Whole 30 July 2017

Jessms26

I have a start day, July 10th. That's the first step, right?
I'm hoping that others would like to join me on this journey! I'm nervous that without support this will be really difficult. If anyone would like to join me, please do!
Also, if anyone had completed whole 30 and would like to share helpful tips or success stories that would be grea

Patriciar90

I want to join!

Jessms26

Please do! I've never done whole 30 before and I may be slightly terrified!

Acelyne560

I did one a few years ago and my best advice is prep your meals before hand. You can't really find ready made compliant food so it takes some food planning and prep to make your life easier.

Jessms26

Thank you! That's definitely the plan! Any recipes that you really enjoyed, or easy to make lunches for work!

Acelyne560

I made veggie fries all the time and dipped them in homemade mayonnaise. There was an awesome red Thai curry that I made a lot and continue to make. Pinterest has tons of recipes and usually paleo recipes can be made whole30 as long as there are no sweeteners in them.

Jessms26

Thanks!! I'll check it out!

lexiehtown

I'll join ya! I've been so ready to try this and have been researching it. The only variation is that I'll be adding an extra potato or avacado with some meals to keep my supply up while BF'ing my son.

Jessms26

They don't really limit the amount that you eat so you definitely can do that! His health is definitely important too! I'm going o be creating my own meal plans just because alot of the suggested ones have alot of peppers and mushrooms and I'm not a fan.

MidModJenn

My husband and I did one last summer and I loved it. A few tips:

1. Be prepared to work. Fresh food prep takes time, but it's worth it. Think about cooking in bulk on Sundays so you have food for the week, so you don't come home one night and decide to cheat because you're too tired to cook.
2. Order the W30 daily newsletter. Best $15 I've spent in a long time. You get an email every morning for the 30 days, that sets you up for the day and tells you what to expect as far as how you might be feeling, challenges you might face, etc. It was an ENORMOUS help with keeping us from quitting.
3. Pinterest has a ton of W30 recipes. Just check the ingredients before you make something, because some bloggers label a recipe W30 for site traffic when it's really Paleo (there's a difference).
4. Thrive Market online is a great source for W30 compliant mayo, nut butters, salad dressings, etc.
5. Make sure you eat until you're full. You're not eating snacks between meals, so fill up on protein and veggies. This isn't calorie counting, so EAT to make sure you're not starving later.

Have fun! 30 days flies by, and you'll feel so amazing by the end...

AgileK9

I'm currently on a round (started July 1) although I had a situation where I ate something non compliant today but it was necessary. I was out mountain biking in the heat and it was either eat or pass out. I chose eat.

This is my third round in the last year and I'm honestly not following it to the letter because I'm doing it more so as a reset to get my sugar demon under control. There are a couple good Facebook groups I can recommend if you like or feel free to PM me with any questions. I've read a couple of the books which I'd suggest if you haven't done that already.

It's been a really great program for me. I highly recommend it. I especially loved her Food Freedom book.

changeconsumeme

I just started today!! I have a Pinterest page packed with recipes. I usually meal prep my breakfasts, lunches and two snacks for the day anyway on Sundays to be better prepared for my work week, so meal prep isn't something new for me. Dinners I usually keep open, but I usually get really lazy and order Chik Fil A or something instead of cook. Can't do that anymore! I'm here for ya!

Jessms26

AgileK9 wrote: »

I'm currently on a round (started July 1) although I had a situation where I ate something non compliant today but it was necessary. I was out mountain biking in the heat and it was either eat or pass out. I chose eat.

This is my third round in the last year and I'm honestly not following it to the letter because I'm doing it more so as a reset to get my sugar demon under control. There are a couple good Facebook groups I can recommend if you like or feel free to PM me with any questions. I've read a couple of the books which I'd suggest if you haven't done that already.

It's been a really great program for me. I highly recommend it. I especially loved her Food Freedom book.

My husband and I bought the whole 30 book! We went grocery shopping and will be doing meal prep today!

Jessms26

stretchmarksaretigerstripes wrote: »

I just started today!! I have a Pinterest page packed with recipes. I usually meal prep my breakfasts, lunches and two snacks for the day anyway on Sundays to be better prepared for my work week, so meal prep isn't something new for me. Dinners I usually keep open, but I usually get really lazy and order Chik Fil A or something instead of cook. Can't do that anymore! I'm here for ya!

I feel like breakfast is going to be my biggest struggle. I usually have coffee and something snackable(granola with almonds with chocolate covered coffee beans) for breakfast but I can't do that anymore. Hopefully I can find something that works for me. I just have a hard time feeling able to eat until a few hours after I get up.

