musclesglasses5 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hi all, Signing in to announce my 4th attempt at a Whole30. Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 6'1.5" Ailments: UC/UP/IBD, gout and other joint pain, insulin resistance, low energy levels, insomnia, among others. I'm taking at least 15 pills and vitamins a day. Pre-W30 Achievements: Sober from alcohol since 10/16/15, sober from coffee since 11/16/15. Last dragon to kill is the sugar dragon. Uric acid down to 6.6 from 9.6 mg/dL (was 12.0 right before kidney stone, needs to be below 6 for gout sufferers) from doc-supervised medication. less joint pain means cardio is easier -- but I need to manage sugar/fructose intake or gout-related joint pain will return. I will post my measurement stats on January 3 when the W30 starts. Another reason that this W30 should work is that I now know how to cook for myself well, and I bought a zucchini spiralizer which should help me chop vegetables quickly and create easy sautes. I will have to do the AIP to get rid of IBD/gout, but I can do it. I have the tools to cook for myself, exercise without pain, and manage the rest of my life. The proof will be in the pudding. Here's to abs in 2016 and starting that journey off with a W30. Below, you'll also find my break up letter with sugar, which I realized I had to break up with today. It's tough but I hope you'll see where I'm coming from (and laugh a little too). MG5 -------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sugar, Hello. It's me. Just kidding, I know you know I'm writing. We've had a long, 27 year relationship, but in the past 5 years, things have been on the rocks. I read Marks Daily Apple, It Starts With Food, and the Whole30 website. Things grew apart. I realized what you were doing to me. How you were consistently sabotaging me, causing insidious fat gain, slowing my metabolism, and causing a whole host of other inflammatory issues such as IBD and gout. Our relationship has become toxic, I've realized. I rely on you for emotional support, but all you do is try to hurt me. You can't be nice. You just get downright ugly and I'm g-d damn tired of it. It's a new year now -- it's 2016, and I've found a new boyfriend. Actually I have several. I've got Boundless Energy, Satiety, Health, and also Nice Jewish Boy. They give me what I need to be happy. After watching "Sugar: The Bitter Truth" on Youtube, Dr. Robert Lustig made me realize that you were actually poisoning me. I know that might not be your intent, but the way you end up impacting me somehow ends up poisonous. I'm sure we'll be able to see each other again and be cordial, at times when we meet at Fruit or Sweet Potato's houses, but other than that, I am done with you. It's over. I have a life to live, things to do, people to help and impact, and lives to change. And you clearly have shown a reckless disregard for my body and my personal interests. So it's over, sugar. It's over. I'm sure you'll find some other great men or women to date. We've had a good ride. There were some great laughs, parties, and food comas. But for now, I think that era has passed, and I've gotta dump you as I enter 2016. Don't take this too hard. I'm sure you'll find someone else. But not me. MG5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuilterInVA Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Love you letter. You will slay the sugar dragon in 2016 and feel so much better in 30 days. For some of us, I have rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease, it can take longer than 30 days to get the best results. I did a whole60 before and this time I'm in for a whole90. I let sugar creep back in with his lies that a little won't hurt so need to get that out for good this time. Looking forward to more posts from you and good luck with your Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 1, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 1, 2016 Awesome breakup letter! Just a note, I noticed that you posted the first part of this post 4 days ago under another heading. Please choose only one of these topics to update, should you choose to update so that you're not crossposting/duplicate posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
found.in.nature Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi all, Signing in to announce my 4th attempt at a Whole30. Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 6'1.5" Ailments: UC/UP/IBD, gout and other joint pain, insulin resistance, low energy levels, insomnia, among others. I'm taking at least 15 pills and vitamins a day. Pre-W30 Achievements: Sober from alcohol since 10/16/15, sober from coffee since 11/16/15. Last dragon to kill is the sugar dragon. Uric acid down to 6.6 from 9.6 mg/dL (was 12.0 right before kidney stone, needs to be below 6 for gout sufferers) from doc-supervised medication. less joint pain means cardio is easier -- but I need to manage sugar/fructose intake or gout-related joint pain will return. I will post my measurement stats on January 3 when the W30 starts. Another reason that this W30 should work is that I now know how to cook for myself well, and I bought a zucchini spiralizer which should help me chop vegetables quickly and create easy sautes. I will have to do the AIP to get rid of IBD/gout, but I can do it. I have the tools to cook for myself, exercise without pain, and manage the rest of my life. The proof will be in the pudding. Here's to abs in 2016 and starting that journey off with a W30. Below, you'll also find my break up letter with sugar, which I realized I had to break up with today. It's tough but I hope you'll see where I'm coming from (and laugh a little too). MG5 -------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sugar, Hello. It's me. Just kidding, I know you know I'm writing. We've had a long, 27 year relationship, but in the past 5 years, things have been on the rocks. I read Marks Daily Apple, It Starts With Food, and the Whole30 website. Things grew apart. I realized what you were doing to me. How you were consistently sabotaging me, causing insidious fat gain, slowing my metabolism, and causing a whole host of other inflammatory issues such as IBD and gout. Our relationship has become toxic, I've realized. I rely on you for emotional