Ariel Elyse Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hey people! A few facts you should know about me: I'm 18. Self-proclaimed health nut Perfectionist Huge sweet tooth Quite a bit of stress lately I love working out, and as a result I have to eat a ton I'm a Jesus-follower. I love Him too much to say, and I'm learning to trust Him in this journey of life So! I did a 10-day teaser Whole30 about 2 months ago, and I loved it. But on day 10 I had a "necessary" cheat meal, which turned into another and another... and right now I just feel out of control. Super strong cravings, which I've been giving in to when no one's around - which makes me feel guilty and hopeless and all that fun stuff. My mom was doing it with me when I did my mini Whole30, but she doesn't like to see me restricting myself that much, so I can't count on her to hold me accountable for 30 days straight. But I really want to do a Whole30 all the way to the end and just see how amazing I can feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Trust in Him always.... Yeah sugar is this highly addictive substance. In one hand we think it's not that big of a deal, but on the other hand it's always the first you reach for when you are stressed. The more you eat, the more stressed you become, and the more stressed you become the more you want it. The easiest way to get of this never ending cycle is jump off of it and face the face plant that follows - but that always easier said than done. Okay some suggestions that will help you get through this. 1) In the first ten days in order to keep cravings at bay you will want to rely on fat and starchy vegetables. Probably more than you think you need 2) Meals should cover for you for 4-5 hours - we do not want to see you hungry. If you are genuinely hungry - do eat a small mini template meal 3) Always follow the template 4) Avoid - feeding a sugar craving with nuts, nut butters, fruit or dried fruit. These items feed into our "Sugar Dragon". So if you have a genuine interest in slaying this beast avoid these as "snacks" as well. Fruits and nuts are okay as part of a meal - not just on their own. 5) Since you workout a lot - eat a pre work out meal - fat and protein, and eat a post workout meal of lean protein and starchy veg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Elyse Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thank you so much! Yes, my mom is pretty good at reminding me to "eat more fat and good carbohydrates," and I'll keep that in mind. 4) Avoid - feeding a sugar craving with nuts, nut butters, fruit or dried fruit. These items feed into our "Sugar Dragon". So if you have a genuine interest in slaying this beast avoid these as "snacks" as well. Fruits and nuts are okay as part of a meal - not just on their own. This. I used to love peanut butter, but since I have no Whole30 approved nut butters I'll just go off them. And I'm just going to say "no" to those dried dates in the pantry, as they wake up my sugar dragon. Best to just kill him quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yes - let's cage the sugar dragon quickly. A word about nut butters - they are okay within recipes (like Well Fed's Sunshine Sauce) but on their own not so much. When I used to become stressed I would eat peanut butter from the jar (I was low-fat in this part of my life - so basically my body was telling me to go eat more fat) Now a nut butter jar holds no significance to me. I have come to a place where I use it as an ingredient, and put it away. The only one that I have intermittent binges with is the coconut butter jar. I can have it in the house for weeks untouched - but just prior to my period I tend to go a little crazy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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