May Whole30

[anarossi]

Anyone else need a reset? No? Just me?

I started out 2018 kicking ass when I did Whole30 for about 7 weeks straight. I lost almost 20 lbs! Then I had an English muffin, and it all went to hell. Now I'm right back to finishing up my toddler's leftovers, snacking everything I can find, and eating my weight in cheese. Looking for some accountability partners to get back on the wagon.

How do you keep yourself on track? How do you keep your motivation high in order to avoid slip-ups?  

[coconutbacon]

Apr 16, 2018 6:44:40 GMT -6 anarossi said:

Anyone else need a reset? No? Just me?

I started out 2018 kicking ass when I did Whole30 for about 7 weeks straight. I lost almost 20 lbs! Then I had an English muffin, and it all went to hell. Now I'm right back to finishing up my toddler's leftovers, snacking everything I can find, and eating my weight in cheese. Looking for some accountability partners to get back on the wagon.

How do you keep yourself on track? How do you keep your motivation high in order to avoid slip-ups?  

I'll play along with a modified W30. I actually just started a Whole Life Challenge over the weekend that goes for 6 weeks– it ends May 25th. It's similar to a W30 in terms of diet, but slightly less restrictive– legumes and some non-wheat/ gluten grains are allowed, like quinoa, oats and brown rice, and there are additional components related to exercise, stretching, sleep and hydration. 

I did a W30 in January and kept it up through part of February. I ended up losing about 15lbs and have hovered around there for the most part, but at the end of last month, was starting to slip into my old ways too. Dairy and me are not friends, so that's not really an issue for me, but I LOVE BREAD. And baking. And also wine. 

I'm going to a big wedding at the beginning of June, and I'm trying to envision myself 10 lbs slimmer for that. Buying a dress, and also just some new summer clothes a size smaller is my prize. Also, I have a half marathon on May 19th, and I'd really like to PR. If I am healthy with both workouts and food, I know I'll have a better shot at doing that. 

[beckyj2013]

I'm considering a May W30, but I'm also doing weight watchers. Amd I'm not sure I can be so strict with food groups and points. I do feel like I've been eating more convenience foods because they are low in points than I did before. I may try a modified version, eliminating grains and dairy and added sugar. I do love that plain Greek yogurt is 0 points so ill probably keep eating that.

[boxerific]

Apr 17, 2018 13:55:38 GMT -6 beckyj2013 said:

I'm considering a May W30, but I'm also doing weight watchers. Amd I'm not sure I can be so strict with food groups and points. I do feel like I've been eating more convenience foods because they are low in points than I did before. I may try a modified version, eliminating grains and dairy and added sugar. I do love that plain Greek yogurt is 0 points so ill probably keep eating that.

First off, I just remembered that this board existed, so pardon my quoting you 2 weeks later.

HOWEVER, I'm also doing WW but decided I need to fix this sugar addiction of mine (again), so I've committed to a May Whole30. I'm not sure how to align it with WW. I might track just for fun to see how it plays out, but my priority will be W30 over points. I've done two rounds before and always feel amazing, but know I can't keep it up forever because I love bread. So my hope is May W30 and then resume WW from there.

Someone I follow on IG is doing a combo - trackitlikeitshot. Might be worth following for some ideas.

[beckyj2013]

Apr 30, 2018 7:49:42 GMT -6 boxerific said:

Apr 17, 2018 13:55:38 GMT -6 beckyj2013 said:

I'm considering a May W30, but I'm also doing weight watchers. Amd I'm not sure I can be so strict with food groups and points. I do feel like I've been eating more convenience foods because they are low in points than I did before. I may try a modified version, eliminating grains and dairy and added sugar. I do love that plain Greek yogurt is 0 points so ill probably keep eating that.

First off, I just remembered that this board existed, so pardon my quoting you 2 weeks later.

HOWEVER, I'm also doing WW but decided I need to fix this sugar addiction of mine (again), so I've committed to a May Whole30. I'm not sure how to align it with WW. I might track just for fun to see how it plays out, but my priority will be W30 over points. I've done two rounds before and always feel amazing, but know I can't keep it up forever because I love bread. So my hope is May W30 and then resume WW from there.

Someone I follow on IG is doing a combo - trackitlikeitshot. Might be worth following for some ideas.

I do follow her, and saw that she is doing both for May the other day. I did not plan well, and have a few dinners this week that are not compliant, plus a work meeting with outside food all day tomorrow.

I think instead of 30 days, I'll do a Whole21, start on Wednesday, and go through May 23rd. That is my kid's last day of preschool for the year, and I wanted to take them our for ice cream.

[anarossi]

boxerific I also struggled with aligning WW and Whole30, basically because of all the fats. 1/2 an avocado, 2 eggs, and 3 slices of bacon is my go-to W30 breakfast, but that's 12 points on WW! I understand the goals of the plans are different but I find following rules easier than having to track all the math.

Anyway... all that to say, I'm definitely W30ing in May (I was supposed to start today but I forgot. #momlyfe), and I may hop on WW with you for June!

[jubilantsquirrel]

I'm just finishing up a W30 (last day is tomorrow), but I plan on trying to continue to eat mostly W30. I'll for sure add some things back in like beans and grains and I'll allow myself some occasional treats, but for the most part I'd like to keep up with mostly W30 meals.

[nochill]

I'm going to give it another shot.

[anarossi]

Officially on board!

This morning's breakfast: 2 eggs over 1/2 an avocado, 3 slices of bacon, black coffee.

Annnnd that's all I've got. I forgot to pack a lunch, so I will probably go with a Panera green goddess cobb salad MINUS the green goddess dressing, and add olive oil/lemon instead. Hoping that's enough to get me through the afternoon.

[boxerific]

2 eggs & bacon for me this morning. Coffee with my beloved Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer.

My lunch is lame - but it will do. Deli turkey, carrots with Primal Kitchen Ranch. And an apple.

Tonight, though, we're grilling flank steak, and I plan to roast some broccoli and potatoes for sides. YUM.

[coconutbacon]

I'm here with my modified W30– I'm not giving up legumes or quinoa.

Today's breakfast was coffee with cashew milk, smoked salmon, poblano peppers, mushrooms and an egg.

Lunch will be cilantro lime cauliflower rice with black beans, poblano peppers, mushrooms, pico de gallo, 1/3 of an avocado and a touch of plain coconut milk yogurt.

Dinner will be herbed chickpeas over sauteed kale raab and probably an egg.

[anarossi]

coconutbacon I'm typically a nope on cauliflower rice but cilantro lime may just make it work! Your entire menu today sounds amazing.

Dinner last night was sugar-free andouille sausage, roasted brussels with red onion and bacon, and lots of fruit for dessert.

I'm also very proud of myself for not snacking last night after DS went to bed. I probably wasn't even really that hungry but evening snacks are definitely a habit. Anyway, that felt like progress!

[coconutbacon]

anarossi, the snack struggle is real! Nice work on not giving in!

[boxerific]

How's everyone doing on day 11? This round has been significantly easier for me, though I have been slightly cheating by allowing a smoothie here and there. Our evenings are so packed each week that sometimes that's the easiest way to go - but I made it homemade, I'm not buying it somewhere, so I justify it to myself.

I'm also cheating in that I'm weighing myself on Fridays which is my normal weigh in day for WW.