Sarmishta Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 My hubby and I went to a friend's home for dinner, and had to explain before-hand our dietary needs (and also tried to get our own dish). The hostess was very sweet and accommodated our requests but after getting there, we realized that she had forgetfully added one tablespoon of cornstarch to about 4 lbs of Moroccan chicken Now, my question is twofold. Would this mean we know to re-start? (We;re on day 16). I would also like to understand whether the restarting thingy is a psycological "will-driven" thing, or does it have to do with something more biological. Say now, I have another 15 days or so to go ( I ate peas on day 2 by mistake and that means I add 2 days to my end cycle), why do I need to restart the whole thing? Personally, I'm going pretty ok but my hubby is tired of meat and eggs. We have to draw the line somewhere as a family, and keeping our tables empty of friends, not eating out (owing to limited choices) and not eating at friends' homes is very tiring. I have been able to see some tangible benefits - lost some weight, reduced gas/bloating, better energy, etc. --Sarmishta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Read this article regarding whether to start over, and decide from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2015 Corn in any form causes trouble for some people. One tablespoon of cornstarch in 4 pounds of chicken is enough to provoke a reaction in some people. Unfortunately, you can't know for sure whether you are sensitive to cornstarch until you have lived without it for 30 days and then reintroduced it. Just because you "feel fine" after consuming your friend's chicken is not a reliable indicator. So the issue is not psychological. It is based upon the reality of what it takes to complete a real elimination protocol. One approach you might take is to avoid reintroducing corn in any form until you have gone 30 days without consuming any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarmishta Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Chris, thanks for that article. I've read it before, but reading it now makes it personal. I had a question regarding the whole30 diet. Is this a form of ketone diet? again, why the 30 days and not 21 or less? I wish I could appreciate the science of this diet better. I will try and get through to my first 30 (or 32 day cycle) and then will take a call with my hubby. THanks for your inputs. --Sarmishta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarmishta Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Tom - would that mean after my original 30 day plan, I can start adding some of the other stuff but not corn for another additional 30 days? If that's the case, that is definately do-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Is this a form of ketone diet? again, why the 30 days and not 21 or less? No, while it is possible to go into ketosis on the whole30 (I assume this is what you mean?), it is not likely, especially if you include starchy vegetables. The whole30 is an elimination diet. Eliminating potential allergens for 30 days allows you to see if you have sensitivity to them when reintroduced. For most people 30 days is enough time to do this, so that is the suggested timeline. Some people need even more time without an allergen to fully get it out of their system (for me, gluten is this way) but 30 days is enough time for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarmishta Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks Mary for those inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaq Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I sympathize with you and your husband. I felt like I needed to live in bubble during my whole 30 and that socializing was fraught with hidden (or potential) traps. But while it was a pain to live like that for 30 days (to always be on guard about my food), the flip side is that it made me very aware of everything I was putting into my mouth/body. And it totally opened my eyes to how much sugar, grains and processed chemicals are in many foods. I don't know the effect a few tablespoons of corn starch could have on you - and neither can you at day 16. I don't think accidentally ingesting corn starch "ruins" your whole 30. You've already noticed several positive side effects and you're only at the half way point! So, clearly you've already had some benefits. My suggestion is that you examine why you decided to undertake your whole 30 and let that be your guide. Many people want weight loss as their primary goal; others want relief from chronic pain/symptoms; others want to live with a happier/more balanced relationship with food (ie. controlling emotional eating, sugar cravings). My goal was some weight loss but I also wanted a better understanding of how certain foods effected me (dairy, grains, gluten, sugar) *and* to take back control of my appetite and health. Following a *squeaky* clean whole 30 allowed me to uh really feel the effects of dairy and sugar during my re-introduction and I've been using that feedback to help guide me on what works for my body and makes me feel good. It my goal was primarily weight loss, I probably wouldn't have restarted if I had a small slip. However, since my goal was also body + food awareness, I would have chosen to re-start. Hope that's helpful. It's just my two cents, but everyone's situation and choices are unique to them/for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarmishta Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 thanks Eva. I think we may forego corn for another month as Tom had suggested, but may want to start reintroduction at the end of our whole30. When we entered this pgm, our main goals were to reset our metabolism, gain some energy, and resist sugar cravings ( of course, detox too!). I think both my hubby and I are able to see signs of all of these, and want to complete our initial commitment. However, we are within a community wherein we would need to share tables and so far, we have packed lunches and stuff, but extending this to another cycle may not square well with some other priorities currently in our lives. That having said, this has been both exhausting and beneficial all the same.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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