Help! Meat making me sick

[AsOctoberFalls]

I'm on day 9. I feel I've been doing pretty well so far - I've gotten over the hump with a lot of my cravings, which is fantastic. However, I'm experiencing a pretty big problem right now - the thought, sight, and smell of meat makes me sick! I've never been a huge meat eater, so adjusting to eating it at every meal has been, well, an adjustment. I started out okay, but the last 3 days have been very difficult. The meat I cooked on Sunday had a strong smell that permeated the house, and ever since then, I can't shake the nausea when I look at or think about eating meat. I've been forcing it down, but this can't continue - I don't think I'll last through the whole 30 like this.

Has anyone experienced this? I'm hanging on by a thread today. I made eggs for dinner tonight and breakfast tomorrow. I'm not a huge egg fan, but at least they're not making me ill. I'm fine with veggies and everything else... it's just the meat getting me down. Should I eat steak and Applegate farms hot dogs for the next few days? Those are the only ones I can stomach, but that doesn't seem very healthy...

[Susan W]

So sorry you are having a hard time with meat. I wish I could better relate but I cant. I do wonder why you think steak and compliant hot dogs are unhealthy. Seems to me you are okay with quick cooking meats. Do you like seafood?

[AsOctoberFalls]

It just seems unhealthy because the hot dogs have lots of sodium. And I hate seafood....

I didn't really expect this.

[Susan W]

Well steaks are great. Especially if they are from pastured steer. If not, just choose lean cuts and/or don't eat the fat on the outside. Sodium is not a big concern. You are not eating processed foods which are the big sodium rascals. Do you like eggs? You "hate" all seafood? Really?

[AsOctoberFalls]

I tolerate eggs. I don't really like them, but I can choke them down. Seafood is intolerable. I can't eat it.

I guess I didn't realize how limited my diet has been. Perhaps I'll focus on some good steaks for now.

[kb0426]

What kind of meat in particular is turning you off? I say go with whatever you feel you can stomach...chicken, pork, turkey, lamb, etc. If it is only steak, then so be it!

[Susan W]

I tolerate eggs. I don't really like them, but I can choke them down. Seafood is intolerable. I can't eat it.

I guess I didn't realize how limited my diet has been. Perhaps I'll focus on some good steaks for now.

Aww..I hope you can figure this out without having to "choke them down". I really feel food should be enjoyable. Lamb and pork chops are good too.

[Susan W]

Ha..just saw KB's reply. Totally agree. If steak is it, then steak is it.

[PamH]

Grass fed steak if you are going to eat just steak. At least make it the Omega 3 rich kind of meat. More expensive, but worth it (taste and health wise).

What did you do for protein pre-Whole30? Dairy, beans and legumes?

[Susan W]

Grass fed steak if you are going to eat just steak. At least make it the Omega 3 rich kind of meat. More expensive, but worth it (taste and health wise).

What did you do for protein pre-Whole30? Dairy, beans and legumes?

Just to keep it real. Not everyone can afford grass finished beef. W30 can be successfully attained at all or at least most income levels.

[calee]

Sometimes nausea is because of dehydration. Also, when I go into ketosis the smell of meat can make me nauseous. Are you eating sweet potatoes and some fruit? If not, give it a try and it might help.

[Kirsteen]

Have you read http://whole9life.com/2011/02/eating-meat-a-primer-for-the-meat-challenged/ It deals with a lot of the problems of adjusting to eating meat when you haven't been used to it and has quite a few suggestions to make it easier. I hope you find something that works for you because eating food that's giving you nausea is miserable to start with and totally unsustainable in the long run. Good luck

[AsOctoberFalls]

I can do grass fed beef. I'm just having trouble sourcing it! It's not very common around here, apparently. I think I'll focus on steak for the next few days and see if that gets me over the hump. I also made some pork spare ribs last week that don't sound terrible.

Previously, I would eat meat at some meals, but it wasn't the focus of the meals, like lentil soup with chargrilled chicken. The chicken was almost a garnishment. My favorite meals often contained no meat at all (pasta, pizza).

Thanks for the encouragement! Last night I was thinking there's no way I can do this, but I feel more hopeful today. One day at a time!

[AsOctoberFalls]

Have you read http://whole9life.co...eat-challenged/ It deals with a lot of the problems of adjusting to eating meat when you haven't been used to it and has quite a few suggestions to make it easier. I hope you find something that works for you because eating food that's giving you nausea is miserable to start with and totally unsustainable in the long run. Good luck

I had not seen this article - thank you! It was helpful.