The whole 30

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I've been having issues sticking to a diet lately. Lots of over eating and over drinking going on. Did some research and found a program called "The whole 30". I watched videos on it and read reviews and it seems to be a great tool for resetting your body and ridding yourself of cravings.

Here is a quick synopsis on it from Wikipedia:
"The Whole30 is a 30-day fad diet that emphasizes whole foods and during which participants eliminate sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy from their diets.[1][2] The Whole30 is similar to but more restrictive than the paleo diet, as adherents may not eat natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.[3] Foods allowed during the program include meat, nuts, seeds, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and fruits. During the Whole30, participants are advised not to count calories or to weigh themselves.[3] After the program is complete, participants are counseled to strategically reintroduce non-Whole30 compliant foods, document the impact of these foods, and decide if eating such foods is "worth it".[4]The program's founders believe that sugar, grains, dairy, alcohol, and legumes affect weight, energy, and stress levels.[5]"

So yeah, it's not going to be easy lol. Especially the no alcohol, artificial sweetner, bread, etc. I'm really committed to this as a way to hopefully help my mind with it's unhealthy food relationship. The only rule I probably won't follow is no weighing, but we'll see.

I'll be going to the grocery store for supplies after work, so until tonight I'll just have to wing it with what I have.

Starting weight 131.4 lbs


 
Good luck with your experiment. My only problem with programs like this one is that a lot of people end up feeling like the stuff they avoid during those 30 days are "bad", which can lead to unnecessarily restricted diets long-term. I'm sure you're smarter than that though!
 
I have the same concerns as LaMa but as a short-term attempt at reducing cravings, it shouldn't do any harm. Good luck with it.
 
Hi all. Well, I've failed miserably at the whole 30. I just can't get it together lately. My drinking has been out of control. I've been drinking every single night after work and then I just eat and eat and eat. Every day I say I'm going to stop and wake up the next morning thinking I'm committed, but then by the time I go home- the drinking and eating starts. I was down to 124 lbs about a month ago and then I gradually started over eating and drinking again. For a while I felt like I was getting away with it because the weight wasn't coming back on, but then it slowly started to and it was like a snowball. Now I can't seem to get back on track (despite how much I desperately want to).

I guess today is a new day and I will give it my all. Hopefully my self control will show up today. Currently 132 lbs.
 
I´m sorry to hear you´re struggling. Cutting out or reducing the drinking should probably be your first priority since alcohol really destroys self control. Best of luck today!
 
Oh, honey, I know where you're coming from. I'm not having any alcohol today as I have gained yet another kilo! I am feeling like s#*t & have to get back on track too. Let us both start all over again. New day & all that! :grouphug:
 
Thank you Cate, Rebel, and LaMa for the advice/encouragement.

Ok, so yesterday was not THAT bad. Considering the path I've been on, it's a slight improvement. If I improve slightly each day, eventually I'll be on the right track. I did manage to write down all of my food. I really wanted to have zero alcohol yesterday, but that didn't happen. However I had less than I've been having, so that's a win. Yesterday was a productive day. After work, I cleaned my whole house and did all the laundry. My AC seems to be having issues. Usually my husband can do something to make it unfreeze and then it starts working again. It was on it's last legs when we bought this house SEVEN years ago. Every time it has issues, we pray it's not finally dying. ACs are super expensive to replace..thousands :(. It's 5:30am here right now, so I will have husband look into it when he wakes up. I'm about to hop on the treadmill. I am so glad today is Friday.

Exercise:
None

Breakfast:
1 hb egg- 70
1 cup fresh mixed fruit - 100
Coffee (black) - 0

Lunch:
Prepackaged caesar salad- 300

Snacks:
Celery, carrots, cheese tray- 200
1 hb egg - 70
1 slice bread with cream cheese - 200

Dinner:
Chicken thighs stewed with a can of tomato sauce - 400
Steamed broccoli - 50

Drinks:
Chardonnay - 300
 
Yesterday was another far from perfect day, but I again logged everything I ate. I've also had small losses on the scale 2 days in a row. I'll take it.

10/6/17
Weight: 130.6
Exercise: 2 miles on treadmill

B: Mixed fruit (1 cup) 100
Coffee (black) 0

L:Grilled chicken salad with light ranch dressing 400

S: 2 publix croquettes 200
1 piece of bread 80

D: Chicken thighs in tomato sauce 400
Broccoli (2 cups) 60
Halo top ice cream 300

Alcohol: Chardonay (16oz) 400

Total: 1940 calories

Today 10/7/17
Weight: 129.5

I bought a bike rack for my car last weekend but it's been raining here all week. This morning it's finally sunny, so I think I'm going to drive to the beach with my bike and ride along A1A. My goal is to do 10 miles. The most I've done so far is 8. I also plan to have a very healthy day food wise today. I'm feeling a little better than I have been in the last few months. Hopefully I'm finally clawing my out of this depression/slump. It's beautifully sunny outside, so I'm going to get going before that changes. I will record today's food later today. So far I had an oatmeal protein bar for some energy on my ride. Happy Saturday everyone.
 
Being outside & active definitely improves my mood. You're making positive changes hon. It will get better & better xo
 
I swear I took scheduling as a cruise as a challenge to see how much weight I could gain. 2 steps forward, 1 step back. Ended up eating like a wild boar all weekend. Current weight 134 lbs. And my period is late to boot, so my body is hanging onto everything I put in and I am so uncomfortable.

47 days left, I can still do this. I will say I have at least been in better spirits mentally. This is going to be my week to do things right and maintain self control.
 
Finally got my T.O.M. Thank god.

Today's weight: 131.5

Yesterday's food

B: Oatmeal raisin bar 150
Iced coffee (stevia, skim milk) 25

L: Salad with salmon, cucumbers, onions, capers, light ranch 400

S: 3 pieces of bread, 1 piece of cheese 320

D: 1 chicken breast (approx 200 g) 330
Sweet potato (200g) 170
Broccoli (1 cup) 35

Alcohol 525

Total is approx 1950, give or take.

Yesterday was killer stressful at work. I broke down in tears twice (maybe period related). Hoping to get back into the 120s asap.
 
Weight: 133

B: Tall flat white with cinnamon powder 170

L: Lettuce 10, Tuna 80, Light Ranch 100, Diet iced tea 0

S: Pistacios 80, Carrots w/ ranch 60, White cheddar popcorn (1 bag) 120

D: Makoto ginger salad 300, Chicken noodle soup (1 cup) 80

Alcohol: ZERO!!

Total calories: 1,000

Exercise: 2 miles @ 4mph on treadmill

I know my calories are low today, but trust me I'm not starving. If you saw what I ate the day before (hence me not writing in here) you'd know it evens out. I've been eating so much for so long now that I think a day like today is A-Okay once in a while. Also this is my first alcohol free day in a long time. The urge was strong on the way home from work and then again once I got home, but I've resisted. Best day self control wise in a long time.
 
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