KC Sunshine Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I'm on Day 5, and it's been going swimmingly thus far. I look in the mirror, and I see that I'm losing fat around the face/stomach/back. And I feel freaking sexy. And then I think, wow, it would be great to step on a scale and see how many kilos I've lost... Is there any Whole30 advice about mirrors? Should we avoid them? Use them in moderation? Obviously they're needed for some things (shaving in the morning, etc.), but should we limit it to the bare necessities? Does spending too much time in front of the mirror put too much emphasis on the superficial aspects of the Whole30, much like weighing yourself would? /TLDR Mirrors - good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted February 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 23, 2013 When I walk on by, girls be looking like damn he fly I pay to the beat, walking on the street with in my new lafreak, yeah This is how I roll, animal print, pants out control, It's real fool with the big F O They like bruce lee rock at the club Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out When I walk in the spot, this is what I see Everybody stops and they staring at me I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it (show it, show it, show it...) I'm sexy and I know it I'm sexy and I know it When I'm at the moss, purity just can't fight them up When I'm at the beach, I'm in a speedo trying to tan my cheeks This is how I roll, come on ladies it's time to go We hit it to the bar, baby don't be nervous No shows, no shirt, and I still get serviced Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out When I walk in the spot, this is what I see Everybody stops and they staring at me I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it (show it, show it, show it...) I'm sexy and I know it I'm sexy and I know it Check it out Check it out Check it out I'm sexy and I know it Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out Girl look at that body Girl look at that body Girl look at that body I work out Lyrics from http://www.elyrics.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I am laughing so hard right now. Tom took his silly pill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Compliant mirrors? Ahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 So Tom? Should we sing that song every time we look in the mirror???... Positive reinforcement or delusions of grandeur.... Lol. As long as we are being silly.... Would having delusions of granger be fantasies of being a farm hand??? Delusions of Grainger.... Fantasys of having one of everything from the electricians catalog? Feel free to add on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 So Tom?Should we sing that song every time we look in the mirror???... Positive reinforcement or delusions of grandeur.... Lol. As long as we are being silly.... Would having delusions of granger be fantasies of being a farm hand??? Delusions of Grainger.... Fantasys of having one of everything from the electricians catalog? Feel free to add on..... Delusions of ginger (okay..I am bad at this stuff) fantasy of trying every sushi restaurant in San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Casey...forgive us. Sometimes we just lose it. We probably all need a spoonful of coconut butter. Mirrors are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Aaaaaaaaand we've lost Tom. snort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Canandaigua Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Tom, I would like to request that you post a video of you dancing to that song, in front of a mirror. (speedo not reauired) Pretty please with an avocado on top? Casey, I think it is a good thing to feel svelte It's good positive reinforcement, as long as you don't obsess about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Tom, I would like to request that you post a video of you dancing to that song, in front of a mirror. (speedo not reauired) Pretty please with an avocado on top? Casey, I think it is a good thing to feel svelte It's good positive reinforcement, as long as you don't obsess about it. Yes to all of that, especially to the Tom video (and possible YouTube channel?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 :D Once I find a tissue to dry these tears of laughter and wipe up the coffee I've snorted over my laptop, I'm sure it's not good for it (laughing at Tom not you Casey) You actually bring up a really valid point. As you will have gathered from Tom's ahem *post* there's absolutely nothing wrong with looking in a mirror and going *Wowser!* Some people do get to the stage of looking in the mirror several times a day and agonising over whether or not they look a fraction slimmer or have they bloated, does their stomach actually look a bit bigger etc. This is where it becomes destructive behaviour, best avoided. You say it would be great to jump on a scale and see how many kilos you've lost (not that you're going to, of course ) but if you had, and they didn't show a loss, or didn't show as much as you expected, would you still feel as good. Personally I think the mirror gives a far truer picture of you than an arbitrary number on a scale. Meanwhile, as Tom says, 'Check it out', 'Look at that body'! High fives and way to go! Oh and thanks tom and everyone for giving me such a good laugh to wake up to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ok ok ..... Yes I'm guilty damn it all.... I have been known to just rip off my shirt and admire the six pack! " Look my obliques are really popping! Wow I can see my third intercostal muscle!" My wife's like: " put your shirt back on, your freakin me out" LOL HEY ... Tom is not that far from me..... Well 10 hr drive, but if he's game I'll drive do a you tube " we're sex and i know it " dance video with him! Any more takers???? Just think of the great publicity for W30! ( they'll shut this site down and hide in shame) LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Sunshine Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Glad everyone enjoyed this : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xacerb8 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 "Sexy and I know it" is so 2012! I suggest you guys get together and organize a Harlem Shake! (compliant and dairy-free, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moluv Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I never tire of jokes, but Tom wins so I'm not even gonna try. For this go round of whole30, in addition to only weighing in on days 0&31, I also banned myself from snapping selfies as well as trying on my summer shorts for size comparisons. I still look (and admire) in the mirror when I'm changing clothes but a big part of what I need out of this is less body obsession and more nutritious food, so I set my program up with boundaries. Thanks for the laughs everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ok ok ..... Yes I'm guilty damn it all.... I have been known to just rip off my shirt and admire the six pack! " Look my obliques are really popping! Wow I can see my third intercostal muscle!" My wife's like: " put your shirt back on, your freakin me out" LOL HEY ... Tom is not that far from me..... Well 10 hr drive, but if he's game I'll drive do a you tube " we're sex and i know it " dance video with him! Any more takers???? Just think of the great publicity for W30! ( they'll shut this site down and hide in shame) LMAO Oh please do this. Pleeeeze. I see a flash mob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyB456 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 You guys, I am a farm wife, so this cracked me up, but if you haven't seen this parody, please do! Warning, may not be compliant viewing...think these kids may grow GRAINS! http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=48H7zOQrX3U&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D48H7zOQrX3U "I work out...side!" Heh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Oh please do this. Pleeeeze. I see a flash mob. I think we should surprise everyone at the next national seminar with a "sexy" flash mob!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terez Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 National seminar???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted February 26, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 26, 2013 I watch myself carefully in the mirror for at least 2 minutes every day. My foot sticks to my leg just after a shower, but slips when I am completely dry, so I stand in tree pose as soon as I finish combing my hair. One minute on my left foot and then one minute on my right. I've gained a little weight over the past 5 weeks as I've been recovering from a hernia and haven't been able to exercise, but... .... I'm sexy and I know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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