My Whole30 PLUS Journey

[curtintex]

All women take a class called Manhandling Your Husband 101 (yes, there are advance classes on this subject as well...201, 301, etc.). In it, we're taught "why use a peashooter when and elephant gun is so deeply satisfying?"

In the event Mrs. Curtintex is looking for recipes suitable to your revised eating plan, this cookbook author, whoever she is, has also written a cookbook series called The Defined Dish. It's all Whoe 30 based.

yep. Jen has The Defined Dish sitting on the kitchen counter.

[ThisLadyHunts]

yep. Jen has The Defined Dish sitting on the kitchen counter.

Good for her! My daughter has two of her books (I believe) and can’t sing their praises highly enough.

I’m not sure what the Whole30 diet is based on but my husband and I have been following a low carb/high protein diet for over 25 years now. Diabetes runs in his family—all the men have developed diabetes by or at age 40 and all
have died from conditions brought on by diabetes. So, when my husband turned 35 (and started to develop a bit of a tummy), he told me he wanted to start following a diabetic diet. He’s 62 today (or maybe 63) and, other than a little borderline cholesterol issue that we’re just monitoring, all his blood counts look great.

We’ve eaten this way for so long it’s rote for us now. And while, unlike him, I, myself, am no longer at my “fighting weight,” I can’t help but think that our dietary choices aren’t the major reason we enjoy such good health today. (Well, except for a little thoracic back pain…a fairly new development for me. And my right knee—it’s always been a little touchy during periods of high activity, it’s even worse now. Then there’s my left hip flexor. It just flared up all of a sudden while I was running the other day. WTH? What’s up with that all of a sudden?) But we’re good…really good.

[CassCounty]

Congratulations to You both! You're doing great.

I started my program the 19th. No sugar, barely any carbs, protein only at most meals, eating only once a day, working out every day for at least an hour (lifting weights and rowing mostly with some walking), praying every day and reading scripture, I have reduced caffeine a lot. I still have a few changes I want to make. In one week I've lost 6 pounds. I lost 68 pounds back in 2018 and was in great shape (working out, walking/jogging 6 mikes a day, following the keto diet) I felt great. My Wife got sick...I quit a lot of it...She passed, I quit it all. I have finally gotten my mind back right and on getting healthy. I have 55 pounds to lose, I will do it by the end of summer. I will look into the ACV and the book recommended. Thank You for posting this...it helps my motivation.

[Michael]

I've read upon the benefits of it. Sooooo, I'll start everyday with a shot of ACV and chase it with a stream of profanities, aimed at you for recommending it.

I followed your lead this morning and had a profanity ladened exchange with myself as I choked down a strong glass of ACV!

[curtintex]

Good for her! My daughter has two of her books (I believe) and can’t sing their praises highly enough.

I’m not sure what the Whole30 diet is based on but my husband and I have been following a low carb/high protein diet for over 25 years now. Diabetes runs in his family—all the men have developed diabetes by or at age 40 and all
have died from conditions brought on by diabetes. So, when my husband turned 35 (and started to develop a bit of a tummy), he told me he wanted to start following a diabetic diet. He’s 62 today (or maybe 63) and, other than a little borderline cholesterol issue that we’re just monitoring, all his blood counts look great.

We’ve eaten this way for so long it’s rote for us now. And while, unlike him, I, myself, am no longer at my “fighting weight,” I can’t help but think that our dietary choices aren’t the major reason we enjoy such good health today. (Well, except for a little thoracic back pain…a fairly new development for me. And my right knee—it’s always been a little touchy during periods of high activity, it’s even worse now. Then there’s my left hip flexor. It just flared up all of a sudden while I was running the other day. WTH? What’s up with that all of a sudden?) But we’re good…really good.

That's awesome. It's funny you mention "left hip flexor". Pretty sure mine is rebelling. It was the **** sumo squats that started it and now it is aggravated and giving me fits. It affected leg day yesterday and is starting to **** me off. It's like I hit 50 and my body said, "hey, now this hurts too". Buncha BS.

[curtintex]

I followed your lead this morning and had a profanity ladened exchange with myself as I choked down a strong glass of ACV!

Sometimes I'm a really good influence....other times, not so much.

[Aetheling]

That's awesome. It's funny you mention "left hip flexor". Pretty sure mine is rebelling. It was the **** sumo squats that started it and now it is aggravated and giving me fits. It affected leg day yesterday and is starting to **** me off. It's like I hit 50 and my body said, "hey, now this hurts too". Buncha BS.

I know opinions are like *******s but as a 43 year old weight lifter I cannot stress enough to keep your lift forms strict. Do not “sumo” your squats or DLs. It was designed only to reduce range of motion giving powerlifters a competitive edge. It is poor form and not good for you. Heels should be 10-12 inches apart. Im 6 ft 4 for reference. It may seem narrow but you should not use form that is conducive to horizontal straining.

