it! For best results, if you are genuinely hungry in between meals (litmus test: you could eat something bland like steamed fish and broccoli), have a mini meal of protein, carb and fat, or at least two of those components. So, don't have fruit by itself: combine it with a protein and/or fat. Further, if you feel the need to snack, that generally means your earlier meals aren't big enough. Play with your protein, veg and fat portions of those meals to get to a place where they satiate you for 4-5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Have you tried chia pudding yet? It's not really pudding, that's just the name they stuck on the recipe. The compliant version has no sweetener and makes enough for two helpings. The texture is a lot like a thicker yogurt. Watch the chia pudding while on a Whole30. Chia seeds are in the same category as nuts - a fat - and are recommended to be limited while on a Whole30. Make sure you're not having it by itself as a meal or snack: if you're going to consume it, use it as your fat source and have it with protein and veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msame213 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 For best results, if you are genuinely hungry in between meals (litmus test: you could eat something bland like steamed fish and broccoli), have a mini meal of protein, carb and fat, or at least two of those components. So, don't have fruit by itself: combine it with a protein and/or fat. Further, if you feel the need to snack, that generally means your earlier meals aren't big enough. Play with your protein, veg and fat portions of those meals to get to a place where they satiate you for 4-5 hours. I find it really hard to eat so much food to keep me full for 4-5 hours especially as I have a sedentary job, and sitting while full isn't enjoyable. I like to eat well and light, and break it up with a few nuts and fruit here and there. I realise that's not 'officially' whole 30, but what is the harm to the digestive system in eating that way? Also - a question about the template. I was advised not to include home made(compliant) granola in my eating as it doesn't align with the template, but then I read the template is a guide and not a rule. So would appreciate some clarity on that. I'm still not sure about these starchy carbs...I hope I'm not getting fatter as a result of including them (coming from someone who's been conditioned over many years to avoid them like the plague and fill up on protein and salads; oats, yoghurt, wholegrains and fruit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I find it really hard to eat so much food to keep me full for 4-5 hours especially as I have a sedentary job, and sitting while full isn't enjoyable. I like to eat well and light, and break it up with a few nuts and fruit here and there. I realise that's not 'officially' whole 30, but what is the harm to the digestive system in eating that way? Also - a question about the template. I was advised not to include home made(compliant) granola in my eating as it doesn't align with the template, but then I read the template is a guide and not a rule. So would appreciate some clarity on that. I'm still not sure about these starchy carbs...I hope I'm not getting fatter as a result of including them (coming from someone who's been conditioned over many years to avoid them like the plague and fill up on protein and salads; oats, yoghurt, wholegrains and fruit). The idea with creating meals that satiate you for 4-5 hours is for optimal hormonal balance. As an alternative to multiple small meals or grazing, eating this way gives glucagon time to perform its job, mobilize energy and keep leptin levels normalized (more details in It Starts with Food). This is a recommendation for best results, not a rule. Note also that some people new to Whole30 have trouble creating three meals a day that satiate in this way. It's ok to have four meals a day until you can work your way to three. Designing each meal to meet the Whole30 template is also a recommendation for best results, not a rule. Here is an article on Whole30 rules vs. recommendations that you might find helpful. While you only have to follow the rules in order to do a Whole30, we will always advocate the recommendations as well, as we're wanting the best possible outcome for you. On consuming carb-dense vegetables, we generally recommend a fist-sized serving of carb-dense vegetables daily. This tends to help with both satiety and energy. And yes, you can lose weight while consuming carb-dense vegetables. I'm one of countless people who have done so while on their Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 What she said ^^ Seriously, I ate way over the recommended amount of carb-dense veggies my first time through - I was working miserable long shifts on a 13 day on/1 day off schedule at the time. There was absolutely no weight gain. I have to admit, I was worried about it as well, too many years of being told not to eat them. Plus, they make a lovely addition to morning frittata or protein lunch salad. I also have a tendency to overdo the nuts, which I am working on this time. I can tell the difference in my knees if I have too many for a couple days in a row. ...Sigh... back to garnish/flavor bit status for my beloved walnuts and cashews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGirlD Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 HI everyone Im starting today and would love to join a group like you to talk through all this. I did not prepare well enough for day one and am absolutely famished. I'm stuck at work, but I just went to starbuks and got a banana and some almonds. Hopefully that ca get me through until dinner in 2.5 hours. I look forward to grocery shopping tomorrow with more information in mind, and being fully prepared. Msame213, I am like you - I really am so used to eating every 2/3 hours and have enjoyed eating that way for a while. This is going to be tough, but glad to try this 30 day (maybe longer) experiement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 HI everyone Im starting today and would love to join a group like you to talk through all this. I did not prepare well enough for day one and am absolutely famished. I'm stuck at work, but I just went to starbuks and got a banana and some almonds. Hopefully that ca get me through until dinner in 2.5 hours. I look forward to grocery shopping tomorrow with more information in mind, and being fully prepared. Msame213, I am like you - I really am so used to eating every 2/3 hours and have enjoyed eating that way for a while. This is going to be tough, but glad to try this 30 day (maybe longer) experiement. Welcome! I think the hardest thing for everyone to get their head wrapped around is eating all the fat and carb dense veggies we've been told NO about for so long, keep that in mind while you are shopping so you can have your veg on hand. They recommend not snacking on the program, but if you want to keep an "emergency" snack on hand for those times when you are stuck or just didn't get enough food with, I'd recommend Epic meat bars if you don't mind paying for them (I am too cheap to buy them often, lol) or check the baby aisle for the organic squeeze pouches of veg combos. Actually, they are starting to carry them in the adult