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Day 25 and I'm actually feeling worse as I get near the end


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Back around Day 16, I thought I felt the "tiger blood" start to kick in, but it only lasted a couple of days and unfortunately I feel like I've been going downhill since then. These last 4-5 days, I've been SUPER tired, have very low energy, and am really cranky. I've been 100% compliant. I'm trying to eat a variety of food (with the exception of Meal 1, which is basically the same every day). I don't know if I've been drinking enough water. I drink 2-3 cans of La Croix per day, and maybe 1-2 glasses of regular water on top of that.

 

I suppose it's possible that it's just PMS (cycle started yesterday) but I'm starting to get discouraged that my first Whole30 may wind up on a negative note.

 

I actually like eating this way and after reading ISWF, I know it's the healthy way to go long-term. I plan to continue eating this way after the 30 days is over (planning to only reintroduce wine at this point) but would REALLY like to start experiencing some of the NSVs like energy, focus and a sense of well-being.

 

My meals for the last few days are as follows.

 

Today so far:

 

Meal 1: 

2-3 fried eggs

1/2 - 1 chicken sausage

A couple handfuls raw spinach

1/4 avocado

2-3 large spoonfuls of homemade mayo-based sauce

1-2 cups coffee w/coconut cream and unsweetened cocoa powder

 

Meal 2:

1 baked sweet potato topped with palm-sized serving of chicken sauteed with red peppers and Thai-style sauce made from coconut milk and almond butter

2 T roasted cashews

Side of green beans

 

Yesterday:

 

Meal 1:

Same as above

 

Meal 2:

1 hamburger patty

2 cups chopped roasted sweet potatoes

1-1/2 cups steamed broccoli

3 large spoonfuls homemade mayo-based sauce

Handful of pistachios

 

Meal 3:

1 zucchini, spiralized

1 chicken Italian sausage

5 chicken basil meatballs

1 cup Costco marinara sauce 

1 banana with almond butter  - NOTE: this is the first piece of fruit I've had since Day 4

 

Sunday:

 

Meal 1:

Same as above

 

Meal 2:

Buffalo chicken casserole made with spaghetti squash, ground chicken, peppers, carrots, celery, and eggs

1/2 avocado

Several large spoonfuls of homemade ranch dressing

 

Meal 3:

1 hamburger patty

2 cups chopped roasted sweet potatoes

1-1/2 cups steamed broccoli

3 large spoonfuls homemade mayo-based sauce

 

See anything I can improve?

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You definitely need more water.  The recommended amount is 1/2 oz per lb of body weight.  Being dehydrated can definitely make you feel lethargic.  I might also cut back on the amount of nuts/nut butter that you're eating.  They're known for causing dietary distress but I wonder if maybe you have a sensitivity that is causing the lethargy.  Nuts/nut butters, while approved, should really be used in moderation.  

 

Personally, I know during my cycle that I experience a decrease in my energy so it may be partly hormonal as well.  I just make sure to be eating enough starchy veg (sometimes a fist size at each meal) and try to get to bed a little earlier than normal during those few days.  Good luck and I hope you feel better!

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Yep, I'd agree with orca_chick - too many nuts/nut butters, not enough water - other than that the composition of your meals doesn't look too bad.

Also, the drop in TB would coincide with the run up to your period which is generally when people have low energy/increased appetite/incresed need for carbs - which if you weren't providing will have had cumulative effect on how you've been feeling right up until now.

Ditch the nuts, increase the water, and see how you go.

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