yogi_rita Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 OK, let's do this!!! Here's a brief introduction. GOALS - yes, I want to lose weight! 3 kg (6-7 lbs) would be great! - I suffer from spring allergies and I'm curious to see if eliminating dairy helps with that... I hope it will! - Due to my allergies, I've been suffering from lack of energy and poor sleep, so I want to improve that too - increase my energy levels!! - All other well known benefits of Whole30 are welcome! Start date - May 24th End date - June 22nd Day 1 MEALS meal 1 @08:00 2 scrambled eggs with broccoli, strawberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, strawberries meal 2 @12:30 3 grilled horse mackerel, 1 big boiled potato, salad with tomato, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, oreganos, all seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and garlic (this is a typical Mediterranean meal, really good and healthy) 2 small pieces of dark chocolate and black tea (I'm addicted to cocoa and I plan to finish my dark chocolate tablet; then, I'll make my own chocolate, 100% cocoa with cocunut oil) meal 3 @16:30 (I was hungry by now) 2 boiled eggs, green salad, strawberries and apricots pre-yoga @19:30 mango post-yoga @22:30 chicken, cucumber and apricots I drank a lot of water and tea throughout the day. EXERCISE 2 hours of yoga MOOD I was feeling tired and low on energy in the evening. I went shopping in the afternoon, feeling hungry, and I was able to resist the temptation of buying chocolate or cookies. I'm very happy about that! 1 day done - 29 more days to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hey there & welcome to Whole30 You might want to increase the protein in your meals to help with that hunger - a serving of eggs when they are the only protein in your meal should be the number you can hold in one hand, which I'm guessing is closer to 3 or 4... You could also do with more fat in each of your meals - that way you'll be able to last the 4-5hrs between meals, and you'll have a much more sustained level of energy.Pre WO aim for protein 7 fat - eating fruit provides your body with an immediate source of fuel & prevents it from learning to tap into fat stores. Post WO again, avoid fruit (it preferentially replaces liver glycogen as opposed to muscle glycogen), and aim for a lean protein & optional starchy carb - something like sweet potato for instance.Chocolate is no beuno I'm afraid - even if you make it yourself.100% cacao can be used as a savoury rub, or added to coffee, but should not be used to create any kind of chocolate-y confection. You might want to read >this article< for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hey there & welcome to Whole30 You might want to increase the protein in your meals to help with that hunger - a serving of eggs when they are the only protein in your meal should be the number you can hold in one hand, which I'm guessing is closer to 3 or 4... You could also do with more fat in each of your meals - that way you'll be able to last the 4-5hrs between meals, and you'll have a much more sustained level of energy. Pre WO aim for protein 7 fat - eating fruit provides your body with an immediate source of fuel & prevents it from learning to tap into fat stores. Post WO again, avoid fruit (it preferentially replaces liver glycogen as opposed to muscle glycogen), and aim for a lean protein & optional starchy carb - something like sweet potato for instance. Chocolate is no beuno I'm afraid - even if you make it yourself. 100% cacao can be used as a savoury rub, or added to coffee, but should not be used to create any kind of chocolate-y confection. You might want to read >this article< for more info. Thank you for the advice!!! oh, chocolate... that's a tough one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Day 2 MEALS M1 @0900 2 scrambled eggs with broccoli, strawberries, watermelon, seeds and pine nuts M2 @1230 chicken, green salad, large bowl of pumpkin soup, watermelon, 2 pieces of dark chocolate (oh boy...) M3 @1730 (pre- teaching yoga class) 1 boiled egg, pine nuts M4 @2230 (I arrived home very late...) 5 turkey meatballs with tomato sauce Drank a lot of water and tea throughout the day. EXERCISE My energy levels were low today... I only taught a 60 minute yoga class today... MOOD After lunch I got a light headache but it passed. My energy levels were low in the afternoon but increased later in the day (after meal 3). So far, the most difficult period of the day is in the afternoon, between lunch and the following meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greanbean76 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 We can eat dark chocolate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 We can eat dark chocolate? Nope, I've already made this clear above - dark chocolate is NOT compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 We can eat dark chocolate? I wish we could! I don't mind not eating grains, legumes, dairy... but I'm addicted to cocoa... I want to reduce from 2 squares of dark chocolate (70% cocoa) a day to 1 square a day, and eventually, no dark chocolate. I feel that I need those two pieces of cocoa after lunch because it boosts my intelectual performance, and I need that for my work... This is a very hard process for me; I used to eat a lot of milk chocolate each day, now I only eat those 2 squares of dark chocolate, so I've been improving... but this is just something I can not quit cold turkey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I wish we could! I don't mind not eating grains, legumes, dairy... but I'm addicted to cocoa... I want to reduce from 2 squares of dark chocolate (70% cocoa) a day to 1 square a day, and eventually, no dark chocolate. I feel that I need those two pieces of cocoa after lunch because it boosts my intelectual performance, and I need that for my work... This is a very hard process for me; I used to eat a lot of milk chocolate each day, now I only eat those 2 squares of dark chocolate, so I've been improving... but this is just something I can not quit cold turkey... Unfortunately while you're still eating that chocolate you are not doing a Whole30. No chocolate is a rule - just like no grains, no legumes, no alcohol... And Whole30 is as much about breaking old habits and developing a better relationship with food, not just eating compliant foods. The fact that you're struggling so much over two squares of chocolate is quite indicative of your need to learn to live without it. Your meals are all light on fat - if you included more fat I believe you'd do fine without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Unfortunately while you're still eating that chocolate you are not doing a Whole30. No chocolate is a rule - just like no grains, no legumes, no alcohol... And Whole30 is as much about breaking old habits and developing a better relationship with food, not just eating compliant foods. The fact that you're struggling so much over two squares of chocolate is quite indicative of your need to learn to live without it. Your meals are all light on fat - if you included more fat I believe you'd do fine without it. I hate you!!! I just threw my last 4 squares of dark chocolate down the toilet and flushed! OMG!!!! How can I add more fat? I think some meals are fatty enough... I cook with olive oil or ghee, I eat a lot of nuts and seeds... Maybe add avocados? