February Whole30
GrokRockStar
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I see that there is a January group, may we continue in Feb?
I've been on Whole30 before but didn't get passed day 5, now I'm ready to recommit, and post this publicly to keep myself honest and to give/receive support. I have purged my cupboard, permanently ridding the Paleo snacks and will be getting started. I like to keep it simple with food, i don't cook much, and i don't drink coffee, so this should be easy, right? My diary is open to friends, so if anyone is open to friendship it would be greatly appreciated!
CC
I've been on Whole30 before but didn't get passed day 5, now I'm ready to recommit, and post this publicly to keep myself honest and to give/receive support. I have purged my cupboard, permanently ridding the Paleo snacks and will be getting started. I like to keep it simple with food, i don't cook much, and i don't drink coffee, so this should be easy, right? My diary is open to friends, so if anyone is open to friendship it would be greatly appreciated!
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what is whole30?0
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I have just finished my January whole 30 and continuing into February would love to be friends.
Whole 30 is paleo but you don't use pelofied snacks so no paleo pancakes, no cashew nut butter cups etc. you also avoid all artificial additives and preservatives eating high quality delicious food. No alcohol, no sugar, limited fruit. I had my doubts as to whether I could stick to it especially avoiding my weekend glasses of wine but it has been amazing. My fibromyalgia is better, I have less pain more energy and my skin and hair looks great. I didn't lose a massive amount of weight about 4lbs but that's OK the benefits outweigh that. I see no reason to go back to my standard diet, I am sure I will drink wine again but don't want to go back to having 2 glasses every Friday Saturday Sunday night it wasn't good for me. The book It starts with food will tell you everything you need to know and cookbooks well fed and well fed 2 have been like the bible to me.0 -
Hey CC,
I am going to send you a friend request. Just started my Whole30 today.0 -
what is whole30?
Luna, the Whole30 is a Paleo based eating plan for 30 days (some go beyond) to reboot your body with the benefits of improving overall health, such as improved body composition, energy levels, sleep quality, attention span, mental attitude and athletic performance, although Whole9 (source) states that its primarily about focusing on the food, not so much the exercise.
I always start with this handy shopping list and focus on the green highlighted foods and try to stick to it. Here's the shopping list from Whole9: http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Shopping-List.pdf
HTH
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I have just finished my January whole 30 and continuing into February would love to be friends.
Whole 30 is paleo but you don't use pelofied snacks so no paleo pancakes, no cashew nut butter cups etc. you also avoid all artificial additives and preservatives eating high quality delicious food. No alcohol, no sugar, limited fruit. I had my doubts as to whether I could stick to it especially avoiding my weekend glasses of wine but it has been amazing. My fibromyalgia is better, I have less pain more energy and my skin and hair looks great. I didn't lose a massive amount of weight about 4lbs but that's OK the benefits outweigh that. I see no reason to go back to my standard diet, I am sure I will drink wine again but don't want to go back to having 2 glasses every Friday Saturday Sunday night it wasn't good for me. The book It starts with food will tell you everything you need to know and cookbooks well fed and well fed 2 have been like the bible to me.
Joy, that's great that your are experiencing health benefits already! I look forward to seeing some improvements as well. Thanks for sharing your experience, I know it's in my best interest to stick with this! A friends request is being sent...0 -
Haha Okay thanks girls! I think I basically just did that in January. A few small slips, with wine twice lol.0
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I may give this a go in March or April I haven't got to it in my reading yet but it sounds interesting.0
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Hey girls! I am 5 days into my Whole 30. This is my first time doing it. I would love some support if anyone wants to add me as a friend. I am uncertain about a lot of this, and have been trying not to eat out at all because I have no idea what the ingredients are or if I can eat them.
Last night I had some wine, which I know is not allowed. I know you are not supposed to "cheat" at all. I don't really think it's a big deal to do once or twice, but I really don't want to start cheating all of the time. Do you guys really believe that your body is actually reset by one mistake? I don't really want to start over. Any thoughts?0 -
Just carry on and maybe add on a few more says at the end. I am the kind of person that if I set my mind to something I do it 110% and will definitely complete it (my mum said I was always stubborn LOL). I can only go on my experiences and if I had cheated and not felt any benefits I would never have known if it had worked had I given 100%. It's up to you at the end of the day. I reintroduced almond milk yesterday which isn't compliant due to carrageenan I have had a terrible headache all day (guess what a side effect of carrageenan is migraines) I know this now and will cut it from my diet again. Had I continued I wouldn't have known this. I am very intolerant to many things though so this might be just me.Hey girls! I am 5 days into my Whole 30. This is my first time doing it. I would love some support if anyone wants to add me as a friend. I am uncertain about a lot of this, and have been trying not to eat out at all because I have no idea what the ingredients are or if I can eat them.
Last night I had some wine, which I know is not allowed. I know you are not supposed to "cheat" at all. I don't really think it's a big deal to do once or twice, but I really don't want to start cheating all of the time. Do you guys really believe that your body is actually reset by one mistake? I don't really want to start over. Any thoughts?0 -
I am doing a Whole 30 in February. This time I am doing an Autoimmune Protocol Whole30 due to my SLE (lupus). Anyone interested in following each others whole 30s can friend me!
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I am doing a Whole 30 in February. This time I am doing an Autoimmune Protocol Whole30 due to my SLE (lupus). Anyone interested in following each others whole 30s can friend me!
Hi Shuki,
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Day 1 food is pretty much over and I feel like crap, but I know it's to be expected. I didn't have much of an appetite, so I didn't get all of the food in.
