Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 20, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 20, 2016 There is very little activity on our thread. We were in the middle of the send page; I needed to bring us back to page 1 so that everyone could easily find us. I probably should change up my food and add more starchy veggies and more fat. For starchy veggies - I only eat carrots. For fat - I do not add extra sources - just eat the fat that naturally occurs in food such as salmon and eggs. There are many healthy whole 30 foods that would have no affect on other people but, for me, they are foods with no brakes. Another issue - many foods (fodmaps) give me stomach aches. I have IBS. This limits my choices which is fine with me; I don't mind eating the same foods all the time. However, to be honest, I am not sure I want to add additional foods. This is where the eating disorder is coming out. Actually, she is also coming out in a few other ways - those behaviors are not physically unhealthy but I know they are not normal. My mom told me I look too thin and should stop my "30 whatever" (I guess she doesn't know the correct name). She said I should be eating ice cream and high calorie foods. That is not going to happen. I really believe in the lifestyle. However, I know you can do W30 without losing weight because the first time I did it I gained weight. I never weighed myself but I know I gained because of how my clothes fit. My body is currently "off ". I have experienced these problems before - it is affecting my skin (papular prurigo - very itchy lesions, I have tons of scars from this), head and stomach. The head (and probably the stomach) is due to medication (mental health) withdrawal. Doctor knows I went off of these; I did not feel they were beneficial. Usually one tapers off these types of drugs but I was not experiencing withdrawal and I was not on those drugs for a long time so my doctor thought I would be okay. The withdrawal kicked in later. My choice is to deal with the withdrawal. It's not pleasant but it will go away. I am still on some meds that help. Yesterday, I lost it at the grocery store. I felt like I was in a fog; I can't even explain the feeling. This fog was due to Steve. I have a feeling I looked "out of it" because the cashier made a comment to me - something like, "honey, are you okay; you look like something is wrong". Well, the tears started to flow. I was so embarrassed. I explained my situation and she was really nice but I felt like a jerk. What's up with everyone? It is quiet here. I would love to know how everyone is doing. Hey doll; You might start to feel a bit better (or at least not feel worse...) if you added fat to your meals. I know that with the ED it's tough but can you try making home made mayo or something similar... ranch to dip those carrots in? Fat is what makes our brains healthy and happy and it certainly can't hurt... you won't gain a bunch of weight by eating fat with your meals, I promise... but you may gain a bit more... stability? You're right that if you have a problem with nuts/nutbutters that those are not great choices, but avocado, mayo, olives... just food items that you can tell the ED are vegetables if that works... How about some roasted sweet potato with coconut oil/butter and cinnamon? Does that sound like something that would be yummy to your tummy and your mind? I know you say you don't want to add additional foods but eating template meals as much as you can will help with the skin conditions and other niggly things that, if they were under control, might give you more energy and ability to deal with the larger issues that are currently going on. Do you think something like that would help? I personally think that given what you're going through, make your food as delicious as possible... I think maybe that's what your mom meant by you should be eating ice cream and high calorie foods... make your food pleasurable... delicious... you deserve it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexislock27 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sugarcube - I had a feeling thats what you would say. I don't know why I asked it when I knew the answer, but... oh well. I know you're right though. So last night I tried to do my yoga routine sans caffeine. Guess what? I fell asleep. I guess my yoga routine was a little too relaxing. I woke up 1/2 an hour later on the floor and crawled into bed and told myself just a little catnap... slept till 8:30pm:( Which means I didn't eat dinner till 9, and didn't go to bed until 11:30:( But today was better... I was definitely tired getting up this morning, but I only had one cup of coffee mid-morning and was a bit more alert come 5:00 than yesterday and went for my run without caffeine! Didn't go as far as I went on Monday, but still, I ran, so good enough. And I know my energy levels will get better as long as I get my butt to bed on time and don't eat too late. I got the Natural Calm magnesium powder to try at night time and I'm excited to see if that helps my sleep. I also got a Vit D supplement to take in the morning. I've never been a big proponent of vitamins especially multivitamins because they always gave me stomachaches and I figured it was because I didn't need all that. But these two supplements make sense and I wanted to try them. The not drinking the seltzer is really not that big of a deal I think. I mean I don't crave seltzer. I just want something other than