My dumb *** was still chasing PRs at 40 and it cost me a surgery to sew my abdomen back up lol. As we get older form and not overdoing the payload becomes more important. Also dont be afraid to just do body squats till you heal.

Just my 0.02

[CoolHandLuke]

I know opinions are like *******s but as a 43 year old weight lifter I cannot stress enough to keep your lift forms strict. Do not “sumo” your squats or DLs. It was designed only to reduce range of motion giving powerlifters a competitive edge. It is poor form and not good for you. Heels should be 10-12 inches apart. Im 6 ft 4 for reference. It may seem narrow but you should not use form that is conducive to horizontal straining.

My dumb *** was still chasing PRs at 40 and it cost me a surgery to sew my abdomen back up lol. As we get older form and not overdoing the payload becomes more important. Also dont be afraid to just do body squats till you heal.

Just my 0.02

Not to derail but this is excellent info! Lighter weight and proper form over heavy and injuring yourself! I also put plates under my heels when doing squats to take pressure off my achielle tendons. I’m strung tighter than an 8 day clock.

[curtintex]

I know opinions are like *******s but as a 43 year old weight lifter I cannot stress enough to keep your lift forms strict. Do not “sumo” your squats or DLs. It was designed only to reduce range of motion giving powerlifters a competitive edge. It is poor form and not good for you. Heels should be 10-12 inches apart. Im 6 ft 4 for reference. It may seem narrow but you should not use form that is conducive to horizontal straining.

My dumb *** was still chasing PRs at 40 and it cost me a surgery to sew my abdomen back up lol. As we get older form and not overdoing the payload becomes more important. Also dont be afraid to just do body squats till you heal.

Just my 0.02

Thanks for the advice and I totally agree. I'll be honest, I was just trying to change something up from my other weekly leg day. It didn't feel natural and now I'm paying the price. Yesterday, I couldn't "comfortably" do even a body squat....forget lunges. It's what I get for trying to be smart. I can't raise my left leg high enough to put on the running board of my truck without stretching it out and some serious effort. I don't concern myself too much with aches and pains, but this seems more like an injury. It does feel a little looser today. At least today was arms and back. That feels great.

I will add that I need some serious stretching regiment for my lower body. My flexibility is horrible and I'm sure that is one cause of this hitch.

[Michael]

I’ve been incorporating a lot of the ATG program into my lifting (sled push/pull, tib raises, bent knee calf raises, bench dumbell good mornings, weighted ATG split squats) and I think those are some really good protocols for “bulletproofing” knees, hips, Achilles, etc.). I also incorporate skull crushers and the shoulder rotation lifts for shoulders and back.) I think they are a good foundation to help with other lifts like front/back squats and deadlifts/RDLs.

Check out Kneesovertoesguy on YT or Instagram if you’re not familiar with the ATG program.

[ThisLadyHunts]

Thanks for the advice and I totally agree. I'll be honest, I was just trying to change something up from my other weekly leg day. It didn't feel natural and now I'm paying the price. Yesterday, I couldn't "comfortably" do even a body squat....forget lunges. It's what I get for trying to be smart. I can't raise my left leg high enough to put on the running board of my truck without stretching it out and some serious effort. I don't concern myself too much with aches and pains, but this seems more like an injury. It does feel a little looser today. At least today was arms and back. That feels great.

I will add that I need some serious stretching regiment for my lower body. My flexibility is horrible and I'm sure that is one cause of this hitch.

Have you tried "resistance stretching"? It is a good way--and a more gentle way--to maximize your stretching. It also yields noticeable increases in ROM, almost immediately. It's good to have a partner helping with this, although it's not mandatory. A word of caution, stretching with a partner leads to other unplanned activities...

[curtintex]

Have you tried "resistance stretching"? It is a good way--and a more gentle way--to maximize your stretching. It also yields noticeable increases in ROM, almost immediately. It's good to have a partner helping with this, although it's not mandatory. A word of caution, stretching with a partner leads to other unplanned activities...

two birds. One stone.

[ThisLadyHunts]

two birds. One stone.

I have this vision of all the little old ladies in your neighborhood watching you get your stretch on in the morning before climbing into your vehicle. Watch out for the cougars who have pineapples on their mailboxes!

[jck]

Happy for you Curt. Stick with it. I went through something similar a couple years ago, and it was the best year of my life. I'm excited for you

[curtintex]

Happy for you Curt. Stick with it. I went through something similar a couple years ago, and it was the best year of my life. I'm excited for you

I will never forget that! I've thought of you often over the last couple of weeks. I hope I have half the resilience you showed.