No Appetite to Speak Of

[Getting2KnowMe]

Hi, I'm on day 16 of my first Whole30.  I've been sticking to the guidelines about what to eat and when, but over the last week have found my portion sizes have drastically decreased.  I had a really great dinner 2 days ago (baked chicken, mushrooms and onions sauted in ghee, and steamed broccoli) and I became really sick... I suspect food poisoning.  Now I'm stuck, I just don't want to eat anything.  I know yesterday I was limited because I was still not well - stuck with broth, and had an apple with sunbutter midday.

 

I'm really concerned that this is super drastic considering that I have been an overeater my whole life.  To cut this far back seems really severe to me.  Before the "illness" I was dealing with the bloating and digestive issues of days 10-14ish, so I attributed my poor appetite to that, but I'm concerned that now with getting sick I am not turning this around. Any suggestions or helpful tips?

[Tom Denham]

You may not want to eat because you are having trouble with digestion. Some people have trouble digesting increased protein and fat portions. You might try taking digestive enzymes. They can help a lot and they won't hurt. Read about there in this article:

 

http://whole9life.com/2012/09/digestive-enzymes-101/

[GlennR]

Try to eat foods that are softer and go down easier and are easier to digest. Maybe scrambled or boiled eggs if meats are difficult to take in. Cooked veggies if you've been eating raw -- or veggies pureed into soup or "baby food." Keep eating though, and eat balanced (proteins, veggies, fat), even if the portions are small, even if it's only a few bites, to keep setting your meal pattern and keep your strength up. Hopefully, your digestive issues will pass away soon and your appetite will return.