Megan H Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm on Day 27 but decided a while ago to extend it to a whole45. Today I realised I'm pretty sure the balsamic vinegar I've been using isn't compliant. I use it as a salad dressing about every second day. Should I restart or extend beyond the whole 45 or do you think the next 18 days should be enough to sort it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 What is it about the balsamic that makes you think it isn't compliant? Also, what are your goals for your Whole45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan H Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm pretty sure it's got added sulphites, not just naturally occuring ones. My goals were largely to stop eating so much sugar, kick some poor eating habits (absent-minding snacking etc) and improve my energy levels. My energy levels haven't been as great as I'd expected or hoped, and I'm wondering if this could be a reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sulphites can be very troubling to your gut, so the frequent doses with the balsamic may be to blame for your less than great experience. I think you should get a good idea of what totally clean eating is like by finding a safer balsamic and continuing a few more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan H Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks Tom. Going to cut it completely and use olive oil and fresh lemon juice as a dressing from now on. Think I'll also add an extra week to my Whole45 to give my body enough time to notice any improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridget Lue Pelkey Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Try Tessamae's dressings. They're kinda pricey, but VERY good!! I'm incredibly cheap, but just bought the 12 bottles (get the 12th free) from them and consider it well worth it. I also do olive oil/lemon whenever I'm out. I'm on day 16 and have dropped from a size 18/20 to a comfortable 16 and yesterday wore a 13/14 so it's definitely working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan H Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks for the suggestion Bridget. I'm not in the States so don't think I can get them. But I'm a simply gal - lemon juice will do me fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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