I don't plan on cheating because that would defeat the purpose, what would be the point? I need to see it through without deviation. I know it'll get easier as time progresses.0 -
Day 1 food is pretty much over and I feel like crap, but I know it's to be expected. I didn't have much of an appetite, so I didn't get all of the food in.
I don't plan on cheating because that would defeat the purpose, what would be the point? I need to see it through without deviation. I know it'll get easier as time progresses.
It feels terrible at first, it truly does. Trust me, it isn't all in your head. If you hang in there then in about 10-14 days a switch will flip and you will feel better than ever. Just hang in there!0 -
I'm starting on the fourth which is Tuesday. This will be my third whole 30 0
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Day 1 food is pretty much over and I feel like crap, but I know it's to be expected. I didn't have much of an appetite, so I didn't get all of the food in.
I don't plan on cheating because that would defeat the purpose, what would be the point? I need to see it through without deviation. I know it'll get easier as time progresses.
It feels terrible at first, it truly does. Trust me, it isn't all in your head. If you hang in there then in about 10-14 days a switch will flip and you will feel better than ever. Just hang in there!
Thanks! I've been on the Whole30 before but didn't make it past a few days. Mainly because I felt horrible, but I'll hang in, and would love to make it further.0 -
I'm starting on the fourth which is Tuesday. This will be my third whole 30
Nicky,
So after you completed 30 days, did you just continue eating regular Paleo?0 -
Just started today! It's my second Whole30. I did one last summer too.0
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I just completed my January Whole30 but I'm open to friends who would like some support for their February journey. You can add me if you wish and I'll be happy to keep you guys and gals going. Way to go to commit to a February Whole30!! 0
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I just finished my January Whole30, so I'm out for February, but good luck to all of you awesome people!
I will be interested in doing another in March
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I eat/ate primal before and after both my last whole 30s, I like dairy too much to give it up. But I get sick if I stray from paleo/primal anyway so its a good incentive to stay on it.0 -
I just finished the January Whole30 as well..............and still going strong. Well, my version of Whole30 anyway. Would love to have some friends and mutual motivators along the way. Please feel free to add me. I am 52 year old that started out January 1st at 233 and am now 206 ................can't wait to be in wonderland! And I never want to see the number 2 in front of my weight again as long as I live!0
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So far, I'm still going strong and finally rid of the headache and nausea feeling. My hubby also decided to jump on the bandwagon so my household is completely Paleo! But he did mention after the 30 days, he'll add back his goat cheese, other than that, no other dairy. I do feel better and by BG numbers have significantly improved. I can't wait to weigh in cause I feel lighter and more energetic.0
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So far, I'm still going strong and finally rid of the headache and nausea feeling. My hubby also decided to jump on the bandwagon so my household is completely Paleo! But he did mention after the 30 days, he'll add back his goat cheese, other than that, no other dairy. I do feel better and by BG numbers have significantly improved. I can't wait to weigh in cause I feel lighter and more energetic.
Way to go! Keep it up!0 -
Thanks ascrit, I have another successful day under my belt!
PrimalFemale, congrats on your progress, that's awesome!0 -
Hi peeps,
question, do any of you eat fruit and if so, what types do you eat?0 -
I rarely eat fruit as it does tend to push veggies off my plate. Occasionally I will have a banana after a workout or an apple with breakfast. When not Whole30ing I do include berries and the occasional grapefruit. Fruit is tasty but it can kick up sugar cravings and veggies are far more nutrient dense so I don't see much use fro fruit other than an occasional indulgence.0
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I rarely eat fruit as it does tend to push veggies off my plate. Occasionally I will have a banana after a workout or an apple with breakfast. When not Whole30ing I do include berries and the occasional grapefruit. Fruit is tasty but it can kick up sugar cravings and veggies are far more nutrient dense so I don't see much use fro fruit other than an occasional indulgence.
I thought of adding some berries, which I don't imagine will have much of an impact on my BG levels and it would be a nice addition. I'm picky about veggies, so I have to blend them into a drink (kale, spinach, celery, Swiss chard, cilantro, dandelion, & parsley) to get in my daily dose. My hub does eat some Whole30 recommended fruit, such as apricots, cantaloupe, and cherries, which hasn't had a negative impact on him. So I eat my protein, drink my veg, get some fat in, and try not to get too caught up on what I can't eat and focus on what I can, it has and continues to be a learning experience.0 -
I probably eat too much fruit, I love pineapple and bananas. I also enjoy an apple on my way home from work. I know it puts my sugar over most days but it's the one habit I am finding difficult to kick. I eat lots of veggies too as you can see by my diary but I adore fruit.0
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I probably eat too much fruit, I love pineapple and bananas. I also enjoy an apple on my way home from work. I know it puts my sugar over most days but it's the one habit I am finding difficult to kick. I eat lots of veggies too as you can see by my diary but I adore fruit.
Joy, at least you are balancing your fruit and veg, I wish that I can indulge in high glycemic fruit, but I had to come to the realization that it won't do my body good. I'll just have to live vicariously through my hubby.0 -
I do about a max of 2 servings of fruit a day and get lots of veggies. I don't like feeling guilty for having fruit, but I know when I eat them I could be eating nutrient packed veggies that don't give me that "crazy-sugar-addict-satisfaction".
Today I had st cruz unsweetened organic applesauce at the end of my breakfast, and blueberries after my salad during lunch. So far I've resisted the temptation to have snacks between meals or in the evening- yay!!! *EDIT- I actually didn't firmly stop snacking until a few days into the Feb. whole30.
My whole30 is still kicking- I don't feel like there will be any issue with me getting through the whole30 days. If I do, it will be my first successful whole30.0
