Kari McCavanagh Olson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 So, I'm on day 20 so far and I haven't cheated at all. I didn't have much for cravings in the first week, but for some reason the last few days they've been almost overwhelming. I haven't gotten the "tiger blood" yet, in fact I'm more tired than I was before I started and I'm having trouble sleeping through the night most nights. I'm trying hard to not get discouraged, but I haven't really seen many improvements for all my effort. Am I crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyD Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 No, you are not crazy. Actually, what you're experiencing might be very good because it sounds like your brain is making a last ditch effort to get you to go back to old habits. Basically, it wants to take the path of least resistance, which is eating the old foods you removed from your diet during the the last 20 days. You are forcing it to take the long, windy road but if you stay the course, this twisty road will soon become the straight path of least resistance. And then you have successfully created a new habit. It is hard work, but you are well on your way so stick it out! I have a feeling you are also right around the corner to feeling the magic. It has taken me to day 29 before I really felt the magic, but it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roslyn Murphy Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Also, anywhere near your cycle! I ate WAY too much sunflower butter one day (and was tired and grouchy) and got my period the next- explained right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 8, 2013 Many people don't eat enough when they do a Whole30. I wonder about eating enough whenever I hear about cravings. Cravings are always worse when you are hungry. And low energy makes me wonder if you are eating starchy carbs, the energy food of Whole9 menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari McCavanagh Olson Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I find that my body is happier when I do a lot of winter squash and sweet potatoes, but can you do too many? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari McCavanagh Olson Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Now that I think about it, I believe I was eating more food when I started the whole30. I've tried to add more fats the last couple days to see if that makes a difference. Thank you for confirming that I'm not crazy.. lol! I'm really ready for the "tiger blood." :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn B Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Day 15-21 was misery for me. My body was fighting a cold, life was happening (that i guess was stress but did not occur to me as stress) and I was stunned; the energy boost etc. i started experiencing around day 5, better workouts... was gone! I fed my body more, stopped working out and stuck to compliancy. Benefits of compliancy kicked back in by day 23ish. Now on day 34? just because... i like it. Stick to it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 8, 2013 I guess it is possible to eat too many starchy carbs, but when I am active, I feel best if I eat at least one sweet potato per day. And if I were pushing really hard, I might eat 2 some days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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