#Whole30 is basically really strict Paleo. I truly love how my body feels eating Paleo so I offered to join in with some other ladies that were planning this Whole30 to kick things off right. You cut out grains, legumes, dairy, sugar and eat all the meat, veg, nuts, fruit, healthy fats that you'd like. It's not so much about portions or measuring anything, just learning to eat real food. The cut in sugar has been my biggest struggle since I love the stuff and it's in EVERYTHING. Today is day 5. My husband is doing it with me. We're doing pretty rad. Speaking of not measuring, you weigh/measure on day 1 and don't do it again until day 30. Avoiding the scale has been strangely liberating. I know I'm losing since my bloat is down so much, but I don't have a clue how much :) P.S. Now I plan to test out if Wednesday is my lightest day after the 30 days are up.

FeraFilia - Congratulations again! So glad the secret is out and you guys received such a loving reaction from your congregation. I know you're relieved.


LaurieDawn - Now you know when someone says "Don't google it!"... it makes me realllllyyyyy want to. I'll resist. For now. Especially since Toasted seems traumatized lololol (In all seriousness) I have a lady that's in a birthing group from when my 5 yr old was born that ended up having a prolapsed uterus and her's was severe enough that she did need surgery. I said that to say, she says the surgery had her down for a couple days then she was back to life. She now works out crazy strong, and her's was only a repair. Good luck with whatever may come :hug:

Avalon1957 - Congrats on your loss! Welcome aboard!


Wecome!!!!

I know of a girl that lost 133 lbs in a year. She's currently pregnant with #2 after being told she couldn't have #1. She swears God gets all credit for her weight loss. I'm pretty religious. Possibly more than any sane person should be, yet I don't get the concept. Did you pray for a good food day and feel like because of the prayer you had the ability to resist? (I'm not being rude, I'm truly interested) She's not really crazy about me, so I haven't asked her myself.


AFM - Began my first Whole 30 on Monday. My husband is doing it all with me. My children haven't been sleeping well at all. Like up 40ish times a night between the 3 of them. If not for my husband sticking to plan, I would have bathed in chocolate by now. Today (day 5) has been the first day that I woke up feeling refreshed and not hAngry. Our power went out last night due to this crazy storm and even with the kids getting up scared, I still feel like I slept well. Perhaps the food is working :) I've got to go grocery shopping today to stock up for some yummy meals I have planned. I also think I'll get some crab legs from the store.... Just love them. love love love! Anyways, I'll try to check in more so long as our power stays around the next few days ;)

It's Friday!! Yay! Went to spin this morning, and the normal instructor was there, so much better. I'm looking forward to running tonight to see how it goes with this 3+ mile route. It is nice today, no wind, so maybe it will be better. It's really a pretty path, too, so I like being back there. I got on the scale and it looked pretty good. I need to stay disciplined through next Tuesday for the official weigh-in. Weekends are just tough!!

Wordy: Shirtless men playing volleyball. Could be a nice view as you're walking! I'm glad you are at a better place now! Too bad they don't have a bike, though.

Nagazim: Glad to hear that your food plan is going well! That's always a good thin.

Babette: Keep hanging in there!!

Congrats!! How exciting!

I do believe that a persons faith can help them no matter the situation, but I also do believe and have experienced that God helps those who "help themselves". I also have friends who adhere to the different "diet gospels" and I just cannot get into it from that angle. Glad you've had success in the past and are back for more!

I need to get back into spinning. I enjoyed it so much after the initial sore butt deal! I'm stuck in a rut on the elliptical/crossramp machine at the gym. Getting bored.

So I know that I've been missing since August I think... I have had lots of health developments since then and still ongoing, but I'm working away on the weight loss. Due to a cousin who developed colon cancer I ended up needing genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome...tested positive... started the routine testing that goes along with that diagnosis... and they found colon cancer on initial colonscopy. What a shock to say the least. Thankfully it was caught early, unfortunately, I need a total colectomy and will be doing that this summer. I've been instructed to lose as much weight as possible in the meantime to make both the surgery and the recovery easier.

Have a nice weekend!!