support, but all you do is try to hurt me. You can't be nice. You just get downright ugly and I'm g-d damn tired of it. It's a new year now -- it's 2016, and I've found a new boyfriend. Actually I have several. I've got Boundless Energy, Satiety, Health, and also Nice Jewish Boy. They give me what I need to be happy. After watching "Sugar: The Bitter Truth" on Youtube, Dr. Robert Lustig made me realize that you were actually poisoning me. I know that might not be your intent, but the way you end up impacting me somehow ends up poisonous. I'm sure we'll be able to see each other again and be cordial, at times when we meet at Fruit or Sweet Potato's houses, but other than that, I am done with you. It's over. I have a life to live, things to do, people to help and impact, and lives to change. And you clearly have shown a reckless disregard for my body and my personal interests. So it's over, sugar. It's over. I'm sure you'll find some other great men or women to date. We've had a good ride. There were some great laughs, parties, and food comas. But for now, I think that era has passed, and I've gotta dump you as I enter 2016. Don't take this too hard. I'm sure you'll find someone else. But not me. MG5 Hey muscles! We are a big group of January starters on this thread if you'd like to join us! We all hate sugar, too. http://forum.whole30.com/topic/32776-calling-all-january-1st-whole30ers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Awesome breakup letter! Just a note, I noticed that you posted the first part of this post 4 days ago under another heading. Please choose only one of these topics to update, should you choose to update so that you're not crossposting/duplicate posting. SugarcubeOD -- did you combine all of my past threads into 1 thread? I was only planning to update this one anyway haha. It's fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 2, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2016 SugarcubeOD -- did you combine all of my past threads into 1 thread? I was only planning to update this one anyway haha. It's fine though. Nope, I didn't but someone else on our team did. It keeps the boards cleaner and easier to follow! Enjoy your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 ok. that makes sense. thanks. excited to weigh in tomorrow AM and get this thing rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Weighed in this morning to start at 239.3lbs, 73.2 lbs of fat and 166.1 lbs of lean mass. Aiming for 16 lbs of fat and 184 lbs of muscle long term. Let's see where this Whole30 gets me. I know that breaking up with sugar and using protein, veggies, and healthy fats will help me make the right kind of progress in the gym. Very excited to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 staying strong through day 3 of W30AIP. I'm doing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Doing great through Day 4. Just cooked myself a ton of food so I'll be ready for the next few days. I'm doing better than I could have ever imagined and my focus is huge because I'm very learned everywhere I need to be learned. I'm very excited about what is to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Lol I'm through Day 5 basically and I'm proud of myself but I'm definitely feeling a lot. It's OK -- I can push through though because success is the only option here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Not gonna lie I was just dreaming of Banoffee Pudding and Fried Chicken but I don't even know where I'd procure the former in Maryland. Definitely staying away from both and staying strong!! Here's to hopefully more energy in coming days!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 On day 7. I am grateful and gracious for making it through every day. It's a challenge but I'm doing really well and extremely proud of myself. Being very truthful there. I'm blessed to have the perspective and the ability to treat myself right like I am now! List of non-scale victories thus far:Better bowels Plaque on teeth magically improved drastically Less dental inflammation Less bloat Able to sleep better More energy Better attitude / more focus Learning how to cook Pants have felt looser at times Gout pain hasn't really come back despite eating so much meat I can't even lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 it's only Day 8 and my GI inflammation is better and my hemorrhoids have shrunk dramatically. wow. I've been having a weird day psychologically but I thought that was great news. wasn't even planning for it! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 You are really racking up the NSVs (Non Scale Victories)! What day are you on now? Timeline: http://whole30.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 thanks! today is day 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 11, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 11, 2016 thanks! today is day 8 Keep it up! I'm so glad you're giving a high value to the Non Scale Victories! That's wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Wow, Day 8, imagine how many NSVs by Day 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 yeah -- had a massive NSV today -- my pants really felt looser today, to a new level. it was amazing. I was really proud. I have no idea what the numbers are but something is going right with my body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Almost through Day 13 and crushing it. yayyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoldengrahamgirl Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Yay! Hang in there! One day at a time. One meal at a time! You might surprise yourself and keep right on heading for your goals after the official thirty days are done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 It's Day 16 and I'm feeling great. 2 weeks left. Let's do this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclesglasses5 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's Day 21 -- never knew that I could get to this point and be this strong but I have -- it feels great. knowing that the finish line is just a week away from Monday I feel very optimistic about what I've done with this plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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