We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
21 Day Elimination Diet

M_M_B
Posts: 5 Member
Hi all!
I am just starting the 21 day Elimination Diet of the clean program. I am overweight and have many health issues which I think (hope?) relate to food allergies.
Has anyone done this program before? Any advice? Ideas for recipes, snacks, ect?
Looking for some motivation...
I am just starting the 21 day Elimination Diet of the clean program. I am overweight and have many health issues which I think (hope?) relate to food allergies.
Has anyone done this program before? Any advice? Ideas for recipes, snacks, ect?
Looking for some motivation...
0
Replies
-
Hi all!
I am just starting the 21 day Elimination Diet of the clean program. I am overweight and have many health issues which I think (hope?) relate to food allergies.
Has anyone done this program before? Any advice? Ideas for recipes, snacks, ect?
Looking for some motivation...
Motivation? For this? No.
You have health issues.....go chat with your doctor.0 -
I am thinking of trying this as well to see if I have a gluten sensitivity. Haven't tried it ever before. Do it for you, you don't need approval from other people if its for your health!
And nomeejerome, some people do not have money to go to the doctor for every little thing that can be done at home on your own.0 -
I did one in July! I found out in April that I'm sensitive to wheat, and my doctor recommended a 21-day elimination diet to test for other issues. I gave up dairy, eggs, gluten, corn, soy, and peanuts for the 3 weeks, and it actually wasn't that terrible. I read a LOT beforehand and based my cleanse off of Kris Carr's "Crazy Sexy Diet" and Alejandro Junger's "Clean" and "Wheat Belly" (I forget who wrote that). They all had really good ideas for dealing with cravings and had helpful recipes. I also gave up most sugar products (candy, soda, etc) but allowed myself one dark piece of chocolate a day (70% cocoa or greater). I lost about 8 lbs in the 3 weeks and learned some really good habits along the way. I did NOT give up meat....although the books recommended that. I didn't mind giving up the six potential allergens (and sugar), but I love me some bacon and venison steak:)
A big part of my cleanse was making sure I was loaded up on nutrients, so I made a green juice every morning and usually a smoothie at night. I found out I loved that, so I've continued doing it. That way I'm guaranteed to get my fruits and veggies in every day!
Turns out, I'm slightly sensitive to corn, but nothing that I can't deal with. Everything else was okay. I found it helpful to talk to my doctor beforehand and during.
Good luck!0 -
Thanks for the kind advice. To be clear my doctor is aware that I am doing this and he thinks that it is a good idea. I am halfway through day 2 and while I am not craving anything I do have a brutal headache that is swiftly morphing into a migraine. Hoping that that will go away!0
-
Water!!! You need water. You're not hydrating enough. You think you are with all the drinks, but you needs to drink lots of water during the 21 days. when I did my last year, my only down fall was water, I thought I was drinking enough, I needed more than I thought.0
-
I've never tried this but I suffer from migraines, you need to hydrate like habits said.
Now that I know what it is I don't see a problem with it. And I'm glad you are working with your doctor!0 -
I kind of wonder if it is a lack of sodium that is causing the headache? I drink a TON of water so I am not worried about that but I have only reached 750 sodium for the past two days according to my online tracking. I don't add salt to anything and I always buy salt-free products. Is this bad?0
-
Withdrawal of allergens causes headaches. Drink water, sleep for a while and don't quit the diet!0
-
I kind of wonder if it is a lack of sodium that is causing the headache? I drink a TON of water so I am not worried about that but I have only reached 750 sodium for the past two days according to my online tracking. I don't add salt to anything and I always buy salt-free products. Is this bad?
YES, lack of salt can mess up your electrolytes. I follow IF, and when I get a headache I need sodium. I either have some bullion (water in that) or a V-8. Not low sodium. Takes a while, but the headaches goes away.0 -
If you're getting some serious heat exposure or sweat time common sense says salt might be helpful... let a medical person help you figure out how much to add unless you've got experience dealing with this and know your body well enough.0
-
I have had headaches for years and usually they are solved with sugar, haha. Not really an option here. The Dr hasn't been able to help except to recommend medications. Anyways, planning to get lots of sleep over the next couple of days, go to a yoga class, get a bit more sodium in me and hope that that helps. Thanks so much for all of the advice!0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.7K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.2K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 444 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.2K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4.1K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.3K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.8K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions