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This past month I have experimented with how my body reacts to food groups that I had eliminated for the duration of August. I learned sooo much about what different foods do to my body, and I feel empowered with the knowledge I have acquired. Thank you, Whole30. It was a great ride.
Today, I'll begin designing a diet that makes sense for my unique body, its gut microbiom, and the ways I can make it happy so that it keeps my brain happy. I'm really excited. I'm hoping to post some of the lessons learned at some point, just so that I can remind my future self about all I have learned before it's a forgotten thing of the past.
I had expected some weight loss since I was eating Whole30 clean most days, as you have to return to Whole 30 two days before and two days after a reintroduction day. But, since some of these foods caused such negative reactions, I was not anticipating a great change as what I experienced at last month's weigh in. Honestly, today is probably not the best day to weight in since I'm currently experiencing bloating and constipation as a result of my last reintroduction. Sugar and processed foods really did me over, guys. It's torturous. Today, for example, my energy is better but still not back to normal. And, I awoke with a headache and achy feet. Sigh.
So... now to my monthly numbers:
Last month:
October 2019
Weight 146.5 lbs
Body Fat 35%
This month:
November 2019
Weight 145 lbs
Body Fat 35.5%
It's GREAT to see that, despite my experimentation and challenging reactions to food types, I am still losing weight. But it's also GREEEAAAT to see that I have arrived at goal!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Technically, this is a mini goal. I wanted to lose the weight I had gained in graduate school. I was at 145 in July 2014, and I started graduate school the following month. I took my monthly measurements religiously, seeing the numbers rise and rise, hoping that one day that number would come back down. And it finally happened!!! I am beyond happy, my FS family. I'll change my goal weight at some point to 127, which will mark 100 pounds down. For now, I'll let myself feel the joy of seeing blue for a couple of weeks. :D
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145.0 lb
Lost so far: 82.0 lb.
Still to go: 18.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 0.4 lb a week
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Congratulations on reaching your goal. And on learning much about your body. I am a bit the same way... still figuring out what is right for me but enjoying the journey along the way
03 Nov 19 by member: liv001
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That is so great! Congratulations for reaching this goal! Today we weight the same! Although, I think I might shift my goal in the new year to 140. I'm tall, so I don't anticipate going lower. I am happy for you that you are sorting out what works best for you. Finding what you can sustain for your lifetime, is certainly the goal we are all trying to reach! 😁
03 Nov 19 by member: melissatwa
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Learning and losing..... that's a win win.
03 Nov 19 by member: erikahollister
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Thank you for the words of support, FS fam. Your congratulatory notes are definitely feeding my soul rn. <3
05 Nov 19 by member: Diea
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melissatwa: I just saw your bio. You are 5 inches taller than me! You are definitely in a good weight range, so super congratulations to you! I am on the edge of getting into a normal BMI for the first time in.... wow, since I can remember. And yes, I am definitely thinking long term and holistically now. The weight number is a great guide, as is the BMI chart and other measurements, but I'd much prefer a sustainable WOE that makes me happy. I think I'm finding it. Wish me luck!
05 Nov 19 by member: Diea
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erikahollister: Love the "win-win" comment.
05 Nov 19 by member: Diea
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Diea, congratulations on nearing that goal of "normal BMI." That doesn't begin to compare though with what you have already achieved! More than 80 pounds lost puts you in the superstar catagory! I was so excited when I plugged in my weight, hight, age, gender into some random BMI calculator and it came back with a nice little message that, "No health benifit would be achieved losing any more weight." What??! I've been trying to lose weight for more than 20 years! Have iarrived? 😁
06 Nov 19 by member: melissatwa
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I couldn't see my message on the phone anymore... Anyway! Nope, I have not "arrived." I may lose some more, but the point is the job is never done. For those of us who have struggled with weight, I don't see it ever not being a "struggle." You are doing fantasticly, and "listening" to what is best for you is best. Living and leaning! Yep! 😁
06 Nov 19 by member: melissatwa
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It is the support of everyone here that makes me confident I can keep winning in the "struggle!"
06 Nov 19 by member: melissatwa
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Wow! Congratulations, for reaching goal and for learning about your unique dietary needs. 🌟🌟🌟🏆🏆🏆🌟🌟🌟
06 Nov 19 by member: shirfleur 1
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Aw, you are too kind for saying that, Melissa. I've never been told I was in the superstar category! I'm flattered, but yes. The journey has been long and challenging, and it feels good to know that I've lost so much. You are definitely winning. And it's good to know that we are all winning by being part of this great community. Thank you sooooo much for your support, melissatwa!
06 Nov 19 by member: Diea
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shirfleur 1: It's a great learning journey with ups and down and steps forward and steps backward. hank you for the congratulations!
06 Nov 19 by member: Diea
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