Hey everyone, just wanted to post...my head is going again with all the weight loss obsession crap that it cycles through whenever I overeat. Does anyone have issues with alcohol and binging. Almost everytime I drink I eat too much. I'm having a good food day, lots of veg and cleaning my home. It's nice but then my head runs and runs :)

Hey all! Had a really good run last night. I went a little over a full 5K, so feeling good. I was passed by a lady who was WALKING, but that's ok. She said that she has really long legs... and she did... and she's been working on walking fast. Ok. I didn't get upset by it, I just want to keep improving. Today was Body Pump and Body Flow. I always feel so good after that. I think that some of it is because I am done with workouts now until Monday morning. Love me some rest day!!

Nori: So good to see you again! I'm sorry you are having medical issues. That's tough to face, I'm sure. Hang in there!

Nagazim: Glad you are doing well! It would be tough for me not to weigh in, so I admire your choice!

Babette: I can't help with your question. I drank a lot in high school, college and early 20's. But now I don't drink much at all. I don't want to have to record the calories!! I had a beer last weekend, but that was a first in may months.

Hi my people. It's actually the end of my work day but I REFUSE to leave till I check in with you guys! Procrastination is NOT going to get the best of me today!

Okay so since I last checked in, things have been going okay. I finished week 8 of C25k and will start week 9 tomorrow. Once week 9 is done, my goal is to do better at incorporating other workouts with runs. Because right now, I'm just running 3 days a week and I'm feeling like my arms are getting a little sag to them... I dunno. Food-wise, I've been higher than what I want to be STILL but at least not high enough to matter, I need to do better because little consistent slips never spell anything good long-term for me.

Wordy: Why can't I be you? Why can't I be eating bagged salads and whipping up healthy meals in a hotel instead of checking out the room service and local area restaurants? Why do I rarely know the hotel fitness room set up? Why do I have no chill?!!!! You are my forever travel plan-spiration! I don't care what you think, you're rocking this out! Also yay hot new DL picture! Where you are sounds gorgeous and--- oh who am I kidding... HOT SHIRTLESS MEN SIGH!!!! I mean could that be any more of a weekend away holiday ad for a ladies getaway??? Or a wonderful contemporary romance novel. Beautiful weather, wilderness, hot shirtless men playing sport in said nature with water nearby which means there is a potential for Mr. Darcy Pride and Prejudice BBC miniseries action emerging fromt the lake.... I don't even need the vacation, I just want to read the book! I lie! I want both!!

Laurie: I love your revelations! They always inspire me and make me feel better when I'm thinking I'm not doing so well. You're totally right! It doesn't matter what stage in losing the regain we are, it matters that we're still here and haven't given up.

Diane: Now I'm tempted to "map my run" too. I'll download the app tomorrow and see how far I'm actually going. Gulp! And yasssssss!!! Your husband is right! You need to do this run! Now with the mapped run, you KNOW you can do it. Look at you running more than 5k just like that!

Babette: I'm glad you're here. I have a lot of faith in God but just like faith doesn't necessarily make people angelically perfect and good, it won't make one thin. There's free will with things like that. Ultimately the decision to be good or to make a good food decision rests within us so that power is ours. AND you've done this before, however you did it, you did it. Now you know there was no magic except your own, and so you have everything you need to be successful. So know that you can do it again and have that faith in yourself and you'll make it day by day and step by step. You can totally do it! And isn't it the worst how a tiny bite of something tasty can be sooooo many calories???? :( #nobueno Rock out your good food day! You can do it! And tell the hooker (it's a board saying referring to the negative Nelly's that sometimes reside in our heads making us doubt) in your head to shut up! You can do this!

Nagazim: Wow Whole 30 sounds intense!!! I know paleo and I think that's intense so I can only imagine Whole 30! But yay you rocking it out! Especially with the stress of the little ones not sleeping! I'm always a little side-eye about losing weight with a partner in real life but you and your husband are totalling inspiration for #WhenHavingAWeightLossPartnerGoesRight I think it's awesome that you're motivation for each other. I actually pray about staying on plan everyday, it doesn't necessarily make me successful but that's on me- I do feel like I get reminders to stay on track and I do usually have second thoughts about the odd (ok fine, extra) piece of cake and sometimes I listen, it's just that other times, I'm choking down the inner voice with cake. It IS ultimately my choice what I do well because free will. As much as I begrudge my love for food at times, I would never not want to be able to savour and enjoy the blessing and fuel that it is. I need to work on my own self-control, I guess. Yay on a whole week of Whole 30 (by now)!!! You're almost a 3rd through! You can do it!!!! How went crab legs? I love crab! Would you mind posting your meals occasionally? I have a block that paleo is hard and the recipes always seem intense but I think it would be good to see what sorts of things someone who's actually doing it (rather than living in magic cookbook recipeland).

