Whole30 and hating it

Hopingforchange

I just started 8 days ago. I was eating way too much junk between the holidays and decided to try whole30 because my co-worker had great luck with it.
I feel like I failure for wanting to throw in the towel.
But, I am STARVING and have no energy to work out now. I did lose 2.2 pounds in 5 days (yay), but what will happen when I actually eat a piece of cheese or bread or yogurt?
Is this really realistic? I even switched to cashew milk in my coffee and finally yesterday I said screw it.
I am just not sure this is for me. I am thinking moderation is better approach. Thoughts?

myheartsabattleground

Stop doing it.

chivalryder

myheartsabattleground wrote: »

Stop doing it.

Yup.

randomtai

Stop doing it.

Alatariel75

Moderation!!! making yourself miserable is never going to work.

MaryJane_8810002

moderation is best, that way you can eat all the good foods and still lose weight.

PandoraGreen721

Whatever it is you chose to do, it has to be something you are willing to commit to for the long-term...in order to achieve lasting results. This is why for me it's about moderation, and for a lot of others as well.

Hopingforchange

Eggs every day for breakfast and sweet potatoes to make me never want one again

klkarlen

I agree, stop doing it, go with logging and moderation, something that you can live with indefinitely.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

What are the rules for this one? Is it a paleo thing?

But yeah, stop it if you don't like it.

Roxiegirl2008

I think just moderation. I lost 90 lbs from Sept 2013-Nov 2014. I did it through measuring out my food and tracking my calories oh and lots of exercise. I had a built in cheat meal (after 25lbs down) but found that I didn't really use it because my body was so used to the other foods I was eating. To me, something like that is much easier to carry over a lift time.

Good luck!

Alatariel75

I've been losing steadily for over a year now. This is after yo-yoing for 15 odd years, joining WW 13 times, doing shake diets, Atkins, CSIRO, whole foods... the thing that's kept me on track this time is the miracle that is moderation. Most of my food is unprocessed and home cooked, but that's how I like it. But the ice cream I have most nights, the cookie I'll take when offered, the glass of wine or candy bar I'll make fit because I want it, or the pizza we order because I CBF is what's kept me sane and kept me on track this time. No diets, just habit changes!

Hopingforchange

So glad I asked!!! I was super frustrated and HUNGRY!!!

BBruhn

I did Whole30 and stuck to it. The idea behind it of figuring out your food sensitivities is good - I learned that I have no problem with gluten or wheat and I don't do well with a bunch of eggs in my diet. But I quickly gained back the weight I lost when I was done.

HeidiCooksSupper

Another fad diet that vilifies certain foods with little scientific validity. In fact, the requirement to cut out whole grains is flat out wrong! You need whole grains and the fiber in them to keep you healthy. Check out Harvard's NutritionSource and the Healthy Eating Plate for better, science-based, non-commercial diet advice.

Moderation is ABSOLUTELY the best approach. Determine the number of calories that is right for you and then eat healthy.

Throwing in the towel on a silly fad diet just shows you are the smart one!!

Hopingforchange

That's what worries me BBruhn. I will gain it all back. Life is too short too cut out everything! Its my daughters b-day this weekend and I might want cake! I also used Hellmans mayo today (1 tbsp.) instead of making my own (terrible right??). I think some of it borders on ridiculous

mezeade

I did a whole30 last year at the start of going Paleo and lost 5kgs (11lbs) in that time. I stayed paleo (but less strict) and slowly dropped another 2.5kgs which brought me to my goal. It is very restrictive and you get sick of eating, basically, so calories are very low which probably explains the weight loss. I used to log to get the macros and most days was eating 800-900 calories. There is only so much egg and meat you can stomach!! Needless to say when I started eating normally the weight piled back on and here I am again!

mezeade

Also to add, I actually love meat and eggs and even I got sick of them!

brightresolve

pandora721 wrote: »

Whatever it is you chose to do, it has to be something you are willing to commit to for the long-term...in order to achieve lasting results. This is why for me it's about moderation, and for a lot of others as well.

^ this.

