I've been paleo since last September. I wasn't craving sugar or carbs at all but all bets are off now. All I've been able to think about for the last couple weeks is sweets, pasta, bread. And donuts, oh the donuts. I dream about sugar and carbs, I crave them constantly, I can smell them when nobody else around me can. I've been avoiding the temptation except for the ginger beer that helps with nausea and the donut I had yesterday. Meat is not appealing to me at all. Raw meat makes me gag and the smell of cooked meat isn't much better. Thankfully, I still love veggies and fruit.
Is anyone else feeling this way? What are you doing to combat it? Do you think my body is telling me I need more carbs? I've felt better the last 9 months being paleo than any other time in my life and lost 60 lbs so my mind knows this stuff isn't good for me. I wish my body would cooperate.
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Re: Question for the Paleo Ladies
I think your body is probably telling you something. You need a lot of available energy to build that little peanut. Like PP said, give in when you need it, and eat paleo when the craving is satisfied.
I think that cravings are telling you something. i.e. - they tell you if you've got cravings to eat dirt or chalk, that you need to see your doctor. It usually means you've got some kind of mineral deficiency. I think your cravings for carbs mean you need a little energy burst for your growing baby, and I probably wouldn't ignore that.
Maybe don't eat the entire contents of the bakery, but eat something that both satisfies your craving and can fit within your lifestyle.
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I've given in and all diet bets are off. I eat what I want right now. Like 2 weeks ago I NEEDED a damn bagel. And I ate 2. And it was fucking amazing so no regrets. I have noticed that I am craving carbs a bit less now so Im hoping to get back on track by 2nd tri