morkkel Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 So I just started this...Day 2 only, but I am SO HUNGRY. I am full after my meals and trying really hard not to snack in between, but here it is, with over an hour away from heading home to prepare supper and all I can think about is food. I think I would definitely eat some chicken and broccoli right now if it was available. How bad is snacking in this program? I've been attempting to avoid it as snacking is a huge trigger for me and prior to this program I would literally snack all day... Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenNoodle Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hang tight...it will get better! You are adjusting to a different way of eating and your body wants its simple carbs back! Don't give in, try to hold out. If you must snack make it a mini meal. Hard boiled egg and handful of grapes or a little bit of lean protein with some carrots and Avo....protein/fat/carb. Don't reach for a Lara bar type snack if you can help it...that is really just a quick sugar fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkkel Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thank you! As long as I know this is normal, I can hang with it...I'll just be a tad impatient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2A&M Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you are truly hungry then you need to eat! No snack food but a meal or mini meal. It's about listening to your body too, if you would eat steamed fish and broccoli, then you are truly hungy not just craving. Then you look at your last meal and figure out what you need to adjust to make it last a little longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Your meals are perhaps too low in protein and fats - these two things will keep you feeling full longer. Fat in particular is calorie dense, so won't "fill you up" physically in the sense that a lot of vegies, but should help you last longer between meals. It can take some adjusting to - if you are truly starving, and your body isn't just wanting food "because", have a proper mini meal of protein, fat and vegies. Fruit isn't advisable, and probably won't satisfy your hunger, but a proper mini meal will help a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkkel Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thank you for the comments - I definitely know I'm getting enough fats - probably too much! But maybe I'll add some more protein...I've got small palms. I appreciate all the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Eat bigger breakfasts, too. Most of us don't really eat enough food when we start Whole30. It can be surprising how much we can eat. I often eat salads out of the mixing bowls I used to use for mixing cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2A&M Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Eat bigger breakfasts, too. Most of us don't really eat enough food when we start Whole30. It can be surprising how much we can eat. I often eat salads out of the mixing bowls I used to use for mixing cakes. You mean bowls you USED to mix cakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoodles Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It takes a while for your stomach to adjust to the bigger volume of food that you need compared to SAD. It'll stretch, oh will it stretch, don't worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkkel Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Is it good for the stomach to stretch?? I tried more at breakfast today - I had a large slice of sweet and savory quiche, leftover baked kale (like 1/4 c.), pear with cinnamon, hardboiled egg, very small piece of leftover pork, about a half a cup of chocolate chili and I added coconut milk and oil to my coffee for some extra fats. I'll see how this holds me over! Maybe I need more veggies in my bfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That sounds like a lot of protein, and very little vegies. I'd aim for 2-3 cups of vegies per meal.... Try to make every meal fit the template - initially I'd go for the upper limits of fat and protein and see how you go. http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Meal-Planning-Template.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkkel Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yeah, looking back I probably do. Lunch and supper I am great on veggies. What do you all do for morning veggies? I know I should look at it as "a meal" as opposed to breakfast, but I can't really stomach a spinach salad that early in the am. Thanks again for the wonderful feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I love my breakfast - I make a spicy tomatoey sauce with zucchini, mushrooms, chilli, garlic, herbs and spices, grated pumpkin and tomato purée. (About two cups cooked)....I put that in the middle of a 3-4 egg omelette and have a huge pile of steamed broccoli coated in coconut oil and sprinkled with sea salt on the side I also love Thai green vegie curry with omelettes, or with chicken if I don't want eggs. Leftovers are great - roast meat and vegies, chili on broc/cauli rice with guac and salsa, vegie soup with added protein/fat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I like sweet potatoes at breakfast - i shred a few up into a container & then fry up a couple of handfuls at a time with some ground beef or lamb. Or the same meat with cubed, roasted butternut squash & some coconut milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkkel Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 WOW yum! Both of those sound so good!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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