Ann Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 So I'm back. I had a very successful W30 in July-August, and have had ups and downs riding my own bike. Most recently, I have found myself almost right where I started as far as eating habits. My dad has been in and out if the hospital for almost a full month, and between the stress, lack of time (feels like I am always at work or at the hospital), and throw in a giant bowl of Halloween candy, I have recently allowed myself to eat drive thru junk, pizza delivery, or settle for a liquid (wine) dinner. It goes without saying I feel like crap. Insomnia has returned, as well as irritability and general anxiety. Lots of that is because I'm worried about my dad's health, but i know i could "cope" better if I was eating right. And also, I've gained back 3 of the 18 pounds I lost. It's time to reign myself in. I'm sipping the last of my wine, and then hitting the pillow early (which will be easy bc of the time change). Tomorrow I begin. I'm looking forward to feeling soo much better in just a few days, to reinforcing the things I learned in my first go-round, and to reinforce habits that stick (even during the more stressful times). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ann Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Starting out Day 1 on the right foot - omelet with peppers, onion, mushrooms, spinach, made in coconut oil, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 slice high quality bacon, and iced tea. Okay, so the bacon has some sugar ... I was more "pure" on my first W30, but am allowing myself to finish this package of bacon, bc it is high quality, and because I don't struggle terribly with a sugar dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhmomi Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I could have written your opening post. I am far off track lately and trying to find my way back... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstar Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Best of luck!! I'm starting tomorrow. Apprehensive and excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Day 1, Meal 2 - spinach salad w roast beef, olives, asparagus, red onion, peppers, mushrooms, olive oil/balsamic/Dijon dressing, and a handful of grapes, and big glass of water. Felt like nibbling all morning but didn't (just herbal tea in lieu of coffee) - I think knowing that I wasn't going to snack made me want to, I wasn't hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Good luck to you, too fstar! And jhmomi, do it with me!! Come on, tomorrow is as good a day as any to get back on track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Day 1, meal 3. Red curry chicken tenders, steamed broccoli w ghee and lemon pepper. I also snacked a bit this afternoon - a handful of raw almonds at work, and a V-8 when I first got home. And I'm totally wanting a glass of wine, but fortunately there is none in the house. All in all, I'd say a successful first day. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratdoll Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Congrats!!!!! And good job for admitting what's not going so well, what you want to change, and doing something about it! I must say--- I am totally happy to hear that it is possible to lose weight doing this. Kinda a no brainer, but I keep reading that weight will be lost but not to expect it as this isn't a weight loss program. But consider me not eating crap anymore, no more dairy and sugar... I'm totally expecting a loss!!! And way to go! Even if you fell off the wagon, or bike I guess, you can get rid of that 3 pounds.... Which really isn't bad, so don't beat yourself up about it. I'm new to this, and on day 4, going on 5 now. Feeling pretty good, loving this forum, and here to support others as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Day 2, meal 1. Omelet w peppers, onions and spinach, 1/2 slice quality bacon, sliced avocado, herbal tea. I'm thinking maybe I should move this thread to the "life after 30" area, because of things like the bacon, and the Applegate salami (sugar) I'm bringing for a late day snack. It's perhaps not a "true" W30 I'm attempting, but 30 days of fairly strict paleo with no wine, to get me back on track. But I do want to post meals because the accountability really helps me stay focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Day 2, meal 2. Spinach salad with roast beef, peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and olives, dressed w balsamic, olive oil and Dijon. Can anyone tell I'm a creature of habit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Daily 2, meal 3. Eaten quickly at the office so i could head to the hospital to watch election results roll in with my dad. Leftover red curry chicken and steamed asparagus. And a spoonful of coconut butter. Snacked earlier on green grapes and raw almonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think I will go ahead and move back over to my post-30 log. I guess I'm not ready for another Whole30 just now, but if I can keep sticking to what I've done the last two days on a long term basis, I will be happy with myself. But I do want to continue with a log, it helps me a lot to post and to read everyone else's posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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