Seana H Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have so much to be proud of in hitting Day 11 of my Whole30. I never dreamed I could accomplish what I have done in my first week and a half to turn around some major bad habits. I am so happy with what I'm feeling (amazing energy, regaining control of my life, fun finding and cooking new recipes, and it feels like some pounds are melting off). HOWEVER, I am incredibly sad and angry. How did I let my body get this way??? Why did I spend a year making such bad choices that resulted in a 50 inch jelly belly? Why did I consciously let myself get so out-of-shape and gain 40 pounds. How could I let my bad choices keep me from seeing that my children are consuming way too much sugar and carbs? I know this is my "instant gratification" demon sitting on my shoulder. But I am scared about how long it is going to take me to get to my goal. (lose 35lbs, make exercise a normal part of my daily life, and eat for my health). Would love any advice and to hear if others have experienced these feelings after the euphoria on Days 6 -10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandagirl Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I guess this is a normal part of the process when making big changes, especially when the penny drops and we have realisations about just how unhealthy and even risky our previous behaviours were. I went through a similar process with giving up alcohol. BUT, remember you ARE doing something about it now. You've made a positive choice to change. A lot of people don't get to where you are, a lot of them remain too scared to tackle it for the rest of their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda9822 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hey Seana, I have gone through the same feelings as you. I gained the 35 lbs you are talking about in a year, became very sedentary, and had been eating what I thought was healthy plus sweets that I thought I could never be free from. Give yourself a break girl This stuff is hard!! It has thrown me on such an emotional (maybe all food related, maybe not) roller coaster, I don't know how I really feel at any given time. One day I feel like this is a cakewalk, the next all I can think about is what I'll have when I'm done - pancakes?! And I think we all have wondered how we let ourselves go so far with unhealthy behaviors. I like to think it's partly because I didn't know any better (Whole 30), partly because the food industry has been playing on our weaknesses for our whole lives, and partly because I wasn't ready to change. You're obviously ready to change, and you are changing. Enjoy those good feelings, and tell those bad ones to take a giant leap! The weight will change because we are changing our lifestyle. Personally... I don't care if it takes a year to come off like it did to come on - I'm going there. No one is stopping me, and no one can stop you either. Keep going - we'll see the rewards Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seana H Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks for the great support Pandagirl and Amanda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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