Day by Day of the Challenge
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Woke today with no headache, yes, hopefully it will remain that way!!! I also had energy, did 55 minutes of sprinting. I'm making the pumpkin chili with ground turkey so I can have something to nibble on this weekend, weekends are always hard.
Where is this recipe? I must find it and make it pronto!0 -
Today is Day 4 for me and I feel great with no dietary issues or struggles to speak of. I've already dropped some 5 lbs or so this week, so says my scale, and I can also totally see it in my clothes. I thought it might be water weight but my underwear is looking too big for my body now. That means shopping for new pretty panties!
I'm concentrating on not doing anything too strenuous (no HIIT), and lots of walking outside as well as stretching and getting to bed before 11:00 pm at night. I'm also drinking lots of water and only doing soluble fiber vegetables with very little fruit.
When I was first adjusting to Paleo/Primal, I had a hell of a time getting past the flu. But I've been pretty strict with it now for almost 10 months, switching from Primal to Paleo and now to very strict Paleo. I've done Whole30 three times previously but this AI Autoimmune Protocol is my strictest attempt yet and I feel fabulous and empowered by it. I can't believe how far I've gotten but it seems like every time I do Whole30, I get better at it and come out a stronger, more determined person.0 -
Alright, the dreaded carb flu hit my today. I worked a night shift too, so I got some dried fruit. I know I wasn't supposed to, but it totally got me through the night. Hoping to get my energy up for the week.0
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Day 8. I know I am supposed to feel better but I am still really sick with a respiratory thing
Completely lost my voice yesterday and today I am coughing and still have no voice. I am hoping this goes away soon as I am having a difficult time not using cough lozenges, especially at night when I keep my boyfriend awake with my hacking. I hope this does not go into bronchitis. Whine, whine, whine.
I accidentally used an alka seltzer cold thingie and as I sipped it discovered there was sugar, it tasted yuck.
I don't know what to do.0 -
Merci I hope you feel better soon. I wish i knew what to suggest. Some warm tea might help your throat.
Day 8 and I made it through the weekend pretty succesfully. It was a tough one too. Worked the grills at the football feild before my sons game and then went to my parents for their October fest party. Managed to stay away from the alcohol and all the desserts. Had chicken and ribs for dinner with a salad. I did have a little italian dressing and a spoonful of the pumpkin dip I made. I wasn't even thinking when I put it in my mouth! It was delicious though.
Making some chicken soup today. I was thinking about chopping up a spegetti squash and adding it in for noddles.0 -
doh- squishy did not do well
weekend was a flop. I did so awesome all week! Now this! Bad Squishy, bad! >:( Sooo I'm extending my Whole30 a couple days to make up for the badness I allowed- not perfect, not the program as outlined, BUT at least I'm accountable in some respect. Also, I am NOT letting this derail me from having the rest of my time be successful. I'm back on it today 100%. It's just apparent to me now that weekends will be my greatest challenge.
My confessions:
-Saturday - mashed potatoes and half a glass of white wine (social anxiety produced that baby)
-Sunday - corn chips and chocolate chips. No excuse other than after I'd eaten a few of the corn chips I was like, wtf am I doing? Remember how I can't have these? Duhhhh... then the choco chips were just a fail, plain n simple.
Okay, conscience cleared,
HAVE A HAPPY MONDAY! I'm feeling good once again, so let's at least get this week done right!!!!!!!!!0 -
Don't feel bad, Squishy You can start again!! I have come close. I actually downed some sugar accidentally (cold meds) I almost just said ^&&*it! and ate cough drops (which I love :0 )
You cam do it!!! Now at least you know your hard times (weekends) xo
Thanks, Erica. I am actually starting to feel better. I think no dairy is helping immensely.
I usually crave comfort foods when I am sick. I had cashews and kale chips. It is still hard to resist the family's food.
I made a shelf just for me and just got back from Whole Foods. I found coconut aminos!! I have a nicely stocked shelf and since I feel a bit better, I am prepping some food for the week and making baba ganoush.0 -
Today is Day 7 for me and it's going well. I bought some new veggies I've never tried before and have introduced some fermented vegetables into my diet (kimchi/sauerkraut and kombucha tea, the real, almost alcoholic kind). I struggled a bit yesterday with protein, but today I'm on target, eating sauerkraut, sardines and my squash pumpkin soup for breakfast. I realize it sounds gross, but omg, it was delicious. Today after a whole week since my last cheat (day before I started this Whole30), my joint pain was gone. I really, truly believe I'm extremely gluten and sugar sensitive. With that being said, I'm not giving up coffee like I had originally intended.
