chewymama Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi ladies! I am on day 18 and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced emotional breakdowns. I feel ridiculous, but I was literally crying over cravings today (which haven't even been prevalent until now). Today they hit HARD. All I can think about is pizza. And cookies. And donuts. And French fries. Ugh! I'm starting to doubt that I will be able to keep this up long term. Help! What is wrong with me?! Natalie Link to comment
JJB Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 It's normal, especially at the beginning and near the end of this process. You just have to KNOW that you can do it, and that giving in is not an option. Eating the foods you're craving only makes you feel better for a second, then you'll feel worse because you gave up...plus the cravings will be back in full force and every day after that will be tough. Right now probably just today will be bad...you could be totally over it tomorrow. Try to distract yourself with something non-food related to get over the hump. There is nothing wrong with you! Link to comment
Karen Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Any chance you're expecting your cycle soon? If you are, your body is in need of carbs during the week or so prior to your period, so up the starchy veg! Seriously, the body will send really strong messages during that time period, so it's best to listen to them, only in a compliant way! Based on what you described, I'd be willing to bet that is what's behind this. If not, well, then you might just have to acknowledge the cravings, devise a plan to stay compliant, and know that in the end, you'll be proud of yourself for sticking it out! Link to comment
praxisproject Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 All of those are starchy, eat some sweet potato or pumpkin ASAP Also think about whether you might be low in iron, magnesium or zinc. I get crazy chocolate cravings when I'm low in magnesium (I can tell because I want to eat chocolate that I otherwise hate, blech). Link to comment
Guest Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 During my first w30, I woke up on Day 20 and I thought I was going to DIE. I had such a sense of loss and the cravings were insane! The next morning, my Whole30 daily email explained it. "Extinction Burst" and it was so timely! Melissa just talked about it in a Dear Melissa here http://whole9life.com/2013/07/dear-melissa-cooking-for-two-and-day-ten-tantrums/ It's the second DM. Link to comment
chewymama Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thank you so much, ladies! I feel much better knowing this is somewhat normal. And yes, I actually did just start my period...2 weeks early, though! Link to comment
Karen Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 And yes, I actually did just start my period...2 weeks early, though! Early or late cycles are normal, too! Seriously, the amount of energy needed before your period is why we have those darn carb cravings. Next month, assuming your cycle returns to a normal length, plan for it and get those carbs in! It really, really helps. Link to comment
chewymama Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 ðŸ‘Will do, thanks so much! Link to comment
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