water once in a while and I enjoy the burping that comes from the carbonation . But I will make a point not to have one after another after another. Also I had a weird moment today. Do you know how sometimes a food pops into your head out of the blue and you feel like you can taste it and it makes you instantly crave it? Well for me it's usually something involving chocolate or sweets. Today, it was brussel sprouts. No joke. I made brussel sprouts last night with ghee, lemon juice and a little salt and I'll be damned if they weren't the best damn brussel sprouts I ever had. So I'm at work today daydreaming about brussel sprouts. I gotta say that is a FIRST for me . Laurie - I agree with what Sugarcube said. Even if you don't feel like adding foods into your diet, your body is probably craving some variety. I'm in love with sweet potatoes and they seem to help keep the cranky away, for me anyway. Also be careful with the medication. I'm glad you are working with your doctor but antidepressants and the like can be very dangerous quitting cold turkey. My mom became suicidal. (She's ok now btw, just crazy still, but normal crazy). I also decided to go off my meds awhile back when I didn't think I needed them and mostly I couldn't afford them. I felt really good for about a month without them and thought everything was fine and dandy. Then I sunk like a ton of bricks into the deepest depression I've ever been in and honestly probably wouldn't be here today if it weren't for my husband forcing me to get help. Like carrying me into the doctors office kicking and screaming. Just saying. I known you're a grown woman and you know your body better than anyone, but the mind is a scary place and can make you think all sorts of wrong things. Also, a lot of meds won't have an affect right away, so if you weren't on them for a long time like you said, you may not have been on them long enough to feel the benefit. And please don't think I'm advocating more medications because ideally I would like to be off of all of mine, but just wanted to share my experience with med withdrawal. You've been through enough this past year, and coping with so much now that your mind and body need to heal and that can't be easier when you're dealing with withdrawal symptoms. I'm no where near qualified to give psychological advice but just from what I've been through and what I've seen family members go through, keep working with your doctor. If something doesn't feel right or if your depression and fog is worsening, talk to him/her. Or friends/family or us! There are always people out there that care about you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 21, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hey Alexis I LOVE burping... I think it's just about the most hilarious thing and it feels good... so you're not alone there... and you don't have to give up carbonated drinks entirely, just be mindful of what's going on in your head and heart when you're drinking it I super 100% agree about the dangers of going off meds... I did once because I thought I felt better (thanks Whole30!) and I ended up about a year and a half later in an extremely dark place and were it not for a really good counsellor and doctor, I may not be here. I do know that the doctor that put me back on the meds said regardless of how I feel, I'm in for a 2 year stint on them at least... apparently there's science out there now that says that if you stop them too soon, you can feel fine but people susceptible to clinical depression will often find themselves back in the trenches but worse than before... not to say that you have to be on meds forever but it's a chemical imbalance, not the flu... it needs time to heal, your brain needs time to find the right 'normal'... for some that's longer than others but once you find the right meds/dosage, there aren't a ton of downsides to taking a pill every day. I don't feel fogged or stoned or dumb or turned off/numb... and if I have to take these pills for the rest of my life just to stay away from the ditch I was in last year, I'm in for the long haul! Sorry, diarrhea of the mouth/fingers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi Everyone, I haven't been posting for a couple of days because everything I would have to say is just positive things that are happening to me as a result of this food plan. I'm sure it is not appreciated by many of you who are struggling. My biggest temptation is the scale. I feel like I am losing weight and I really want to see that number!! I have been really good about NO SNACKING this week except today I had a real sugar craving. I was out of the house and working far from home. I ended up eating a Lara Bar about 4 p.m. It was SO SWEET!! This is the first convenience food I have eaten. I felt a bit guilty since typically I binge on sugar in the late afternoon in regular non whole30 life. Old habits die hard I guess. Better planning is needed to stave off the cravings. Day 20 and I have not eaten off the list, so I feel very proud of myself. I never thought I would make it this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Leanna - your contributions and positive experiences are appreciated. Just 10 more days until can step on that scale (if that's what you really want). Regardless of that number, remember how well you are doing and the fact that you are proud of yourself - major non scale victory. I never weigh myself. I have scale phobia. I will not even get on a scale