kelly_ahern Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hi there! So I probably should have joined this forum a week or so ago - but am excited to jump in now. I began my first-ever Whole30 on Saturday, April 23rd. I have a long history of anxiety, chronic migraines and most recently this winter came down with viral meningitis which took a while to shake off. I still have a lot of inflammation in my body and am completing my second round of steroids to help break this viscous cycle of pain. Even before the current health issues, I have always been extremely interested in diet and nutrition, but that interest has since evolved into a strong curiosity as to how diet can truly heal your body. After speaking with my primary care and neurologist about my interest in exploring my diet more, as a way to recover and prevent further illness, both encouraged an elimination diet. I did a ton of research and landed on Whole30, bought the book and haven't looked back. I was confident that I could do this, as I had already slowly started cutting back on dairy and gluten already - although I do love a good glass of red wine and dark chocolate Now on Day 6, I can safely say this was the best decision I have ever made. Just shy of a week and I already feel less bloated, lighter, and today especially I am ridiculously happy - almost euphoric. Everything seems easier, the littlest things make me smile. I didn't expect the emotional benefits to actually be true and cannot wait to see how I feel mentally by Day 30. I guess I just wanted to say, thank you. I've read through this website, the book and followed so many other Whole30-ers on Instagram (I have a food-inspired account I started before Whole30, where I have given many recipe shout-outs, feel free to check it out: @redhedcooks), I feel so supported already. I truly cannot wait to complete this first round and continue to learn from this process. PS: I literally had to stop what I was doing at work and write this, I felt that compelled to share! PSS: If there are any other mirgrainers out there, I'd love to hear about your Whole30 experience, what's helped, etc. -Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesliechapman00 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I too am on my first round of Whole30. My official start day was 4/26, although 11 days prior to that I decided to do a "test run" as I called it. I switched over to the food plan but was still weighing myself. I am committed 100% to following all of the rules of the program. I notice my moods are better and someone at work actually said they could tell a difference in me. I decided to do whole30 because my digestion was screwed up and my face has been getting acne. Those were my two main reasons. I would like to say my face is clear but its not so I will just hope that changes! I am WAY less bloated and that's amazing. I got rid of my scale which was a huge deal for me so that is super exciting. I look forward to hearing how you improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_ahern Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 That's awesome Leslie, so nice to meet another newbie! I took a similar approach where I started eliminating most dairy and gluten products a few weeks before starting my actual Whole30 - I think that really helps! Definitely made the transition a lot easier for me. On Day 10 now, and feeling great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusebius Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very inspiring Kelly! Keep going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shangria Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi! I am starting my Whole30 tomorrow morning and LIVE on migraine meds literally daily. I'm excited to hear that there is hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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