sciencemonster Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I just completed day 4 with almost no side effects at all. Some of my body stuff has been different (but not in a bad way), and I've had slightly less energy, but otherwise I've had no other symptoms besides some pretty powerful cravings. Maybe this is very paranoid of me, but... Am I doing something wrong?! It seems like people oftentimes have a terrible adjustment period, whereas I seem to have almost no physiological complications. The program is a moderate change in diet for me. Before, I was eating without dairy, most grains (still had rice on occasion), and some sugars (honey, maple syrup, stevia). Cutting out legumes was the only thing I've never done before, but it hasn't been too much of a problem. I would admit that I'm likely having more fruit than what is recommended, but I am definitely eating much more other nutrients, especially fats and the great stuff in veggies (eating veggies with every meal is definitely new for me!!). I would love some feedback on this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not everyone gets the carb flu. It's funny because the way it's talked about so often almost convinces people to expect it. You sound fine. Watch that fruit though. It pushes more nutrient dense things off your plate and if you happen to have a sugar dragon, it will keep him awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I was a major carb/candy addict and I didn't have a bad adjustment period at all during my W30. It seems to be a little different for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciencemonster Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 My goal for the next few days is to reduce my fruit intake. I don't think it's feeding any dragons, but I'd rather be safe than sorry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Switching to the Whole30 was a major change in diet for me and I didn't suffer from "carb flu" at all. My running has suffered far more than I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley417 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 You're fine. Most people who get "carb flu" are coming off a standard American diet. I also was off sugar (but not artificial sweetener), dairy and grains before I started and it was not a difficult adjustment for me. Keep up the good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoisH99 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I am on day 19 and have felt better than ever right from the start. I suspect something I am not eating was bringing me down pre-Whole30. My spouse, however, was really dragging for the first week or so. Could have put his head down on the desk and slept all day. I won't be sorry when I can add a glass of wine back in, however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtandi Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I started from SAD and never had a horrible time...some of us are lucky...I worried too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quel Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Day 4 and I have been very tired and feeling the headaches, but my spirit is soaring and I committed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tainyc Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I know this is an old post but I'm so happy to have found it. I'm currently on Day 4 and haven't been experiencing any issues so I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I'm coming off of a SAD (buying a lot of fries, burgers, shakes, etc.) Right now, I feel great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneke Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi all, today is day 7 for me. I am experiencing alot of dizziness the last couple of days. It feels that there are waves at the back of my head. Is that normal? Could it be that my body is detoxing? Looking forward to response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted January 13, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Janneke said: Hi all, today is day 7 for me. I am experiencing alot of dizziness the last couple of days. It feels that there are waves at the back of my head. Is that normal? Could it be that my body is detoxing? Looking forward to response Dizziness isn't really normal. Can you tell us what you've been eating -- list a day or two of your meals, including approximate portion sizes, and if you work out at all, let us know what you're having for pre- and post-workout. Are you salting your food? We need some salt in our diet, not having enough could cause dizziness. Are you following the meal template, and including fat at every meal? Not eating enough could cause dizziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneke Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yesterday: Breakfast: - handful of cherries - Omelet (3 eggs) with some diced bacon. Topping handhul of fresh spinach and a bit of avocado Lunch Broccoli soup and fresh salad Dinner: - stuffed zucchini with mince and tomato - home made icecream (banana, tahini and dark chocolate powder) i find it very hard to eat as i am feeling so full. Its very easy for me to skip a meal. I have no cravings at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneke Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No excersies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody_kins Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Today is day 4 for me, and I’ve got no side affects. And before starting whole30 my diet wasn’t so bad I never ever cooked! I ate out every meal! So I feel like I’m definitely doing something wrong! I’m not having those angry mood swings nor am I tired or groggy. Everything I’m eating is organic and I have been snacking on almonds a lot? Each day I have an orange with breakfast and maybe a banana or two throughout the day with an apple at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalla Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 @Janneke This is late, but are you having enough protein and fat with every meal? Your meal list has protein at breakfast and dinner, unclear about lunch with fat (avocado) only at breakfast. The meal template says palm sized portion of protein and a plated fat every meal. That might help? Also make sure you're salting your food, a switch to more whole foods usually means a lot less salt which could be affecting your blood pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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