at the doctor's office - not even backwards. The scale has way too much power. I do have a scale at home - not sure why I even bought one - I am never tempted to get on it. Maybe once a year I've been on it. My situation sucks. I don't expect to feel great or even good, get tiger blood, etc. and that's okay. However, I am very happy for all of you that experience happiness and victory. I agree with all of you about medication. I know what I did is NOT wise. I am still on one antidepressant and one anxiety medication. By the way, the doctor who prescribes my meds is a psychiatrist. I have been seeing him for a long time. For anyone reading this - do not go off meds before consulting your doctor - the consequences can be very bad. The meds I went off were causing constipation and I didn't feel they were helping. I appreciate the fact that everyone is very open and honest. I think that factor is so important in helping and learning from each other. Starchy Carbs/Fat - sweet potatoes give me stomach aches but there is no reason for me not to go with white potatoes. I used to eat the white potatoes but then all the posts about ketosis put other thoughts in my brain. I know whole 30 is not whole ketosis. Some articles say more carbs for depression; some say less for depression. I guess the best is to keep experimenting. I get carbs from fruit, but again, fruit is a food with no brakes, so some days I eat it; some days I don't. Fat - I hate mayo, ranch and creamy type things. I like olives but every time I buy them, I eat the whole can. Avocado is okay but often that hurts my stomach. I'll keep trying. Next time I go shopping I'll buy white potatoes and olives and hope for the best. There is one positive to the withdrawal. Since I physically feel sick (brain zaps, stomach ache), the emotional pain isn't as intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson.renee84 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I started much later than all of you so today is only my 5th day. But I am just flabbergasted by the fact that I haven't had a period for 5 months and today I got my period!!! That is without ANY medication, just Whole30. Coincidence? Maybe, but maybe not. Has anyone else experienced this? Or read about others experiencing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Renee that is amazing that you got your period. Have you changed anything else besides your food - such as less exercise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutlifr Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Laurie...here is one positive to the withdrawal. Since I physically feel sick (brain zaps, stomach ache), the emotional pain isn't as intense. Amazing, Right? Before my whole30 lifestyle, I would have gone to get medicated, but I have now a changed mindset, which is giving my body the things it needs al naturale... Working with a doctor who is also a naturopath. I can't reconcile taking any drugs, and eating healthy. Yes I feel like a health freak, always wondering what else the drug is going to do to my liver, or my kidneys. I mean those are the two filters of our body, and if I consume anything artificial, I think with time my kidneys or my liver will start failing. Laurie, just remember, a coin always has two sides, even if you are not able to see it. Just believe me when I say that... The day will come when you have enough mental strength to flip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson.renee84 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks, Laurie! No I haven't changed anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutlifr Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I started much later than all of you so today is only my 5th day. But I am just flabbergasted by the fact that I haven't had a period for 5 months and today I got my period!!! That is without ANY medication, just Whole30. Coincidence? Maybe, but maybe not. Has anyone else experienced this? Or read about others experiencing this? All my menopausal symptoms vanished... And never came back due to my lifestyle changes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson.renee84 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I'm inly 31 so I should not be in menopause... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 renee - I sounds like your body responded very well, very fast. Keep going. Hutlifr - I have to be on some meds. Without them, I don't think I could get through the day. When I am uncontrollably sobbing, the anxiety meds calm me down and the antidepressant takes the edge off. I suffered from very bad depression before I was with Steve so I probably have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I've been off on meds for a long time. I worked with a naturopathic doctor (I think this might have been before W30 existed) and none of her recommendations helped me. I originally saw her because of a skin disease that could not be controlled so my dermatologist suggested I see her. Eventually my dermatologist sent me to a top specialist and he diagnosed me and put me on a very strong immunosuppressant. That immunosuppressant does have bad side effects so when I was on it, I had blood work every month. Unfortunately, I may need to go on that med again. Believe me - I am not fond of meds. Our house was a pharmacy. Steve was on some much medication. Transplant patients need tons of meds to keep them alive but the side effects of those drugs destroyed has body and led to