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Two hour trainer ride this morning which is the first time since my HIM in September that I've been on a bike that long and I haven't been on the trainer for that duration since probably April.


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Do you do intervals and tempo work on your recovery week? I'm generally doing .7 of my last on-week's volume and lessening the hard work by the same amount. I was curious if others are doing this or taking the week and staying in R-Z1 (maybe Z2) exclusively.
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karen26.2 - 2013-01-07 10:50 AM
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The first thing I'm testing after the 30 days is sushi  I need to find some good gluten free soy sauce.  Kevin and I are scheduled for date night next weekend, and he picked a steakhouse.  I figure I can get some meat, steamed veggies, and salad there.  It's still hard to eat out with this meal plan.

I felt pretty crappy during my long ride yesterday, but I'm sick anyway, so I don't know if it's from the diet or the illness.  Maybe it's both!

Sushi...yum!

I've still got this lingering cough and a little chest congestion, so I'm sure that's part of it, but really feel a lack of energy. I'm trying to eat the sweet potato, but it's a struggle. Going to try a regular store bought orange variety tonight. These Japanese ones suck!

Coconut aminos is suppose to taste like soy sauce.

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karen26.2 - 2013-01-07 8:48 AM

Day 7 and I'm feeling blah. Just no energy, feel very 'heavy'. Reading the Whole30 forums it seems most folks don't feel back to 'normal' as far as energy and exercise until week 3 or 4. This feeling is what always made me go back to starchy carbs in the past. I'm going to stick it out, I can do 30 days by golly, but I don't like this blah feeling.

How is everyone else following Whole30 feeling during exercise? Or even just in general?

The Timeline: A Day-by-Day Guide to Your Whole30®

 

An article by Whole9′s own Robin Strathdee, for all of you participating in our January Whole30®.

The fine folks of CrossFit Springfield (my home gym, and a Whole30 Nutrition Partner) recently wrapped up their first Whole30® program. As a part of their kick-off meeting I was asked to provide a little perspective on what participants could expect during their 30 days. As I sat and tried to come up with a paragraph that would cover all the key elements, I noticed some trends in the emails, comments and personal accounts I was getting. That led me to create what the CF Springfield Whole30er’s came to know as The Timeline.

As with any process that involves personal experience, your results may vary, but it’s my hope that this timeline will give you a hint (and a chuckle) at what you can expect.

Day 1: So what’s the big deal?

 

It’s 3 p.m. on day 1. You had a guilt-free plate of steak and eggs for breakfast, breezed through the morning with coffee and coconut cream by your side, and had a nice big salad for lunch. Your body is telling you it’ snack time, so you grab a handful of almonds and an apple and head back to your desk to finish out your day. You’ve got a slow cooker full of chili infusing your kitchen with a heavenly smell, and right now you can’t see why anyone thinks this is hard.

This delusion is somewhat akin to the first episode of any given reality show on which the contestants are herded together and forced to live in one house. At the end of the first episode, everyone can just tell they are going to be best friends for life. Those of us on the other side of the screen know better, though, don’t we? No one really believes this mess to be true, but everyone humors it… because how long can it last, really?

The truth is that you’re feeling empowered by making one good choice after another, all day long. And you should! Take note of that Rock Star feeling, stash it away and bring it back out when days get rough. Because rest assured that after a lifetime of suboptimal choices, things are going to have to get worse before they can get better.

Speaking of rough…

Days 2-3: The Hangover.

 

The alarm rings on day 2 and you pop out of bed expecting the same kind of Charlie Sheen winning feeling you had yesterday. Instead, you get the other side of Charlie…you know – the pounding-head-cross-eyed-can’t-see-straight side. You know you didn’t down a fifth of tequila in your sleep, so what the heck happened?!

Remember the pre Whole30 bender you went on? Pizza, cookies, Jim Beam, jelly beans (oh, the jelly beans)? Yeah. This is when it comes back to bite you in the butt. (And the head.) And it is definitely true that the amount of suck you experience in this phase is directly proportional to the amount of crap you consumed before you began the program. Especially if you consumed it consistently. This phase is especially hard for the habitual Diet Coke (and Diet Dr. Pepper here in my part of the world) drinkers. You know who you are.

