motherofdragons Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I am feeling like I am going to quit. I honestly don't even know why I am even still doing this. I'm on day 17 and I feel like crap. I have ZERO NSV's and my clothes are tighter, my face is more broken out, my moods are everywhere. Why am I doing this again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Non Scale Victories. I think it's great those are the ones you want! So you're not doing this for the weight loss...what was your motivation for a 2nd Whole 30? I like this comment from Dallas Hartwig. Dallas @ Whole9 says October 20, 2010 at 10:09 pm Yeah, I was referring to the Whole30 comments. There are 1300+ of them, but we’ve responded to this question from others many, many times. To put it bluntly: we don’t care if you lean out on your Whole30. That’s not the goal. We want you to THINK differently about food, and make consistently good choices about food, and at some point down the road, your lean-ness will come along, naturally and sustainably. But if you chase weight loss, you WILL fail long-term. Why do you think there are sooooooooo many “diets” out there? This is not a “diet”. It’s a way to eat… forever. Our Success Guide will be out tomorrow, and the new version of the Whole30 (three point oh) will be out on Sunday. I’m sorry that I’m sidestepping your questions, but your questions tell me you need to review the whole point of the program. I recommend reviewing the entire Whole30 post and comments. Best, Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 You want non scale victories...so keep going and don't quit. See you on Day 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted July 8, 2015 Administrators Share Posted July 8, 2015 I am feeling like I am going to quit. I honestly don't even know why I am even still doing this. I'm on day 17 and I feel like crap. I have ZERO NSV's and my clothes are tighter, my face is more broken out, my moods are everywhere. Why am I doing this again? Did you want to post a few days of typical food intake (include portions and timing), fluids, sleep, stress and exercise? Include anything else we might need to know (pregnant, nursing, Auto immune) and we can take a look and see if there any small tweaks you can make to start feeling better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkers Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 You mention in your other thread that you're breastfeeding and looks like you've been doing three meals a day and some occasional post-workout snacks. Given that you're breastfeeding AND running some significant mileage, I would be willing to bet that the low energy is related to not enough food. Remember that when you workout, you're entitled to both a pre AND post-workout meal and if you're nursing, you're encouraged to have four template meals per day to ensure that both you and your little are getting adequate nutrition. As far as the skin breakouts, something to keep in mind is that there is a process that goes into acne. It builds below the skin, travels toward the surface, and then at the end of its cycle becomes a visible blemish. Anything that was below the skin is still going to have to come up so that your body can be get rid of it and that sometimes means that acne gets worse before it gets better. Your menstrual cycle could also be part of the issue (assuming that your cycles have returned since giving birth). From the other thread, it looks like you have a starchy vegetable about twice a day, but I can't tell in what amount. Starchy carbs are VERY important when you're nursing AND when you're really active so you may want to play around with the amounts that you're consuming. You may even consider swapping out some of your fruit choices for a starchy vegetable instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes, I DO want NSV's ....I just thought I might see/feel some by now. I have no autoimmune issues. I am breastfeeding my 11 month old and he eats every 3 hours around the clock. I drink enough water most days (at least half my weight plus more when exercising) Here's what I've had the last 3 days: Day 15: M1: (leftovers) 1 chicken sausage, 1/2 of a chicken burger, sweet potato, leftover salad, avocado and coffee with coconut milk M2: chicken, cauliflour, sweet potato, avocado M3: salmon, asparagus, sweet potato, homemade ketchup, half a banana and a couple tablespoons of coconut snack: coconut cream with berries and coconut flakes (I realize this is lacking protein and was not a great choice) Day 16: M1: chicken, sweet potato, cauliflour, coconut milk with coffee M2: zucchini noodles with ground beef and spaghetti sauce, olives, kiwi M3: tuna salad with homemade mayo on cucumber, celery with almond butter M4: chicken sausage, spinach, sweet potato, 1/4 banana and 8o coconut water Ran 3 miles Day 17: M1: chicken, sweet potato, 1/2 avocado,1 egg, coffee with coconut milk M2: tuna salad with cucumber/tomato, green beans, butternut squash, cantaloupe M3: ( to happen later) steak, sweet potato, broccoli, fat TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Also, I wouldn't say my energy is low. It just isn't more than it was when I was eating junk. I am not depriving myself either. If I am hungry, I eat. I put off doing this for 6 months because I didn't want to ruin my milk supply.Breastfeeding >whole30. I really don't know if I could force myself to eat more! I am up 3-4 times a night to nurse my son...so sleep is not so good. But no real control over that. Following the meal template. Sticking to 1-2 palm sized portions of protein (usually 2) and added fat (1/2-1 avocado, handful of olives, 1/4-1/2 can coconut milk). admittedly I am a very high strung person. Its hard for me to relax. I have anxiety issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 admittedly I am a very high strung person. Its hard for me to relax. I have anxiety issues. Perhaps ^ this is where to place your focus? From a Whole30 rules and recommendations perspective, your food looks fine. Again, as others have said, a 4th meal would be better. In the meantime, perhaps there are steps you can take to progress on the relaxation/anxiety front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks. You're right - I need to shift my focus. I am working on relaxing. But it is a struggle. I have 3 children under 4 so things are a bit...chaotic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarynKAT Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 It was day 21-23 that I really started to see a difference. I felt the same way you do at day 17. Keep going. For me It was like a switch was flipped. I woke up day 21 or 22 and I felt the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburth7 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I am not currently doing a complete Whole30, but have done a couple in the past and eat Whole30ish.... I'm also nursing and up countless times a night. The biggest thing I've noticed (NSV) is that I don't feel THAT tired despite how little sleep I'm getting. I fully attribute this to Whole30. I wouldn't say I have endless energy, but I know if I were eating junk, I would be exhausted in the morning... yet, I'm totally managing to function with the little sleep I'm getting. I know you said you don't feel like you have more energy than pre-Whole30, but do you feel any sort of difference in getting up at night? Or difference falling asleep AFTER getting up and nursing? I feel like I can crash a lot quicker after getting up in the middle of the night, so for me, working full time and having three under 5, the NSV of not being exhausted is HUGE.... maybe reaching here... but hoping for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks jburth7...It is a bit easier for me to fall back asleep after nursing. And I'm feeling a bit more motivated today. Trying to trust the process... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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