Bck2B6 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hi! I am sitting here with my pumpkin spice latte and a pumpkin scone because tomorrow I start my first Whole30 and I figured I better get these in before I begin my first Whole30 tomorrow. I had a lot of impressions while reading the book, and probably a bit of denial. Thoughts like "that's not me" "I don't have a sugar dragon" "this isn't much different from how I live now"-- and a couple of week ago when I chose Sept. 19th as my start date and signed up for the Whole30 daily program, I was feeling really confident. As I sit here with my coffee and my scone, I am feeling a little nervous (normal?). Since reading the book I have been a little more conscious about my choices and I now realize, I have a huge Sugar Dragon (Let's name him Peanut Butter Cup), and a serious love of bread and cheese. And although I am a 42 year old guy, I have the emotional maturity of a Taylor Swift song, and love all things pumpkin spice. So there it is. I have a pretty good track record of following a plan. Five years ago I decided to make some changes and lost 136 lbs through diet and exercise. I am really proud of the work that I have put in to take off the weight and to keep it off. However, the couple of times I have backslid (almost always starting around this time of year and pumpkin flavored everything leading into the holidays), I have pulled myself back and gotten back on track. HOWEVER, what has been really unsettling is that the method I used to change my lifestyle did nothing to change my relationship with food. Hitting a goal on the scale didn't mean I got to go back to eating like a frat boy, and buffalo sauce dripping from one's chin is not as attractive as one might think. My triggers are still m triggers and I still reward myself with food, celebrate with food, punish myself, console myself, comfort myself, and show love and affection, with food. That's what I am looking for with this program, is a paradigm shift. Also, inflammation is an issue that I want solved. I am nervous about living in a body that produces too much plaque and what that means for my future. I am excited to find out what needs to be eliminated from my diet, what makes me feel awesome, and to give Peanut Butter Cup a swift throat punch. That being said, I am a little nervous, not about the effects--but more whether or not when I feel vulnerable or tired if I have it in me to not say "Meh". I am hoping I can keep my eye on the prize and that the rewards will outweigh the discomforts. I look forward to reading all of your previous posts for information, support, and answers to questions that come up and hopefully some support as I embark on this journey. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbuoy10 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hi, Bck2B6, I'm restarting my Whole30 today, so we're only one day apart on our journey. I'm also very, very nervous that I don't have it in me to say no to food or wine. I'm a 46-year-old woman, and I do NOT have a good track record of following a plan. Hence, the restart. Although I want and need to lose weight, I'm trying to focus on the larger non-scale reasons I'm doing the plan. I don't have a huge sugar dragon as far as candy or other sweet treats go, but I love my breads/grains (and, of course, cheese), and I drink way too much wine. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bck2B6 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Best of luck to you! Thank you for the comment. How cool that we will be doing this at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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