tiggz1 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I am so glad to come across this post. I was going to post one along the same lines but this sums up my experience perfectly. I am wheat, dairy and sugar intolerant and have a terrible sweet tooth. I completed my first whole30 recently. I felt absolutely fantastic on it, the extreme fatigue I have always battled with disappeared, no tummy aches and bloating and I lost 6.6 kgs. Then I finished the programme and fell back to eating what I did prior and bingeing. I just can't seem to control myself. I start the day great and then by about 3 pm give in to my cravings and I back to the cycle of guilt and self loathing. Anyway I am going to try and do a whole100 and hope that will slay the sugar dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharlee74 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I am very new to this. I realized I was "binging" on fruit for the last couple of days. I attend OA meetings also and have been instructed by my nutritionist that this would be a good way to eat due to my health issues. I am 3 days in. I am not quitting but I am giving up the fruit unless it is cooked in a meal. Also the same with the nuts since they are so easy to eat. I look forward to hearing about all of your journeys. It sounds like we are all in the right place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamH Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I am wondering: How many people believe it is best to extend the Whole30 until the cravings are gone? Sugar, specifically. I restarted Whole30 today after going 21 days with so-so results. Sugar cravings are WAY down, but I'll admit I allowed things to substitute for processed sugar like raisins and small amounts of stevia in my probiotic drink. I also snacked, which is the second bad behavior that brought me here. I plan on sticking to the Whole? until I am feeling free from the sugar cravings. How long that takes, I don't know! My other option is to remain 100% sugar free until the cravings are gone, but adding back some grains (oats) and dairy if tolerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrslynch1963 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think sometimes we face dragons for a reason. Can you imagine the insight you will have after battling this? This insight will benefit countless people that you will meet in your chosen career. You can do this; you are a bright, motivated and compassionate young woman ... look at what you have accomplished thus far. There is a definitely a difference between recognizing your dragon and conquering it! I will extend my Whole30 to at least Whole45 in hopes of insuring that my "food is my drug" dragon has been laid to rest permanently; however, I know myself well enough to understand that there may very well be a new little dragon that will try to take its place. Look after yourself, and persevere. You will win your battle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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