DanielleBuen Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi I am on day 10 and I am not sure where I should be in regards to my journey. I am noticing a few things like new signals when I am full but in the same respect I still have no appetite in the morning and my appetite has decreased with meals as well. I am not yet sleeping more soundly my skin break outs are not better. And my pants are not fitting any better not worse but not better I have stuck to the plan not one cheat in 10 days. So is this a normal place to be or is it possible I am doing something wrong. Link to comment
Tina R Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi I am on day 10 and I am not sure where I should be in regards to my journey. I am noticing a few things like new signals when I am full but in the same respect I still have no appetite in the morning and my appetite has decreased with meals as well. I am not yet sleeping more soundly my skin break outs are not better. And my pants are not fitting any better not worse but not better I have stuck to the plan not one cheat in 10 days. So is this a normal place to be or is it possible I am doing something wrong. Check out the timeline. Your days may not be exact but it is helpful for what to expect during your whole30. I hope this helps. http://whole30.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/. Link to comment
Carlaccini Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Be patient - this is kind of normal. You really want to give yourself the full benefit of a whole 30 - there are reasons why this is a 30 day program. Also are you able to give us an idea on a number of meals that you have eaten in the last couple of days? People here may be able to help you trouble shoot a bit. Cheers! Link to comment
Melody7464 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 So glad to see this post. I thought I was doing this whole thing wrong. I'm about halfway into my third week of the program & am experiencing the same thing Danielle is feeling - no change in the fit of my clothing, still super tired most of the day (like, serious nodding off issues in the morning & afternoon) and my annoying little runny nose thing is still a constant. I got frustrated & depressed about it yesterday & broke down & had some iced tea with sweet & low. That's pretty much been the extent of my "cheating", though. I read the timeline thing (thank you for posting that) & feel like I've gone through most of those feelings/emotions, etc. in the time frames I've experienced so far. Just wondering how long it takes for this whole spare tire removal thing to take?? Yes - I'm a bit impatient. ;-) With the exception of the first week, when I was having smoothies in the mornings (before I found out those are a no no), I've managed to stick with spinach, tomato, avocado & poached eggs every morning for breakfast, fish & roasted veggies for lunch & usually lettuce wraps with gluten free turkey, avocado & tomatoes at dinner. Daily snacks have been banana & a handfull of pecans twice a day. And, of course, tons of water. I vary dinner occasionally with a baked sweet potato & turkey burger patty or shrimp avocado salad. What, if anything, am I doing wrong? Or am I just being another impatient newbie who needs to wax on wax off a little longer until it kicks in?? Link to comment
GFChris Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 So glad to see this post. I thought I was doing this whole thing wrong. I'm about halfway into my third week of the program & am experiencing the same thing Danielle is feeling - no change in the fit of my clothing, still super tired most of the day (like, serious nodding off issues in the morning & afternoon) and my annoying little runny nose thing is still a constant. I got frustrated & depressed about it yesterday & broke down & had some iced tea with sweet & low. That's pretty much been the extent of my "cheating", though. I read the timeline thing (thank you for posting that) & feel like I've gone through most of those feelings/emotions, etc. in the time frames I've experienced so far. Just wondering how long it takes for this whole spare tire removal thing to take?? Yes - I'm a bit impatient. ;-) With the exception of the first week, when I was having smoothies in the mornings (before I found out those are a no no), I've managed to stick with spinach, tomato, avocado & poached eggs every morning for breakfast, fish & roasted veggies for lunch & usually lettuce wraps with gluten free turkey, avocado & tomatoes at dinner. Daily snacks have been banana & a handfull of pecans twice a day. And, of course, tons of water. I vary dinner occasionally with a baked sweet potato & turkey burger patty or shrimp avocado salad. What, if anything, am I doing wrong? Or am I just being another impatient newbie who needs to wax on wax off a little longer until it kicks in?? You might find this article helpful too. A gentle reminder that it's