AgileK9

Breakfast was the hardest for me too. I started doing egg cups with veggies but got bored quickly with those. So this sounds like an odd breakfast but I keep a thing of Costco pulled pork in the fridge and some steamed veggies. It's quick to throw in a container to take to work and microwave.

changeconsumeme

You can make a compliant trail mix! And you can still have coffee. I made a simple creamer from a recipe I found on Pinterest.

-2 cups almond milk (no added sugar variety)
-1-2 pitted dates
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/4 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from the pod OR 1 oz raw cacao nibs (I did the cacao)

Blend and grind the heck out of it. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Shake it really, really well before it goes in your coffee!

You can also just do spices and coconut oil blended until well incorporated and frothy!

I did sweet potato toast this morning with avocado, egg, pico and chili lime seasoning.

Jessms26

That creamer sounds awesome! I'm going to try a week of cold brew coffee (because it's not as bitter as regular black coffee) and see how that goes! If I'm still struggling this will be on my prep for next week!
This week's lunch/dinner menu is stir fry chicken, chili, steak and green beans, and grilled chicken with roasted potatoes.

AgileK9

So technically, homemade creamer with dates is not compliant because it's is replacing something like regular sweetened creamer. There are some good compliant creamers like Nutpods which you can get on Amazon or at some stores or Califia unsweetened creamer.

I guess it depends on how to the book you want to be. My first round I wasn't completely compliant because I didn't know as much. My second I was by the book and now my third, I'm eating compliant but not necessarily following all the rules, like I am counting calories and weighing myself.

There is a Whole30 forum you can search for answers and there is a good, but very by the book FB page called "Keep Calm and Whole30 On.' You can also just Google 'Is

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Whole30?" And it will usually give you an answer.

changeconsumeme

To me personally, I disagree with the whole "sex with your pants on" no-no food rule. No matter how hard the creators of this plan try, they cannot take the "emotional relationship" of food people have away by disbarring "replacement" foods. Food is more than just fuel. We celebrate with food. We enjoy eating our food. If food was not meant to be enjoyed, we'd all be eating soylent.

I mean no ill will and not trying to be argumentative, just rationalizing why I won't be following that rule for Whole 30! If it helps someone else, awesome!

AgileK9

stretchmarksaretigerstripes wrote: »

To me personally, I disagree with the whole "sex with your pants on" no-no food rule. No matter how hard the creators of this plan try, they cannot take the "emotional relationship" of food people have away by disbarring "replacement" foods. Food is more than just fuel. We celebrate with food. We enjoy eating our food. If food was not meant to be enjoyed, we'd all be eating soylent.

I mean no ill will and not trying to be argumentative, just rationalizing why I won't be following that rule for Whole 30! If it helps someone else, awesome!

No worries...I just wanted to point it out so that other people understand that it's not truly compliant and in the spirit of a Whole30. Like I mentioned, it's all in how by the book you want to be with your own Whole30 but I think that if you share something like that you should tell those who are new to it that caveat.

Jessms26

Day one... Breakfast will be a few pieces of steak with a fried egg, if I ever get around to eating. I have lemon water and cold brewed black coffee. Lunch will be a salad with balsamic chicken and chopped almonds with a watermelon hint water.
What are y'all having?!

changeconsumeme

I had: paleo oatmeal with berries, a large egg, paleo creamer and coffee for breakfast. Lunch was shrimp, mashed cauliflower and sautéed kale with a sliced peach. I had an RX bar to tide me to dinner. Made cilantro lime cauliflower rice with taco seasoned beef, pico, romaine, wholly guacamole and salsa.

Steak and eggs sounds sooo good for breakfast!

MidModJenn

Ooh, what's in paleo oatmeal? Is it cauliflower?

changeconsumeme

MidModJenn wrote: »

Ooh, what's in paleo oatmeal? Is it cauliflower?

It's this recipe: http://cookeatpaleo.com/how-to-make-paleo-oatmeal-mix/

Servings: 8 servings
Author: Cook Eat Paleo
INGREDIENTS
1 cup almond flour packed (120 grams)
1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

HOW TO MAKE PALEO OATMEAL MIX
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I was making my no-oat paleo “instant oatmeal” for breakfast the other day, and I realized it would save time to make a big batch of oatmeal mix for the week.

