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Second time around: August 1


melyhegedu

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It's been 2 years since my first Whole 30, and I have been riding my own bike pretty steadily until about 6 months ago. I stopped caring and now the bloating, joint pain, sleepless nights and general low self-esteem is back, along with 5 pounds. Instead of waiting until fall (my last W30 was Sept. '14) I am starting August 1. In the meantime, I'm cleaning out the fridge, getting back into good shopping and cooking habits and weaning myself off sugar in the form of wine. I signed up for the daily newsletter for accountability. The scale is going into the garage for the duration.

 

I am committed to journaling my goals and progress along the way, and to keeping a log here in the forum. I'm posting here today to make it official! Can't wait to come back August 31 and post before and after photos. I just turned 60 and want to head into the next phase of life happy and healthy, without guilt and anxiety holding me back. Hooray!!

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I have been having anxiety lately, don't know if it's related to my plan to start on Monday. I have been eating on plan for the most part all week since I made the commitment, getting used to the dishes! But had a big anxiety attack yesterday and today I feel like I've been hit by a truck of self-doubt. The biggest reason I want to do Whole 30 again is to boost my self-esteem. This is worse than any sugar dragon or wine binge. It probably doesn't help that I'm checking the scale every morning, seeing it stay exactly 5 pounds over where I ended up after my last Whole 30. Must breathe.

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I have been having anxiety lately, don't know if it's related to my plan to start on Monday. I have been eating on plan for the most part all week since I made the commitment, getting used to the dishes! But had a big anxiety attack yesterday and today I feel like I've been hit by a truck of self-doubt. The biggest reason I want to do Whole 30 again is to boost my self-esteem. This is worse than any sugar dragon or wine binge. It probably doesn't help that I'm checking the scale every morning, seeing it stay exactly 5 pounds over where I ended up after my last Whole 30. Must breathe.

Stop this, it is not helping at all! Giving your self-esteem/self-worth/mood for the day to a hunk of plastic that measures gravity is just mean to you as a human being.

 

By "on plan", do you mean completely Whole30 compliant? If so, have you been including starchy veggies in at least one meal per day? Going too low carb can definitely contribute to increased anxiety.

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Thanks for the encouragement. I had a much better day Thursday. It's just been too hot to start the oven so haven't been roasting sweet potatoes as usual. Fell off the plan yesterday but today was better. Went for a hike and a swim with a friend. So ready to get going on Monday. Making chili and carnitas for the week. The daily email will start Monday. Looks like a lot of folks are starting Monday, too. I'll check in for inspiration.

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