50Fab Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I am starting the Whole30 tomorrow (June15) after 2 and a half months of partial and full lockdown because of the Covid 19 pandemic. I am at home, not working, as my job in the service industry cannot be done from home. I am deathly afraid of getting this virus in my current state of health. I have type 2 diabetes, which I take medication for, I am obese according to the BMI calculation, and I am 56 years old. I also have a history of cancer, and have severe allergies which are under control with weekly immunotherapy shots. From everything I have been hearing, I would not do well if I contracted this disease, so I am hoping this elimination diet will get me back on track towards health. I have a month and a half before I am scheduled to go back to work, so I hope this will help get me where I need to be to have a fighting chance if I should contract Covid 19. When I go back to work with the public, I know some will have no sense of responsibility to others and will not wear facial coverings or cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze. So I know I will inevitably be exposed. I hope that Whole 30 will help me lose some weight, lower my inflammation and improve my health problems. It feels like a matter of life or death to me, not trying to sound too dramatic. I have a vague overall feeling of anxiety and fear that I have not had before, that verges on panic at times. I have done Whole 30 once before (six years ago) and felt really good on it. My greatest challenge will be giving up my red wine. I have used alcohol to try to stave off my anxiety. It works temporarily but then I suffer the consequences. So....here goes! Tomorrow I take that first step... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadyVanilla Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome! There is a really wonderful group of forum members here - I'm into the second week of my 6th W30, and this forum group has been amazing as far as offering support, delicious recipes, humor, etc, etc. Some of us () are also missing our wine! (Personally, I'd rather shop for a bottle of red wine than a new pair of shoes!). Good luck with the first day, can't wait to read about your experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contessa Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome to this group. You are in good company! I salute you for taking the long view and making changes now to ensure a positive return to work. We are here to support you and are excited to cheer on your first day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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