It's a few days before my cycle and my whole30 just ended...help

[jessica301]

My whole30 wrapped up yesterday but I'm definitely getting my period any day now and having some pms symptoms (tummy aches, etc).  I was wondering if it's best to abstain my reintro until my cycle starts/ends, as I can't imagine "off-plan" foods would help me much during this time.

 

Thanks for any insight.

 

 

 

 

[Carlaccini]

Okay - my advice would be to stay as compliant as possible.  Make sure you are eating extra starchy carbs, and if you are hungry - eat.  I find that I am super hungry the week before my period.  My appetite nearly doubles.  Then my period starts, and appetite still remains a little high but then by day3 it's back to normal again.

[CaGirl]

Sure, continue on a few days.. Make it a 35 day  "Whole 30"  great idea..

[jessica301]

Thanks!  I think I will do that.

[Karen]

I think it would be hard to do a proper reintro during the time in your cycle -when your body tries to tell you to eat as much as you can, and right now! I would hold off until after you're past the danger zone. In addition, it may do you some good to see the effects of the Whole 30 on your cycle. My 2 cents!