A Whole April :)

[the.lovely.lindsey]

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I'm currently an MFA student at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, and I'm loving every moment of my life!

Well... Almost.

This will be my second round of whole30. My first was June last year, and it completely changed my life! Remember feeling like I could do absolutely anything! I had such a healthy outlook on life, and I loved myself and my health like never before.

I've noticed recently that I'm just not doing too hot. This second round is not about losing weight; it's about feeling empowered by what I eat, and how I use the energy from that. I work part-time at a gym, and I'm trying to lead an active lifestyle. Abs are made in the kitchen, though, not the gym. Those other twenty-three hours not spent working out is what my life is really about, and I have a firm testimony of how whole30 improves absolutely every aspect of it.

I'm looking for support during these next 30 days; those with whom I can discuss my feelings and struggles with and know that they're probably facing the same thing.

When it really comes down to it, this is best thing I can do for myself right now, and I'm stubborn enough to stick to it. Let's get going! My start date April 1st!

[kmollica88]

HI Lindsey! Nice to meet you! I'm starting on the 1st too! I've been on the Whole 30 program for about 2 weeks, but a few circumstances such as my grandmother passing suddenly, and not thinking fully about a party where I wrongly assumed there would be healthy alternatives to eat set me back a bit. I think I've been about 80% compliant. Kept aware from alcohol, sugar, and dairy 100%, but caved on some bread when I had no choice. I literally had to eat toast since it was the only thing they had left at this party... ugh... Anyways, I'm super stoked since my trainer has turned me on to Whole 30, and I am feeling fantastic even though I might not be 100%. Sleeping better is a huge thing for me, being able to wake up in the mornings and not needing coffee is another biggie for me. Ive been dying to weigh myself because I feel lighter! But my husband hid the scale very well this time around and I won't be able to weigh myself until May. That seems so far away! I'm glad I found this forum! Its so nice to come on here and see what everyone else up to!

[moozerb]

Hi Lindsay!  I'm Molly.  

 

I'm also starting my second round of the Whole30 tomorrow and I also live in the Bay Area!  Over in the East Bay.  Gonna need some support this time around, but feeling confident that I can follow through as I remember how great I felt last year when I did it in May.  

I'm a mom of a toddler and an actress, artist, and voiceover actress.  Since having my son, I have had moments of depression, joint pain, epic skin issues, weight gain and fatigue.  Plus, my digestion has been rough.  Almost all of it cleared up last year.  

I'm doing the Whole30 to be able to more aware and present with my son and husband and feel good about myself again.  

 

All the best, and I'd love to be support for each other!  Here's to a Whole April!

 

Molly

[the.lovely.lindsey]

Nice to meet you two, too!  I gotta say that this second round is flip-flopping between easier and harder than the first time.  Yesterday, I started craving bread (the best carb ever, in my opinion), but was turned off when my friends started teasing me about it while eating cheap donuts.  I love em, but I know that a momentary crave is just hiding a bigger issue like emotional/mental stress.  It's midterms for me, and  the pressure is on to pass my art history/philosophy class.  Trying not to think about the best burger joint in town which is literally around the corner from my apartment.

 

This week, I've just been focusing on surviving; making sure I'm eating enough, and only sticking to whole30 foods.  Last year during my first round, I was a busy undergrad working on finishing up my degree, and working part-time in a bookstore.  I was busy, but I always had time to come home and make lunch before heading out to work.  This year, my classes are six hours long with an hour for lunch, and it's pretty far from my place.  I need to invest in a lunchbox; keep that salad chill!

 

I'm really glad to meet you two, and wish you all the best with your WholeGoals and families!

[kirkor]

Big thread here: http://forum.whole30.com/topic/35189-april-1st/

[lingraham86]

_{Hello! That big thread is just too big! So I will join you all!}

 

_{Hi! My name is Lydia. I am a mom of two girls (my oldest just turned 5!) and a wife. I began my first whole 30 on April 1st. The day after my 5 year old's birthday party. It has not been the extreme struggle I feared (yet) because I had already started whittling some of the unhealthy foods from my world. But I have a tough sugar dragon that I know will bring a war soon. I am in this to change my relationship with food. And to just feel better. I sit at a desk all day, but I try to be as active as possible. I love yoga and jogging and playing with my kids. Losing weight would be nice, but is not a priority. I want to find what feels good.}

 

_{On my first 3 days I was tempted with leftover homemade chocolate birthday cake (it smelled amazing!), faced with finding food at Chick-Fil-A (hello, super dry salad), another dinner out (we meet again, dry salad with boiled eggs, but hallelujah they had grilled salmon!), and on the 3rd day I was confronted with a ginormous church potluck dinner (thank the Lord for the slacker (j/k) who brought the veggie tray! Also, a simple pork loin held me over until I was home. Walking past the dessert table was a little rough!}  

 

_{I am almost thankful for those unexpected challenges (my family very rarely eats out) in the first 3 days because it gave me a little confidence in my ability to say no, and my creativity to find something that will work. I am determined to stay strong and not get discouraged while trying to keep my family's meals somewhat normal. I am not forcing this upon them. This is for me. Hopefully I can be an example to the rest of my family who is in no way interested in being "hard core."}

 

_{Wish me luck. I am sending good vibes your way! We can do this!!}  

[Emma]

This will be my second round of whole30. My first was June last year, and it completely changed my life! Remember feeling like I could do absolutely anything! I had such a healthy outlook on life, and I loved myself and my health like never before.

 

Those words sure resonated with me.  I have great memories of feeling so differently, of feeling healthy and strong and positive.  I'd like to get that back.  Cheers to all of us on this path again!

[moozerb]

Hello again!  

 

Sorry I've been MIA.  It's been quite a week.  I am still going strong and feeling pretty good now that the first week is under our belts.  How are you all doing?  Been pretty tired the last two days, despite my little one sleeping through the night, so I got to sleep through the night which was awesome, but then I was still sleepy!  

I've had some weird cake dreams, and I normally don't even like cake!  And I miss my glass of wine at night.  But over all, feeling pretty good about this second time with the Whole30.  I even went to a party on day three and didn't feel compelled to drink any wine or beer and was super careful about what I ate!  Just had a good time.  

It's been super helpful to use the 7-day meal plan they had in the book.  That really helped me for the first few days especially. 

 

Anyway, good night on day 7 and keep it up!  Good feelings are just around the corner.  And hopefully better skin for me.  My rosacea and acne is flaring up like mad, but I'm crossing my fingers that it's the last stand!  

 

Molly