Renaejz Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 So I'm not necessarily having major cravings but I'm sort of having anxiety thinking about day 31. As of right now I could seriously go for a piece of cake or ice cream etc (I love sweets). Does this go away? Is this feeling of wanting something sweet normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2016 I have eaten basically a Whole30 diet for going on three years now and I have always still thought treats sound good... I don't necessarily eat them because I know that it's a slippery slope and they don't make me feel good but I am not one of the people that will ever say 'I don't even think about/want/crave/desire a sweet treat anymore'. You might not be that person either. Sweet treats are good. They taste good and they activate reward centers in our brains... it's not a weakness to want a sweet treat.. it's how you deal with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaejz Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 I suppose after the 30 days I should stick to the saying "everything in moderation". It's just eating is no fun anymore and I miss indulging in treats! But I agree it is a slippery slope and that's part of why I started whole30. I saw it helped with cravings-which it has-but I don't want to feel guilty about eating things not whole30 when it's over. On a side note-I always feel kind of bloated by the end of the day/during the evening. Is this normal? Tonight for dinner I had half piece of baked chicken breast and roasted sweet potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuilterInVA Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Are you eating much fruit-it keeps the Sugar cravings alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted April 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2016 We'd need to know more than just one meal to really help about the bloating -- there are definitely items that cause bloating in some people. Nuts and seeds (and nut butters or nut milks) are one common culprit. Raw veggies can as well. Can you list a day or two of typical food, including approximate portion sizes, water intake, and exercise, and we'll see if anything stands out? If eating is no fun, maybe you need to look for some new recipes to make it fun again. While Whole30 does cut out certain foods, the foods that you can eat are yummy and filling. Try some new sauces or dips to easily change up a meal, or indulge in something totally Whole30 like steak or salmon for dinner one night. I will say, a half piece of baked chicken breast and roasted sweet potato does not sound like a full meal. For best results, each of your meals should meet the meal template -- that means: 1-2 palm-size portions of protein (the length, width, and depth of your palm), or if eggs are your only protein, have as many whole eggs as you can hold in your hand 1-2 thumb-sized portions of fat, or a heaping handful of olives or coconut flakes, or a half to a whole avocado 1-3 cups of vegetables, even more if they're all raw leafy green ones, since those break down to nothing as you chew and may not leave you satisfied for long if you want, you can have 1-2 fist-sized servings of fruit a day, but you never have to have fruit if you don't want it. Most people feel best if they have a fist-sized serving of starchy vegetable each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaejz Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 I know I haven't been sticking to the meal template-I'm a grazer. Does it really matter when I eat? Does it have to be 3 meals and that's it? I typically have 2 fried eggs for breakfast, lunch is leftovers so probably chicken or fish and some fruit. I also make guacamole and just eat it plain or with carrots. I did have a banana with nut butter today. As im typing this I realize I'm probably have too much fruit and not enough veggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaejz Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Also I am reading "it starts with food" (fascinating btw) and at the end of chapter 4 they say when you are done with the program you will not be controlled by your food anymore but circling back to my first question I am afraid that if I do decide to indulge it might just be that slippery slope. In my head I think I should have more will power than that but shortly before starting this I felt like I was obsessed with food and I don't want to feel like that ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted April 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2016 I know I haven't been sticking to the meal template-I'm a grazer. Does it really matter when I eat? Does it have to be 3 meals and that's it? I typically have 2 fried eggs for breakfast, lunch is leftovers so probably chicken or fish and some fruit. I also make guacamole and just eat it plain or with carrots. I did have a banana with nut butter today. As im typing this I realize I'm probably have too much fruit and not enough veggies Since you're reading ISWF, you'll get to the part where they talk about why the recommend three meals a day, no snacking, but the reasoning is that it allows your digestive system to digest your food thoroughly, and then have a period of rest or inactivity before it's time for the next meal. As someone who did diets in the past where eating every 2-3 hours was encouraged, I have to say it's actually freeing to go 4-5 hours between meals and not feel like I'm constantly thinking about my next meal, or stopping to eat, or getting that "hangry" feeling if I have to wait a little longer for some reason. I think that it's maybe overly optimistic to think that after 30 days, you'll magically be able to indulge in something and not go completely off the rails. You'll have a better idea of how to get back on track, you may be better able to have a little of something without immediately feeling out of control, but you're not going to completely undo a lifetime of bad habits in 30 days, you'll have to continue to eat mindfully and think about why you're wanting things like sweets, and have plans in place to keep you from just going back to eating the way you always ate before. For me, when I'm not strictly Whole30 can be way harder than just being on a Whole30 is because the rules are not so black and white anymore. But, because I've done Whole30s in the past, I know that if I get too far off track, I just have to commit -- maybe to a Whole30, maybe just a Whole7 is enough to get me back on track. If you want to read more about life after your Whole30, start here, and be sure to take the time to read through some of the articles linked at the bottom. I found the Dear Melissa: How Do You Eat? series interesting, and it gives me something to aim for, though I'm far from implementing it perfectly in my own life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2016 It does say you won't be controlled by food anymore but I don't think that means that miraculously any cravings you've ever had will go away. I understand it to mean that you know how food affects you and you can make informed decisions about what you eat, so food doesn't control you... you might WANT that cupcake everytime you see it, but you are going to decide when it's worth it and when it isn't. That's not being controlled by your food. The ability to make informed and thoughtful decisions about what you put in your mouth is I think what food freedom and not being controlled by food is... not that you'll never crave another snickers bar again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I suppose after the 30 days I should stick to the saying "everything in moderation". http://whole9life.com/2013/08/moderation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaejz Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Kirkor-What an interesting article. I have so much to learn about food but I feel like I am going in the right direction!! I already got through 100 pages in ISWF last night..I couldn't put it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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