death. Okay - let's hear some happy news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 21, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi Everyone, I haven't been posting for a couple of days because everything I would have to say is just positive things that are happening to me as a result of this food plan. I'm sure it is not appreciated by many of you who are struggling. My biggest temptation is the scale. I feel like I am losing weight and I really want to see that number!! I have been really good about NO SNACKING this week except today I had a real sugar craving. I was out of the house and working far from home. I ended up eating a Lara Bar about 4 p.m. It was SO SWEET!! This is the first convenience food I have eaten. I felt a bit guilty since typically I binge on sugar in the late afternoon in regular non whole30 life. Old habits die hard I guess. Better planning is needed to stave off the cravings. Day 20 and I have not eaten off the list, so I feel very proud of myself. I never thought I would make it this far. You definitely have to share your positive news! We love positive news! People who are struggling don't negate the victories of people who are not struggling About that scale... in the next ten days please think about that scale... if you feel like you are losing weight and you are having victories, does that number really even matter? If the scale says you lost one pound, are you going to feel dissatisfied with how you feel, how your clothes are fitting and all the other non scale victories you've had? Really consider how the scale number is going to impact you before you step on it. For everyone, see this list of non scale victories... I encourage everyone, struggling or not, to see if they can't mark off some improvements on this list. http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-nsv.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutlifr Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I'm inly 31 so I should not be in menopause... I guess you misunderstood me.. I meant I experienced hormonal changes also as soon as I started whole30... Did not imply you were going thru menopause.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieblue Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hey, ladies!! I haven't forgotten you all - I'm just in the middle of transitioning into my first full-time job from two part-time ones, and also balancing full-time grad school, so taking time to write posts on here has become kind of difficult. But I'm still getting the emails when you post and seeing your updates and I am so proud of all of you and so happy for those of you who are seeing such amazing improvements!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Katie - I know you are very busy. Check in when you have a moment. I'll be following along with you on your personal thread. Good luck with the new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieblue Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thank you, Laurie!! Taking a break from homework to pop in and say hello again. So, Laurie: Hang in there, girl. I'm no doctor, so I don't really know how to weigh in about the meds, except for that it's your body/mind and ultimately up to you... I know I've had really bad experiences with going on/off them in the past so I understand how serious it can be to start and stop them at any moment, tapering off or not... I wish you luck and hope for the best for you. If you're looking for some more variety in starchy veggies, I have recently fallen in love with caramelized plantains. I just slice them up and fry them for 3-4 minutes on each side in coconut oil or ghee until they get browned and crispy. Also white potatoes, when mashed with ghee and coconut milk and a little salt and pepper, are to die for. Like velvet, seriously. If you like wax turnips, you don't even need coconut milk with them, just toss in a little salt, pepper, and ghee, and mash them up, and they are amaaaazing. Carrots are great, but there are so many totally awesome low-FODMAP starchy options... don't be afraid to experiment, but also, don't feel a huge need to push yourself outside of your comfort zone! I know this has been quite a battle for you, and I'm really proud of you for making it this far, and you should be, too! I know it may not all be going the way you want it to be, but you are amazing for doing as much work as you already have, and don't forget to recognize the magnitude of that. Alexis, isn't it the best thing ever to start wanting healthy foods!? Would you ever have imagined a craving for veggies in a million years?? Congrats on your progress, too; it sounds like you have had a lot of personal growth already! I'm proud of you also for sticking with it even when you got hit with an obstacle!! Renee, congratulations on getting your period!!! That is the BEST news ever!!! I know how stressful it can be to not have one - so yay for getting it again!! Laurie, soooo happy to hear you feeling so positive!! Day 24/30 today for a lot of us -- we have one more week to complete a Whole30!! It is going to feel like such a victory when you get there. For my second one, it has honestly just become second nature to me at this point. I just have a routine of going through the motions (which has been kind of disrupted by the new schedule with a full-time job, but I just have moved most of my cooking/food prep to the weekends now). I just bypass certain areas when going food