Another week. Another weigh in.
I am -2.8 pounds for the week.
Things I've learned this week:
1. The human body is amazing. As is the brain.
2. The Whole30 is really hard.
3. My dog sleeps an awful lot.
#1 is a 2-parter.
First the body:
I've been going to physical therapy the past couple of weeks. Since March, I've had what, at times, feels like a debilitating pain in my hips and pelvic bones. Well, I know now that is where the pain was coming from but it took 2 specialists, 2 medical guesses, and months of online research from yours truly to find the right person who could point me in the right direction. Anyway, I went yesterday and she had to put my pelvic bones back into place. Seriously. This is why I say the human body is amazing. I mean, yeah, it can do that whole Wolverine healing thing, but have one tiny little thing out of place and it feels like you're dying. She had to rotate and pull my hips back into alignment. Yes, this was as painful as you'd think. However, the moment she was done, I immediately noticed that pain was gone. And not just pain in my hips, back pain, and neck pain too. However, it will take daily exercises and me keeping my hips in place to keep the pain away.
Now the brain:
That sucker is one powerful thing. It doesn't matter how strong you are physically, the brain is always stronger.
Which leads me to #2.
The brain is why the Whole30 is hard. As you know, I've been doing my Whole30. Today is Day #18 and I'm still going strong with keeping to the rules. But it's not easy. My brain is rebelling. I'm starting to think I know what addicts feel like. And it's sugar. I'm positive it's the sugar. My brain is telling me that I want it. And it's telling me I want it like I've never wanted it before in the form of foods I've never really wanted before. I feel like a 2 year old. I've told myself "No, you can't have it" - therefore, that's all I want. Honestly, it's the most annoying feeling on earth. It's not painful or anything. It's just this mind numbing thought that sits there in the forefront of my mind on a daily basis. And it won't go away. Or at least it feels like it won't go away. Now, I'm not trying to deter anybody from trying a Whole30 or from a leading healthier life, I'm just telling you how my week has been. From what I've read online in forums, this feeling takes some time to go away. And it's this feeling that makes or breaks someone during these 30 days. Don't worry, it's not going to break me. It's just really freaking annoying.
And #3.
My dog. Seriously, it's like all day every day.
And that's what I've learned this week. For some positive notes on these things, my physical therapy, while painful, is helping. More than anything it offered me mental relief to know what was going on with me. The Whole30, while also painful, is providing some serious results in both myself and my boyfriend. My body shape is changing in a good way. I put on a bathing suit last night to see if I could notice anything and I was very pleased with myself. It looked like I had been crazy working out (hint: I haven't). I wasn't all muscular or anything I just looked more toned if that's possible. I won't even get started on my boyfriend. It's like every day his body is changing. Like turning into hot guy on the beach changing. Yes, I hate him for it. I hate all males for that ability. But I'm happy for him because he works really, really hard. He works out hard, he eats what I make him and he is committed to do this with me because I need the support. Also, it's motivating. And finally, my dog. I don't care if she sleeps. She's the light of my life.
What I did this week:
1. I earned about 3 AP. I made my house sitting plan and I tried to follow it. I just was not prepared for the lack of sleep that I was getting. My last night there, I was so determined to workout that I got in my one (and only) workout. It was a GREAT workout but I was in so much pain the next day at work. Not muscle pain but pain from the sleep deprivation. That workout was Wednesday night. I got home Thursday, went to bed as early as possible and here we are. I gave myself permission to take today off as well because I feel like I need it. Seriously, if I agree to house sit for them again someone hit me in my head. I was miserable the whole time. Maybe that's why I found my cravings extra hard this week. Makes sense.
2. I ate 187 points plus. Again, off my pace of 200 points for the week but I ate until I was full every time. I promise.
3. Water. Still good here. The key is to take my "sippy cup" with me everywhere. I forgot it when I went to house sit and so my first day there I couldn't figure out why I felt so bad. It was because I hadn't had enough water. I promptly corrected it. I never thought I would get to a point where I love my water. Apparently it's happened.
4. What I ate: sticking hard and fast to the Whole30 rules. I eat meats, vegetables (no white potatoes), no sugar of any kind (or artificial substitute), and fruit. I made a vegetable quiche like thing for breakfast. A wonderful vegetable soup with ground beef. Had some sashimi (I do miss regular sushi). Eggs and bacon made an appearance and so did some watermelon. Here's the thing, I might be having a hard time with my brain telling me I want sugar, but the food I'm eating is super good. And while I'm eating it, I'm enjoying every moment immensely. It's just in those "quiet times" that it gets tough.
And that's it for this week.
Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!
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