RobinF Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 So...I'm a little late in starting my post W30 log but better late than never. I've never been one to journal anything even though I see the immense value in it. I did my first W30 the month of October, 2015. It was a wonderful success. I had many NSV including, but not limited to, no more reflux, no arthritis pain, increased mood and energy, no more gut issues, less anxiety/depression. My hairstylist even told me that the texture of my hair had changed (for the better). I found out I am lactose intolerant and have an issue with soy. In addition I lost 8 lbs and many inches. A good start on my goal of losing 25ish pounds. But perhaps the absolute best thing about W30 are the tools that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. A little background: I am 49 years old. I am a wife and mother of 3 almost grown, anxiety producing children. I am 5' 1" tall and at the beginning of October weighed the most I have ever weighed in my life (including being 9 months pregnant) at 165 lbs. Now, there are those who might give their eye teeth to be 165 lbs but trust me, on someone 5' 1".....it's way too much! I weighted 106 lbs when I got married 26 years ago. I will never see that again nor do I want to. My goal is 135 lbs but my ultimate goal is overall health and control over my eating habits. I am happy to say that, as of today January 11, 2016, I am down a total of 20 lbs. I have retained some of my NSVs...some have slipped away. I survived the holidays and even lost a couple pounds. I survived the loss of our beloved 3 year old pup named Ozzy who died tragically on Christmas morning. The stress of it did not send me into binge mode. My goal is to eat 90% on plan....but I'm still trying to figure out how that works....how it looks for me. I have splurged from time to time....eating an off plan meal once in a while. The past couple of weeks I have found myself indulging in a cookie or 2 here, a couple of chocolates there (a half a box of wheat thins in an overwhelming moment of weakness). So...it's back to being a little hard core for me this week. I'm feeling a little bloated and very tired. My January goal has been to get into some kind of exercise plan as well....need to stop dragging my feet on that one I'm happy to be part of this community and the support it provides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Welcome, Robin! I think you'll find that posting here helps keep you on track. At least, for me, I find when I'm not posting regularly, I am able to fool myself into thinking I'm doing better than I am. Posting keeps me accountable to myself. You're doing great so far! What's your thought on an exercise plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks, Jen! Regarding exercise....I keep thinking I can pull together a routine at home but I'm much better when I go to a class for motivation. I don't really have the finances right now to join a gym, however, we have a Youfit that just opened right by my house that is only $10 a month. So.....I just need to get off my butt and investigate. I can swing by there on my way home from work and do a 30 minute workout and be home by 4:00. Gonna post my food intake here for a while to keep me accountable! Yesterday: M1: 2 fried eggs & sweet potato hash, coffee (with creamer....the one thing I have gone back to after my W30. Coconut milk went right thru me) M2: 3 chicken meatballs, small baked potato with a little butter, orange (too light on the veggies, I know) M3: chili and large salad with lots of veggies, olive oil and vinegar dressing Today: M1: 2 fried eggs, sweet potato hash, 1/2 of a chicken sausage, coffee with creamer M2: leftover chili, side salad with veggies, olive oil & vinegar dressing M3: TBD.....probably chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Been feeling sad and weepy over my pup the last couple of days Dinner last night was chicken marsala (made with chicken stock and not wine) and roasted potatoes. Today: M1: 2 fried eggs, chicken sausage, banana M2: leftover chicken and potatoes, orange M3: TBD....probably salmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'm sorry about your puppy. That is always hard. A few exercise things that have worked for me - Put an audio book on your ipod or phone or whatever and get out for a walk. I really would prefer to curl up with a book but that doesn't go over well at work so walking over lunch with an audio book was my way of "reading" I really need to get back into that habit. It's way too cold now, though. Walk circles around wherever your kids are practicing or doing other activities. I put in a LOT of miles circling soccer fields while chatting with other moms! Although yours are older so they probably don't need rides anymore... Find a destination 2 or 3 miles a way and make a date with a friend. My friend and I walk for coffee. We solve the world's problems along the way. Get a treadmill or elliptical on Craigslist and force yourself to use it whenever you watch tv. I don't watch anything now, but for years, I watched Desperate Housewives or Revenge or whatever show I was into on my laptop while on the elliptical. Sign up for a class (Groupon! That's how I found hot yoga) with a friend - knowing they are counting on you to show up helps! