Starting Whole 30 Tomorrow

[Rachel97]

Hi my name is Rachel and I am starting Whole 30 tomorrow. I'm a little bit nervous because I have never been able to stick to changes that have to do with food. I get really bad cravings and have always caved. It's so important to me that I do this for so many reasons. Has anyone else been successful after years of trying to stick to food changes? I can do this! Thank you for reading. 

[NoreenM62]

HI Rachel97 and welcome to the Whole30.  I can relate to your nervousness.  I too am slave to my cravings.  Mainly for sugar and sugary things, especially chocolate, and the quick energy it gives me.  What I have found with the Whole30 is that it takes those cravings away.  Yes, the first couple of days are probably the toughest as it relates to cravings but I suggest being as prepared as you possibly can be, especially in those first days, for cravings by having alternatives on hand--cut up fruits and vegetables, make a soup, have some sparking waters on hand.  When a craving came up in the beginning, I would go get a bowl of pineapple.  Pineapple is a pretty sugary fruit and while it isn't the best fruit option when I am trying to do without sugar, it wholly satisfies my sweet tooth and it is Whole30 approved.  That is really helpful in the beginning--to just stick to the Whole30 approved foods, even if I do overeat on them a few times in the beginning.  One day a few days into my first Whole30, I woke up and the cravings weren't following me around anymore like a monkey on my back.  And that is such an awesome feeling!  Wishing you much success!

[Rachel97]

Thank you so much for your comment and advice! My husband made sweet potatoes with almond butter on top for breakfast. It was so good. I'm excited to see how we feel in a few weeks on this! 

[Healthgrab]

Welcome to the forum! We are here to support you, Rachel.