a 30 day program http://whole30.com/2014/01/whole30-tough-love/ Check that your turkey doesn't contain carrageenan or other nasties. The need to snack can be an indication that your earlier meals aren't big enough. Do you have a copy of the recommended meal template? The goal is to create meals that satiate you for 4-5 hours. To help with energy, I would recommend adding at least 1 carb dense vegetable daily. These include sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots, beets, jicama, plantains, rutabaga and parsnips. If you are genuinely hungry in between meals, have a mini-meal that contains a protein and fat. Nuts are a fat source on a Whole30. Save your 1-2 daily serving of fruit to enjoy with or immediately after your main meals. On the sweet & low (warning: tough love), a conscious choice to ingest that does technically fall into the category of a restart. Consider extending your Whole30 30 days from yesterday, to give you 30 consecutive days of 100% Whole30 eating. Link to comment
DanielleBuen Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Be patient - this is kind of normal. You really want to give yourself the full benefit of a whole 30 - there are reasons why this is a 30 day program. Also are you able to give us an idea on a number of meals that you have eaten in the last couple of days? People here may be able to help you trouble shoot a bit. Cheers! My meals for past three days look like this Monday: Breakfast was quick a Banana and almonds Lunch large salad with chicken, onion, apple, and mixed green Dinner: Fried eggs, spinach, sweet potato hash and bacon (no add ins) Tuesday: Breakfast same deal was in a rush so banana and almonds Lunch: pork on bed of green and guacamole dinner: sweet potato stuffed with bison and spinach Today:two eggs and spinach sweet potato with bison and two cuties pulled chicken on greens and avacado Link to comment
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GFChris Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 My meals for past three days look like this Monday: Breakfast was quick a Banana and almonds Lunch large salad with chicken, onion, apple, and mixed green Dinner: Fried eggs, spinach, sweet potato hash and bacon (no add ins) Tuesday: Breakfast same deal was in a rush so banana and almonds Lunch: pork on bed of green and guacamole dinner: sweet potato stuffed with bison and spinach Today:two eggs and spinach sweet potato with bison and two cuties pulled chicken on greens and avacado Do you have a copy of the recommended meal template? Before adding fruit to a meal, try to at least get a protein, veg and fat in at every meal. For instance, breakfast: instead of banana and nuts, have the eggs, spinach and avocado. Raw veggies can cause bloating. Instead of the salads/green, try switching to cooked veggies and see if that helps. Check the bacon to be sure it's compliant: no sugar, sweetener or other nasties. Also, are you staying sufficiently hydrated? Aim for drinking water, in the amount of at least half your body weight in ounces, daily. Link to comment
KelSam Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm glad I found this post! I'm day 11 and feeling emotional - irritated, angry, sad. All for small or no real reason!!! The link to the timeline was just what I needed. Day 10-11, the hardest days. Good to know. Looking forward to 'boundless energy' in the days ahead Link to comment
papayarain Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I completed my first Whole30 at the end of June. Along the way I noticed small improvements in how my clothes fit but it wasn't until the last 3 days of the program that I really saw a big difference in my body. It was like all of a sudden my waist was more defined and my belly was looking smaller. Hang in there!! Link to comment
noideawhatdayitis Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi I am on day 10 and I am not sure where I should be in regards to my journey. I am noticing a few things like new signals when I am full but in the same respect I still have no appetite in the morning and my appetite has decreased with meals as well. I am not yet sleeping more soundly my skin break outs are not better. And my pants are not fitting any better not worse but not better I have stuck to the plan not one cheat in 10 days. So is this a normal place to be or is it possible I am doing something wrong. Danielle - you are exactly where you should be on your journey. That's the key thing - it's your journey. Sure, there are some commonalities for those of us who undertake a Whole30 - we sleep better, we feel energised, our aches and pains disappear, and we lose some weight. But everybody has a different, unique experience - so embrace yours! Be patient, follow the guidelines, give the program the 30 days it needs, and listen to your body. Hang in there - it will get awesome, I promise. Link to comment
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