most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-25T12:27:31Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/109891 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days mzrdnan 2012-04-05T04:22:29Z 2013-05-10T20:57:22Z

<p>I think a lot of people might begin the Whole30 or 30 day Paleo challenge only to give up after a couple of days because they dont really know what to expect...</p> <p><a href="http://crossfitforaqueen.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/30-truths-in-30-days/" rel="nofollow">http://crossfitforaqueen.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/30-truths-in-30-days/</a></p> <p>What was your experience? Did you notice anything unusual or surprising that you wren't prepared for? </p> <p>Has it changed much after the first month? For better or worse?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/109906#109906 HA 2012-04-05T06:59:15Z 2012-04-05T06:59:15Z

<p>I actually felt terrible for almost the whole time, which didn't mean that I couldn't benefit from what paleo had to offer. It turned out that I have a terrible time with a certain class of foods (FODMAPS), and fructose just kills me. By adding in some bone broth, some water and dairy kefir, and removing almost all fruit + some other FODMAPS (coconut milk, and easing back my use of onions, primarily), I feel oodles better. </p> <p>I guess the point is, if I hadn't already learned that the paleo lifestyle was a good one for me by drifting towards it for a year before trying the whole 30, I would have quit and said paleo was a bad diet. I think I would tell people to be open to the full range of what paleo could be--more carbs (or less), more fat (or less), more protein (or less). Also to think about adding things to heal the gut--bone broths, probiotics, stuff like that. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/109919#109919 Shawn 2012-04-05T10:36:01Z 2012-04-05T10:36:01Z

<p>I felt awesome. I did have a couple rough days and I'm always more than honest about that to people, but I'm on week 6 and never gong back. My allergies have improved, adhd, pms, and even some of my hearing. (some of my hearing loss is due to swelling. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/109932#109932 DanielleO812 2012-04-05T13:23:13Z 2012-04-05T13:23:13Z

<p>I am currently on day 5 of my first Whole30. First couple of days were okay, but yesterday and today I have felt my mood kind of slip. Hubby and I are both doing it together and we both seem to be short tempered. I'm curious to see how the month progresses and would like to hear other people's responses. </p> <p>It's tough but I KNOW it will be worth it! </p> <p>Just wish me luck for the upcoming weekend.... :) </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/109935#109935 Sarah 2012-04-05T13:36:14Z 2012-04-05T13:36:14Z

<p>I am doing my first Whole30 right now and I am on Day 4...oh my God it is hard! I have been moving more and more towards Paleo/Primal over the last year and thought I was doing pretty well, but this is proving to me that I am not...headaches, body aches, lethargy, insomnia...it is really challenging. I was kind of in the camp that as long as it was whole grains and such, it wasn't such a bad "cheat". I am really rethinking that though. This is hard. </p> <p>I am sticking with it though. If this is what it is like to "detox" from processed food, I do not like the thought of what it is doing to my body when I am actually eating it. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/109977#109977 Sam 2012-04-05T15:58:54Z 2012-04-05T15:58:54Z

<p>I did 30 days and it is going a little bit better (= not getting worse), but still not good.</p> <p>Some problems just take a little longer than 30 days, extra experimentation and elimination, additional supplements,... and comments like "It will get better after x days" are of course meant to motivate people and may have been true for people saying it, but it still doesn't make it a standard and may give people false hope.</p> <p>Anyway, the fact that you haven't seen much difference in those 30 days doesn't mean you should throw the concept away and go back eating SAD all of a sudden. I wouldn't focus to hard on that number and just remember you're doing your body a great pleasure and who knows at day 32 you're experiencing a whole new world, happy as hell you didn't stuffed yourself the day before with crappy food because the mighty 30 didn't work out.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/140637#140637 aggieangie1211 2012-08-04T15:26:17Z 2012-08-04T15:26:17Z

<p>I am currently at the beginning of day 4. The first two days, my head was trying to explode. I am the consummate Diet Coke addict and completely caffeine dependent. In order to stay away from sweeteners, I've been drinking unsweetened tea, but it's still a significant decrease in caffeine from what I was doing before. Therefore, I've had to get some headache meds because I actually began to have tunnel-vision. Today, I must admit that my mood is having a difficult time.</p> <p>What I have noticed, however, is that while I already knew that I am gluten intolerant and am generally good about avoiding gluten, this has certainly increased my awareness of what I am eating and my stomach is feeling loads better already. I am cranky and want rice and such in a bad way, but I am beginning to think it is not only gluten with which I have a problem and that this process will help me figure out how to feel better on an ongoing basis.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/140656#140656 JB Primal 2012-08-04T17:03:19Z 2012-08-04T17:03:19Z

<p>For my first 30 days, I still had some carb cravings, so I went ahead and ate fruit and sweet potatoes to my heart's content. But after about two weeks, my desire for carbs diminished and I naturally settled into the 50-75 g of carbohydrate per day.</p> <p>Even then, I lost about 7 pounds those first two weeks. I think everyone has different experiences, but I say that dropping wheat and grains is 2/3s of the battle. Give yourself a little time to adjust and your body will naturally settle in.</p> <p>www.jbprimal.com</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/140768#140768 Christa G 2012-08-05T06:49:37Z 2012-08-05T06:49:37Z

<p>I am on day 27 of the Whole30. Yeah it was hard the first week or two..I was craving sugar and dairy so much. I did have headaches for a couple days starting out. But after those couple of days I felt amazing. Yes its hard..but man oh man it is worth it! I don't think I am ever going back to my old way of eating the 80/20. I have so much more energy, sleeping better, my skin is better, I have psoriasis (autoimmune) and its not healed completely but its getting better! Not to mention the weight loss/body reshaping! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/109891/what-to-expect-those-first-30-days/195204#195204 Brandy 2013-05-10T20:57:22Z 2013-05-10T20:57:22Z

<p>I am on day 9 and completely in love. I had a little problem with energy at the gym in the beginning, but that seems to have passed. </p> <p>My energy is through the roof, my mood is super happy, and I feel such clarity in my thinking.</p> <p>I don't know the last time I felt so great..I was probably a kid or something.</p> <p>Cheers to Paleo!!</p>