My First Whole30

[Becca M]

So, I started my first Whole30 two days ago (July 15th).

Day 1 and 2 were "So what's the big deal?" Today, Day 3, I feel horrible. I'm totally regretting the binge I went on for a few days before I started. Bleh. "The hangover" indeed. It doesn't help that I am totally PMSing and emotional in addition to the food hangover.

I was having some terrible nausea today, but looked through some past posts and found out it was probably because I was hungry and because I'm craving carbs like mad because of my PMS. I just ate a nice big dinner - yumm - and I'm going to throw a little sweet potato or extra fruit in today and the next couple days (without any guilt now that I've learned some useful information - Thank you, Ladies Only forum) to compensate for the PMSing.

Also, not that I have too much experience at this point, but if I work out later in the day I've found I don't have the desire to fit in a Post-wo meal (do I need to if I don't feel I want it?) and if I work out in the morning I want to eat all of the things all of the day all of the time. Any tips for moderating this, or do I just need to give myself a few more days to adjust?

Anyway, on to eat some fruit for dessert! Yah!

[EllieBellie]

As a lady with the same timing as you, let me tell you that the PMS gets better once your system is adapted to good food. Plus, looking forward to my extra apple and sweet potato takes the edge of the grumps!

I personally don't add a whole meal post-WO, but then I don't work out that strenuously. If I do a higher intensity workout I'll munch a small portion of starchy veg. Hope some more regular athletes jump in to help you.

[Ra_k_]

I used to like having a protein shake after my workouts. But now all i do is blend up some egg whites, some berries, and some mashed sweet potato, add some water, and cinnamon, and its like a protein whey shake. Soooo tasty, and great PWO