livluvlife Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am so thankful to my friend (Jilly P) for introducing me to the Whole30. After hearing the details of the plan, I was committed to starting the next day. So glad I did! December 29, 2012 was Day 30. Today is Day 34. Before I started the W30, I was suffering from a plethora of ailments: PMS, back pain, neck pain, gas, bloating, low energy, trouble focusing. I thought this is just how my life is now and I need to get used to it. Glad I didn't accept that as an answer! WHAT HELPED ME THROUGH THE PROCESS Meal planning - even planning as little as a couple of hours ahead of meal time will help. When hunger strikes, I do not feel the need to eat everything in sight. Drinking lots of water! Planning in case of temptation - bringing fruit and nuts with me when leaving the comfort of my compliant kitchen Going easy on myself when going out to eat - do my best to navigate the menu and make good choices based on the knowledge available Accepting that certain foods were not an option - this was very helpful over the holidays while surrounded by cookies, cakes, and sugary sweets Being accountable! Jilly P and I text images of our meals to each other every day for encouragement, ideas, and a compliance/sanity check When I did feel temptation rising, I drank some coconut water or ate a few dates A very supportive husband who appreciated the home-cooked food, regardless if it was on “some diet†HOW DO I FEEL NOW PMDD/PMS symptoms decreased significantly Random body aches decreased More energy! No longer need caffeine to wake up GI regularity (you know what I'm talking about people!) Do not feel hungry/starving between meals OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Vegetables are now a part of every meal - tried 3 new ones (kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts) Lost 10 pounds…so far MY NEXT STEPS Keep going to Day 60, then Day 100 Try more new vegetables Try organ meat…very scary thought Consider W30 as a way of living long-term March 9, 2013 will be Day 100. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica M. Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Wow! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj Slazak Courchesne Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Wonderful inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosieelli Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wishing you the best and thanks for sharing your journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSB1960 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORBren Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I appreciate the list of things that helped you. As a first timer I helps me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Good inspiration for a lot of us.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Way to go, luvlife! 100 days? I think that is definitely do-able. If I hadn't moved, lost my job, blah, blah, I would have been at my goal weight now. Once I went all Paleo, I realized what a difference it made in my life, my performance at the gym, and different sports. ANd even the ease of turning and twisting in my car to see behind me, or tying my shoes, or stooping down to pick stuff up, and up and down stairs. I used to pause before having to do those things and now it's not even a thought. go forth and conquer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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