batmom Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Mostly I just want to vent a bit about how difficult this is to do alone! I joined this forum to hopefully find a little encouragement and support, as there is no one else on my life who is willing to try whole30. I am so jealous of everyone whose spouse is joining them! My husband refuses to even try! (Although he has cut out sugar with the exception of alcohol) Anyway, how do you guys deal with cravings when the rest of your family still eats pizza and sweets??!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamxocolf Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I am doing it "alone". On day 27!! For me, the kids have moved out so just the hubby. He refuses to join as well, but as I do the shopping I only buy him treats that don't interest me. lol I wish I had someone to do it with as well, but everyone around me thinks it is impossible. It isn't!! I am doing great, looking better and absolutely feeling better! Was hoping to feel more relief from random body pain, but hopefully that will come in time. Hang in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburth7 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I have been doing this 'alone' for 2.5 years. My husband has done a couple Whole30's but generally reverts back to his normal way of eating. I have three kids that we feed healthy but they do eat non-Whole30 food as well... and it's in my pantry. For me, it's just knowing how much those foods impact my body that keeps me going. It might be tough during these 30 days because you don't know that but once you do your re-introductions, it will hopefully become more clear what you can tolerate and not tolerate and that should provide some motivation for post Whole30. I think the biggest thing that helped me during my active Whole30 was just taking it one day at a time. I never looked to the end of the month, I just would eat compliant for one meal, then the next and then the next. I told myself, maybe tomorrow you can have that... and at the end of Whole30, you truly can have whatever you want. You may not WANT to have pizza or chocolate or whatever else you're craving right now, but you can have it. This is only temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyB1990 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'm doing it alone too. My boyfriend will eat the meals I make, but when it was time to watch a movie, I ate my kale chips and seltzer water while he had garlic Parmesan popcorn, an oatmeal raisin cookie and a hard ginger ale. Hahah fortunately I have a friend that "checks up on me" which I think is very sweet, and my boyfriend makes it very clear that I will be not be eating his popcorn and I took it as being supportive lol although I'm new, I totally agree with the last post. Someone made fun of me not being able to eat something and I said "eh, it's not going anywhere in the next month" I think trying to keep a positive mindset and making food that you really love despite what someone else is eating is really important for getting through all of the restrictions.. Also, I felt like a major dork for doing this, but I made a list of why I'm doing this/why it's important to me so if I'm having any weak moments, I have some great reminders written down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmom Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Oh thank you so much for responding!!! I am only on day 12 but it is definitely gradually getting easier! I am noticing a few differences in my body already; I have lost weight, feel more energized, my skin is clearing up, I feel happier, and, best of all, I don't feel hungry all the time!!! I definitely plan to continue this for longer than 30 days. I am so glad to have found this forum so we can be in this together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsvintage Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi friends! I'm so glad someone else posted this, as I'm in the same boat! I'm on day 27 and just finished reading the book (why didn't I read it sooner?!) and it's compelling me to think about our lifestyle/dietary choices a lot more. Hubby is supportive of me, but not wanting to make changes long term. I started W30 to get more energy/better skin/and hopefully jump start losing 20 lbs. from having my second baby 8 months ago. While I haven't lost as much weight as I'd hoped, I feel so much better! I have more energy when I get home with the kiddos, and I feel like that makes me a better mom. Trying to hold onto that as my motivation when it gets rough (although my own feeling better should be enough!). Good luck everyone - so glad to have found this group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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