gweneddk Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It's really strange b/c I was feeling fine about staying on track (no cravings or anything) up until yesterday. I have a feeling I am PMSing because it feels similar to my "usual" PMS symptoms--slightly depressed, lack of ambition to do much of anything or be social, and more than anything I want to eat chocolate/sweet treats. Part of me is asking why am I even doing this anymore? I was already eating pretty clean most of the time before W30 and I don't feel ANY different/better after eliminating so many foods. I won't be able to do a tiered reintro on day 31 b/c I'm going to a wedding where I'll be having gluten, cheese, alcohol, and sugar, so I'm having a hard time convincing myself to stick it out. I know it is only 5 more days, but my brain was justifying it by saying I could do dairy or gluten tomorrow, eat clean for a couple days, then try the other. There are a lot of positives that came out of these 25 days: I no longer drink diet soda (was drinking up to a liter per day) and I'm not addicted to sugar substitutes, nor am I as carb-phobic as I used to be. I have been eating a lot more veggies and I plan to continue doing that. The food I've made in general has been quite tasty so it doesn't feel like that much of a drag; it just feels like I am needlessly punishing myself to not include small amounts of "foods that don't improve my health." What say you, oh wise ones who have been before me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Five more days! You can do it! (Also: this is normal. It means you're almost done. Congrats! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I would be careful of reintroducing multiple things on one day, especially at a wedding. It would be awful to get sick as a result of doing so, and especially so close after completing all your hard work.Maybe consider requesting a gluten-free meal for the wedding, and don't eat the cake - that way you're only having the alcohol and maybe cheese? Just a thought ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweneddk Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I promised the bride I would try everything, months and months ago. I'm the matron of honor, and I plan on eating whatever looks good to me! I already know I am going to feel like crap the next day. The alcohol alone will do that to me! I really do not believe I am sensitive enough to gluten or dairy to cause major issues. I've gone 2-3 weeks sans gluten before and then demolished a pizza and of course I don't feel awesome the next day, but nothing really drastic. Tonight I quelled the cravings somewhat by nibbling on more chicken and broccoli while putting away dinner. Then I made ants on a log with celery, almond butter, and a couple raisins. I really wasn't hungry, but the act of eating was slightly comforting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I guess I would revisit the reasons you went on the Whole30 in the first place, plus consider your post-Whole30 goals, and decide what type of eating will best support you, going forward, from that perspective. Best to you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweneddk Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just as a quick update, I did end up reintroducing dairy on "Day 27" and plan on reintroducing gluten tomorrow "Day 29." GFChris gave good advice to look at the reasons I did W30 and my post W30 goals: To me it was more important to be able to do controlled re-introductions than to finish out 30 perfect days. What I found is that dairy does make me a little bloated/gassy... so do brussels sprouts and cauliflower, and I still eat them, lol! I will probably reincorporate yogurt but reduce my consumption of cheese well below pre-W30 levels; I simply don't find it necessary for most dishes. I'm sort of dreading the reintroduction of gluten tomorrow... as I plan out my meals I can see how breads will be pushing other more nutritious food of my plate. I hadn't been eating gluten on a daily basis before W30, nor do I plan to incorporate it frequently post-W30, but I would like to know how it makes me feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Oh, glad that suggestion worked for you. The reintro phase is so interesting, isn't it? Good luck tomorrow - will be curious how your body responds to the gluten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJo09 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That sounds like a sensible decision to me. Also, keep in mind the bride is going to be so busy she won't know or care what you eat/drink on the day! Unless you go up to her and tell her, she's not going to be monitoring your plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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