SmokeFan Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 And I think this is beyond what I have read ordinarily happens at this stage. (I'm at day 6.) I had, um, issues starting Dec. 27, and have been having, um, issues since. Including two bouts of full blown diarrhea. (Sorry, TMI I know.) I'm calling the doc tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm struggling with staying on program as the foods that seem to calm things the most are, well, starchy carbs... HALP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2013 Eat some sweet potatoes for starchy carbs. I love mine baked at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. I eat mine after they have chilled in the refrigerator with a few dried cranberries and macadamia nuts on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycash Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 hi wendy! sorry to hear about your rough start. this is my second whole30, and i experienced the same issues you described today. this also happened about a week or so into my first whole30. i had uncomfortable BM's and my stomach made awful noises (all of which is happening currently). then it finally subsided and things were better than normal. i don't know if this is medically sound advice, but i really think my intestines were purging, perhaps sloughing off some nasty mucus caused by inflammatory foods (grains and gluten). sweet potatoes and pumpkin help me (on so many levels, too. not just digestively). i know it's uncomfortable, but give it more time...it should clear up. you could also look into digestive enzymes to help you along while your body is adjusting to the increased fat and protein. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleena Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Day 4 and 5 for me were bruuutal! Lol. I was afraid to leave the house. I'm on day 7 now and feeling much better in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I need help too! I am having the same problem in the bathroom and my stomach makes these weird noises sometimes. It sounds kind of like a stomach growling but different and LOUD. I am not sure what to do. This is my second Whole 30. My first one was at the end of August and I didn't have this problem. I ate well until Thanksgiving and was off to my bad eating habbits until the start of this Whole 30 on January 2. I have been watching everything I eat, drinking Kombucha for probiotics and taking fermented cod liver oil too. I am searching the forum for help and will head back to my book to see the suggestions. I will try the sweet potato to see if that helps but would love any other suggestions Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael2288 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Try to track what foods cause this for you. I found out recently that my stomach gets VERY grumbly when I eat raw nuts. I also have digestive issues with too much raw broccoli. It's all about figuring out what works for you individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Perhaps some digestive enzyemes would help. Also, how much raw veg are you eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I was kind of waiting to see if things get better but I am going to start writing all my foods down to see if there is a pattern. I do eat most of my veggies raw but I do remember Melissa saying on a podcast to cook them if having digestive issues. I also enjoy nuts and sunflower seeds so I may try to limit those too. What do I look for when buying digestive enzymes? Should I try that first or a probiotic in pill form? Thanks for all your suggestions! Keep them coming please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.