FayetteSidra Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Pre-Whole 30, I would drink wine a few days per week. I really enjoy wine- trying new varietals, visiting local wineries, etc. Of course, I also enjoyed the feeling of relaxation that came along with a couple of glasses, especially after a hard day at work. I noticed that my emotional pull towards wine was getting stronger, so that was one of the catalysts for me to do a Whole30- I want to break that cycle and go back to being more of a connoisseur than someone who will just have a glass, just because. I'm now 15 days in to my Whole30, and have only had a couple of days where I really, really missed wine. I've turned to kombucha as my nightly beverage when I feel like I need something other than water (maybe once or twice per week). At social gatherings over the holiday weekend, I drank kombucha out of a wine glass and didn't feel deprived at all. But yesterday, I noticed something. I was setting up my very first kombucha home-brew system, when something went wrong and I got stressed out. My immediate response was "I need a glass of kombucha!" just like in my pre-Whole30 days I would have reached for a glass of wine. After drinking my kombucha, I also got a case of the munchies...just like wine used to do to me! My emotional dependence on wine seems to have transferred over to kombucha. Has anyone had that happen before? I know reaching for kombucha is healthier than reaching for wine, but I don't want my emotional eating to transfer along for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 This certainly can happen. I would say that any food or beverage consumed for reasons other than nourishment are cause for concern. I would make a list of non-food/drink things you can do when you are stressed or emotional. Post that list somewhere in your kitchen. Think of things that make you feel relaxed and calm. I am a bit concerned that your kombucha triggered the munchies. Are you certain there is no sugar added post fermentation in the brand you are currently drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayetteSidra Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yep- No sugar added after. I was drinking the original KT's- not even any fruit juice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yep- No sugar added after. I was drinking the original KT's- not even any fruit juice! That is pretty interesting. I would put a limit and a time on your kombucha and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayetteSidra Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Will do. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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