shopping. It's challenging to balance the prep with homework time, hence why I have been really spotty on here, but it's not HARD, exactly. Just a balancing act. When this is over I will probably go back to using condiments and dressings that are store-bought, just to get me back some of the time it takes (about half an hour for ketchup, maybe ten minutes for a dressing, five for mayo, but it does add up). But as far as cooking, I'm loving the idea of just big batch cooking on the weekends, having leftovers for the week, and going out once a week, like we've sort of gotten into the groove of. I'll also appreciate having some options for variety when we want to go out, like being able to order a salad or a bunless burger without having to call and grill the restaurant about what they make them with. Pending reintroductions and reactions, of course! Speaking of, now that we're coming up on the end, has anyone started to think about reintroductions yet? I totally botched them last time because of Easter, and I have my birthday coming up on May 6, only a few days after we finish, so I don't want that to happen again. I'm a serial baker, but I've decided I don't even want a cake this year. Last year I did this big elaborate chocolate/peanut butter number that I totally anticipated wanting again, but I honestly have lost my cravings for it. I don't really go for the sweets anymore. Which is crazy because I used to be sugar godzilla. But after two Whole30's, even though I have the occasional wantings, I know that if I wait a few minutes, they go away. I am not my sugar dragon!! So anyway, I plan to reintroduce corn on May 4 because we are going to this amazing Mexican restaurant with some of my friends to celebrate the birthday, and I want to eat some chorizo tacos! My friends know the owners so it was totally okay for me to find out how they cook the meat and veggies, and they were amazing about grilling it in compliant seasoning and everything. After that, I'm going to super slow-roll it. We'll go to Cave the paleo restaurant for my birthday as planned and maybe I will order a Paleo cookie there or something, if I even feel like it, but I will be able to not have to cook and still have a delicious dinner. And from there, I'll just reintro things as they appear, because there isn't anything I'm really missing. Last time I missed cheese, but not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Only a few more days to go. My W30 - I really did not do it correctly - only got the compliant food right. There is just too much stuff going on in my head/heart that I don't have it in me to follow the spirit of the W30. I have been eating mostly complaint for a long time. Towards the end of Steve's life, I got into a diet coke and quest bar habit. Seriously, I felt like I was addicted to those quest bars and the only way I could end that addiction was to give them up completely (as well as the diet coke). What next? I thought about doing another W30 and joining a May group for support/accountability but I am not in the mood to interact with people. Of course, I could just do another W30 on my own. I know reintroductions should be my next step but the only foods I really desire are sushi and frozen yogurt (filled with multi crap). Who is still with us and what are your plans? Now for my vent - yesterday was emotionally horrible. Well, most days are but this day more so. Just typed stuff and deleted it. I will keep it simple. I don't like people and I want to crawl in a hole and stay there forever. Sugarcube - I got my first tattoo yesterday before my day turned to hell. I wish I could show it to Steve. I want him to know how much I love him and that I permanently put something on my body to represent our love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieblue Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hey, Laurie, hang in there. You didn't "only" get compliant food right - you managed to eat complaint for (so far) 26 days! You followed the guidelines and did not eat off plan, and that is a HUGE step in the right direction! Yes, maybe the spirit of the Whole 30 could have been better, but don't sell short your massive victory here. I completely understand the feelings, because I was the same after my first one, which is why I launched so quickly into a second one. You do what you feel is best for you, alone or with a group or anything, but remember that you ARE taking care of yourself in the best way you can, and that is nothing to sneeze at. I mean, look, you don't miss anything but sushi and frozen yogurt - that's way better than craving things all the time! I'm so sorry you had a terrible day yesterday. I'll be thinking of you and hoping today is better! And congrats on the tattoo, that's awesome!! My "official" plans are this: May 1st, first day of reintros. But I won't actually reintro anything until May 4, when I will reintro corn at the Mexican restaurant and eat some chips and see how I do with a former FWNB. Then, May 9th I will try other non-gluten grains, because my dad is making me my favorite dinner for my birthday (Sauerbraten) which has a ginger snap gravy and I need to try this!! And honestly, that's as far as I've planned. I don't miss ANY foods this time around, except the occasional dessert craving, and I've already decided I don't want to go back down that road just yet. I'm doing a major, major slow roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancy31 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 