rocks223 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've woken up 2 nights in a row of my Whole30 in a half-asleep stupor and snagged some honey-roasted peanuts out of the pantry...which is totally not legal! It's the only non Whole30 food I've eaten even though I'm well aware there is no such thing as "mostly" doing a Whole30, there are no cheats:) However, I've found that taking a mental approach to carry on until Whole33 instead of doing a re-start makes it easier to forgive myself along with commending my efforts of eating amazingly clean(aside from the slip). I'm really enjoying this program but don't benefit from the black/white thinking from slip-ups and was wondering if this was okay? I'm also aware that my caloric intake may be too low which could be triggering midnight hunger pangs. I'm typically addicted to peanut butter and it has never agreed with me in the past; bloating, a little queasy, etc. But I have noticed the morning following the late-night snack hasn't left me with the symptoms I typically have after eating too many peanuts/peanut butter. I know it's only day 3 of Whole30 but I stopped eating most sweets 2 weeks ago along with most grains. Is there any way that the recent elimination of dairy/grains/sweets can affect how I process nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina R Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've woken up 2 nights in a row of my Whole30 in a half-asleep stupor and snagged some honey-roasted peanuts out of the pantry...which is totally not legal! It's the only non Whole30 food I've eaten even though I'm well aware there is no such thing as "mostly" doing a Whole30, there are no cheats:) However, I've found that taking a mental approach to carry on until Whole33 instead of doing a re-start makes it easier to forgive myself along with commending my efforts of eating amazingly clean(aside from the slip). I'm really enjoying this program but don't benefit from the black/white thinking from slip-ups and was wondering if this was okay? I'm also aware that my caloric intake may be too low which could be triggering midnight hunger pangs. I'm typically addicted to peanut butter and it has never agreed with me in the past; bloating, a little queasy, etc. But I have noticed the morning following the late-night snack hasn't left me with the symptoms I typically have after eating too many peanuts/peanut butter. I know it's only day 3 of Whole30 but I stopped eating most sweets 2 weeks ago along with most grains. Is there any way that the recent elimination of dairy/grains/sweets can affect how I process nuts? It is perfectly acceptable and normal to just extend your whole30 instead of "starting over". That just has such a negative connotation. I assume you have downloaded the meal planning template? http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf. It really helps to follow this template to make sure you are eating enough on your whole30. I think that is the biggest mistake people make is trying to "diet" on their whole30. I would throw out those peanuts and anything else that you can so you are not tempted to eat non compliant foods. It would be much better for you to eat a spoonful of almond butter than peanut butter or peanuts. It is still not the best choice but it doesn't require an extension. You Can Do It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted March 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 28, 2014 Pantry cleaning really sets you up for success. Make it easy on yourself! Having non-compliant food in the cabinet is a stress you don't need. If you can't because others in your house "must" have them, store them somewhere hard to get: the basement, in a taped up box maybe. You'll be surprised how much that helps. Also, stock up with things you CAN have. Macadamia nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes - not the best foods so buy limited amounts, but you need some successes to keep you moving forward. And I second the advice to eat more at meals. I'm a slender, athletic person used to eating pretty big portions of food, many times I had trouble finishing my meal as outlined by the Meal Template. But I found if I didn't finish it, I'd be hungry before the next meal (and the optimum 4-5 hour window where fat is burned). You can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocks223 Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thank you both for the wonderful suggestions. The nuts are currently gone from the pantry and I will grab some more Whole30 goodies this weekend for late night splurges(in a good way of course) so that I'm eating compliant foods when the need arises. I've been eating a lot of coconut butter which has been tremendously satiating this week and I plan to continue:) Upping my protein intake will be necessary as I'm only eating about a can of tuna, pumpkin seeds, 1 avocado, and 1 egg per day which is no bueno. More to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted March 29, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 29, 2014 Eating enough protein and fat is paramount. Really make an effort to eat according to the Meal Template portions at every meal. My fat-phobic husband skimped on it at first and he got the carb flu so bad on day 4.... The Meal Template (and all the recommendations) are your friends and will set you up for success. Don't think of them as rules you try to half-ass, but your allies in winning this battle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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