Many Whole30ers report headaches, fatigue, and general malaise during this part of the program. This, my friends, is completely normal. Your body is working its way through a whole host of junk it stored from the foods (or food-like-products) you used to eat. This process lasts a day for some folks, but for others it can take a few days longer. Relax, drink a lot of water, and keep making good choices. And do your best to earn the sympathy and support from friends and family, because…

Days 4-5: Kill ALL the things!

 

Day 4 dawns and you tentatively step out of bed, expecting to feel like you took a strike from Thor’s hammer in the temple. Instead, your head is surprisingly clear. Your limbs all feel functional. This could be a good day! You walk into the kitchen and as you’re greeted by the smiling face of your significant other you are suddenly overcome…with the desire to punch them in the face for smiling this early in the morning. Congratulations! You’ve made it to day 4.

Now, I have no clue why this phase happens, or why it happens here (and not on, say, day 14).* I just know that it happens. Often. Even experienced Whole30ers (myself included) go through this phase. Every nerve is lit, temperance is non-existent and the only solution to the problem seems to be to Kill All of the Things.

This phase, too, will pass. Beg your spouse, children, parents, co-workers, for patience and forgiveness – as nicely as you can (and no, “shut up and leave me alone!” does not count as nice). Take a deep breath and eat some sweet potatoes. I promise, you’ll feel better soon.

*It’s probably because your brain is never very happy when you tell it that it CAN’T have something, and take it out of it’s habitual and accustomed comfort zone. An unhappy brain is a stressed brain, an anxious brain, a fearful brain. No to mention your hormones are desperately trying to keep up with your new food choices, your gut is trying to heal, you’ve had a headache for the last three days, and you REALLY MISS YOUR DIET COKE. So yeah, maybe we do know why this is happening now…

Days 6-7: I just want a nap…

 

Okay, so its day 6 and you made it through the last phase without smiting anyone. The thing is, today you don’t feel like you could smite anyone if your life depended on it! It’s 10 am and all you can think about is crawling under your desk for a catnap. As the day drags on, the surface of your desk is morphing, from hard wooden surface to snuggly warm pillow, right before your eyes. You hit the gym, but only halfheartedly, unable to face the barbell with any kind of conviction. You crawl into bed at 8 p.m. only to drag yourself out eleven hours later feeling no more rested than you did the night before.

So what’s the deal?! Isn’t eating like this supposed to increase energy levels? Yes…in the long run. Right now, you’re body is learning that it can’t rely on all those easy access energy sources it used to know and love. Gone are the days of cinnamon crunch muffins and Frappuccinos. Now your body is learning to efficiently burn fat and protein as its fuel sources, and that takes more effort – and some time. If you can hold out just a bit longer, you’ll definitely reap the benefits. (Besides, you could probably use a day off from the gym anyway, right?)

Days 8-15: Boundless energy! Now give me a damn Twinkie.

 

Hurray! The slump is over! Your energy levels are better than normal – you’re downright Tigger the bouncing tiger! But something weird is happening. You’re dreaming. Not crazy nightmare or strange surrealist dreams, either. Incredibly normal and realistic dreams – about donuts. Or Twinkies. Or Snickers.* In your mind, sometimes you get caught and feel guilty. Sometimes you just brazenly eat the contraband. But then, the feelings start following you into the waking hours. Suddenly, you’re craving things you don’t even like. (For me, it’s Diet Coke and Twinkies, for Melissa Hartwig, it was fast-food cheeseburgers!) Your co-workers; heads transform into giant Girl Scout Cookies as you gaze on in disbelief. Seriously, you’ve almost hit the halfway mark, and now this?!

All joking aside, though, this phase gets really intense and for some people. This is the part of the program where our minds try to drive us back to the comfort of the foods we used to know. Our food relationships are deeply rooted and strongly reinforced throughout the course of our lives and breaking through them is really big deal. Journaling can be especially enlightening and helpful during this phase, and helpful for reflection later. Take some time to jot down what you’re craving, how you’re feeling and what tools you’re using to work through the cravings.

*The cravings people get, and the dreams they often have, rival those of pregnancy. One person told me they craved pickles and Doritos (together) during this phase!

Days 16-28: Tiger Blood

 

Goodbye cravings, hello Tiger Blood! This must be what everyone is talking about! You’ve hit the downhill slope of your Whole30 and life is beautiful. Your energy is through the roof, you’ve kicked the cravings, you’re experimenting with new, delicious food, and you’ve finally got the time to notice that your clothes fit better, your workouts are stronger, and you are generally more awesome. There’s not much more to say about this phase – go and enjoy it!

