You did it -- one full week in the bag. It was legen-(wait for it)-dary. Stay awesome!
I know that there are a few of you struggling. I have stated from the beginning that this is a safe place to be honest about where you are at. That being said if this is not the right program for you, or maybe not the right time, only you can make that decision. We are here to support you in your journey, Speak up about the struggles you are having, someone else may be experiencing them too.
The last few days I have had LOADS of energy. Well Today after a GREAT nights sleep, I am exhausted today. Feeling worn out when you just start your day is not my idea of a great start.
But I know this will pass. More energy by the end of the week.
Hang tough. You got this.
((Whole30 Newsletter))
In addition, days 7-11 are generally when people report feeling some of “the magic” kicking in. You might start experiencing these positive side effects:
- Your energy is ramping up, and becoming more consistent over the course of your day.
- You’re falling asleep easier, and sleeping longer and more soundly.
- You’re recovering from your exercise or sport faster.
- Symptoms like allergies, skin issues, digestive distress, and stress are gradually improving.
- Mood swings, a short attention span, and crankiness are starting to be a thing of the past.
- You’re strangely…happy.
Celebrate the positive changes and be patient with your body as it continues to adapt to your new habits. Not all of these things happen to everyone at the same time, and in the same order! Your Whole30 will come around and reward you with glowing good health, but remember it takes at least 30 days to reap all of the benefits.
Energy: Sugar-Burner vs. Fat-Adapted
One major goal of the Whole30 is to get you out of “sugar-burner” mode, and make you “fat adapted.” A sugar-burner is one whose body is used to running on carbohydrate for energy. A constant excess supply of carbohydrates will tilt your metabolic “preference” toward burning what’s most plentiful—sugar— when fuel is needed. If there is an overabundance of sugar, the sugar takes precedence over fat as a source of energy in many metabolic processes, and stored fat doesn’t get burned for energy.
- Sugar Burner = Energy roller coaster; “needing” to eat every two hours; cranky when you’re hungry; regular cravings for sweets or caffeine; dysfunctional hormonal response to food.
The Whole30 takes you out of sugar-burner mode, and transitions you into being fat adapted—efficiently able to utilize fat as energy. This process starts in just five days, but can take weeks to really kick in to the point that you notice the effects. When it does, however, your body will begin to utilize fat as fuel more readily, helping you avoid between-meal cravings, energy slumps, and brain fog. In addition, once you’re fat-adapted, you’ll be able to start whittling away at your fat stores—something you are unable to do when you’re running on nothing but sugar.
- Fat Adapted = Even energy all throughout the day; no need to eat between meals; stuck without food — no crankiness or raging hunger; reduced cravings for sweets or caffeine; improved body composition and hormonal response to food.
Yeah, that sounds better to us, too. But remember, while you’ve already started your fat-adaptation process, it can take weeks to fully kick in.* Practice patience and dedication to your new, healthy habits… because this one is worth waiting for!
*Good news: most Whole30’ers report the energy “magic” kicking in around days 7-11… right around the corner!
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