To echo what others have said, keep your chin up Laurie! I started in March so today is my Day 45, with 10 more days to go to finish out my first round. I'll be doing the fast-introductions and following the book pretty much to a T as far as the reintro goes. I'll do my final reintro, 2 days of going back to Whole30, and then the next day we fly out to Mexico for a week. It will be interesting and insightful for me to see how things go on my vacation. It's an all-inclusive resort, and in past vacations I eat and drink my way through the entire week. Now with some new found knowledge about how to properly fuel my body, I am curious to see if I can keep a mostly paleo diet while I'm there (with maybe a little wine at dinnertime...and a margarita or two if they don't wreck my system!) or if I let myself start to slip back into my old ways. My husband is very supportive of my new lifestyle so he will be encouraging me along the way to make good food/beverage choices. As soon as we get back from Mexico I'm going right into a second round of Whole30. After that round I'll be doing the slow-roll reintro and maintaining a mostly Whole30 but completely paleo lifestyle. So if anyone else does a round starting on May 29, count me in. I'll see you back on the forums then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi Everyone!! Day 27 for me. I am excited and proud that I have made it this far. I will be doing the reintroduction starting Monday. I plan to have a glass of wine. I cannot even imagine going back to the way I had been eating. I feel so different. It's funny how you don't realize how bad you feel until you don't feel that way anymore. I have finally started reading "It Starts with Food". I started the program online then bought the Whole30 book. I realize now it was all a bit backwards!! I'm tired of planning. I'm tired of eggs. The thing I absolutely hate the most is that I can't order anything at a restaurant. I bring my salad dressing with me and have a stupid green salad when I am out with friends. I am looking forward to being less crazy about that. For reintroduction I am wondering if I should be less stressed about seasonings on my meat and sautéed vegetables and the like. I'm too afraid to order anything. I don't want to mess up. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexislock27 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Leanna I am also a bit nervous about reintroductions. I am only on day 14 right now since I had my slip up, but the past few days I've been having bad stomach pains. I started looking into the fodmap thing and just got myself very overwhelmed. I feel like if I were to start restricting fodmaps along with my whole 30 there'd be nothing left to eat:( I know sweet potatoes don't bother me and I don't think fruit is a problem but not entirely sure there. I'm thinking garlic is an issue for me as I've been seasoning most of meals with at least a little bit and its in my salad dressing. So I'm going to try and eliminate that but I don't know what else to do. I'm nervous I'll finish the whole 30 and do reintroductions and still not know whats making me feel like crap. And if I were to eliminate all fodmaps which seems confusing and overwhelming to me at this point, I feel like it would take 4 years to complete reintroduction to see what specifically bothers my gut. I'm also having issues with fatique and brain fog still, but again I'm only on day 14 technically and I also have not been getting a full 8 hours of sleep. I'm lucky if I get 6. I've been having issues with time management. Stress and long days, too much to do, not enough time...I have been sticking to my caffeine only in the morning though and have still been able to get in a few workouts a week. Also on the plus side, I feel like my cravings are getting better, not gone, but more tolerable. More like, I still want chocolate, but I know I've come too far now to give in so I don't even think twice about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 28, 2016 Leanna I am also a bit nervous about reintroductions. I am only on day 14 right now since I had my slip up, but the past few days I've been having bad stomach pains. I started looking into the fodmap thing and just got myself very overwhelmed. I feel like if I were to start restricting fodmaps along with my whole 30 there'd be nothing left to eat:( I know sweet potatoes don't bother me and I don't think fruit is a problem but not entirely sure there. I'm thinking garlic is an issue for me as I've been seasoning most of meals with at least a little bit and its in my salad dressing. So I'm going to try and eliminate that but I don't know what else to do. I'm nervous I'll finish the whole 30 and do reintroductions and still not know whats making me feel like crap. And if I were to eliminate all fodmaps which seems confusing and overwhelming to me at this point, I feel like it would take 4 years to complete reintroduction to see what specifically bothers my gut. I'm also having issues with fatique and brain fog still, but again I'm only on day 14 technically and I also have not been getting a full 8 hours of sleep. I'm lucky if I get 6. I've been having issues with time management. Stress and long days, too much to do, not enough time...I have been sticking to my caffeine only in the morning though and have still been able to get in a few workouts a week. Also on the plus side, I feel like my cravings are getting