Day 15 of 30 - Diet Update

@just4him (302277)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
August 22, 2017 1:26pm CST
Some of you know I've been on a diet called Whole30. It's a pretty common sense diet. I'm not buying anyone's food, stepping on a scale, though I would like to, or doing anything crazy to lose weight. There is a list of rules about what to cut out of your diet for 30 days. There is also a grocery list that has three categories - Best, Better, Good - for the different foods listed. So armed with the grocery list I have been faithfully following the Best list. I had my friend take a before picture of me, and she will take the after picture in two weeks. So what will the after picture show? I can tell you that after 15 days, I'm feeling great! My headaches that I was plagued with almost daily are greatly diminished. I have more energy, and my clothes are starting to feel loose. Even my swimsuit feels like it could be a size too big right now. It might not look like a big difference in the first after picture, but it won't be the last picture, as I aim to continue this diet until I've met my goal. I can't step on the scale or do any body measurements for the 30 days, and that's the only thing I really want to do, to see the results. This is the most patient about anything I've been in a very long time. I did weigh myself on the first day so I would know the results on day 30, which is September 6. Foods I'm eating: eggs for breakfast along with fresh fruit, or if I'm out, frozen. I have turkey legs, hamburgers - no bread allowed, so I eat those plain. I have zucchini, summer squash, green beans, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, fish - cod, salmon, tilapia. Fruits on the best list are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, melon, not watermelon, apricots, plums, pineapple. Also avocados. Instead of butter I use extra virgin olive oil. There are more foods on the best list, but these are what I like. I probably left some out. I also drink a lot of water. So my next update will be on day 30. Thanks for reading.
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@marlina (154184)
• Canada
22 Aug 17
Personally, I could not do this as I can't stand having someone to telll me what to eat and what not to eat.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Nobody is telling me what to eat or not eat. It's my choice to do this diet, and I'm doing well on it.
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@AmbiePam (84424)
• United States
22 Aug 17
That's great! Keep it up, you can do it.
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@AmbiePam (84424)
• United States
24 Aug 17
@just4him It's such a hard thing to do. You show real grit and determination.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. Having met the halfway mark, I think it will be easier for the rest of the month.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 17
@AmbiePam Thanks. I think these last few days are going to be shear determination. I like the food I'm eating, I'm just starting to think about the food I'm missing, like potatoes and cheese.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Well that sounds like a pretty strict diet, I hope that it works for you and I am glad it has helped you feel better.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
It is working wonderfully. I'm starting to see and feel the results.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
22 Aug 17
you seem to be very discipline there.that is great.good luck
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@just4him Okay one lb. at a time.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. I need to lose this weight, so I will do what I need to do to achieve that.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
22 Aug 17
I'm very proud of you and happy to hear you are eating such healthy foods. I eat a diet very similar, although I'm not dieting. It keeps headaches away and gives me great energy. Looking forward to your before and after photos and continued success!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@just4him That is terrific! September 6th is one month from our son's wedding!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. My friend will be taking the picture at Writer's Guild, which is actually day 29, but that's close enough. I'll step on the scale day 30 at the pool. September 6 is day 30. I'm starting to have less headaches as well and more energy, so it's all a plus.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
@DianneN Yes it is. I realized that when I put the date down. Then I won't be waiting much longer either to see the dress you bought for the wedding.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
22 Aug 17
Keep up the good work. And im sure its working well
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
It is, thank you.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@just4him welcome
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@velvet53 (22523)
• Palisade, Colorado
22 Aug 17
It sounds like this is really working. I will be excited to see the new picture. I would want to get on the scales myself if I was doing this diet. You do have patience. Keep up the good work.
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@velvet53 (22523)
• Palisade, Colorado
23 Aug 17
@just4him It is getting closer.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
More patience than I'm used to having. Just 14 days to go now. Thank you.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
@velvet53 Yes it is.
