1/13 check-in

[wambam]

Day ?

What are you surprised about during your W30? And other thoughts.

[olive]

Day 13.

I'm surprised at how easy it has been this time around. Last time I did it, a year ago, my cravings lasted substantially longer. I'm also surprised at how constipated I am. I guess it is from all the protein and lack of grain fibre. I'm eating a fair amount of greens but maybe not enough? Is this a problem for anyone else?

[spellingbea]

I'm surprised at the lack of cravings. I think it's because I'm eating plenty of good food, and it's actually good for me. I'm also surprised that I can get from meal to meal without snacking and not be hungry.

Day 9 and the bloat has hit me. Overall, feeling good, though.

Breakfast: sausage party and banana with almond butter. Not optimal, I know, but I forgot to hard boil some eggs and I cannot stomach the spinach muffins I made.

Lunch: turkey burger, celery and red pepper strips and the last little bit of piccadillo

Dinner: pork cheek ragu over sweet potato mash, green veggie TBD

[applev]

Day 13

I guess I'm surprised at how sugar, in all its forms, and soy have crept into almost every food product, even those that don't need it for flavor. I've picked up multiple products, read the ingredients, and been like, "Really?"

I'm dying to go out to dinner, I've never cooked this much in my life (and I love cooking), but I hate making awkward phone calls or being "that customer" in a restaurant, so it's going to have to wait.

[thebulldog]

Day 9

I am surprised I am not starving. With this many restrictions I thought I would be eating salads and water all day but it hasn't been too bad. Even Dh is on board.

I don't miss the bread/rice/pasta as much as I thought but I would like to toss some cheese into most of these egg dishes i am making.

Agree with PP too on sugar. I have been "cheating" on that I have been tracking food. I was curious how many calories I was eating to fill this full/non starving during the day and was shocked at my low sugar amounts. The only sugar I had was from fruit. Skipping bottled things makes a difference!

I am not giving up booze and dairy long term but can live without the carby-food and sugar a bit more....I would rather have a martini than a cupcake any day.

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[Miel]

Today is Day 4 for me and this is my second round of Whole30. 

I'm most surprised by how little caffeine withdrawal I'm having. I was drinking between 5 and 7 cups of coffee a day and now I'm down to just a cup of green tea in the morning. I'm not as tired as I thought either.


I think I might be under eating but I'm just not that hungry.  Yesterday I went to the gym first thing, came home had 4 small cod cakes over cauliflower rice with tartar sauce, then mid afternoon I had a small handful of dried fruit with nuts and some carrots. For dinner we had amazing soup made with oxtail broth, left over pot roast and tons of veggies from the fridge. 

[mmmomof2]

Day 13 - if I don't get enough water I'm definitely constipated. You need to be hydrated to keep the veggies moving,

For the most part I'm surprised how many recipes we make are Whole 30 compliant. We've leaned paleo for a long time, but over the holidays the 80/20 rule kind of went out the window and became 50/50 some days. I'm wondering what I'll do when Whole 30 is over. A cheat meal? A few "treats" (piece of dark chocolate and a glass of wine)?

Yesterday I got hungry and made myself some egg salad with homemade mayo. So yummy! I was so full too.

B - eggs and smoothie
L - some sort of leftovers with a salad
D - that tikka masala recipe someone posted in the recipe thread with cauliflower rice

[wambam]

I am so excited about the success of everyone participating this months and the positive feedback about the program itself.

GO YOU!

[candreco]

Day 10, 1/3 of the way! Felt really good on the treadmill this morning.

I'm surprised by how full I feel right up until just before the next meal, but I don't ever feel overfull.

B- sauteed potatoes, peppers, onions and spinach with a fried egg
L- probably a salad with salmon, tomatoes, red onion, avocado and homemade mayo-lime dressing (it's a WFH day for me, so I have some flexibility)
D- roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli
S- apples and almond butter if I need it
E- 25 min on the treadmill, hip/core exercises

[greenmonster]

Jan 13, 2015 8:35:03 GMT -5 olive said:

Day 13.

I'm surprised at how easy it has been this time around. Last time I did it, a year ago, my cravings lasted substantially longer. I'm also surprised at how constipated I am. I guess it is from all the protein and lack of grain fibre. I'm eating a fair amount of greens but maybe not enough? Is this a problem for anyone else?

Olive, I could have written this post, except I am on day 9. No cravings shockingly, and holy cow my gut is a mess and has been for a few days. It is a little better than yesterday, but still not great. I'm hoping it doesn't last 4 more days! I am following the template as far as veggies and trying to choose greens over starchy veggies right now. And drinking a ton of water. So hopefully it gets better!

B-eggs, kale, mushroom, onion, sweet potato fritatta
L-left over sweet potato shepherds pie, green raw veggies
D-butternut squash lasagne, spinach salad

[marigoldgirl]

Day 9. I am surprised by how good everything tastes. I did not expect that. I am surprised at how easy it has been for me to stay compliant. I find myself actually really liking water and not missing drinks (sweet tea, pepsi, etc). Its like my taste buds are alive. Today is also the first day my tummy is starting to look less bloated. Maybe I can get back to being a pear instead of an apple shape.

[salsaverde]

Day 13

I'm surprised at how well I am sleeping! and even though I still wake up tired, once I'm up I feel great!