Today I'm planning on working from home most of the day, hitting up the yoga studio, going for a walk, and prepping foods for the remainder of the work week. Overall, I'm doing fantastic and am very excited that the plan is working so well.0 -
That sounds wonderful, Cerebrus! I spent a lot of time today shopping and prepping, now I feel very ready for the week!0
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Today is day 8. The weekend seemed like a bit of a struggle - we went to a friend's house for a little get together. No beer for me And playing video games... no beer or wine
I'm less bloated and I feel like I'm not as stuffy (I have horrid allergies). I made a huge pot of Fall Harvest soup (from thefoodee.com). It has butternut squash and pumpkin in it - so its kinda high in carbs, but its delicious!
Today my BF (an exercise physiologist) watched me make my bulletproof coffee and said "Thats alot of butter [saturated fat]" I told him I wasn't worried about sat fat bc I'm not really eating carbs so my body is getting fuel from fat - he said that's going to make me tired. I find that I don't have ups and downs (except after lunch... I think its just the whole getting back to the grind thing) and I feel satisifed way longer.
I was a vegetarian and I ate carbs like they were going out of style. My blood work was FAN-F'ing-TASTIC. We'll have to see how it is after sticking with this way of eating for awhile. I'm afraid it'll be worse 0 -
Wohoo, it's day 6 already for me and (even though I've got the feeling I'm coming down with something) I am really happing with the eating! I'm never hungry and do not snack during the day at all... before I was so sure I needed something every three or so hours.... now I'm convinced I DON'T! Great! And my digestion already started to improve a lot, that's something I really noticed.
I am still a bit afraid of too much fat though... when I see the numbers I sometimes kinda shocks me. What macro ratio do you end up with most days of the whole 30? I have mine at 20 carbs now 30 protein and 50 fat!
BTW: Keep it up people, we are all doing awesome and we won't regret doing the whole30!!0 -
Its day 9 for me. I'm loving the hunger control! I'm not "munchie-hungry" throughout the day. Its very freeing.
I'm still waiting for my skin to clear up I read somewhere that a breakout on the chin is usually and indicator that hormones are out of balance - so maybe with the Whole30 and hormone levels regulating that's causing the breakout....
I just got my flu shot at work today (mandatory) so hopefully that doesn't make me feel poopy and cause me to slack on the w30.
TMI: BMs haven't been nearly as frequent or as much - is this normal?
Desmonema: My macros are usually around 20% carbs (or lower), 50-55% fat, 25-30% protein.0 -
I wasn't feeling so great yesterday, ended up sleeping 11 hours last night!!! Was in bed around 9, which is super early for me. I'm feeling better this morning but my throat is kinda scratchy still. I find that since I'm doing the primal thing and allowing some dairy that is really helping me stay on track better. I did cheat yesterday and have some packaged soup b/c I wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like making my own. It had noodles in it but I ate around them.0
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sburde, I hope you feel better I just got over the yucks
I am feeling like a million dollars today!! I am in the flow, and though I am still coughing, the licorice root tea I have been drinking has been helping. So far no sugar or honey cough drops. I usually get a bad cough with this illness. I have to admit to taking supplements. I am addicted to my Shaklee. I upped my C and have been continuing on with my regular routine, they are food based and nothing synthetic (no binders, etc) so I think that plus no dairy has helped (if I coughed at night though I would have to take the cough drops as not to keep me BF awake.
Keep it up people!! I think I am going Primal after this is over with only a teeny bit of dairy, and an occasional cheat for sushi (which I crave) I would stick to the 80/20 rule though (probably more like 90/10)0 -
Folks, I have to discontinue to the W30 for this month, since I have gotten complications after surgery and yogurt/kefir is the only thing that holds me up right now. Good luck everyone, and I am cheering on you all! I will try to show up once I can function somewhat better 0
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I hope you feel better soon Leida. Take care of yourself.0
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I think I am going Primal after this is over with only a teeny bit of dairy, and an occasional cheat for sushi (which I crave) I would stick to the 80/20 rule though (probably more like 90/10)
Eek that's EXACTLY my thought, too! I LOVE sushi, and I sure love me some dairy. Bread I don't miss, and no matter what kind of food philosophy you have sugar is not healthy so obviously that's a minimum... so hey! There we go. Bit of white rice I think I heard is not so bad actually, as per marksdailyapple. I think... been a while since I read it.
boring update about myself: last night was the first night since starting the Whole30 that I've gone over my calories. I think it's cause I had steak and red meat is so calorie dense... but I found that pretty impressive since I told myself from the beginning that I was going to focus on QUALITY not quantity, so I wasn't concerned about being over anyhoo.
edit- FEEL BETTER LEIDA!0 -
Wow! 10 days done and I am definitely liking the lifestyle so far. The recipes are great and I am enjoying the natural fats. My energy levels are generally good. The lowest point in the day for me is still between 3-5pm, but I am finding if I exercise, my mood picks up. I also try to drink water or hot tea to hydrate more in the afternoon and avoid the dip.
Grocery shopping seems to take a lot of restraint and energy between checking ingredients and I am still tempted to want to shove junk in the cart. But I haven't and that is a total win. I love having only clean and healthy things at my place.