Day 29: HolyOprahIt’sAlmostOverWhatAmIGoingToEatNow?!?!?!

 

It’s day 29, and you’re still rocking. You cruise through the day and as you crawl into bed you have a small thought that then grows into full-blown cold-sweat panic. Holy crap. Tomorrow is day 30. The last day. What the hell are you going to do after that?! You worked so hard, fought through all the anger, the naps, the cravings to get to the awesome you’re feeling now. The rules have been your backbone, your lifeline, your excuse for being “that person” in social situations. Are you just going to give them up on day 31? No. You firmly resolve that there will be no deviation on day 31. If it ain’t broke…

It’s totally normal to feel a twinge of panic as your Whole30 comes to a close. For the past month, you’ve lived, breathed, and literally eaten the rules. You feel incredible in your new high-octane body. It’s natural to hesitate at the thought of making any changes – even if the change is a return to what was “normal” for you before. And, the truth is, you don’t have to go back to the way you used to eat. But keep in mind that the Whole30 was intended to be a reset, an introduction into the world of Good Food. I know it’s scary, but keep an open mind, okay?

Day 31: Deep breathing. And maybe some ice cream.

 

Your sanity returned at some point on day 30 and you realized that eventually, you will have to come out of your perfect Whole30 bubble. Try as you may, you won’t always be able to make life fit inside the Whole30 rules. Does that mean you’re headed off-road at 90 miles per hour? No. But it does mean that you’ll give the reintroduction protocol (in It Starts With Food) the same attention you gave the last 30 days and be honest with yourself about your reactions – physical and emotional – to food. And tonight, that might just mean a bowl of ice cream. And that’s OK.

We don’t expect you to live your life Whole365. We do expect you to take what you’ve learned and use the information to really evaluate how the foods you were eating before make you feel now that you’ve eliminated them (and any of their negative effects) from your body. We do expect you to listen to the feedback your body and mind give you and change your food relationships. Make conscious choices about when and how to go off-plan and, when you do, enjoy it!

Your Mileage May Vary

 

Of course, no two people’s Whole30 experience is the same, and you may find you breeze past some of these phases while being stuck in others for longer than you anticipated. Either way, we hope you use The Timeline to help you prepare for your first Whole30, or to look back on after your Whole30 and reflect on whether we were more right than wrong here.

 



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OK, let's see if this works. Last years Half Iron distance.

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Norma - thanks for posting all this good info. I'll have to read the entire post when I get home, but what I scanned seems pretty accurate. Thanks!
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everlong - 2013-01-07 1:04 PM Do you do intervals and tempo work on your recovery week? I'm generally doing .7 of my last on-week's volume and lessening the hard work by the same amount. I was curious if others are doing this or taking the week and staying in R-Z1 (maybe Z2) exclusively.

It depends.  Generally the volume of recovery week should be about 70% of the volume of a "building" week.  I always write in a litte "as you feel" intensity to keep things sharp (especially if you are planning on racing at the end of the recovery week).  85-90% of the recovery week workouts are at recovery or aerobic pace but there are a few tempo intervals (if you feel good) just to keep things fresh. 

A typical work out would be a 35 minute aerobic run that if you feel good you push into a tempo pace. 

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Need some ideas on eating while traveling during Whole30. I'm flying to Boston Thursday afternoon, returning Friday evening. So, what do I eat for dinner Thursday, breakfast & lunch Friday.

I'll bring almonds, cashews, Lara bars, but don't know what else. And part of the problem is I'm traveling with co-workers, and I don't think they care what they put into their mouths. They are already talking about dinner on Thursday. Hopefully they pick a steak place. Lunch could be a problem as we are meeting a customer, and will probably eat with them.

Ideas? And what do you tell your waiter to make sure they don't add crap while cooking?

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karen26.2 - 2013-01-07 7:36 PM

Need some ideas on eating while traveling during Whole30. I'm flying to Boston Thursday afternoon, returning Friday evening. So, what do I eat for dinner Thursday, breakfast & lunch Friday.

I'll bring almonds, cashews, Lara bars, but don't know what else. And part of the problem is I'm traveling with co-workers, and I don't think they care what they put into their mouths. They are already talking about dinner on Thursday. Hopefully they pick a steak place. Lunch could be a problem as we are meeting a customer, and will probably eat with them.

