Brittany208 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I am on day 23. A few times over the last few days or so, I have suddenly felt lightheaded and had my vision fade to black, then come right back. Any ideas what could be causing this? Maybe a nutrient I am missing? I think I am eating enough. I don't have a food log, because I didn't see a reason to (until now!) by I generally eat: breakfast: banana, 3 eggs with spinach, mushrooms, onions. lunch: leftovers from dinner or chicken and veggies (like snap peas, broccoli or green beans) dinner: always a handful of meat and a ton of veggies. sometimes an apple or nuts if I'm still hungry late: If we eat an early dinner and I'm up late, I may get legitimately hungry and have another serving of dinner, or some nuts, carrots, or an apple. I am a nursing mother. I don't exercise other than to chase the kids. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina R Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Have you searched the forum for breast feeding moms? They eat 5-6 meals a day. It is not clear how much fat you are eating and it doesn't look like you are eating enough starchy veggies. I would eat more sweet potatoes, beets, squash, carrots, etc. at every meal and add more fat at every meal. You may want to see a doctor if this happens again. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany208 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow, 5-6 meals is a lot! My LO is nearly a year, though, and eating lots of table food, so I'm not sure if I need to be eating quite that much? I'm usually happy with four meals. It doesn't happen necessarily when I'm especially hungry.... I do eat a lot of carrots, but not the other ones. Does Olive Oil count as fat? And nuts? I do eat both of those every day. And the fat that comes in meats. (I mean, I drain the juices bc I don't buy organic, but the steaks and pork tenderloin have still had plenty of fat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I don't think you need 5-6 meals a day, perhaps a mini meal in addition to your 3 meals (and that should be protein and fat not fruit and nuts). Nuts and olive oil do count as fats, but you should keep nuts to a minimum. You want at least 2 added fats in your meals and closer to 1.5-2 palm sizes of protein if you are nursing. Blacking out is not normal and definitely screams not enough food. I agree with Tina about adding more starchy vegetables (other than carrots) as well as more protein and fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I second the 3 meals + a mini meal if you need. Also I get light headed/dizzy if I don't eat enough salt. Remember you are not eating processed foods as much anymore - so don't skimp out on the salt! (Your body needs salt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kthughes Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Like Carlaccini, I would also recommend making sure you're getting enough salt...I had a few similar light-headed, quick fade to black experiences (which freaked me out!) during my first whole30 and adding salt to my eggs every morning put a stop to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany208 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks for the help, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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