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Your meals are definitely low in fat - The oil you use for cooking is pretty much negligible as most of it stay in the panNuts & seeds should be eaten in moderation only - so say a closed handful every other day, max. They a poor source of fat to be honest - their omega 3:6 ratio is off, and they're notoriously hard on the digestive system.Try making home-made mayo which can be used as a base for all kinds of dressings, add avocado, coconut milk, compliant bacon, top your veg with ghee, drizzle salads generously with oil, munch on olives... There are all kinds of options if you start thinking outside of the box.Fat is your friend here.Happy day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm angry, Not hungry, ANGRY!! Why the hell I cannot eat chocolate?? I went shopping today, I did not buy chocolate or cookies, I'm happy that I was able to resist temptation, but I am angry! When the 30 days are over, I'm gonna eat chocolate ice cream, chocolate cakes and all the chocolate I can get my hands on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeKitty Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I relate to the emotional relationship to chocolate. The fact that you're having an intense emotional response to not eating it for a day means that there's definitely some kind of twisted-addict-type-relationship there. At least that's what it means for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I relate to the emotional relationship to chocolate. The fact that you're having an intense emotional response to not eating it for a day means that there's definitely some kind of twisted-addict-type-relationship there. At least that's what it means for me. Yes, I'm really addicted to chocolate. I hope I can get rid of my addiction with whole30. But... do I really want to stop eating chocolate after the whole30? I don't think so... But I sure want to be more mindful of what I eat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Day 3 (holyday in Portugal) MEALS (I have to increase fat intake, I know... maybe with some avocados...) M1 @0900 2 scrambled eggs in EVOO, nuts and seeds, 2 slices of melon M2 @1300 lots of grilled fish, boiled potatoes, salad with onion, cucumber, tomato and oreganos, all of this seasoned with olive oil; fruit salad for dessert M3 @1700 roasted chestnuts, grilled chicken breast, raspberries M4 @2030 one stuffed bell pepper (delicious!! recipe on Whole30 book) EXERCISE 20 minutes of yoga in the morning 30 minutes of yoga, mostly core work, in the afternoon MOOD This was the worst day so far. After lunch I was really ANGRY because I wanted a piece of dark chocolate. Really angry with whole30! After lunch, I got another ligth headache, but it passed. My enery levels were low. I went to the supermarket and I was able to resist temptation- did not buy chocolate or ice cream. I'm happy with myself now! After meal 3, energy levels increased. It looks like the worst period of the day is between meal 2 and 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Today I'm no longer angry, I'm just sad... Not eating chocolate makes me sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greanbean76 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Glad you've moved past anger. try not to be sad. i know there is no substitute for chocolate but we're 4 days in only 26 more to go. We've got this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I don't have a desire to "kill all the things", but I definitely want to "eat all the things". I was preparing an afternoon snack for my kids and it was so hard to resist freshly baked bread... OMG! And I rarely ate bread before whole30! I looked at it, smelled it, and put it away. It's incredible how I've been resisting these temptations - I'm very happy about that! And I haven't been thinking so much about chocolate today. That's good! My relationship with chocolate is an unhealthy one and a break up is necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Day 4 MEALS M1 @0900 2 scrambled eggs in EVOO, a lot of raspberries (125 grams), 2 apricots, pumpkin and sunflower seeds M2 @1230 ground beef and pork with tomato sauce, kale, 1/2 avocado, watercress soup, a lot of raspberries M3 @1800 ground beef and pork with tomato sauce, kale, 1/2 avocado, slice of melon EXERCISE none... MOOD Not eating chocolate makes me sad... see post above. I got very, very mild headaches throughout the afternoon, only a few minutes each. I felt more energy today that in the previous days. I think I'm sleeping better too, at least I'm falling asleep more quickly than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Day 5 MEALS M1 @0900 2 scrambled eggs in evoo, 2 slices of melon (I forgot to add fat...) M2 @1330 grilled gilt-head bream with salad and one boiled potato, all seasoned with (a lot) of evoo M3 @1930 grilled pork chops with salad EXERCISE none; saturday is rest day MOOD This was the first day that I didn't think too much about chocolate. Maybe too much olive oil at lunch had something to do with it? Looking at this log, this seems too little food, but I didn't feel hungry throughout the day. Maybe because I spent most of the day reading, so I didn't spend that many energy... My energy levels are still lower than usual... I slept well and had no headaches in the afternoon. Overall, a good day. Not thinking about chocolate feels good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi_rita Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Day 6 This morning, I... stepped on the scale... I know it's against the rules, but I was curious, because I'm feeling leaner... And, I've lost 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)!! My normal daily oscillations are within the 0.5 - 1 lbs range, so this is really weight loss! I'm glad I stepped on the scale, I feel much more motivated now to keep doing the Whole30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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