Moxie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ok, day one of no dairy is not going well. I've had 3 cups of coffee with no cream, scrambled eggs with no cheese and some nuts and I am legit starving!! Like, my stomach is actually growling and I'm starting to get hangry. What is going on here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Did you replace the calories from the dairy or just eliminate it? If you just eliminated it, you are probably hungry because you are consuming fewer calories than you are accustomed to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) The scrambled eggs need some bacon. Costco sells bags of bacon bits to toss in the pan before adding your eggs. Try coconut milk (the canned kind, like the kind for Thai food - Costco wins again; not the carton kind because that doesn't have enough fat) or coconut cream or some other fake cream for your coffee. (I assume you eliminated all dairy including butter; if there's any chance you can do butter, I'd make bulletproof coffee.) You're probably missing the fat. Edited September 20, 2016 by wapiti 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 You lost a chunk of fat and dense calories there that need to be replaced. Avocado, oil, nuts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Coconut oil or cream in your coffee? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 if you put coconut oil in your coffee, please make sure to put it in a blender. It makes it sort of creamy...not milk like, I'm not going to kid you...but if you don't blend it, it will just puddle up on your coffee and be gross. Blending is the way to go! I'm sorry you are having to give up dairy. I have a mild dairy sensitivity but I just can't give it up. It makes me congested, but everything makes me congested so why bother with the dairy? I digest it just fine. I hope it gets easier for you. My BIL is totally lactose intolerant and lives a dairy free life, he swears it gets much easier with time. But I guess terrible pain and cramps would be a very powerful feedback loop. You need some nice dairy free treats to make the next few weeks easier! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm giving up dairy to see if I could possibly survive a Whole 30. My eczema has been terrible this summer so I'm hoping to clear it up. But, I'm so hungry even though I've eaten a ton! Maybe I'm going to grow soon! I wouldn't mind making it to 5' 3"! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) You need to replace the dairy with another fat. As others suggested, avacado, coconut, use almond or coconut milk in your coffee. Edited September 20, 2016 by kewb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I eliminated most dairy, which was cream in my hot tea, one cup in the morning and one cup in the evening. I don't use much dairy otherwise. The result is that my hands don't hurt. ::heavy sigh:: Yeah, you need to replace the calories. Not sure if it needs to be another fat or not, but something to equal the calories. I like ISO's coconut milk Greek-style yogurt. It doesn't taste coconut-y (not that I mind, just FYI). Also, Nada Moo makes an *excellent* ice cream-type, coconut-milk product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) I'm giving up dairy to see if I could possibly survive a Whole 30. My eczema has been terrible this summer so I'm hoping to clear it up. But, I'm so hungry even though I've eaten a ton! Maybe I'm going to grow soon! I wouldn't mind making it to 5' 3"! That has been my brick wall with whole 30. There would be others, lol, but I see that and just say NOPE, lol. I don't eat a lot of dairy, but I like what I eat, kwim? Ok, I'll admit it, it comes down to the coffee and tea. Some days those are the threads by which hangs my sanity. But the eczema might make me change my mind. I hope it helps. Edited September 20, 2016 by redsquirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoEdgedSword Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Smoothies are good for the hangrys. Alternate with avocado, coconut oil, almond or sun butter. For cheese there's a good vegan replacement. Heart to Home or something like that. I don't care for Dayia cheese. Use almond and coconut yogurts too. I've been dairy free for two years. It's doable, but have those items ready and be prepared, nuts etc, for the hangrys when they come. For my coffee I add chocolate coconut milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yep this happens to me every time I try to quit dairy. I also lose weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Your body has had a shock and it's telling you I NEED FAT, I NEED PROTEIN. If you give it some of those it will help. But it will also get better as you go along and say, "No, Body, you can't have dairy--get over it." It might grouse about it awhile, and your tastebuds will throw a championship temper tantrum...but it does get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ok, day one of no dairy is not going well. I've had 3 cups of coffee with no cream, scrambled eggs with no cheese and some nuts and I am legit starving!! Like, my stomach is actually growling and I'm starting to get hangry. What is going on here?? Get something else for your coffee. I'm partial to Silk coconut/almond blend milk. Get some bacon or sausage for your eggs. Eat some fiber, maybe some veggies in those eggs, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) I was dairy free for 10 years because of IBS. Not something I would have done by choice. I drank my coffee/tea black or just skipped it. There are tons of dairy free cheeses, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cream cheeses, etc. Whole foods is a great place to get started/inspired. ETA: I even had a dairy free wedding cake!!! Edited September 21, 2016 by gingersmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I put a packet of gelatin and lots of coconut milk in my coffee and blend it into a nice, frothy concoction. I love dairy. I react to dairy, but often I don't mind the mild reaction because I love it so. Since I moved, I've been reacting intensely, so I gave it up completely again two weeks ago. Sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I like smoothies with banana, almond butter, rolled oats, and honey. That might give you the kick of creaminess and protien you need to make up the difference. You have my sympathy. The thought of giving up dairy makes me sad. Sugar would me much easier to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 These might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The scrambled eggs need some bacon. Costco sells bags of bacon bits to toss in the pan before adding your eggs. Try coconut milk (the canned kind, like the kind for Thai food - Costco wins again; not the carton kind because that doesn't have enough fat) or coconut cream or some other fake cream for your coffee. (I assume you eliminated all dairy including butter; if there's any chance you can do butter, I'd make bulletproof coffee.) You're probably missing the fat. everything is better with bacon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 You get used to it as long as you replace it with something. I honestly prefer the taste of almond or coconut milk now. Hang in there it gets better I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Well, total fail on day 1. I was making pizza for the kids and, out of total habit, ate some of the cheese. Then, since I had already failed, I enjoyed some more cheese in DH's capresse salad. La sigh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 if you put coconut oil in your coffee, please make sure to put it in a blender. It makes it sort of creamy...not milk like, I'm not going to kid you...but if you don't blend it, it will just puddle up on your coffee and be gross. Blending is the way to go! See, I keep hearing this, but I have to leave the house by 6am. My family would be furious if I ran the blender before 6am. None of them have to get up until after 7. Half and half it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 See, I keep hearing this, but I have to leave the house by 6am. My family would be furious if I ran the blender before 6am. None of them have to get up until after 7. Half and half it is. I use an immersion blender for my coffee. It makes very little noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) See, I keep hearing this, but I have to leave the house by 6am. My family would be furious if I ran the blender before 6am. None of them have to get up until after 7. Half and half it is. You can use a battery powered frother type thing. But it really only takes a quick pulse or two to emulsify the oil. Like two one second pulses. It's not like you are making a smoothie and have to liquify anything. If you can't do that, then I assume you also can't flush the toilet or run the sink. Which is possible... Edited September 21, 2016 by redsquirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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