B: egg, spinach, tomato, sausage bake
L: tuna salad with avocado over greens
D: steak, mushrooms and roasted potatoes

[Deleted]

Day 10.
I am also surprised that I have stayed compliant the whole time and really haven't had much desire to cheat.  It is easy so far!  DH is having a hard time.  He is so tired all the time and has been getting a lot of headaches.  I have more energy, and it has been hard for me to fall asleep at night.

I lost 6 pounds week one.  I also did not eat ghee, eggs, avocado during the first week.  I ate all 3 on Day 8, and the next day I had gained a pound, was bloated and my face was swollen.  So I definitely have an intolerance to one of those things. I know avocado for sure, but I can usually get away with eating small amounts of it.  That will be so hard to cut permanently.

I made pineapple chili on got on Pinterest last night and it was awful.  I didn't eat dinner at all because of it.
Today- monkey salad
Lunch- pot roast, carrots, potatoes and ghee. 
Dinner- chicken, green beans, salad.

[wambam]

@amydm - If I had to guess, I would say eggs. Perhaps experiment with them on their own after the bloating subsides?

[Deleted]

Jan 13, 2015 15:32:38 GMT -5 wambam said:

@amydm - If I had to guess, I would say eggs. Perhaps experiment with them on their own after the bloating subsides?

My bloating is better today, and I plan on trying eggs again for breakfast tomorrow. I don't think it is ghee, as I had that today and yesterday and seem fine. I am lactose intolerant so I was wondering. It may just be the avocado. I had a very bad allergic reaction about 12 years ago and the allergist told me to eat small amounts more often. But I think even that is causing inflammation.

[wambam]

Jan 13, 2015 16:06:36 GMT -5 @amydm said:

Jan 13, 2015 15:32:38 GMT -5 wambam said:

@amydm - If I had to guess, I would say eggs. Perhaps experiment with them on their own after the bloating subsides?

My bloating is better today, and I plan on trying eggs again for breakfast tomorrow. I don't think it is ghee, as I had that today and yesterday and seem fine. I am lactose intolerant so I was wondering. It may just be the avocado. I had a very bad allergic reaction about 12 years ago and the allergist told me to eat small amounts more often. But I think even that is causing inflammation.

I am totally bewildered why a doctor would tell you that small amounts of something you’re allergic to is okay. But I don’t have letters behind my name, so there’s that. The only way to know is to try it and see how it goes!

[gardengal]

I'm on Day 11. I'm just happy to not be asleep by 8pm anymore. I hope?

Jan 13, 2015 16:09:19 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jan 13, 2015 16:06:36 GMT -5 @amydm said:

My bloating is better today, and I plan on trying eggs again for breakfast tomorrow. I don't think it is ghee, as I had that today and yesterday and seem fine. I am lactose intolerant so I was wondering. It may just be the avocado. I had a very bad allergic reaction about 12 years ago and the allergist told me to eat small amounts more often. But I think even that is causing inflammation.

I am totally bewildered why a doctor would tell you that small amounts of something you’re allergic to is okay. But I don’t have letters behind my name, so there’s that. The only way to know is to try it and see how it goes!

My allergy shots are, essentially, small amounts of pollen to help build up a tolerance, FWIW.

[GracieLouFreebush1]

Day 10.

Skipped breakfast again BUT I have a new plan for something compliant and quick. We're going to roast diced peppers, asparagus, green beans, and red potatoes, mix it with diced chicken/apple sausage, and pack it up in single portions to microwave in the morning. Diced avocado or nuts would be the fat.

L - Leftover crock pot tikka masala (yum!) over asparagus (ran out of cauliflower rice) with diced avocado on top
D - Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, zucchini, onion, mushroom

We made Mark's carnitas for dinner over plantain with sauteed onions and peppers and guac and cholula for dinner last night and I can't wait to have them again for dinner tomorrow night! They were delicious.

[steph96]

Day 10!

I really am surprised by how easy it is. The prep sucks, but it is easy to stick to. I am also surprised by the results I have seen so far. Clearer skin, 8 pounds gone so far, inches lost, and just overall how amazing and clear headed I feel. I started this for the weight loss, but I am sticking with y for how amazing I feel!

[mrshandy]

Day 3

Breakfast: acorn squash, egg, veggie casserole
Lunch: sweet potato, leek and chicken soup, almonds, banana
Dinner: Elvis burgers, sweet potato fries, green beans
E: 8 mile run
Post workout: chicken and something else not sure

I'm surprised at how I'm adapting to not having peanut butter and snacks. I had a serious peanut butter addiction that I've been able to do without. I just got some almond butter, but I'm going to try to limit that. How much is a reasonable amount? A serving a day? 2-3 times a week?

[Deleted]

Day 9

Today was the first day I had a serious craving...I REALLY wanted a glass of red wine before dinner. I didn't cave, though.

B - Bananas and some nuts. I really wasn't hungry and that's all I could make myself eat
L- green salad with balsamic and turkey breast
S - fruit (apple and clementine); serving of almonds
D - shrimp saute and kale and zucchini

I usually make the shrimp with butter and white wine, so I tried it with a little bit of olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped garlic. My husband and I both preferred it this way!