Nori: I'm so sorry about your health challenges but equally sooo thankful it was caught early! I'm thinking of you and praying for health for you! Welcome back!


Alright guys! I hope you all have an amazing week starting with an excellent on plan day! Hugs to all!!! We can do it people!

Hey everyone. Okay so yesterday went okay plan wise. I stayed under calories (still not back to fast calories for a Monday but it's okay, I'll get there) and then this morning I got up in time to go running. Except I was late getting out because I remembered about Map My Run and spent some of the time downloading and setting that up. On the plus, I got to see the distance of my morning run which isn't as bad as I expected. On the odd side, I got stopped mid run by a guy who was walking and wanted to know how I could keep running without breaking or slowing down (I was like FOR REAL?! in my mind, because I was beginning to flag at that point and at that barely moving point). The park I work out at is mainly populated by walkers so maybe my running stands out more than I thought. My annoyance is that I'm trying to run 30 minutes straight of C25K W9D1 so I'm jogging in place exchanging chit chat and then this guy goes can I run with you, so I'm like "errrr... okay.." and then I put my noise cancelling wireless earphones back over my head and I'm listening to my music and we run together in silence. Probably awkwardly. But I'm at this point a little like "hey this is MY workout, you're not going to ruin this for me." The good thing is that I was motivated to push a little harder AND he kept up with me for maybe two laps at which point I gave him some encouraging words and continued with my run and I was just leaving when he approached me and asked if he could be my running buddy... ..... ..... and gave me his number.... and now I'm like... 1.) I like to run/exercise by myself and be in my zone so I'm not excited. 2.) I don't want to expose my weird run pacing habits to strangers. And it's not like it's a lot of pressure because all I have to do is call if I'm going to be out at the park. But now I'm like my park experience is now not as solo as it used to be even if I decline to have this running buddy and now I'm considering using a park nearer home that is smaller and isn't as lush as the one I like to go to avoid awkwardness... Sigh.

Wordy: Boooo the scale! But at least you're on your way again. Your water weight is evils but I know you will prevail!!! Hopefully the weather where you are has improved. There are only two seasons where I live- the rainy season and the dry season, and we're just getting into the rainy season... which means it's going to wet, hot, humid mush outdoors and outdoor runs are going to be less frequent so I empathize.

Alright guys, I hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

Hi all! Well, had a totally awesome weigh in today. I went down 4 pounds! After the one pound gain last week, I was glad to see it go down. I really think that the increase in running distance is helping shake things up for me. So, finally, a whoosh! I have to remind myself that next week may not be quite as good and to not be disappointed.

Went to Spin yesterday, and it was a really good workout, even though it was a "strength" day. Strength days are not my favorite, because you go slower, but still need to get your heart rate up, which means big resistance on your bike. Not my thing. Then, I had kind of a tough run night last night. I seem to have trouble on Mondays. I made the 3.1 miles, but I really had to push. I went slower than I did on Friday, and then last night I just felt so tired and almost achy. But felt better this morning and went to Body Pump. The instructor asked if I had lost more weight because she noticed my legs were slimmer and it looked like I had. I told her about the running, and that's probably what it was. Love to hear that type of thing from an instructor! That's so much better than the comments I had from a coworker when I was heading out to run last night. She asked if I was heading out to workout (I had changed into my running gear). I told her that I was running. "Oh, I just can't run. It is too hard on my knees. It's probably from all my years of running, skiing and playing racquetball." Sigh. I don't care... Shut up! She's quite overweight and I don't judge that, but that' probably more of the problem than her glory years of fitness. The point is, don't feel like you need to give me excuses. I'm not doing this for anyone but me. You do, or don't do, whatever works for you. Ugh. I struggle with sympathy requests/excuses.