Ideas? And what do you tell your waiter to make sure they don't add crap while cooking?

Breakfast will be easy if you hit up a diner or the hotel brunch or something.  You can order eggs.  Lunch I would head for a place that serves salads.  You can skimp on protein for a day (or add nuts to your salad).  Pack an avocado in addition to your nuts and Larabars.  Dinner you'll just have to go with a steakhouse or something like that.  It will be tough, but I'm sure you'll manage if you plan ahead.  

btw....I made the BEST Paleo bbq sauce today.  It's one of the best sauces I've ever made.  I used it to make turkey sloppy joes for the family.  They loved them too!  If anyone wants the recipe, PM me your address and I'll send you a copy.  I also make my own mayo today.  That didn't taste as wonderful as the bbq sauce, but it worked.  



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Karen - I think that traveling and work meetings are very difficult. That said, I think any restaurant can serve grilled chicken and salad (with oil and vinegar).  I think your nuts, larabars, etc will be good as well. You can do it! Stay strong!
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For the Whole30 folks - is psyllium fiber considered a grain? I usually take a tbsp daily and wondering if I should stop it.

Also - is sushimi ok to stay on plan?

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Norma - thanks for that synopsis!! Awesome read!
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Everyday Paleo's Brother Mark's BBQ Sauce (pulled it off the web):

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 T. coconut oil
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 sprig rosemary
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup organic tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
1 T. coconut aminos
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 T. paprika
1 T. chili powder
1/2 T. cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. red chili flakes
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water

 

Directions

Over medium heat in a skillet, sauté garlic and onions with 2 tablespoons coconut oil until onions are all opaque.

Add the lemon zest, rosemary sprig, 1/8 cup pineapple juice, 1/8 cup apple juice to the mixture. Turn heat down to low and simmer while you prep.

Meanwhile, in another skillet heat the remaining coconut oil over medium-low heat and add tomato paste. Turn heat up to medium/medium-high and slowly add the wine and the remaining pineapple and apple juice, stirring constantly.

String the liquid from the onion-rosemary mixture pan through a sieve or strainer into the tomato sauce mixture and let the sauce cook down and thicken while stirring constantly over medium to medium high heat (approx. 7-10 mins.).

Add the remaining ingredients, whisk together well, and simmer for another 7-10 mins. Makes approx. 2 cups BBQ sauce.
 
**This makes more than 2 cups.  I juiced a whole pineapple and 3 apples for this recipe.  I added this to ground turkey to make sloppy joes.
***I used Bragg's Liquid Aminos instead of Coconut Aminos 


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Jen - I do not own a TRX but it is on my short list of things to get.  There are two gyms locally that offer TRX only classes and I take them weekly for strength.

I cannot figure out how to post a pic...so here is my blog and there are tons on there.

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okay...that took me about as long to figure out as it will take me to finish my HIM in september.
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Well, I'm sad to say, I'm the first off the wagon and hitting the reset button. 7 days, that's it. And it wasn't even worth it. Monster Nut Mix from Target (it has m & m's and choc chips), was on the counter, and Notre Dame is getting their whooped by Alabama right now. So stupid, but had a couple handfuls. And now I feel like sh*t. 7 days of no sugar, and I folded. Start fresh again tomorrow.
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ccmpsyd - 2013-01-07 9:53 PMokay...that took me about as long to figure out as it will take me to finish my HIM in september.
Cool photo though.


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Michele, Matt, and Jen - I hope you guys feel better soon. Somehow, I have managed to stay free of the ills in this typhoid house.

Christy - nice job on the run.

Jeff - thanks and congrats on staying strong during the card game. Although I am not doing the whole30 and paleo - the fact that I managed to avoid various temptations while watching football and doing work from home was good enough for me.

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rizer22 - 2013-01-07 9:57 PMWell, I'm sad to say, I'm the first off the wagon and hitting the reset button. 7 days, that's it. And it wasn't even worth it. Monster Nut Mix from Target (it has m & m's and choc chips), was on the counter, and Notre Dame is getting their whooped by Alabama right now. So stupid, but had a couple handfuls. And now I feel like sh*t. 7 days of no sugar, and I folded. Start fresh again tomorrow.
Aw bummer! I love their monster cookies in the bakery. Evil Target! At least it wasn't day 25...
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