November Whole30?
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I haven't had any food dreams just yet, but seeing as it's likely to happen I can prepare myself! lol0
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I just jumped into my second Whole30 yesterday, totally unplanned. I'm excited! I'm planning on a Whole40 actually. Everything was going ok, but the dairy was getting out of hand again. And another thing I need to address is I always want a night snack, which is ok if I am truly hungry but not ok as purely habit. So, night snack allowed when needed, eaten in the kitchen but not in bed.0
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This was so YUMMY. Chicken Saag with boiled eggs.
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How everybody is doing? I personally do not feel anything. I am not better or worse than prior the whole 30. I expected some major breakthrough or epiphany, but it is nothing. I am not tired neither energized. It is the 11th day. .
This is me too. I have my tired and not tired days. I don't have any "I feel awesome!" days like other folks. I think it may be because I didn't have any serious health complaints prior to doing my whole 30. I don't have IBS (that I know of), I don't think I was gluten intolerant, or any of the other things... I just ate to much and specially to much sugar and carbs. I'll admit, I got on the scale and I lost 5 pounds so far. but I miss sweet stuff... cookies and ice cream mostly...0 -
Day 16 for me and I really do feel great! Yesterday was a challenging day for me - my youngest daughter turned 19, the "legal" age where we live. Of course, this life event involved a dinner/night out at a local pub. As I anticipated, pub food is not exactly "Whole 30" friendly. So proud of myself for facing the challenge head on and sticking to my goals! Had a lovely beef tenderloin with grilled veg and copious amounts of club soda and lime. The food was great and I am so glad I put my fears aside and enjoyed this time with family! And after all - someone had to be the "designated driver"
Making bone broth today - my house smells fabulous, and can't wait to taste the final product!0 -
5 lb ??? That is awesome!. I just ate to much and specially to much sugar and carbs. I'll admit, I got on the scale and I lost 5 pounds so far. but I miss sweet stuff... cookies and ice cream mostly...
It is day #14 for me and I am up 2 lb ...I am such a pathetic failure.0 -
5 lb ??? That is awesome!. I just ate to much and specially to much sugar and carbs. I'll admit, I got on the scale and I lost 5 pounds so far. but I miss sweet stuff... cookies and ice cream mostly...
It is day #14 for me and I am up 2 lb ...I am such a pathetic failure.
That's why it is recommended that Whole30 include putting away the scale. Gauging success or failure based solely on that number is illogical. I weighed during my first W30 and had no weight loss in the first two weeks but by the end it was over 3 pounds down, which is great for me these days. I can be up two or three pounds on any given day from the day previous, I'm not a "failure", it's normal fluctuation with water and whatever. There are a lot of things going on in our body that the scale has no way to display!0 -
That's why it is recommended that Whole30 include putting away the scale. Gauging success or failure based solely on that number is illogical. I weighed during my first W30 and had no weight loss in the first two weeks but by the end it was over 3 pounds down, which is great for me these days. I can be up two or three pounds on any given day from the day previous, I'm not a "failure", it's normal fluctuation with water and whatever. There are a lot of things going on in our body that the scale has no way to display!
This - AND it is about so much more than the number on the scale - try not to be so hard on yourself!0 -
That's why it is recommended that Whole30 include putting away the scale. Gauging success or failure based solely on that number is illogical. I weighed during my first W30 and had no weight loss in the first two weeks but by the end it was over 3 pounds down, which is great for me these days. I can be up two or three pounds on any given day from the day previous, I'm not a "failure", it's normal fluctuation with water and whatever. There are a lot of things going on in our body that the scale has no way to display!
This - AND it is about so much more than the number on the scale - try not to be so hard on yourself!
ditto!! I agree that it is more than what is going on on the scale. I do feel "healthier" if that makes sense?? it is just an overall feeling. by then end of my sugar bindge (before whole30) I was feeling fat, tired, bloated, and mood swinging. those things are at least gone for me for the most part. Like I said, I still have tired days... like today.0 -
This looks delicious! I'd LOVE to recipe, if you have itThis was so YUMMY. Chicken Saag with boiled eggs.
