Whole30, anyone?

Will_Run_for_Food

Wynterbourne wrote: »

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

This diet isn't about losing weight though. One commenter even said she gained. This diet is about wiping the slate clean and trying to find which foods might be causing issues relating but not limited to digestion, sleeping, cravings, allergies, inflammation and unreasonable relationships with food.

True, but I think the problem is that there are a lot of people that aren't look at using it for it's intended purpose. Or don't understand it's purpose. The OP, for example, sure looks like they are just using it to lose weight, not to find an allergy or other food issue. At least, that's not how I read her post.

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

This diet isn't about losing weight though. One commenter even said she gained. This diet is about wiping the slate clean and trying to find which foods might be causing issues relating but not limited to digestion, sleeping, cravings, allergies, inflammation and unreasonable relationships with food.

From the OP's first post ' Hoping to lose about 15 pounds in my journey total', so yeah, she's trying to use it to lose weight

Yes but she also says a few times that she is doing it because of her sugar cravings, something Whole30 is supposed to help with.

Mazintrov13

I tried to do one once before but only lasted about 2 weeks lol. I admit I do like the paleo way of eating for the most part and try to follow it in general, so I try to eat mostly vegetables, quality meat and healthy fats. I find for me it really helps in terms satiety, energy and maintaining my goal weight easily.
I do however still eat rice, bread, beans, dairy etc relatively regularly with no issues.
I think the whole 30 guidelines can be way too strict, and not necessary for general health and weight loss unless you have allergies or a medical condition.
If you having trouble craving sugar perhaps you could try increasing your protein and fat intake at meal times and try to not deprive yourself too much! Make sure your calorie limit isn't too low either

232good

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

I'll be starting this next week, not for me, but for my husband. He's doing it to both try to find out what's causing stomach pains but he also, like me, enjoys a challenge. I know people cringe (or twitch) at the word diet or common phrases used in diet plans, but sometimes people just need a kick start.

OP, how do you feel on Day 6 (today)?

Sorry I didn't get back to you! Yesterday I felt bloated and had a headache and probably was the toughest day so far. Today I feel good! I just want a cupcake though. But still sticking it out. I've lost 4 pounds in one week, and I'm never starving because I fill up on nutrient food and eat the right amount of calories.

232good

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

This diet isn't about losing weight though. One commenter even said she gained. This diet is about wiping the slate clean and trying to find which foods might be causing issues relating but not limited to digestion, sleeping, cravings, allergies, inflammation and unreasonable relationships with food.

From the OP's first post ' Hoping to lose about 15 pounds in my journey total', so yeah, she's trying to use it to lose weight

Eating healthy usually leads to weight loss :-)

232good

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

I don't agree with you. I'm eating a lot and a lot of healthy food, and feel this will be easy to sustain because I'm learning a lot about what makes me full with healthy foods and feel good

crzycatlady1

232good wrote: »

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

This diet isn't about losing weight though. One commenter even said she gained. This diet is about wiping the slate clean and trying to find which foods might be causing issues relating but not limited to digestion, sleeping, cravings, allergies, inflammation and unreasonable relationships with food.

From the OP's first post ' Hoping to lose about 15 pounds in my journey total', so yeah, she's trying to use it to lose weight

Eating healthy usually leads to weight loss :-)

No it doesn't, eating at a calorie deficit causes weight loss. You can definitely gain weight eating 'healthy' (which is a very subjective term), if you're eating over your maintenance level calories. That's why you'll see frequent posts from frustrated people who aren't losing weight, even though they're eating 'clean/healthy '.

232good

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

232good wrote: »

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

Will_Run_for_Food wrote: »

trigden1991 wrote: »

Challenges like this are the reason why people fail at losing/maintaining weight.

This diet isn't about losing weight though. One commenter even said she gained. This diet is about wiping the slate clean and trying to find which foods might be causing issues relating but not limited to digestion, sleeping, cravings, allergies, inflammation and unreasonable relationships with food.

From the OP's first post ' Hoping to lose about 15 pounds in my journey total', so yeah, she's trying to use it to lose weight

Eating healthy usually leads to weight loss :-)

No it doesn't, eating at a calorie deficit causes weight loss. You can definitely gain weight eating 'healthy' (which is a very subjective term), if you're eating over your maintenance level calories. That's why you'll see frequent posts from frustrated people who aren't losing weight, even though they're eating 'clean/healthy '.

That's why I said usually especially when coming off of a unhealthy eating habit. Regardless, I wrote this post for support and for anyone whose had experience, not to dissect my reasoning for doing it

232good

*An unhealthy eating habit

Will_Run_for_Food

Day 2 for me and so far, easy peasy. But it's not the week I'm worried about, it's weekends when I almost always imbibe with wine or beer and one night is usually treat night. Gotta change those habits!

karinalynnes

232good kind of floored by all these negative comments...I realize this post was from a long time ago, but for the record I've successfully completed multiple Whole30's and have always found them incredibly helpful at removing the "sugar dragon" cravings (which get completely out of control sometimes), finding foods that don't sit right with me (like gluten, etc.) and overall finding a healthier relationship with food. I feel a million times better - both physically and mentally - every time I complete one. Sure, some times I've failed and haven't made it the 30 days, but even then since I've done the full ones with complete reintroductions before it wasn't a big deal. For me, it's a very healthy intervention and helps reset my eating habits when they've gotten too far out of control. Oh, and I usually lose about 10 lbs, so that's nice too...The only major downside I'd say is that I did a few while breastfeeding and sometimes it dropped my supply so much I had to stop, but I had low supply to begin with.