Wordy: Nice job on going to the park, even though it was muddy! That's awesome! I don't know what you use for GPS, but I have heard that using MapMyRun sometimes doesn't work as well if the GPS signal is off somewhat. I'll bet that is what it is. Oh, and you can join me in the early stages of meno. I'm there. I'm never quite sure when/if I'll get on cycle. :)

Toasted: Good for you, getting out to run. I just wanted to add that I think if it comes up, just tell the guy that you really like to run alone. You should be able to go to whatever park you want. I know it can be awkward, but I would just be honest. I had to tell one of my friends that I just don't want a workout buddy. She wanted someone to go with her, encourage her, keep her on track, etc. I just can't be that person. I do not want to be tied to anyone on this because I need to be able to do what works for me. It sounds selfish, but with weight loss and fitness, you sometimes have to be selfish.

Went to spin today. It was a great class, and I had a lot of fun. I'm planning to run tonight. I hope the wind dies down. If it doesn't, I might have to give in and go to the gym. I just really prefer being outside.

Wordy: I'm sure that has to be frustrating, not being able to cook what you want. I think you are doing so well! I would be so tempted to eat bad things all the time.

Oh ladies I hope I don't bring you down, you guys are doing so great!!! I'm just not feeling it at the moment, I just can't seem to fully commit to this weight loss thang. I'm sick and tired at the same number staring at me on the scales and yet I keep self sabotaging and eating to much to make it change. I'm feeling really down about how I look, I know totally vain but my hair has thinned out so much it looks like Nicole Ritchie! I'm pleased we are going into winter so I can cover up my saggy baggy legs too. I guess the good thing it I'm not interested in bingeing, so some progress I guess, just eating that little bit too much to loose anything. How am I going to shake myself up?! Maybe its the change of season, tired and hungry seems to be my normal at the moment.

Rrrrrrr got to stop feeling sorry for myself.

Hi all. Went to Body Pump this morning, it was a little tough with the ridiculous number of lunges we did. And the ab part just killed me. I guess that’s good. I went running last night, and it was a really good run. I had struggled so much on Monday, I was wondering what would happen. It was a little cold, and there was some wind, but not too bad. I just put on my jacket and went for it. I only saw a couple, riding bikes, so I had the path all to myself for the most part. Made good time. I hope you all don’t get tired of the constant workout reports from me. It helps me keep on track to report it, and I just want to continue to be accountable to someone.

The one thing I’ve noticed with the increased running is that my appetite is a lot more. I still keep track of calories on myfitnesspal, so I’m working to keep it under control. But, I could eat a lot more……

MissLoud: I’m so sorry you are struggling right now. I know how that is! I know that I have trouble with attitude every so often, but in particular when heading into colder weather seasons. I’m really glad you came here to post, though. So often when people hit these bad times, they just disappear from 3FC. Do not feel that you shouldn’t post just because you’re going through tough times. Maybe talking about it every day will help you vent it out. I know that no one minds hearing about it! That’s what we’re here for, to support even through the rough times. We’ll celebrate during the successes, too, but support is what you need! My only advice would be to just take it one day at a time. It may or may not work for you, but when I hit these times, I just don’t give myself any options. I have to go workout, take a walk, whatever is planned for that day. And, with food, I make myself record every bite. Now, when a bad day happens, I record it and move on. Each day is a chance for a new start. Just don’t beat yourself up too much. It happens!

Wordy: You runner you!!! Good job on making it through that day! And, yes, we are getting snow today. I actually live in a fairly mild weather part of the state, so we don’t have it quite as bad as other areas. But, I’m thinking that walking after work tonight could be a challenge. We’re still in our wellness challenge here at work, so I have to get my steps in. I might need to make a few laps around the office! Good plan, by the way, on combating the pasta gains! You can do it! Good for you!

Hey guys, so TOM has kicked in BUT I had a new re-loss low weigh in... #saywhat I'm a little doubtful because I drank sooooo much water yesterday (I had a dehydration headache the previous two days) that I spent half the night up peeing so it might be a false low from that... oh who am I kidding! I am not saintly enough to deny myself a good weigh in. In my mind, even if I bounce upwards a couple of pounds tomorrow, I way as low as I did today! It's a little strange for the scale to be cooperating because I don't feel like I'm doing well. I am running longer now- so maybe that's helping. But I feel like I'm always moderately over my calorie targets these days and I don't feel super on it. So it is completely blowing my mind what's up with my body. Maybe it's the running. Anyho...