I'm halfway through the challenge and it feels good. I also launched myself into working out with coworkers after work--our goal is 3-4 sessions per week. It's mostly been cardio so far, but I had a friend give me a rundown on how to properly lift free-weights. My goal is maybe 20 minutes of cardio tomorrow, followed by an upper body strength training session. If I manage not to drop a weight on my head, I'll call it a success.
I bought myself an enormous dungeness crab for tomorrow to celebrate the end of day 15. I plan to saute garlic, onions, and crab parts in ghee and cilantro and then make a giant mess getting to that delectable crustacean meat. Yummo! I have some shrimp I could also add the mix, but I doubt I'll need it. I'm pretty darn excited!0 -
ditto!! I agree that it is more than what is going on on the scale. I do feel "healthier" if that makes sense?? it is just an overall feeling. by then end of my sugar bindge (before whole30) I was feeling fat, tired, bloated, and mood swinging. those things are at least gone for me for the most part. Like I said, I still have tired days... like today.
Good for you! ! i remember that feeling, i had that after my gluten challange in August. . I have not eaten gluten or any commercial candy / chocolate or even icecream since august.. Halloween was prior to my start, but i didn't eat a single piece of candy or chocolate even than.
I didn't have any health or craving or bloating or any issues prior to this, so I guess it cann't really fix anything for me. I have a single problem that my fat won't go away despite of my calorie deficit and being in keto for months. I really hoped , this would help. I can live with a plateau , but seeing the scale move to the opposite direction is just frustrating.0 -
Happy to report that so far, all is well
Some days until I actually have to think "can I eat that on Whole30?" I actually forget that I'm on it! The food is amazing as usual but being so pure about it also has a very satisfying feeling. Honestly I thought this would have been a bit harder than it's turning out to be but generally the only "challenge" if you can call it that, is having to make sure that EVERYTHING is totally pure. Sometime I let a few things slide on my regular paleo like brown sugar or a little honey and I do enjoy my dark chocolate, but on Whole30, it gives you a totally different outlook.
My plan for the next few months is simple. I'll go back to my regular paleo after the 4th of December and try to do my best over Christmas while all that delicious food is floating around. But come January 1 it's another Whole30 for me and then I would like to try and get back into a ketogenic state for a little while. Woot!!!! I'm excited people! 0 -
My plan for the next few months is simple. I'll go back to my regular paleo after the 4th of December and try to do my best over Christmas while all that delicious food is floating around. But come January 1 it's another Whole30 for me and then I would like to try and get back into a ketogenic state for a little while. Woot!!!! I'm excited people!
Another Whole30 in January would be awesome! I've been toying around with the idea, myself. I actually have a few people at work hyped up about Whole30 and potentially 4 people that have committed to doing the challenge with me in March, 2014. In return, I have committed to doing a 5k Color Run in April... although I doubt I'll be able to run the whole thing, haha.
I'm feeling really, really good this morning. Was up and at 'em at 5 this morning just ready to take on anything. Yesterday I was feeling a little bit like the first half of this thing was soooo long and I wasn't looking forward to the other half, but my outlook has totally changed this morning. The past 15 days has been a breeze!
I am still struggling with not weighing. I find myself thinking about it a lot, trying anything to justify it. I not only took the batteries out of my scale at home, I had to put it away so I couldn't even see it. I discovered we have two scales in the gym, so it feels like no matter which way I turn, I'm confronted by it. I never would have guessed that this would be the hardest part of the Whole30. My two biggest vices, wine and cheese, were easy to give up compared to this.0 -
My plan for the next few months is simple. I'll go back to my regular paleo after the 4th of December and try to do my best over Christmas while all that delicious food is floating around. But come January 1 it's another Whole30 for me and then I would like to try and get back into a ketogenic state for a little while. Woot!!!! I'm excited people!
