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[wambam]

Day ?

Any exciting weekend plans?

[cgpm]

Day 5.

As I mentioned the other day, I have dinner plans for tomorrow night. I looked at the menu however, and I believe that I will be able to stay fairly compliant so I don't have to start over the next day. So there's that.

[wambam]

Jan 9, 2015 10:15:10 GMT -5 superduper said:

I also meant to say.....

The whole food thing seems to be coming fairly easy to me. I mean, I miss things, but I'm not really having any crazy cravings or anything.

The not weighing myself part? I'm dying. Whenever I'm trying to lose weight, which is what this partially is for me, a kickoff if you will, I become obesessed with the scale, weighing myself multiple times a day. I haven't stepped on the scale since I woke up on Day 1 to get my baseline, and it's seriously taking all of the will power I have not to "peek". I don't know how I'm going to make it 25 more days. And then there is the inevitiable let-down, because I'll wait the full 30 days, bust my butt to eat better, and probably won't lose anything. Being a fat girl is vicious and disappointing.

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I think a lot of people struggle with this. I did for a long time after I initially lost some weight and then had some vanity pounds to lose. I had my H hide the scale until a predetermined date.

[wambam]

Jan 9, 2015 10:27:58 GMT -5 superduper said:

One more thing.

Why am I so thirsty all the time? I feel like I'm constantly sipping on water, and I'm sure that I'm getting my 8 glasses a day, if not more, but I'm just thirsty constantly.

I don't know if this is woo or not, but I've heard that whole foods require more water to digest than highly processed foods. 

[candreco]

Day 6!

No big plans, DH is OOT so it's just me and the kids trying to keep warm, lol. I think we will venture out tomorrow to grab dinner from Moe's, it looks like I can put something mostly compliant together there. They use soybean oil, which obviously isn't ideal, but I'm focusing more on improving my eating habits than the elimination aspects of Whole30 this go around, so I think I'm ok with it.

[spellingbea]

Day 5. Everything's good. Ankle pain is still much better, and I'm noticing I have more energy. I really wanted to weigh myself today, but resisted. I think I'm going to have DH hide the scale.

Breakfast: not so great. Ran out of breakfast casserole yesterday, so had emergency Lara bar with carrot and celery sticks with almond butter.

Lunch: leftover turkey burger and half of a sweet potato.

Dinner: grilled chicken and salad.

[spellingbea]

Jan 9, 2015 10:15:10 GMT -5 superduper said:

I also meant to say.....

The whole food thing seems to be coming fairly easy to me. I mean, I miss things, but I'm not really having any crazy cravings or anything.

The not weighing myself part? I'm dying. Whenever I'm trying to lose weight, which is what this partially is for me, a kickoff if you will, I become obesessed with the scale, weighing myself multiple times a day. I haven't stepped on the scale since I woke up on Day 1 to get my baseline, and it's seriously taking all of the will power I have not to "peek". I don't know how I'm going to make it 25 more days. And then there is the inevitiable let-down, because I'll wait the full 30 days, bust my butt to eat better, and probably won't lose anything. Being a fat girl is vicious and disappointing.

This is totally me, too. Then when a normal fluctuation occurs, it derails me.

[spellingbea]

Jan 9, 2015 10:52:55 GMT -5 superduper said:

Jan 9, 2015 10:48:42 GMT -5 spellingbea said:

This is totally me, too. Then when a normal fluctuation occurs, it derails me.

Exactly. I was doing well, had lost 37lbs. Then I went on vacation and took the scale with me. Biggest.Mistake.Ever. When I continued to work out and eat well on vacation and the scale didn't budge, I said eff it. I then over the next 5 months gained back all but 4lbs. That's part of the reason why I'm here.

I'm trying to tell myself to focus on how I feel, rather than the scale, but it's hard to shake a lifelong habit.

I'm not a cheerleader type at all, but we can do this! Go team and all that, lol.

[marigoldgirl]

Day 5 for me. I feel like I am eating all the time. Before I did not eat breakfast but then overate snacks all afternoon before dinner. I have been taking pictures of my food before I eat it to appreciate how good and colorful it looks. I plan to make a collage of days of food.
Plans this weekend is to clean carpet and watch the Seahawks game. On a side note I made a cilantro lime shrimp over spaghetti squash last night that was very delicious.

