NatalieCatalie_ Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hello Whole30 Folks! I am Natalie. I'm 27 years old and I'm from Fresno CA. Today is my first day ever on Whole30. I'm excited but also a little nervous. In April of 2013 ago I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and started taking medication (an SSRI) to treat it. Fast forward to now, after being on and off several SSRIs, my weight and health have declined. I went from weighing a healthy 140 lbs to 209 lbs. I have developed prediabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and just feel generally "blah." Some of the weight gain is due to a change in lifestyle - going from walking 4 miles a day in college to sitting in a cubicle 40 hours a week - but I think most of the weight gain has been because of the medications. I am still taking an antidepressant because the anxiety and depression are still there, and it only gets worse as I feel physically worse and worse. I have tried so many ways to lose weight in the past with little to no results. In each case, I have gained back what I lost and put on even more. I am at my heaviest weight ever. It's disheartening, to say the least. As hard as it is for me to admit, I know that I have an unhealthy emotional relationship with food. My goal is to heal that relationship and find other ways to soothe myself when I'm sad or lonely or bored. I am hoping and praying that Whole30 is the answer to my problems. I have faith that if I stick with it and focus on the long-term benefits, then I will be successful. I'm looking forward to meeting others on this journey with me! xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connistock Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 You will do great! Just remember... one thing... you can control what you put into your body. It WILL get hard and it WILL be a challenge as we have surrounded ourselves with so many things that only harm us; however, this is the only thing I found that was on me and only me. I argued with myself about what I need and what I deserve all the while knowIng if I eat it I will have to restart so... I said it is just 30 days! It took me 4 times to truly make it through! Greatest accomplishment I have ever had! I am restarting today to get in control for before the holidays! Join me and we will have the best holiday season gifts ever!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connistock Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 @NatalieCatalie_ How is your day going today? Have you had any near misses? Have you had any cravings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatalieCatalie_ Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hi @connistock thank you for checking in! My day is going okay. No near misses but the snacks, chips, candy, etc that are all over my office seem to be calling out to me, but I'm staying strong. I feel hungry all the time it seems! I packed a big lunch so I could break it up into two "mini meals" because I cannot eat a lot in one sitting, but I get hungry often. I've eaten my lunch, plus a Larabar, plus an apple with almond butter and my stomach is growling again! I only have about 30 more minutes before I can head home and have dinner. I'm trying to hold out before I reach for another Larabar. How's your day been?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connistock Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ha! Sorry... got motivated to not eat with my co-workers teasing me about my restrictions. This could have been a real bummer except I have done this before and my confidence is REAL HIGH! Own this! It is so fun to watch my co-workers as they run to the Halloween candy bowl and the treat room because of their sugar addictions! Granted if I was not on my whole 30 I would be doing the same thing! One thing I would like to share with you is ... as difficult as it seems now, it gets better and you will have such food control and confidence that you will be able to have all your trigger foods around without the craving. Hard to believe but it is the one thing I can not wait to get this feeling back! Have you tried stir-fried plantains in ghee and cinnamon? This is a good dessert type filling veggie! Try as side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatalieCatalie_ Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 @connistock I find that each day, the cravings for sweets are easier and easier to ignore. I can't wait for that total freedom feeling! And thank you - I will try out that plantain idea. Yummm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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