How have the first 10 days been overall for y'all?0 -
Oh no, Leida! Take care of yourself!! Feel better soon!
Today I am having minor intestinal disturbances but I am not nauseated (thankfully) I feel it is part of the detox (or the tail end of that cold I had) It feels more like detox though. Anyone else have this (I won't go into too much detail)
I spend the afternoon out in nature. I am not counting the walk because we meandered. I feel good though and am going to have my son (who lives with his dad) over for Moroccan Meatballs with Cauliflower rice pilaf (from Well Fed) It is the first time I am making both, I hope they turn out well. I don't have a huge appetite, but am getting ready to have some cardamon and fennel tea to settle my stomach0 -
I am actually wondering if the kale chips I had yesterday might have had some "illegal" oil and that is what is making my tummy upset! They were Trader Joe's. I usually make my own, but they were up at the registers and were an impulse buy.0
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Oh no, Leida! Take care of yourself!! Feel better soon!
Today I am having minor intestinal disturbances but I am not nauseated (thankfully) I feel it is part of the detox (or the tail end of that cold I had) It feels more like detox though. Anyone else have this (I won't go into too much detail)
I spend the afternoon out in nature. I am not counting the walk because we meandered. I feel good though and am going to have my son (who lives with his dad) over for Moroccan Meatballs with Cauliflower rice pilaf (from Well Fed) It is the first time I am making both, I hope they turn out well. I don't have a huge appetite, but am getting ready to have some cardamon and fennel tea to settle my stomach
I'm feeling crappy today. Its also day 10 for me. I got my flu shot yesterday and I normally don't have any reaction to it, so I don't know if it was that or if its the "carb flu" catching up with me. I have a headache and I'm slightly nauseated.
Cardamon and fennel tea - is that something you've concocted or can you buy that somewhere for an upset stomach?0 -
It's actually in a detox tea, I think the brand name is Pukka Teas. I just know that those herbs are good for digestion. Ginger tea is good too! Also peppermint can work (peppermint/ginger is yummy)0
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Thank you everyone for well-wishing, that's very kind of you! Just gotta power through the infection, and life will be good. I dislike being sick....0
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Hi everyone!
Wow, this has been very rough...and work hasn't helped. I slipped and had some brown rice last night because I felt so stressed. I think the combination of the weather getting cooler and a larger workload has made me more susceptible to cravings this time around. August was much easier. Ugh. Well, no one said it would be easy.
Anyway, planning to get back on the horse so to speak but I just wanted to chime in that I'm still in but had a definitel slip. I'm happy to see that things with the group are progressing well. Ifelt badly that I haven't been able to post much lately but I didn't anticipate being this busy. Glad to see that it hasn't been a problem.
Sounds like many of you are really giving it all you got and I'm very proud of you for doing that. Goodness knows this is not easy!! Good for you!!
Leida, I hope you feel better soon, sorry to hear about your surgery & hope you make a speedy recovery.
Take care,
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So my boyfriend baked some delectable smelling bready goodness (that I know would make me feel yucky) and it was soooo hard not to take a taste but I resisted. He said he felt bad about it but I can't have the world alter it's course because I am choosing to eat in a certain way. It is hard, but as I am eating my yummy freshly cooked fish taco salad with the best salsa in the world for dressing, I am so glad I didn't cave
Oh, I am feeling better today, no more intestinal symptoms (thank god, I am working part of the day) I really think I can do this!!!0 -
I slipped yesterday wasn't having a good day at all (had a huge fight with my mother) so I stopped by a friend's before work for some girl talk. She had just baked some funfetti cookies and I ended up eating 2. Not gonna dwell on it though, today is a new day. I'm super excited about dinner tom...having lobster and shrimp on the grill yum!!!! 0
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Good attitude, don't dwell or beat yourself up. Just go on. Sounds like you have the right idea!0
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So far not bad, I have used the foodee site to plan my w30 meals, that has been the easiest part. Hurricane-C how was it with the flu shot, I get mine tomorrow also mandatory for work and I have to work on Saturday. I like the fact that I can stay asleep for 8 hours, not having trouble going to sleep.
I am planning on making chocolate chili and the fish taco for the games this weekend,0 -
So far not bad, I have used the foodee site to plan my w30 meals, that has been the easiest part. Hurricane-C how was it with the flu shot, I get mine tomorrow also mandatory for work and I have to work on Saturday. I like the fact that I can stay asleep for 8 hours, not having trouble going to sleep.
I am planning on making chocolate chili and the fish taco for the games this weekend,
I'm feeling fine now. I'm not sure if it was the shot or just feeling crummy - but the day after I got it I was pretty blah. But I honestly think I was just tired and dehydrated (not much water the day before). I'm feeling much better now though. Good luck!0 -
Doing great! I have found some good stuff on Pinterest. So I am experimenting with different stuff to break-up bordum.0
