Barb Meahan Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 So for over a year we went Plant based only, no meat, dairy or oils.. Well it went ok and we did lose some weight but I never felt good at all.. So we stopped and started adding things back in but I have had this terrible disabling acid re flux with stomach pain for months now. Had all test run there was some inflammation but no problems they said so take your pills and go on..well my son and wife said they found this Whole30 and I should read up and maybe try it cause she also has bad re flux. So I jumped right in and read and read and read...then cleaned out my kitchen, went to the market and here we are! Honestly we gave up coffee also cold turkey because of my re flux and hubby said he would do it also. Yesterday was a big headache for us both but today so far no headache and actually feeling pretty good! But it is only day 2 and I have read that the first week or so is the hardest, but really neither one of us had a bad sugar addiction. But then again I never knew how much sugar was in some things!! wowwers!!! Oh and no tummy pain or much re flux since yesterday, keeping fingers crossed!! Would love to hear from other newbies as to how it is going and how you feel. looking forward! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexielion Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Today is day 2 for me as well! My problem is the one thing you aren't dealing with - the sugar addiction. So far so good, no debilitating cravings yet, but it is still early. This is the third (!) time I have tried to do whole30, day 7-9 is when I broke the last two times. I hope to make it all the way through this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Meahan Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 You can do this rexielion, keep your chin high and away from those sweets. Make sure they are not in your home. I know I have a thing for salty and I cannot keep them in the house, or they will be in my tummy! Just tell yourself one day at a time and that you will not give in to anything, say this every morning. My hubby has a thing for sweets also and so I am giving him some fruit to help him a long the way..I may look up some recipes for things we can have and give it a try! Keep looking forward! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Rippy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hubby and I are starting Tuesday (we are baseball fans and have a gathering for Opening Day on Monday). I am super nervous. Barb - you say you were plant based? Did that change before or because of the Whole30? I don't eat meat or dairy, but eat tons of beans and legumes, so I am not sure how I will fare on the Whole30. But I am worn out all the time and something has to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Meahan Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Yes Jenny, we were meat free for over a year and I had so many problems and never got healthy, but everyone is different. I was always tired and run down, foggy headed and just never felt right, my cholesterol never went down and believe me we ate just as Dr McDougal and all of them said too. Beans, corn, lots of vegs, potatoes, but we also always had whole grain breads and whole grain pizzas, I used wheat flour all the time.. I am starting to believe this is what done it, then on top of it I been having tummy problems since Dec and don't mean to sound bad here but could never go potty without help...So we actually started this half day on Monday and now we are at Wednesday and I have went by myself and my foggy head is clear and my tummy hasn't hurt... So we will see what the next 28 days bring, because if it's good then we are Whole the rest of our life's! Just look up great recipes for your party and eat only your food, you will do great! Let us know how it goes! Keep looking forward! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted March 31, 2016 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2016 Today is day 2 for me as well! My problem is the one thing you aren't dealing with - the sugar addiction. So far so good, no debilitating cravings yet, but it is still early. This is the third (!) time I have tried to do whole30, day 7-9 is when I broke the last two times. I hope to make it all the way through this time around. The best way to make sure you don't crave sugar is honestly to be sure you're eating plenty of vegetables, protein, and fat at every meal. It really does make a huge difference. So don't try to just get by on minimum servings if you need to eat more. Add fat in addition to what you cook in at every meal -- mayo or olives or avocado are great options. Go easy on nuts and seeds, since they can be food without brakes for many people (once you start eating them, you can't stop), and they can cause digestive issues. If you do have a craving, try to distract yourself. Get a big drink of water, and then go do something that will keep your mind and your hands busy for a little while. Go for a walk, do a crossword, work on a craft or hobby, clean or organize something around the house, call a friend, do your nails -- anything to keep you from eating and take your mind off food. And if you have a craving for something sweet, and you can't distract yourself from it, instead of reaching for fruit or something sweet tasting, have something with fat in it. A handful of olives, some avocado, or even some protein like leftover meat or a hard boiled egg. When you crave sweets and let yourself have sweets (even fruit), you're just setting yourself up to crave them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexielion Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks for the sugar-addiction advice, Barb and Shannon! My downfalls have been dried fruit - especially dates and mango - so I plan on staying away from those as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Meahan Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 So day three is good, I didn't sleep at all last night but it's due too I had both knees completely replacement last May so isn't a year yet and they told me it would take over a year to heal all the way..but most of the time now it doesn't bother me much but last night my right one which was my worst one ached all night. Anyway like I said we were strict vegan and it never seemed to help me at all, I was always tired and moody and foggy headed...anyone else ever do vegan and have this? Well my foggy head has cleared! Thank God and Whole30!! Even after only two days.. My hubby has been kind of apprehensitive about whole30 due to we I always study what we are going to do as far as eating and we both watched some films on why you should not eat meat..so now we are eating meat and using the oil that we were told is so bad for us..I myself am confused also but I do know how I felt eating vegan and people would always tell me you don't look well..my hubby didn't lose the weight he has been trying so hard to lose..I lost weight after my surgery due to pain pills and I couldn't eat! My cholesterol never got right, my good was always way low and bad way high and triglycerides are real high! My dr has let me get away without meds but keeps telling me to eat better and ect..he also has been doing my blood work every three months, so May I will have it done again and I am excited to see what happens.. I don't know but getting rid of wheat, grains, alcohol, which I only drank a glass of red wine at night, and coffee is gone, I already feel better! We shall see what the next 27 days shall bring! Keep looking forward! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexielion Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Go Barb! You and your husband are so inspirational!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Meahan Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hello all! Day 25 and all is great! Hubby and I have done great! We are both feeling well, sleeping well and eating well! Don't know if we have lost any weight but our clothes feel looser! We both have lots of energy and tho we did give up coffee at first, we both wanted it again so since it is on plan we now drink just one cup in mornings with coconut milk...yummy! We are going on a little trip April 29-May 4th but will eat as we have been as closely as we can and when we get home, we shall start our 2nd whole30! How is everyone else doing? Keep looking forward! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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