better, not gone, but more tolerable. More like, I still want chocolate, but I know I've come too far now to give in so I don't even think twice about it. Stress and lack of sleep are two things that can really impact how you're feeling... because there is no replacement for sleep, I would suggest that if you're giving up sleep in order to workout, that you put the workout aside and get that extra sleep. As far as Fodmaps go, it's not always all or nothing... a lot of people have trouble with only some of them and some people only have trouble when they go over their personal 'limit'. I'd say ditch the garlic and a couple other things you could do without that you've been eating that fall into the category and see how it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexislock27 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So yea, I think it was the garlic, and I think it was because I was eating it in EVERY meal. I can handle a little bit it seems, just not all the time. I had sautéed kale in it with my eggs and it's in my salad dressing and I had marinated a steak in it and it was just too much. As for putting exercise aside, I know sleep is more important, but as I'm trying to run a 10K at the end of May, I desperately need to train. I don't run everyday, I try for 3-4 times a week. Then problem is that even on the days I don't workout I still get to bed late bc I don't have enough time to do everything! I already spend my entire weekend cleaning and meal prepping and weeknights are spent cooking, doing dishes, laundry, taking care of pets/husband. I'm lucky if I have enough energy to take a shower. Forget watching tv or reading a book or god forbid enjoying life at all. (I shouldn't complain, I don't have it all that bad, I'm just overwhelmed) I always underestimate how long it will take me to shop and food prep. I don't know how you guys who are working full time and going to school do it. I work about 37 hours a week and I'm struggling. And I did put working out aside in lieu of sleep for a long time and I went months/years? without getting a workout in. If I tell myself I'll do something when I have more time, then I'll never do it because I never have time. Which is why I decided screw it, I need to make time. I'm the type of person that needs exercise in order to stay happy. Nothing crazy mind you, I don't even like running, I just like how I feel after I run. I think more clearly, I handle stress better, I don't overreact to small things. But you're right, I also need sleep in order for all those things to happen too, so I don't know what to do. It's not like I'm doing extracurricular activities that I can count out. It's literally just working a full-time job and trying to keep my house in order that takes up all of my time. But whatever, my husband says I'm still doing better than I was before since before I was napping every chance I got and NOT keeping the house in order and NOT exercising and still NOT getting restful sleep. I just need to find a better balance... I wanted to ask if anyone else heard about this 60 minutes thing about the tainted olive oil. Is that for real? Apparently 70-80% of extra virgin olive oils in american stores and not really extra virgin, they're just cheaper olive oils with a little extra virgin in it or other oils like sunflower seed oil made to look like olive oil. I don't know if thats for real or just a scam for people who "produce real olive oil" to make a buck. But if it is real and we're really cooking with sunflower seed oil, then that's not whole 30. But I really don't feel like spending a fortune for the "real olive oil" if thats the case. What are we supposed to believe? And if this is the case, how are we supposed to know that anything we eat is what it says it is unless we kill it or grow it ourselves? This is frustrating. Can't a girl just be a happy and healthy consumer without being lied to and sold foods that aren't gonna eff up her colon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Our 30 days are over but this should not be considered the end; instead, it is the beginning of a whole new healthy lifestyle. A few people still have some time to go - Alexis, Renee and Vancy (I believe she is doing more than 30 days). Others such as Kate and Leanna will start reintroductions. Sorry if I forget anyone. Please share all your victories. This is really important because not only is it good for you; it's inspiring for others that decide to take this path. Me - no real plans, just taking it day by day which for now means remaining whole 30 complaint with the food. May will be a difficult month for me. On May 6, it will be six months since my love, Steve, died. The six months to one year period is supposed to be very hard - shock wears off, reality sets in. I don't believe the pain could get any worse but, one never knows until it hits you. My mom started chemo again (she has leukemia) last week, After the last two rounds, she was very sick/weak and was admitted to the hospital. This time doctors lowered the number of days and the dosage so hopefully she will not get as ill. I may not post much but I am going to follow all of you. If you stumble along the way, keep getting up; we all deserve heath and happiness in our life. When I say this, I am also speaking to myself but in a non food related way. Hope to do another W30 with all of you in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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