Day 19 - First Log

[hatk4]

I should have started this earlier but summary to date:

 

Week One: Determined to make this work. 

• No negative side effects
• Increased energy almost immediately - felt like a light switch went on.  I can't remember the last time I felt this good. I am alert and the swelling/puffiness in my face is gone. 
• Ralization that something I have been eating was making me very sick
• I didn't have time to pre-cook multiple food options so my food lacked variety
• I was full all the time

 

Week Two

• Continue to feel better and my tight pants are loose - my face is no longer puffy.
• Early in the week I felt great.  Later in the week I still felt good but developed a strong aversion to any protein.  I am so sick of eggs - likely my fault from week one.  I am forcing myself to eat protein and all I want is to get as far from it as I can. 
• Main protein sources were pork (carnitas) and beef (barbocoa)
• Finally on Sunday I try turkey and it tastes good.  Note to self - limit red meat from here on out.

 

Week Three

• Protein aversion is gone with a focus on turkey and chicken.  I did have red meat in chilli and tacos but only one a day.
• I nearly passed out on Wednesday and spent the day in bed.  Wondering what is going on.  Whole30 related?

 

Food for Day 19

• Meal One: Egg bake (sweet potatoes, homemade turkey sausage, eggs) raw carrots
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[Tina R]

Congratulations to making it to day 19! Are you eating enough fat? I don't see any in your meal one on day 19. You may be light headed because you aren't eating enough. I assume you downloaded the meal planning template and following it for all your meals? I hope you feel better soon.

 

My favorite breakfast when I am sick of eggs is ground meat stir fry with veggies. You will need to add more fat if you use ground turkey. I also like ground chicken and ground beef. Enjoy!

[GFChris]

 

I should have started this earlier but summary to date:

 

Week One: Determined to make this work. 

• No negative side effects
• Increased energy almost immediately - felt like a light switch went on.  I can't remember the last time I felt this good. I am alert and the swelling/puffiness in my face is gone. 
• Ralization that something I have been eating was making me very sick
• I didn't have time to pre-cook multiple food options so my food lacked variety
• I was full all the time

 

Week Two

• Continue to feel better and my tight pants are loose - my face is no longer puffy.
• Early in the week I felt great.  Later in the week I still felt good but developed a strong aversion to any protein.  I am so sick of eggs - likely my fault from week one.  I am forcing myself to eat protein and all I want is to get as far from it as I can. 
• Main protein sources were pork (carnitas) and beef (barbocoa)
• Finally on Sunday I try turkey and it tastes good.  Note to self - limit red meat from here on out.

 

Week Three

• Protein aversion is gone with a focus on turkey and chicken.  I did have red meat in chilli and tacos but only one a day.
• I nearly passed out on Wednesday and spent the day in bed.  Wondering what is going on.  Whole30 related?

 

Food for Day 19

• Meal One: Egg bake (sweet potatoes, homemade turkey sausage, eggs) raw carrots
•  

 

Was the barbacoa you ate in Week 2 from Chipotle? If so, that's not compliant, as it's cooked in rice bran oil. Doesn't require a restart: just don't have the Chipotle barbacoa for the rest of your Whole30.

If you almost passed out and spend the day in bed, that tells me you're either coming down with something or you're not eating/drinking enough protein, veg and/or fat at each meal.

 

If you post 2-3 days worth of your food log in the Troubleshooting section, along with the amount of water you're drinking daily and amount of nightly sleep you're getting, folks here can give you feedback on possible tweaks.