Another Whole30 in January would be awesome! I've been toying around with the idea, myself. I actually have a few people at work hyped up about Whole30 and potentially 4 people that have committed to doing the challenge with me in March, 2014. In return, I have committed to doing a 5k Color Run in April... although I doubt I'll be able to run the whole thing, haha.
I'm feeling really, really good this morning. Was up and at 'em at 5 this morning just ready to take on anything. Yesterday I was feeling a little bit like the first half of this thing was soooo long and I wasn't looking forward to the other half, but my outlook has totally changed this morning. The past 15 days has been a breeze!
I am still struggling with not weighing. I find myself thinking about it a lot, trying anything to justify it. I not only took the batteries out of my scale at home, I had to put it away so I couldn't even see it. I discovered we have two scales in the gym, so it feels like no matter which way I turn, I'm confronted by it. I never would have guessed that this would be the hardest part of the Whole30. My two biggest vices, wine and cheese, were easy to give up compared to this.
I say we totally do a January Whole30! But even if no one joins me, I'll be doing it to start 2014 off right. On December 6th I've committed to doing the Bronze Medal in the Run Barbados series. It's a fun mile on one night, a 3k the next day and a 5k on the last day. It's 3 days in a row, but I want to get it done so bad!
I was worried about my food choices (or lack thereof) when I initially started Whole30 but now I'm realizing more and more than there are so many options once carbs are allowed. I still enjoy the lean feeling of being in a ketogenic state, but I can't really say that I'm unhappy eating all these great natural carbs.
I'm happy to hear your 2nd half is going well. Monday next week would be 2 weeks for me and I'm loving it. Like you I still really want to weigh as well but I always find an "excuse". "Hey look, I just got my period so it wont be accurate" or "well I just ate something so the numbers will be off". I left my scale out to give myself the willpower to stay off of it though. I'm a bad *kitten* like that! LOL0 -
I'll do a January Whole 30 with you! As long as I remember to keep up with logging into MFP, I know I'll find a way to get through this Whole 30... as well as the next. If you ever don't see me posting, I invite any of my friends to send me a message to get my butt back!
Reading through this thread, I'm more excited about recipes- even though I HAVE to be strict with my budget. Good luck everyone! I started Nov. 13 so I'm in my first week!0 -
Kaelitr0n recipe was an adaption of this http://nomnompaleo.com/post/66176702405/saag-gosht-lamb-with-spinach-sauce But I didn't have all the ingredients so I changed it. I used lard instead of ghee, chicken instead of lamb, spring onion and cauliflower instead of onion and silverbeet instead of spinach. Once cooked I added boiled eggs.
And I'm keen for another whole 30 but in February because my Bday is in Jan and I want to eat paleo cake and treats, plus it will be xmas/summer holidays here so I want to enjoy it was family and not stress them or me out with food...haha my primal diet does that enough.0 -
Thanks, nicky! I'm going to have to give that recipe a try this week, I think.
Last night I had a dream that I drank a beer and ate some chocolate. I was so upset with myself for ruining my Whole30. In my dream, I found myself wishing it was a dream so that it wasn't true, but simply resigned myself to believing that I'm not strong enough to do this. I woke up this morning still feeling dejected that I couldn't complete the month. Still trying to shake off that feeling.0 -
I had a very vivid dream about eating HUGE amounts of buttered popcorn - woke up feeling so disappointed in myself until I realized it was only a dream!
On day 19 today and planning ahead for the week's meal. Going to try making mayo again today - last attempt was a disaster so keeping my fingers crossed that I get it right this time.
I am really feeling well so am hinking of extending beyond 30 days - is anyone thinking of going longer?0 -
I am! I have some social outings already planned in December, so I can probably only extend my Whole30 by one week, but that's better'n nothingI am really feeling well so am hinking of extending beyond 30 days - is anyone thinking of going longer? 0 -
Am loving the recipes links that come in the daily Whole 30 newsletter. I am not an inventive cook, so need all the help I can get!