Wordy: Go Runner go!!!! Super exciting! I know you've missed running and I'm so glad you were able to today. I'm praying your injuries shut their mouths and allow you to do this thing that brings you this joy and accomplishment. And running on the treadmill IS definitely more gentle on the bones than running outdoors especially if you leave the incline at 0%. These days running outside I'm aware I have knees... and a back... Not that I'm in pain or anything, but I can feel my bones whereas running on the treadmill even at my heaviest legs were always just legs and the only discomfort was maybe of the muscle strain variety... I'm so excited at this! As for the silly scale, just keep pushing! You win as long as you keep pushing! The scale can't hold out against being on plan forever. As for the park guy, I dunno, maybe I'm being judgey but my married man-dar (radar for married men) is pinging mainly because of his age (late 30s/early 40s) and the neighbourhood (VERY suburban and family friendly)- although I guess I live in that neighbourhood so I shouldn't be so judgey. But anyway, I'm not sensing any romantic vibes- not that I ever do so...

Diane: Your coworker's comments about her knees tho... #sideeye Yes because the only missing link to the willpower, discipline and pushing yourself that exercise takes is "good knees." #mmmhmmm #sideeye #okay Yay you for rocking out your workouts as usual! I REAALLY appreciate your workout updates. I for one find them motivating and inspiring and I still totally WWDD (what would Diane do) many of my workouts when I'm not feeling it because I know you're a fitness beast! I'm working up the courage to tell my "running buddy" that I don't really want a buddy... I've not seen him since Tuesday but he's been in touch by text and right now I'm keeping a low profile. I need to as they say put on my big girl pants and speak up for myself. Gah I hate awkwardness and yet I always make things so awkward. What I should have done was said "I don't like workout buddies" that day.

Kelly: You can never bring us down! Stand in your truth! It's what makes this board so great that we can be real and share the realities of this journey which are that most times it sucks and is a drag and there will be tears and hairpulling and fights (mostly with ourselves) and sometimes you just don't feel like. We are all often there and you are entitled. Wallow for a bit and then keep going even if only because you've come far enough and if you keep going you will come even farther.


Alright guys, I'm doing this furtively in a meeting that is dragging on (to 6.46pm) now and probably totally impressing my coworkers with my copious note-taking skills because most people stopped taking notes a while ago when the meeting ended... I need to pay attention but it's one of those that everything has been said and we're doing the big re-hash... Of everything that was said an hour ago. Anyway, I hope you all have a great day! Hugs to all.

Thanks ladies! Will try posting everyday til I get out of this funk! I've come too far to putter out, and I'm feeling better about my long term maintenance as I haven't falllen into my usual pattern of ignoring the scales and eating junk. I really do need to tell my mum to back the firetruck off! I know she thinks shes keeping me motivated but shes actually putting too much pressure on me. I can ignore it when I'm in a good head space but I'm struggling at the moment. That said todays fast day was a bust!! Never bake on a fast day :) It was raining and the boys were bored, we made cupcakes and the boys decorated them for their great grandparents, calories wise not to bad around 1000 but still not ideal. Channeling Toasted with a hashtag #shakeitoff #fakeittilyoumakeit xx

Went to spin this morning. It was a tough one, a "strength" day, which means slow speed with lots of resistance. Not my favorite thing, but it is a good workout. Even the instructor said afterward, "Wow, that was hard!" Yep. I went walking last night at the same place I run, since I needed more steps. It was pretty cool because I saw a couple of deer this time. So pretty! I love going down there! It is rainy and gloomy today, but I still want to run. My son said, "You're not going to run in this, are you?" I told him that it would have to be pretty bad for me not to go. The race I want to do is a week from Saturday. I need to keep on schedule.

Toasted: Glad that you're seeing some new low numbers! I do think that running has a lot to do with it. I feel like it really has helped me get a little scale relief. I know what you mean about not being totally on plan though. I have to be so disciplined, or I start letting little things creep in and puts me too high on calories. It always is a battle!

MissLoud: Glad to hear that you'll keep coming here to talk! You'll make it through the rough times. Oh, and cupcakes. Yum!!

Wordy: Way to go, staying on plan with your strict 7 days! Glad you made it back under that golden number. I'm like you, I always want to get as far away from the upper number as I can. I hate seeing the increase on a decade number.