Julie Quates Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hey Everyone, I thought maybe I could get some insight here. My hubby and I have been doing Whole 30 this month. It was a miracle that he even got on board. He hasn't been strict W30 (he had beer a couple weeks ago) but overall really really close! We've been eating a lot of the healthy fat (avocado, coconut oil, minimal nuts, clean bacon grease!). The question is....are you feeling more lethargic than ever? We're so tired by the time we get home and it's all we can do to cook a healthy meal and get to bed. We're getting at least 8 hours of sleep and are only doing 1 cup coffee in the AM after breakfast. I've done a ton of research/reading on this and I know that we're as close to "perfect" as we can get. I've done a Whole30 in the past with good results. My husband, bless his heart, is sticking with this but he keeps complaining about being so tired and lethargic and feeling weak. Neither of us are working out at all. I've read that if you're tired you shouldn't force working out. We have desk jobs so I know we need to do somethign but we're just too damn tired! Typical meal: Breakfast: Grassfed ground fed beef (1/2 C.) with half avocado and hard boiled pastured egg topped with salsa. Lunch: Salad with some souce of protein (pork/tuna/salmon/etc.) topped with guacamole or homemade ranch/cilantro dressing (homemade mayo) with half an apple and sun butter. Hubby usually has a bigger lunch and we'll add spaghetti squash or something to help him get enough to eat. Dinner: Lamb Meatballs over spaghetti squash or bunless burgers or roasted chicken with steamed veggies and avocado slices. Or Stuffed peppers topped with a fried egg. My hubby is claiming that the avocado is just too rich for him to eat so I'm concerned he isn't getting enough fat. I always use coconut oil to cook so we're getting that as a fat source. He says he gets full so fast. He's so tired and I'm trying to figure out what's going on. He's cut back on avocado so we will see if that helps. I keep telling him to stick with it and that he'll come out of it but this just doesn't seem to be happening. I've started cooking him some sweet potatoes at night because I thought he might be too low carb. Any tips would be so helpful! I don't want hubby to revert back to grains to help fill him up or give him energy. I'd like tips as well since I'm just as tired! THANKS! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael2288 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks like you need more veggies, especially those with more starch/carbs. I am 5'5", 130lbs and eat 1/2 sweet potato/yam twice a day along with lots of other veggies! If you are tired you probably aren't getting enough carbs with your protein and fat. Just my two cents Try upping your veggies and starchy carbs at two meals a day and see if that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Quates Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks like you need more veggies, especially those with more starch/carbs. I am 5'5", 130lbs and eat 1/2 sweet potato/yam twice a day along with lots of other veggies! If you are tired you probably aren't getting enough carbs with your protein and fat. Just my two cents Try upping your veggies and starchy carbs at two meals a day and see if that helps! Thanks Rachel! We've started eating more starches but maybe we need more! Also...clicked through to your blog! My W45 ends on Valentines Day as well and I'm on the Paleo style bandwagon for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 30, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 30, 2013 Yeah, I agree with the Freckled Foodie, you probably need more carbs. Sweet potatoes are energy food. Eating at least one per day or something comparable might make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What day are you on? I was really tired at first, and then hit another tired patch around days 14-16 or so, but then came back with twice as much energy. I do eat a lot of carb-heavy vegetables, though, so definitely take that advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Quates Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 We're on day 30...! We had some butternut last night and took a short walk. Hopefully this helps with our low energy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Julie, I agree with everyone. Eating a good amount of starchies (as Robin calls them) will make a difference. I started my Whole 100 on Jan 4th. This is my 5th W whatever so you'd think I would have it down by now. I was feeling kind of lethargic and realized I was eating really well as far as lots of greens and colorful veggies go, but I was ignoring those valuable starchies. I bake up 4-6 sweet potatoes until super soft. When cool enough to handle, I peel the skins off and mash them up with ghee and full fat coconut milk. A little cinnamon and fresh grated nutmeg and I am in heaven. I always have this on hand and have a blob with each meal. My energy is now through the roof. It also nicely takes care of my fats. If you and your husband cut back on avocado and don't replace the fat, you will continue to feel poorly. How about some compliant olives or chopped mac nuts with your meals? I think with a few tweaks, you both will feel much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I just thought of another good starchie...double fried plantains. I think it's KB who has a good recipe for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Double fried plantains (tostones) are the best. Seriously, I could rename this the tostones diet, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia650 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I am on the same boat! I've been upping the winter squashs and the sweet potato but I still feel foggy and pretty tired. I like the program and I might just need more time to heal 4 years of crash dieting. I am doing reintroduction for about 2 weeks and will start again Feb 17th. This time I am going for a whole60 and it will be team based. My box is doing the challenge so I am excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm sorry to be a dissenter, but I kind of agree with your husband...for example with your breakfast, a palm of protein with 1-2 thumbs of fat is probably contained in the beef alone...you might not need to add avocado and eggs on top of that, maybe adding more fruit, veggies and starchy carbs for balance would give you an energy boost. For lunch, your body may not need avocado and sun butter and home made mayo especially if you're also having a meat with fat in it like pork...try adding sweet potatoes, fruit and veggies instead and see if there's a difference Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Quates Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks so much for all the replies everyone. I think our fat actually may have been too high. I don't need avocado with every meal. We've upped the starchy carbs in the form of butternut squash and sweet potatoes and that has seemed to help a bit. We will continue on with that. Also I think I was eating just too much food. Last night I tried to really slow down and chew my food and I realized that I was full from my big old salad before I'd even got to my main course. Eating less overall, a bit less fat and more starchy carbs will be helpful for us. Thanks again for these super helpful responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoodles Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I actually find when I get that lethargic feeling a brisk walk helps, seems to force the body to start burning fat or something. Maybe you should try incorporating a bit of light exercise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Quates Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I actually find when I get that lethargic feeling a brisk walk helps, seems to force the body to start burning fat or something. Maybe you should try incorporating a bit of light exercise! We've done just that and exercise or just being outside vs. my cubicle city does help give me some energy. I've walked twice this week and even did some squats with our olympic bar....starting small! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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