Amy Williams Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I am on day 21 of my whole30. I feel better than I did the first week mostly because my headaches have stopped. That being said - my energy levels are horrible and I could nap (and sometimes even fall asleep) around 4 each afternoon. I have scaled back working out to 2 nights of crossfit and one day of training for a GORUCK Light (walking/hiking with a weighted backpack). I need to find it in me to run as I am doing a warrior dash next month. As for food here is a sample day - Breakfast - 3 eggs over a little chili & 1/2 cup canteloupe Snack -apple Lunch - 2 small cans of tuna with homemade mayo and tomatoes, canteloupe and 10 macadamia nuts Dinner - lettuce wrapped bacon/mushroom burger (4oz beef), asparagus (10 spears) and oven roasted tomatoes (3/4 roma halves) or Breakfast - 3 eggs and some taco meat w/ about 1/4 avocado lunch - pulled pork, sauteed brussels sprouts & cabbage Pre workout - 1/2 chicken breast & half cup of cucumber/tomato salad Dinner - chicken salad w/ slivered almonds and cucumber/tomato salad and canteloupe I think I am eating too much - but my energy would say differently. Perhaps I am not eating the right amounts of food. I read about eating sweet potatoes but I hate sweet potatoes so I was going to try out plantains and yucca this week. I switched up breakfast this morning because I realize I am not usually eating any significant veggies at breakfast so I had 2 eggs, a slice of deli turkey meat, 1 oven roasted tomato, 3 large asparagus stalk, 6 strawberries and 1/2 cup cantaloupe. My main concerns - I am so tired and don't have enough energy to perform well in my workouts I don't feel like I am losing weight though I do feel less bloated. My clothes are more comfortable but certainly not loose. My pros - headaches are gone Though I had a snack yesterday - I have not needed snacks throughout the whole30 except 3 days Super proud of myself I fall asleep quickly - I get more than 8 hours 4 nights a week, but closer to 7 the other 3. I should add, my husband is eating exactly what I eat but in bigger amounts - he also adds one sweet potato, some nuts and an entire avocado each day. He is trying to lose no weight though. I am still really excited about the program - I just need to get my energy back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 It doesn't look like you are eating enough to me (1/2 of a chicken breast? 1/2 cup of cucumber/tomato salad?). Are you hungry? If so, eat more food. Actually, even if you aren't hungry, I might try eating a bit more. The template includes at least a palm-size of protein, a thumb of fat and the rest of your plate filled with veggies (for me that means about 2 cups of vegetables at each meal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I am telling you - sweet potato is a miracle food . Try adding that in or another starchy veggie - squash, plantains , etc. I also think you need to eat more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Your protein to veggie ratio looks way off to me, too. Fruits don't count as a veggie, and if you take those out, you don't have much left at all. Load up on squashes and leafy greens (kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, spinach) and I think you'll notice a difference in how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moluv Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Eggs make me so so tired. You could try switching to meat first thing, eggs for dinner and see if your energy is higher. Beef and lamb get my fire burning in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I agree with everyone else, you need more food and more substantial vegetables. I tend to think of tomatoes and cucumbers as being mostly water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Roy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I agree with everyone else-you need way more veggies! If you don't like sweet potatoes, try squash or zucchini? I absolutely adore sweet potatoes and eat them almost every day, especially if I am going to CrossFit or running! I find my energy really suffers if I don't. And a half an avocado a day helps with energy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Williams Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks everyone! I am not hungry in between meals at all so I assumed that I was eating enough. Last night I managed to eat some sweet potatoes. I bought some yucca, plantains, swiss chard, leeks, kale and various cabbages at the grocery store yesterday so maybe this week will be my week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekgmedia Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm in the same boat, so I finally got around to starting a Food Log. Could the experts please click on my Pic, and then Topics to view it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelliebuStacey Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I am telling you - sweet potato is a miracle food . Try adding that in or another starchy veggie - squash, plantains , etc. I also think you need to eat more! Totally agreed in regards to starchy veg and MORE FOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 To quote Renee: YOU NEED CARBS!!! Seriously, though, you need more starches in your life, especially as a CrossFitter. Make sure you're eating them immediately post workout and then in the next 1-2 meals to help your body recover from the hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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