[mmmomof2]

Day 9 - The bloat has lessened, but my tummy is not 100%. I'm still weighing myself daily (it keeps me on track and honest) and I did see a little "whoosh" loss. I'm not really trying to lose a lot, but I'm feeling better about the whole thing. My best side effect from Whole 30 is that I'm mentally clear, more energy, and no "hangries!" when I've waited too long to eat.

Today:
Ran 3.5 miles
B - 2 runny eggs over arugula salad with part of a banana
L - Roasted chicken legs with roasted kale and half a sweet potato
D - Coconut Shrimp soup (trying a new recipe) with a salad

I can't wait until my red boat fish sauce arrives - it will open up a world of nom nom paleo recipes!

[iheartbanjos]

Day 8. Doing well, but DH and I are both in the mood to have some drinks tonight. No biggie, though.

I way overbought produce this week, but managed to freeze a bit of it. I had to throw out an avocado, which is sad in our house, and we'll be eating massive amounts of brussel sprouts, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash this weekend.

ETA: I didn't realize the no scale thing. I weigh myself just about everyday to keep myself in check, but I am not trying to lose anything. I guess this will be an area that I "cheat".

[Deleted]

Day 6. I have found I love spagetti squash. I had never had it before this week. My kids have a bday party to go to and we are going to church. That's all for this weekend. We made sure not to have parties or things with friends during this. They always involve food and alcohol.
I made some yummy coconut chicken yesterday for dinner and am looking forward to balsamic pot roast tonight.
the afternoon is the hardest for me. I want chocolate or a snack!

[greenmonster]

Day 5. Feel pretty fatigued today. After my workout my arms were so tired while shampooing my hair!

Yes, people post your weight loss numbers up until today then STOP. I want to step on the scale so badly!

B-egg/veggie scramble
L-egg salad, raw veggie plate, Apple with almond butter
D-going out. I've been menu stalking and plan to have salmon and steamed veggies somewhere.

[steph96]

Day 6! I still feel great! I even passed up on my favorite type of cookies that someone brought in today. I am so proud of myself.

I know we aren't supposed to weigh ourselves, but I can't break the daily habit. I am down 4 pounds and my husband is down 10 pounds!

This weekend I will just be finishing up some work and then catching up on studying. If I have any spare time, I'm going to work on the MM organizing challenge that I said I would do. My house desperately needs some attention.

[mmmomof2]

Jan 9, 2015 15:19:13 GMT -5 superduper said:

For those of you that are continuing to weigh yourself, would you mind posting how much you've lost? I'd like to live vicariously through you

As of today only 2.4, but I was pretty much at my ideal weight before the holidays. I've lost the holiday bloat/weight and am down .1 from my previous low. I'm more interested in body composition and energy levels than the number on the scale at this point I guess. 

[GracieLouFreebush1]

Day 6 for me. I've made it almost a week! I'll record my weight every Sunday-- it keeps me motivated.

I skipped breakfast again, it's been a grueling work week.
Lunch was this dijon salmon (we baked vs grilled) with sauteed mushroom and broccoli and olives on the side for fat.
Dinner was this slow cooker chicken tikka masala over this cauliflower rice with diced avocado on top.

Lunch and dinner were so good! We'll be adding them into our rotation.

I'm looking on Pinterest for a good chicken salad recipe that incorporates apples and/or grapes. Satisfy a craving I'm having.

[Deleted]

Day 5 and feeling good. I really haven't been struggling with any cravings. I am still eating some fruit between meals (today it was an orange in the afternoon). I've been very thirsty all week, drinking a ton of water.

B - green salad with chopped turkey
L - turkey breast w/ side salad
D - grilled flank steak with garlic broccoli

My workouts this week leave much to be desired. I've done 1 run and 2 lifts, but I've used the cold as an excuse and I need to get over it. Now that I've made it through the first week, next week my goal is to focus on getting back to daily workouts.

[Deleted]

I have lost 4 pounds as of Day 6, and DH had lost 5 pds when he weighed on Day 5.