Jen P. Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'm on Day 17. Up until Day 15 or so, I felt great, lots of energy, improved mood, etc. But then, an epic crash. I am exhausted and my mood is low, and just generally I feel awful. Nothing significant has changed, my stress level is the same as usual, I would say mild to moderate. Meal breakdown: Meal 1: usually a whole avocado and nuts of some kind (I know that's probably not enough. I've felt fine on it so far, but I can try to switch it up). Meal 2: leftovers from the night before OR protein salad with peppers and cucumbers OR chicken sausages, plus roasted potatoes and an apple. Meal 3: I'm not sure how detailed to get here, but protein, red or sweet potatoes, salad or other roasted veggies. Looking at that, it might seem like I'm not eating enough, but I feel like all I do is eat. I'm eating large enough portions, I feel satiated, but that's something to consider? Additionally, my stomach has not felt truly settled since I started W30 - very gassy and just unsettled. I do not typically have stomach issues. I am on blood pressure meds, but I had my BP taken a week ago and it was in the normal range. I've seen lots of good things from W30 - my headaches are gone, my joints feel a lot better, etc, but one of the primary reasons I did W30 was because of the energy boost and I'm just. so. tired. I'm certainly not giving up, but would like some input on how to fix these issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 31, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jen P. said: I'm on Day 17. Up until Day 15 or so, I felt great, lots of energy, improved mood, etc. But then, an epic crash. I am exhausted and my mood is low, and just generally I feel awful. Nothing significant has changed, my stress level is the same as usual, I would say mild to moderate. Meal breakdown: Meal 1: usually a whole avocado and nuts of some kind (I know that's probably not enough. I've felt fine on it so far, but I can try to switch it up). Meal 2: leftovers from the night before OR protein salad with peppers and cucumbers OR chicken sausages, plus roasted potatoes and an apple. Meal 3: I'm not sure how detailed to get here, but protein, red or sweet potatoes, salad or other roasted veggies. Looking at that, it might seem like I'm not eating enough, but I feel like all I do is eat. I'm eating large enough portions, I feel satiated, but that's something to consider? Additionally, my stomach has not felt truly settled since I started W30 - very gassy and just unsettled. I do not typically have stomach issues. I am on blood pressure meds, but I had my BP taken a week ago and it was in the normal range. I've seen lots of good things from W30 - my headaches are gone, my joints feel a lot better, etc, but one of the primary reasons I did W30 was because of the energy boost and I'm just. so. tired. I'm certainly not giving up, but would like some input on how to fix these issues. Nutrition being cumulative, it's very likely that because you're vastly undereating, that's finally caught up with you. Have you seen the meal template? Protein, fat and veggies at every meal. Your breakfast is 2-3 servings of fat and no protein or veggies. Your dinner doesn't list fat but you weren't very specific there so maybe you had added plated fat (we generally advise not to count cooking fat as much of it stays in the pan, is split between portions and cooks off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen P. Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 How long does it typically take to start feeling better once I get my intake sorted? I'll try adding protein and veggies to my breakfast and more fat to my dinner. I really don't like eggs, so breakfast is tricky for me. I'll figure out a better plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheleats Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Jen P. said: How long does it typically take to start feeling better once I get my intake sorted? I'll try adding protein and veggies to my breakfast and more fat to my dinner. I really don't like eggs, so breakfast is tricky for me. I'll figure out a better plan. Try thinking about breakfast as "Meal 1" and eat whatever you'd make for lunch or dinner (or have leftovers!). Some weeks I'll have a beef stew for breakfast, or a salad with roasted veggies, avocado and sausage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoakley13 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Jen P. said: I'll try adding protein and veggies to my breakfast and more fat to my dinner. I really don't like eggs, so breakfast is tricky for me. I'll figure out a better plan. I eat tuna salad every morning for breakfast for protein and fat and immediately follow it with boiled, plain sweet potatoes cubes for my veggie. I can't eat them together but I start on the sweet potatoes a minute or two after I'm done with the tuna salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepadres Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 There's a great thread out there on non-traditional breakfasts, maybe you'll get some inspiration there. This week I'm having shepherd's pie and veggies for breakfast. Last week I had a spaghetti squash casserole with pizza ingredients mixed in. Like @racheleats says, think of it as "meal 1," and not "breakfast." https://forum.whole30.com/topic/28832-lets-talk-non-traditional-breakfasts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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