Today I'm making the beef chili recipe - would never have thought of adding cocoa powder - but wow - does my kitchen ever smell wonderful. Glad I made enough for lots of leftovers!0 -
Had another food dream that I used some whey protein isolate in my shake when I wasn't supposed to. Was so thankful that it was a dream though!! Argh, these dreams can just sneak up on you man.
I might actually have to cut my Whole30 just by a few days due to a party that we are hosting pre-Christmas for our friends and co-workers. Thankfully by then I would have had most of the month so I'm not too worried about it, but honestly I'm a bit disappointed. In January, NOTHING will rock this boat!
I'm also having one small issue but I'm not sure if it's only me. It might be TMI for some people so if you get squirmish stop reading now. Recently I have found that my tummy has been terribly upset and every time I go to the bathroom, I have diarrhea. I have not been cheating and sneaking in foods, but all of a sudden my body is going haywire. My stomach hurts quite often and I find myself (when I do go) visiting the bathroom a few times a day. Needless to say this is a little embarrassing as when I'm at work there is only 1 bathroom for 4 people. Normally this is not an issue but I think you get where I'm going on this one. Is this normal or has anyone else experienced this before?0 -
I've had similar tummy issues for several days - seems to be resolving itself today though. I seem to be struggling a little more with sugar cravings this weeks as well. I think that is fairly typical for this stage of the game (Day 22 for me).
I'm still thinking about extending beyond 30 days - I still have some post surgery healing to do, and I know this super "clean" eating can only help that process.
Hope the journey is going well for others - would love to hear some breakfast ideas if anyone wants to share their favourite - I confess I am still missing my morning Greek yogurt!
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I have some tummy issues cropping up every now and again. I'm still trying to isolate the cause
Just when I think I have it figured out, it happens again that doesn't have a common denominator that I can easily identify. Perhaps it's a cluster of causes? Too much fat in one meal and too much starchy vegetable in one sitting seem to be primary causes for me, but I can't be sure.
Day 22, here!
Never did I imagine that strong cravings would hit me this late in the game. There's a niggling voice in the back of my mind that keeps whispering that I've proven my point, now we all know I can do this, so there's no point in keeping on with the struggle. 21 days is just as good as 30, so I may as well go off-plan and reward myself now. Boo on that voice!
I'm participating in a 6 week fitness challenge with another group of friends right now. It started on Monday, so I've been hitting the gym hard this week. I've never really strength trained because I hated being stared in the face with how physicall weak I really am. No excuses anymore! So what if I can only manage the 8lb dumbells right now? So what if my workout buddy frequently uses 10 and 15lb weights? We all have to start somewhere! All I can say is, holy wow, I had no idea my muscles could hurt so badly. But I feel like I'm recovering fairly quickly--perhaps due to the half a chicken I devour when I get home from the gym
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I'm kicking butt on the cardio front. Never have I felt so energized through an entire, grueling workout. Yeah, the immense amount of sweat is disgusting, but it feels amazing to not flag at minute 15 or 20. My feet do fall asleep on the elliptical machine, though, and I have to stop every 5-7 minutes to shake the feeling back into them. Does this happen to anyone else?0 -
Day 23 my eczema is finally clearing up! Was really bad there for a while, well still is but at least its improving.
All so noticed that my bathroom habits were decreasing. I realised that I had stopped having fermented foods and was feeling bloated so I bought some kombucha (mines not ready) and things are ....back on track.
My last meal on my last day of whole 30 is going to be sooo hard. I have a dinner out at a top restaurant and it's going to be so hard to stay compliant.0 -
I have some tummy issues cropping up every now and again. I'm still trying to isolate the cause Just when I think I have it figured out, it happens again that doesn't have a common denominator that I can easily identify. Perhaps it's a cluster of causes? Too much fat in one meal and too much starchy vegetable in one sitting seem to be primary causes for me, but I can't be sure.
Day 22, here!
