Watergirl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 It's almost here! Day 30! I am so psyched that I was able to complete this and am actually thinking about extending it for another ten days or so...We have a big family event coming up in mid-July and I thought it might be good to extend my good habits and "tiger blood" feeling until then. I also am leaning toward the fas-track re-introduction so that I can really test different foods and record their effect on me. Right now, I'm thinking that I will stay mostly whole30 when off the plan and then do maybe 2 more whole30's by the end of the year. We will see... Anyway, non-scale victories for me have been: increased energy throughout the day AND level energy (no big highs or lows) sounder sleep and fewer night sweats (THANK GOD) reduced eye circles/bags I don't "run out of gas" during my workouts hair and skin look better better and more even-keeled mood chronic headaches all but disappeared (only one) reduced joint pain, especially in my knees and back. I think that last one is the one that really blows my mind--I have arthritis in both knees and usually go down my stairs one at a time. But I have been able to walk down my stairs like a normal person and THAT is the BEST feeling in the world! Now, I need to review the reintroduction chapter and decide how I am going to begin...since sugar is my big nemesis, I actually want to put that off for last, but it seems like sugar and carbs go together in a lot of foods...so not sure how I'll proceed on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeKitty Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Way to go! Acknowledging the results must feel so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Way to go! Acknowledging the results must feel so good! Thanks!! It feels pretty good, except... I have a massive head cold and can't really taste any of my food And what is so strange about that, is that I am ravenously hungry! This is he first time on the entire Whole30 that I have been hungry. it is amazing to me how a head cold messes up my sense of taste and that in turn has affected my sense of satiety. Really interesting, and I need to remember this the next time I am sick and want to stuff my face with toast and butter and other comfort foods Other than that, I am so freaking proud of myself for completing this program and being true to the rules all the way through. I'm not bragging - I am truly surprised that I did not break at some point. Now that I know it's possible, I am definitely going to do another whole30! I feel great (aside from the recent cold) and want to keep feeling this way. I am even thinking about getting some bloodwork done to see if there are any changes in my blood sugar, cholesterol, and imflammatory markers. So, I have decided for the time being that I am going to start the fast track tomorrow. That will give me some time prior to my mid-July events to figure out what my biggest food triggers are and I can then make an informed decision about what indulgences will be worth it and which ones won't. This has been such a great experience for me. Thanks to Melissa and everyone on here who has offered advice and support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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