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjule Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Welcome Robin! We're all here to support you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thank you for the support...it is very appreciated! And for the exercise ideas, Jen. UGH. I just broke down and had a Hagen Daas...............moving on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whole30 Certified Coach littleg Posted January 13, 2016 Whole30 Certified Coach Share Posted January 13, 2016 Is it too soon for a new dog? Lots of shelter dogs out there would love a home with an owner who really wanted them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 So...yesterday was an all around lousy day Subtract the banana from breakfast Add other crap I ate that I should not have (AFTER the Hagen Daas) Today is a new day We don't feel it's too soon for a new pup. We have been looking into all forms of adoption/rescue/private. We do need a puppy because we live on 150 acres without a fence and we need a pup that we can train to stay within the boundaries of our yard. Co-workers want to start an exercise program after work starting in February! YAY! Today's meals: M1: 2 fried eggs, whole chicken sausage, banana (from yesterday M2: very large salad loaded with veggies, oil & vinegar dressing M3: turkey, mashed cauliflower, green veggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyPeace Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 150 acres without a fence and, I'm guessing, with a few hazards to be taught to the dog! I partly envy you that much land and partly don't. (DH grew up on a farm; I know it's a ton of work.) So.... about that day when things went south and you ate badly. Was it that you hadn't eaten enough earlier? Was it stress? Was it OMG MUST HAVE THAT? I am guilty of all of them at different times. Thinking through what just happened -- just to understand, not to judge -- helps me avoid similar situations in the future. For example, yesterday I sat through a two hour meeting where everyone else was eating chocolate. I didn't have any, but when I realized I had nothing to snack on and was going to be at my desk for another 3 hours, well, I had chocolate and candy and cookies and cake. Not pretty. Today, I avoided chocolate-filled meetings and was ready for a long day with tuna packs, a source of fat, and a Plan. Much better. ThyPeace, next I need to lose the same 5 pounds I lost last year, because, well, holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 It happens to all of us. Just move on. Knowing why and having a plan for next time is always a good idea, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Honestly, it's just laziness and a lack of self control. I've lost 20 lbs and even though I have 10 more to go my brain says "you've done enough". When it's not really all about weight AT ALL. I have to constantly keep reminding myself about that. I just want a happy medium. I want to be able to have a treat or splurge now and again....not every day. I want to live my life feeling great and not guilty. I have a great plan.....by "I" get in the way of following it....constant struggle. As for the property we live on, we have the best of both worlds. We get to live there and enjoy all the benefits of it and someone else takes care of it! We love it! Except that our old house has all the modern amenities of 1910....LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyPeace Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 it's just laziness and a lack of self control. ... As for the property we live on, we have the best of both worlds. We get to live there and enjoy all the benefits of it and someone else takes care of it! We love it! Except that our old house has all the modern amenities of 1910....LOL!! I suspect it's a little more than a lack of self-control. Or, maybe to look at it a little differently, we can all stand to build our self-discipline muscles. And we all wear them out sometimes. So what can you to do build that self-discipline, and what other things are wearing it down? Having someone else take care of the land appears to me to be a pretty good thing. DH's family rents their land out now, because no one in the family stayed on the farm. I've met the guys who do farm it and they are fantastic, hard-working guys. Nice to know that kind of expertise is still out there. ThyPeace, grew up in town, farmers a couple more generations back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 5 SNOW DAYS....SNOWED IN....AT HOME. Didn't over eat; ate some junk; didn't eat a lot of junk; ate some really good for me things; baked homemade bread; ate a grilled cheese sandwich on said homemade bread; broke out in an itchy rash; took benadryl; went to bed; gained a couple of pounds; feeling bloated and lethargic. Ok, so.....the first 3 days I was sick, very sick! But....the train has derailed. Sigh...... On a happier note, I did start an exercise program on Monday and Wednesday's after work (which did not happen this week because of the snow). Here is to better days ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeMama623 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hello Robin! I've started following along on your thread, as I just created mine and I would love to follow some others for motiviation/camaraderie! I know what you mean about the snow! I was snowed in too and it was AWFUL. I just want to eat ALL THE THINGS when I'm trapped inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hi wholemama! Glad to have some company here. Still haven't quite gotten back on track. Something seems to derail me every day. Yesterday it was ice cream. I keep having the idea that I'm going to get back on track but then realize that a reset might be in order. So....we shall see. So far it's been a good day. The choice is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeMama623 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can totally relate. yesterday in my log I set "goals" for myself for this week. the FIRST day, I had already gone against them. Today is not going so bad, so I hope that I can keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Day 1 of Whole30 #2! Time to get back that determination and do this! Meals today: M1: 2 fried eggs & sweet potato hash with peppers and onions, cup of tea M2: 1/2 pan roasted chicken breast, roasted butternut squash soup, cut up cucumber/tomatoes M3: Crock pot - pot roast, potatoes, carrots and an additional veggie (not sure what yet....maybe salad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Good for you starting another W30! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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