Never did I imagine that strong cravings would hit me this late in the game. There's a niggling voice in the back of my mind that keeps whispering that I've proven my point, now we all know I can do this, so there's no point in keeping on with the struggle. 21 days is just as good as 30, so I may as well go off-plan and reward myself now. Boo on that voice!
I'm participating in a 6 week fitness challenge with another group of friends right now. It started on Monday, so I've been hitting the gym hard this week. I've never really strength trained because I hated being stared in the face with how physicall weak I really am. No excuses anymore! So what if I can only manage the 8lb dumbells right now? So what if my workout buddy frequently uses 10 and 15lb weights? We all have to start somewhere! All I can say is, holy wow, I had no idea my muscles could hurt so badly. But I feel like I'm recovering fairly quickly--perhaps due to the half a chicken I devour when I get home from the gym.
I'm kicking butt on the cardio front. Never have I felt so energized through an entire, grueling workout. Yeah, the immense amount of sweat is disgusting, but it feels amazing to not flag at minute 15 or 20. My feet do fall asleep on the elliptical machine, though, and I have to stop every 5-7 minutes to shake the feeling back into them. Does this happen to anyone else?
You're definitely doing awesome!! I've had my feet fall asleep on my before both in spin class and on the eliptical. I'm putting it down to my shoes I was wearing. Now that I have vibrams my feet are usually fine. Weirdly enough, I have to spin in my old shoes because it just bloody well hurts to spin in my vibrams due to the roughness of the pedal compounded by my body weight, but when I go to lift after and I switch to my vibrams i actually get cramps in my feet from wearing the old sneakers.
Day 18 for me and still going strong!! Woot!!!0 -
Entering the home stretch! Just 6 more days of my Whole30, including today (5.5 days, really, since today is half over). I'm feeling pretty wonderful, but a little bit weary of what feels like every dish in my house being dirty all the time.
I went shopping yesterday and bought a couple new dresses. Not only were these dresses 3 sizes smaller than the last dress I purchased (in late July), they're an entire size smaller than I thought I was! I'm really reveling in the NSVs right now.
I've gone from scale/weighing-withdrawal to apprehension. I'm a little afraid to step on the scale on Saturday morning.
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I'm sad to say that due to my sickness yesterday and the painful burning in my stomach that I had to give into some crackers yesterday. Whole30 for me.....busted. Like you Kaeli, I am a little scared about weighing in too so I did not do it today. Maybe tomorrow morning I will get the guts to do it. I will still try to be as clean as I can while enjoying some of my favorite Christmas foods, but there will certainly not be any extended periods of food celebrations. I didn't work this hard this WHOLE YEAR to let it all go for one holiday season. I will be doing another Whole30 in January if I feel the need but generally speaking, I think this Whole30 taught me a lot. I might not have been able to make the full 30 days, but what I learnt in the time I was on it is so valuable and I will try to do my best from now.
You guys and gals who are still taking it to the bitter end....YOU ALL ROCK!!! Great job people!!!!0 -
Final 2 days for me - and I am looking forward to weighing and measuring tomorrow to see the results. I can clearly see the difference in the fit of clothes but it will be nice to see the numbers!
Still have not decided if I am going to extend beyond the 30 days but I will certainly be keeping wheat/grains and sugar out of my diet as much as possible.0 -
Day 31 and the results are in. I confess I am a little disappointed not to have made it to my original goal weight (another 2.9 pounds would do it) but I did see a decent drop in weight and measurements. Looking better in new clothes that are a size or two smaller!
Starting weight - 178 Post Whole 30 weight - 171.9
Bust - 41 Bust - 39
Waist - 35 Waist - 32.5
Hips - 42 Hips - 41
Hope others had great success - am interested to hear the thoughts of others who completed the Whoel 30 days.0 -
Kerrylee those are great results you should be so proud . I am definitely in for a January whole 30 been paleo for about 3 weeks and seen great results but still having the odd glass of wine. Would like to give this up. Looking forward to it but have a Christmas party to go to and then of course Christmas. Hope others are joining in for support.0