As long as you eat at a calorie deficit, you will lose. Add in workouts, and you will lose and get stronger and more fit. Eat veggies, whole grains, nonfat dairy and lean protein 90% of the time and whatevertheheck you want the other 10%, while mostly staying at a deficit and exercising, and you will lose weight, get fit and strong, and be healthy as heck with low blood sugar and good cholesterol!!

You really don't have to suffer. Specific diets are for people who are comfortable with them. The rest of us use moderation.

mwhite61451

I did Whole30 in October in conjunction with 5:2 and 8:16 (figured if 1 worked, why not try all 3!!!). Lost 18 lbs, and have only gained 3 back. %:2 helped, because I knewI was going to starve 2 days a week!! Getting ready to do the Daniel Plan-similar but DP permits legumes and non gluten food, e.g. rice.

You are right about one thing...Whole30 sucks if you do any kind of cardio...simply not enough to sustain you. I did a 70 mile bike ride and 5K in the middle of this, and performance was awful. I could have walked faster than I ran! One thing I did that helped, is that I ate a lot of potatoes. Whole30 was changed (but you won't see it in the book) and allows for potatoes. If nothing else it fills you up.

hope this helps

kommodevaran

Why do people do or avoid certain random things when all one needs to lose weight is to eat less and/or move more?

mezeade

Yeh, I forgot I was exhausted most of my whole 30, this was before white potatoes were allowed. Luckily I don't exercise because I would come home from work and just lie around buggered most nights. Probably like the cave man, lol.

MakePeasNotWar

HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »

Another fad diet that vilifies certain foods with little scientific validity. In fact, the requirement to cut out whole grains is flat out wrong! You need whole grains and the fiber in them to keep you healthy. Check out Harvard's NutritionSource and the Healthy Eating Plate for better, science-based, non-commercial diet advice.

Moderation is ABSOLUTELY the best approach. Determine the number of calories that is right for you and then eat healthy.

Throwing in the towel on a silly fad diet just shows you are the smart one!!

I know I am being nitpicky, but whole grains are not necessary for fibre. Beans, legumes, fruits and veggies are all excellent sources of dietary fibre. Nothing wrong with grains in moderation, I eat them, but they are not necessary, and it is quite possible to have a very healthy diet with or without whole grains.

I agree moderation sounds like a better approach for the OP. I don't know the program referred to, but if you feel hungry and deprived it's just not the right approach for you.

Sabine_Stroehm

HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »

Another fad diet that vilifies certain foods with little scientific validity. In fact, the requirement to cut out whole grains is flat out wrong! You need whole grains and the fiber in them to keep you healthy. Check out Harvard's NutritionSource and the Healthy Eating Plate for better, science-based, non-commercial diet advice.

Moderation is ABSOLUTELY the best approach. Determine the number of calories that is right for you and then eat healthy.

Throwing in the towel on a silly fad diet just shows you are the smart one!!

For everyone on the planet?

sjaplo

How on earth does one "milk" a cashew?

Hopingforchange

sjaplo wrote: »

How on earth does one "milk" a cashew?

LOL. I guess cashews are ground down to milk.

Whole30 does not allow for dairy, grains, or legumes. Only veggies, fruits, meats/seafood and healthy fats.

I miss my greek yogurt and cheese and coffeemate creamer. So restrictive!

jpaulie

sjaplo wrote: »

How on earth does one "milk" a cashew?

with tiny little fingers

jenilla1

If you hate it, it's not sustainable. Stop doing it and do something you know you can happily maintain forever.

Azurite27

Unless you have a legitimate medical allergy/sensitivity to certain foods, moderation within a calorie goal is a more sensible life-long approach. There's no reason to restrict foods you love (and may still be healthy for you) just because a diet book says so. I eat grains and dairy every day and have no issue, and would be miserable without them.

simplydelish2

I don't know anything about the Whole 30 program. What I do know is that to lose weight, get healthy, and have a chance of sustaining both for a lifetime - no program can do that for you.

Aim for 1-2 lbs per week and eat real food. Maintain a calorie deficit (I try to stay within 5% of what MFP says I should be eating) and move. That will get you where you want - and be able to stay there.

Tanya949

If this is something you cannot do for the rest of your life, then don't do it at all. I chose to cut down on certain foods, but not eliminate them, because I know I can't live the rest of my life without them. Enjoy your food!