snack section now too, but they tend to be a little pricier. If you go for those, try to get one that has squash or sweet potato in it so it will stay with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msame213 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 HI everyone Im starting today and would love to join a group like you to talk through all this. I did not prepare well enough for day one and am absolutely famished. I'm stuck at work, but I just went to starbuks and got a banana and some almonds. Hopefully that ca get me through until dinner in 2.5 hours. I look forward to grocery shopping tomorrow with more information in mind, and being fully prepared. Msame213, I am like you - I really am so used to eating every 2/3 hours and have enjoyed eating that way for a while. This is going to be tough, but glad to try this 30 day (maybe longer) experiement. It is pretty tough to be honest and I'm still not entirely convinced... but that's probably because I'm expecting too much in my first week. 8 days down, yeaaah. Just spent my Saturday evening prepping food - turkey/chicken burger patties, 3 baggies x3 for the freezer for lunch during the week - roast pumpkin - stewed fruit with a cinnamon quill - bacon hock and vege soup - and I've got a bunch more to do tomorrow. I'll roast a chicken and have the meat on hand for protein lunch salads. I'm actually feeling really energised today with zero cravings and must admit my sleep's been better since beginning the programme. I ate pretty big meals today - baked pears with berries and whipped coconut cream; 2x fried eggs with proscuitto and baby spinach; salmon fillet with asparagus and zuchinni and dinner was the turkey/chicken burger patties and a couple pieces roast pumpkin. Jeans are still fitting the same tho. actually - re-reading my intake for today can someone please advise if that sounds right or if it's too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msame213 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Play with your protein, veg and fat portions of those meals to get to a place where they satiate you for 4-5 hours. Today I was able to go five hours and four hours between meals. Feel like I've eaten a lot though - but on reflection it's all been real, I haven't snacked, and I ate when I was hungry (not feeding any mythical dragons or engaging in borderline swypo behaviour) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGirlD Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Yes, getting better at the meals too! This is Day 2 and it's going much more smoothly. First of all, I woke up full, which is unusual, and took a few hours before I could have breakfast. Then breakfast lasted 4 hours before I started getting hungry. My lunch today was 2 hours ago, and Im starting to feel empty stomach twangs, but still not quite hunger yet. I will probably be able to go a little longer and then have one mini meal. Also, I'm kinda shocked I have no cravings at all. I've always heard if you get rid of sugar, your cravings go away, and it never worked for me. The biggest change in my eating with this program is the dairy. I was eating a dairy product at least 2 or 3 times a day (greek yogurt, cheese in a salad, latte). I feel like that is having the biggest impact! But either way, I'm feeling less like a crazy person for having started this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It is pretty tough to be honest and I'm still not entirely convinced... but that's probably because I'm expecting too much in my first week. 8 days down, yeaaah. Just spent my Saturday evening prepping food - turkey/chicken burger patties, 3 baggies x3 for the freezer for lunch during the week - roast pumpkin - stewed fruit with a cinnamon quill - bacon hock and vege soup - and I've got a bunch more to do tomorrow. I'll roast a chicken and have the meat on hand for protein lunch salads. I'm actually feeling really energised today with zero cravings and must admit my sleep's been better since beginning the programme. I ate pretty big meals today - baked pears with berries and whipped coconut cream; 2x fried eggs with proscuitto and baby spinach; salmon fillet with asparagus and zuchinni and dinner was the turkey/chicken burger patties and a couple pieces roast pumpkin. Jeans are still fitting the same tho. actually - re-reading my intake for today can someone please advise if that sounds right or if it's too much? The first week is tough - between body clearing out junk and doing repairs and then trying to figure out what you should actually be eating while going through the timeline funhouse, it gets a little foggy in there sometimes. It definitely gets better as you stay with the program. I don't think the amount you are eating is too much, although it would be too heavy on the fruit for me, I've found I really have to cut mine back or I get really hungry. Easier said than done, I do love fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenB Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm starting today too! I'm in Chicago. I have a full social calendar... i.e. Trivia Night tonight, Happy Hour with a social group tomorrow, Client dinner on Friday ... it goes on and on. Right now I have the strength to persevere.... let's hope that continues to be the case. Lauren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msame213 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Good luck Lauren. I'm on Day 12. Lots of people say it gets easier as time goes on - I think there's some truth in that. Check out the timeline if you haven't already. It's been quite accurate for me especially around wanting to KATT (kill all the things) oh and two tips I wish I'd had at the very start: do not underestimate how important it is to prepare for this - set aside time on Sunday to bulk cook for the week (or at least enough to tide you over until Wednesday); and don't be afraid to have portion sizes that actually fill you up. I failed on both those counts for the first week and ended up stuffing myself with nuts - a MAJOR food with no brakes for me paticulary when I was starving from a too-light lunch and having my period (TMI, sorry). Although nuts are compliant it's meant to be one closed handful WITH meals. I've still been snacking a little in between, particularly in that danger time pre-dinner (4pm) with coconut chips, a couple almonds and compliant dried papaya and apricots). I was totally scared to eat kumara (sweet potato) and pumpkin but now finding them great to bulk out breakfast frittatas and lunchtime salads - I'm still avoiding potato as I haven't eaten it for so long I'm just not into it. Come back to the forum if you start feeling crap about it. It really helps. You've got this! Amelia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezjulie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I started my second Whole30 on the 4th. But what I really want to hear more about is the stewed fruit with a cinnamon quill! How did you prepare that? Is a cinnamon quill what we Yanks would call a cinnamon stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cezeaux Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 One week left Is everyone planning for the next stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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