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[Wholey32]

So I have come to the realization that I suck at doing this diet! I didn't do enough research before starting it and kind of discover little bits as I go.

First thing I did wrong was eating a ton of nuts and seeds. The next thing I did wrong was I bought some evoo cooking spray I was really excited about. I didn't even think to look on the label for "no-no" additives. I found out yesterday (day 16) that it has organic alcohol grain in it. Last weekend I went out of town for the weekend and pretty much ate nothing but bananas and almonds so I wouldn't cheat. It was a whirlwind weekend and planning meals wasn't an option. I also consumed some other fruits.

I have been so proud of myself for not cheating up until this point. It's a pretty complicated diet for me because I am not much of a cook and I am also a picky eater! I read some other entries on here and realized I am doing it all wrong. I kind of eat small meals throughout the day...like a banana for bfast with a handful of nuts, an orange and some nuts for lunch, and egg for a snack, then a pretty decent dinner of either chicken or beef and some veggies. I get really tired of meat and eggs pretty fast bc of the fact I don't cook, so my options are limited.

The reason I am concerned is I can absolutely tell I haven't lost any weight. Even though I feel as if I should lose something for cutting out all of the crap I used to eat and because I eat a lot less than I used to. I am pretty sure I need to start over and do it right. Right? I have several questions. One is should I be eating a every meal like I do for dinner? I guess I also need to know if its ok to snack my meals, or should I eat them all together? Also, can I take a cheat day in between now and when I start over? I am getting tired of my eating choices. I had experienced the joy of feeling like food was no longer in control of me...that I can make decisions based on my body and not the control of food. I didn't crave junk and I felt good. After the wedding weekend, however, I feel cravings again and I feel hungrier more often. Help!

[Susan W]

Yikes. To me you have not started the Whole 30. Not even close. Get it together and join us whole heartedly.

[Kirsteen]

You don't suck - it's just, as you said, you need to do a bit more research. Have you read the book because it does lay it out really clearly and it's easy to read and follow.

Fruit and nuts don't constitute a meal or an ideal snack. They won't help regulate the insulin which will make it really hard (for me read impossible) to lose weight. Ideally you should be eating 3 meals a day of protein, good fats and veggies, limiting fruit to one or two portions a day and going easy on the nuts, especially if you want to lose weight.

If you don't mind me putting in my tuppenceworth, what I would do, is do a bit more research, learn a couple of easy recipies that you can rotate, (it's really easy to plonk a piece of meat or a chicken with some stock and veggies into a slow cooker and let it do it's thing) organise your groceries, plan a couple of days menus and then jump right in and join the party. You won't regret it, honest

[kb0426]

Now that you have gotten the "crap" out of your system, plan, research, and jump in NOW before you give in to those cravings. This may make your transition into the whole30 that much easier.

You can do this!