How To Make Paleo Oatmeal Mix | Cook Eat Paleo

I'm almost through my first batch — I love the convenience of having it ready to go in the mornings. Here's how to make your own paleo instant oatmeal mix.

This recipe is super simple. All you have to do is mix together the dry ingredients for the paleo oatmeal recipe. Since this is a grain-free n'oatmeal, the dry ingredients are just almond flour, unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon and sea salt.

How To Make Paleo Oatmeal Mix | Cook Eat Paleo

To make your instant oatmeal, just mash half of a banana in the bottom of a cereal bowl, stir in a scoop of the oatmeal mix and some nut milk, and pop it in the microwave.

When it's done, top your paleo oatmeal with all your favorite oatmeal toppings. I like fresh blueberries, chopped walnuts, and real maple syrup.





Make this oatmeal mix over the weekend and you'll have a quick and easy hot breakfast to make at home. Or an easy portable gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast to make in the microwave at work. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.


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HOW TO MAKE PALEO OATMEAL MIX
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Cook Eat Paleo
INGREDIENTS
1 cup almond flour packed (120 grams)
1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
RECIPE NOTES
TO MAKE 1 SERVING OF PALEO "INSTANT OATMEAL"

1/2 banana
1/4 cup paleo oatmeal mix
1/3 to 1/2 cup cashew milk

Mash banana in bottom of bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Microwave 1 - 2 minutes, until hot and starting to bubble. Stir and let stand a couple of minutes. It will thicken slightly as it cools. Serve with your favorite toppings.

It turned out a little soupy, so I might throw some sunflower seeds in there or something to bulk it up.

Jessms26

The steak and egg was a perfect breakfast! Definitely what I needed on day 1! I'll probably have it again tomorrow! Dinner was microwaved steamed veggies and I may have a banana too. Now I have to get prepped for tomorrow

Jessms26

Breakfast was steak and eggs again. Lunch is grilled balsamic chicken, veggies, almonds, and an orange. Dinner will be chili!

AgileK9

I think you need veggies for breakfast too. Here is the meal template for Whole30. Eating veggies for breakfast was the hardest thing to get used to.

Today I have a spinach salad with a hard boiled egg on top of it with Tessamaes dressing.

AgileK9

Sorry wasn't sure how to make that smaller...lol

But you should do this for every meal.

SRSLY_Paleo

W30 Round 4 here! Resetting my sugar dragon which can really get out of control quickly for me. I follow a Paleo template for the most part so W30 dials in the details for me.

I started on 7/10/17, hubby will join on 7/17 so I'll get a Whole37.

Jessms26

Adding in veggies for breakfast is going to be tough. I'll have to look into what I could add! I have a hard time eating breakfast as it is, but maybe I could add some veggies with my egg.

DamieBird

My lessons learned from Whole 30:

1) DON'T Skimp on fat and protein. Veggies are great for filler and since I did mine in June (about 3 years ago), I had a ton of fresh berries in season and I ate a lot of them. Whole 30 hunger comes on fast and strong after a meal if you didn't have enough fat. This isn't a plan where you can do lots of lean meat and veggies and expect to feel okay. Eat some avocado and tree nuts, etc!

2) Hang in there with the carb fatigue/headaches. I wasn't eating many processed carbs to begin with, so I didn't really have issues, but some people in my group had major ones on days 2-5.

3) Cooking doesn't have to be complicated and it doesn't require any special ingredients. A typical breakfast for me was 3 pieces of bacon, 3 fried eggs, a veggie like zucchini or asparagus, and some berries or stone fruit. Lunches and dinner were beef/chicken/seafood and a sauté of whatever vegetables I had in the house. W30 complaint convenience foods are fine in small doses, but don't depend on them for the bulk of your meals.

4) Sure, it's 'only' 30 days, but it can be a loooong 30 days. Just hang in there and get creative with your food and you'll be much happier with it. Try veggies that you normally wouldn't buy or maybe a different way to cook a protein. Don't be afraid to eat enough - possibly more than you think you should. I wasn't counting calories when I did mine, but I definitely ate more food than normal and lost about 8 pounds.

5) If you crave soda, try plain unflavored seltzer water and add in fruits, veggies, or herbs. I have a great love for carbonation and some of my favorite combos are strawberry cucumber, pineapple mango, mixed berry, fresh lime, or just vanilla (a section of a split vanilla bean).

6) If you can recruit others join you, doing a meal exchange is fun and easy! Everyone batch cooks a W30 dish and then trades the portions. You get the benefit of meal prep without having to eat the same thing several days in a row.

Good luck!