scoakley13 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I've done several Whole30's (at least ten but probably more) and even did a Whole75 last year. I felt great and was able to stay active with no issues. I wanted to try Keto so I did that the second half of the year. It was a keto/Whole30 hybrid and also made me feel great. However, I started getting depressed in December and began shoveling unhealthy food in my mouth because it made me feel better. Then I started feeling bad so I ate more bad food. I knew what the bad food was doing to me but couldn't stop and my depression got worse. I started on an anti-depressant at the beginning of January. It made me sleepy and really hungry. So I started eating more because of the hunger and eating unhealthier because of how tired I was. I'm now almost 35 lbs. heavier than I was on Christmas Day and have no energy. I love how I feel (and look) on Whole30 so I'm starting another round tomorrow morning. I've tried a few times over the past couple of months but haven't been able to stick with it. I've been keeping a food log so I could figure out what makes me crave/eat unhealthy food and feel like I've finally figured it out. So here we go... Goals over the next 30 (or more) days: Track food here daily to hold me accountable Lessen inflammation throughout my body Break "addiction" to sweet treats Stop emotional eating Increase energy by eating compliantly and getting enough sleep at night Move at least five days per week Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner every day Fit back into my pants Most importantly - feel good every damn day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowInTheKitchen Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Welcome (back)! I LOVE that inspirational pic... Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 I've always loved the quote and think the pic is gorgeous! Glad to be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueautumn Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That sums up the awful cycle pretty well I think. It sucks when you know what you should be doing and just keeping doing the opposite. Im starting on sunday and we can be sugar dragon slaying buddies. I also emotionally eat like the dickens. Happy thoughts! Youve done this before and I have faith you will make it through the other side of this one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Thank you! It’s nice to be around people who understand. You can do it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Day 1 - May 23 Breakfast 3 egg scramble with mushrooms and black olives, hash browns and sauerkraut on tomato slices coffee with Nut Pods Lunch Italian Hoagie Salad - https://meljoulwan.com/2016/02/10/italian-hoagie-salad/ (I can never find pepperoni or salami without dextrose where I live so I only use prosciutto) Dinner grilled flank steak and steamed baby potatoes Romaine Wedge Salad - https://www.wholekitchensink.com/romaine-wedge-salad/ Movement my planned hike fell through so did a 30 minute workout at home - squats, plank, bicep curls, push ups I feel good today. I woke up excited and ready to go. My energy level was good throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowInTheKitchen Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Ooh those meals look and sound delicious! Thanks for posting the links, and congratulations on your Day1! Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodingersCat Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Ugh, do I hear you about the reasons for starting!! First day looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 I’ve followed you and Kirbz for the past year or two on here (can’t remember which of you was here first) and I identify with both of you. It’s also my dream for you and Lorna from Canada to cook for me one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodingersCat Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Aww! I miss Lorna, is she still around!? I would love to get together with a bunch of W30 people for an epic dinner party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 I’m not sure if she is or not. I haven’t seen her post anything recently. A huge dinner party would be awesome! No grilled kangaroo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Day 2 - May 24 Breakfast 2 eggs and sweet potato hash with pineapple and bacon (delicious!) - https://www.thesophisticatedcaveman.com/bacon-pineapple-and-sweet-potato-hash/ coffee with Nut Pods Lunch nothing Dinner slow cooker chicken and gravy and roasted baby potatoes - https://nomnompaleo.com/post/4807547385/slow-cooker-roast-chicken-and-gravy Movement ran one mile and then walked one mile - I was going to run another and walk another but torrential downpours came on quickly. Luckily I was almost to my car before the skies opened up. I feel good again today. Energy level is excellent. I tend to over-potato the first week or so on Whole30 because I don’t like carb flu. After a while, I’ll go a day or two without any type of potato and be ok. Also, I didn’t eat lunch today. I food prepped, cleaned my apartment, shampooed my carpets and ran errands and just didn’t have/make time. I’m ok now but I do have some deviled eggs in the fridge if I get hungry later. My boyfriend ran errands with me and stopped for Taco Bell. I didn’t eat any so I consider that a win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBear Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 @SchrodingersCat i want to come To the dinner and I am requesting grilled Kangaroo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBear Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 @scoakley13 I currently have a Taco Bell staring me down as I sit in an ER parking lot waiting on the hubby. It’s not even that good but it was always my late night go too, mainly because it was opened and I hate McDonalds and Krystal’s. Sigh I’m not going over there it’s not an option not tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just say no! No quiero Taco Bell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Day 3 - May 25 Breakfast 2 eggs, crispy steak (cheap steak cut into thin strips, dredged in arrowroot flour and cooked in avocado oil), cinnamon apple sauce coffee with Nut Pods Lunch nothing Movement 3 mile hike This is what happened today: I didn’t eat lunch or take anything because I thought I’d be home from my hike around 1. However, the hike was a lot further away than I thought. I got really hungry on the way home and broke down and bought a bag of chips. The ingredients were all compliant but I know what potato chips to do me. Make me spiral! So what did I do? Yep, I spiraled. I know how it is when I don’t eat all three meals and when I eat potato chips. I didn’t plan correctly so here I am elbows deep in a bag of popcorn planning for my new Day 1 tomorrow. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueautumn Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Well I will say chips and popcorn sound amazing. At least you know some of your triggers so you can avoid them later Today is nearing the end of day 2 for me so I'll be with ya when you start tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 I’ll see you then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Day 1, Take 2 - May 26 Breakfast - two eggs, crispy steak and cinnamon applesauce; coffee with Nut Pods Lunch - steamed potatoes with salt & pepper, three hard boiled eggs, romaine and cherry tomatoes with Brianna's Real French Vinaigrette (I normally wouldn't eat this because of the canola oil but it was deemed ok in another post and it's quite tasty) I'm going to start splitting dinner and movement into a separate post. I keep my food journal at home and am afraid I'll forget what I had for breakfast and lunch by the time I get off work. My 44 year-old peri-menopause brain is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueautumn Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That crispy steak sounds so awesome. Day 1 2.0 sounds like it's going good for you so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I love it! It came from a steak and broccoli recipe. When I went to make it, the broccoli was rotten so I just ate the crispy steak. I’ve had it every day since then. Day 1, Take 2 is so far so good. I hope your Day 3 (?) is going good. I’m going to catch up on everyone shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Dinner - bacon and apple smothered pork chops and green beans https://nomnompaleo.com/post/77596713058/bacon-apple-smothered-pork-chops Movement 2 mile walk/run home workout - squats, pushups, planks, crunches and several arm exercises (Momma has bat wings!) I felt good again today. Very energized and determined. I bought a lot of new shorts in my normal size that I can’t wear right now. I did my home workout while wearing a pair of them and a sport bra. Nothing gets you motivated like a bunch of flesh flapping about. I apologize for that visual but I didn’t upload a pic so you’re welcome for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodingersCat Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Those pork chops sound yum!! Good for you for working out, I keep promising myself I will and then.... not. I REALLY need to get off my butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowInTheKitchen Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 @scoakley13 I want to try that crispy steak. I fail at anything steak that isn’t tenderloin, but I think I may succeed with this. I’m impressed with your home workouts. Except for a daily walk, I just can’t seem to get motivated to work out at home. I miss my gym. Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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