MelissaC Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hey all, I just completed my first whole 30 and I've read the information in the book about reintroduction. It makes sense. I know I don't want to go back into incorporating anything full time. I feel too good and eating this way makes too much sense to go back to things that make me feel less than 100%. I know there are things I will eventually want bad enough - a pasta dinner w/ family... carrot cake to celebrate anniversarys... the occasional latte... all of this based on how reintro goes. But there is a part of me that is scared. I had major food cravings and unhealthy binges before my Whole 30. I'm free of them now and I'm worried that reintroducing food will lead to a slippery slope of dysfunction. I know it's not logical. I know I'm the one in control and I call the shots. But there were so many times pre-whole30 that felt out of control and I was certainly not using logic or wisdom and self control felt like it had left the building. Any thoughts on facing my fears? Can anyone relate? I know I'm not alone in this and it would be good to hear from you. Melissa P.S. - had rice @ dinner and I felt sleepy and sluggish last night and this morning. Will try that again in a few days after some more clean eating days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmb2323 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I am sharing your reintroduction anxiety! I too have a history of binging on particular foods, and now that I am pretty much cravings-free, I don't want to go back. On the other hand, I really do want to see how different foods affect me so I can make educated choices on vacations, holidays, etc, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are two big food holidays in my family. I finished my first Whole30 on Monday and am starting to slowly reintroduce this week. I am not planning to reintroduce sugar because I know what it does to me and want to avoid it moving forward. I hope it helps some to know you're not alone. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giss7diaz Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I feel the exact same way! I finished yesterday and Im scared to introduce the less healthy foods. I like the way I feel now and i was eating really bad before the whole30 and i dont want to fall back into old habits. I have a bachelorette party this weekend for which I leave tomorrow and i have no idea what im going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted October 7, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2015 Keep in mind that Whole30 was never intended to be Whole365ForTheRestOfYourLife. It's a way to learn more about the foods you put into your body and how they affect you. I'd recommend reading this article, and then checking out the Life After Your Whole30 section of the website for more about how to use what you've learned on your Whole30 to make this a new lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaC Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hey everyone, Thanks for all the responses. It's really good to hear that I'm not alone. I too finished my whole 30 on Monday, so we have a lot in common. It was also really good to read the recommended article. If you haven't yet I suggest you do you – see the above post. I need to have faith that I have learned some lessons and that I'm powerful enough to apply them and get myself back on track if I make a mistake. Tonight is my first step in doing that. My husband just left for another week of work and despite getting to the gym and enjoying a hip-hop class with other women I came home feeling even more lonely and really wanting to eat. But I'm talking myself through it. I know that it's 930 and time for bed. I know that in the morning I won't want the same things that I'm craving right now. I also know that my body is not legitimately hungry – I can still feel dinner in my stomach. So I'm going to take this information, brush my teeth and put myself to bed. I choose to have faith that every day I practice this willpower it will get a little easier. And when something absolutely undeniably beautifully tempting is in front of me I hope that I smile and savor every bite. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sguest Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I just finished on Friday and I am feeling the same way. I read the reintroduction section this morning and feel more able to cope during the upcoming weeks. Today is my husband's birthday. I did not eat but a very small bit of sugar before I started, I have been slaying that demon for 10 months now. I got off track for a bit but am back at it. Thus, not sure what I am going to do for dessert for him and my girls and if I want even anything small... And the grocery aisle looks like amazing. Not even hungry and my head thinks it all looks good. That is similar as it was with the sugar, walk past and keep my eyes ahead. Thanks for the chat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeUs Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am on day 12 and find myself already looking ahead to reintro days. (Side note, boy am I burping a lot on days 11 and 12!) There are a couple of foods that I have craved and know that I want to eat when I'm done (I have an ice cream and pizza dragon). But I want to make sure those are rare occurrences rather than weekly (Or more than) which I was doing before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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