Jen1985 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I just finished day 3 - this is my first time doing the whole30, but I've actually done similar "diets" for lack of a better word like this with a health practitioner. I feel pretty prepared for this whole30 and understand the difference between hunger because I just want to eat and actual hunger. I feel so hungry! I know this is only day 3 so it will take some time to get used to this, but how do you not snack?? I'm eating all 3 meals, feeling pretty balanced, but I definitely feel like I need a mid day snack and when I go to bed I'm so hungry again and just going to bed on an empty stomach. Is that normal/fine to be pushing through hunger pains? I feel like eating healthy is something I can keep doing the majority of the time after the 30 days, but the hunger thing doesn't sound super appealing. How long did it take before you felt like you had a comfortable eating pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 First, eat bigger breakfasts; second, eat bigger meals; third, eat more meals as needed. It can take some time to figure out how much to eat at each meal so you are not hungry between meals. Finally, make sure you are eating fat with each meal. I don't know about the fellers, but most women are pretty fat-phobic. Eat up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLulu Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I was starving my first 3 days, but day 4 I got used to it. I'm on day 30 now and feel fine between meals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 What Amy said. I would just add: try including dense carb veggies like sweet potatoes, root veggies, squashes, plantains, etc. to your meals. Salads and such are not really filling, and these dense carb veggies will really help keep you full till the next meal. Be sure to follow the meal template. And rule of thumb: if you're hungry, you're not doing it right! Whole30 is the opposite of being hungry. So eat your fill! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 more fat and a bigger breakfast I know when I've done it right as I eat at around 7am then don't start to get hungry until about 1pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 It usually takes a few days to need only three meals. It took me at least a week the first time and maybe four or five days the second (I'd almost completely fallen off the wagon). I remember reading Tom the mod saying it took him almost a week, IIRC, the first time. This is ok. Instead of snacking have a mini meal that follows the template. Also, fat fat fat. You're trying to get yor body to adapt to fat burning v sugar burning so give yourself fat not sugar. (So snacking on say a banana or dried fruit will be counter productive.) What are you eating? A lot of people come into this with the 1980s fear of fat or a calorie counting past and do a lot of chicken breasts and salads, too few eggs, too little fat and not enough food in general. Not saying that's what you're doing but it helps to see a sample day's meals. Don't fear fat. Fat is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg541 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The one time I wanted to eat the house I realized I had forgotten a 1/4 cup of guacamole with my breakfast. That fat made all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 yep, I agree!! I notice a real difference between having a 1/4 avocado and 1/2 avocado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickitm Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Jen this is my fifth day! I think were running on the same days. Hang in there. I was starving a couple days ago also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen1985 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks for the help guys! I was thinking I needed more protein to stay full... I didn't even consider fats like avocados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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