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@kellyr634 (416)
• United States
22 Aug 17
I have heard of the Whole30 diet and think that it is a great diet. I know that if you stick with it, it will be good for you. I read the book and it all made sense. And there are so many foods to eat that you will never be hungry!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
I don't have the book, but I am following the rules for it. Yes, there are a lot of foods you can eat.
@LadyDuck (453787)
• Switzerland
23 Aug 17
Congratulations, bread and pasta make us feel bloated, I only eat a few times a month for that reason.
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@LadyDuck (453787)
• Switzerland
23 Aug 17
@just4him When we see results we are so happy that we cannot continue without feeling the need of things we gave up to.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
@LadyDuck The only thing I'm wishing for is cheese, potatoes, and rice. I really don't miss anything else.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
I haven't missed it at all. I'm starting to see more positive results and can't wait until my friend takes the next picture so I can show everyone. I'm planning to continue this diet until I reach my goal.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48786)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I wish you the best of luck I can't wait to hear your results.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48786)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@just4him that is very promising.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
@Tampa_girl7 Yes it is!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
I'm getting excited to see them myself. This morning I realized I'm going to need a new suit soon. The straps were falling off my shoulder. Great sign.
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@NJChicaa (115449)
• United States
22 Aug 17
Sounds like a very sensible nutrition plan and similar to the way that I eat. Can't wait to see your "after" picture!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
It is sensible. I will just need to figure out how to put both pictures on here together.
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@RubyHawk (99437)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Aug 17
Wow, you are doing so well. we eat most foods you have on your list other than meat. I'm glad your headache and other ills are better. Sounds as if you are doing the best thing for your health. You'll be happy when you can get on the scales.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 17
Thank you. I'm already happy with the way my clothes are starting to have more room in them. I'll be happy to see what the scale says.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Yes I will.
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@RubyHawk (99437)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
@just4him That's great. You will feel like a new person.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
22 Aug 17
That's awesome! You got this! You can do it!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Yes I can. I'm doing well so far.
@vsai2008 (11803)
• India
22 Aug 17
Glad this is working out for you, good for you, keep going !!
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. I am planning on keeping up with this diet until I reach my goal weight.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Sep 17
@vsai2008 It's going to take time to reach my goal, but I will know how much I've lost on Wednesday. I'll also have the first before and after pictures to post with the results. I'm already down a size and that makes me very happy.
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@vsai2008 (11803)
• India
4 Sep 17
@just4him Good for you !! I hope you reach your goal :)
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
22 Aug 17
Good luck with your diet. The best diet that you can do is the one that you could faithfully stick to. It seems this is the one for you!
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
26 Aug 17
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Yes it is. It's practical.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
23 Aug 17
That she an interesting diet plan. All the best , glad it's working for you
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. I'm glad it's working too.
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• United States
22 Aug 17
Good going Valerie..I know you will win this
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Thank you. I already feel like a winner.
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• United States
23 Aug 17
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@Juliaacv (48250)
• Canada
22 Aug 17
That sounds wonderful, you are getting such great results so early into this. Keep it up, I'm looking forward to hearing more about it and how well you feel as a result of it.
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@Juliaacv (48250)
• Canada
24 Aug 17
@just4him Oh I'm so happy for you, that must feel great.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 17
@Juliaacv I do feel great, and I've been in the pool every day this week so far. Just one day to go.
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
Well if my time in the pool is any indication, I'm going to need a new suit very soon. The straps are falling off my shoulders.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Aug 17
The best list for us does not include any animal products and it has worked for us for years. As we only eat veggies and fruit, we can eat all we want. Hope what you are trying to do will work for you @just4him
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Aug 17
People are now telling me I look like I'm losing, so it is and I'm very happy about that.
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@maggs224 (2320)
• Alicante, Spain
26 Aug 17
I hope that you have a lot of success with this diet and in the process find something where you not only enjoy the food that you are eating but find a way that suits you and can follow for a long time to come,
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@just4him (302277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Aug 17
Thank you. I do enjoy all the food I'm eating, which is a great plus. I plan to continue with it until I reach my goal.