Whole 30 Challenge Starting January 2 , 2015.
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Can I join? I started the whole 30 on my own today!0
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Hi All!
I have logged back onto MFP after a fair bit of time away. I am on Day 4 of Whole 30 and so far doing ok. Was hoping that you wouldnt mind if I joined along in your journey. Just going back and reading through all of the posts now.
How is everyone else going? Are you finding that you are getting enough fats, vegge, water? Also has anyone found some great links or free resources for recipes etc that you could share?0 -
So I just read through the rules and am already extremely close to do this already being low carb (Atkins). Going to get all my measurements down and have my boys hide the scale !
Had to edit - there is no way I can afford this diet
(single mom of 4) but will try to do a substitute version in the spirit of things since it sounds awesome.
- http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/21528-affording-whole30whole9-lifestyle-on-a-budget/0 -
I am loving this lifestyle. I woke up this morning without the usual brain fog and no sinus issues. Not sure how much is real and how much is in my head, but so far so good. It would be great if you guys could post some recipes in the group.
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This can seem impossible on a budget, I know. Something I use often is a slow cooker. Whole chickens and turkey breasts are much less expensive than buying it sliced at the deli counter.
Fattier cuts of meat are less expensive, too, and they slow cook very well.
(Kids love tacos and wraps, so they can have the meat that way while you put over some greens.)
Bone in, skin on chicken thighs are very inexpensive and they cook up so delicious in a skillet with just olive oil and herbs. That was such a great budget helper after realizing that the no-fat diets weren't the answer, so I could stop shelling out for boneless skinless breasts!
The Paleo group has a section for recipes and cookbooks, if anyone wants to wander over and check that group out. Lots of great people, too.0 -
So I just read through the rules and am already extremely close to do this already being low carb (Atkins). Going to get all my measurements down and have my boys hide the scale !
Had to edit - there is no way I can afford this diet (single mom of 4) but will try to do a substitute version in the spirit of things since it sounds awesome.
- http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/21528-affording-whole30whole9-lifestyle-on-a-budget/
It definitely seems overwhelming money-wise, but here's a few things I am doing to cut costs, in case it helps you too: I am doing organic when I can (which is rarely, but organic kale was on sale for 99 cents/bunch this week!) but buying free-range eggs and grass-fed meat is completely out of my budget so I'm sticking to what I can get in the store. For the most part, I buy meat when it is on sale (buy more than you need for the week, for weeks it isn't on sale) or manager's markdown. I buy fruit and vegetables in season and on sale too. My big splurge for Whole30 so far has been to buy nuts but they will last a while. We have Aldi here and they have good prices on produce so that helps a lot. And I figure I'm saving on dairy (somewhat, my family is not doing Whole 30) so that helps. On the menu this week: roasted chicken with vegetables, chicken soup (made from the chicken carcass and more vegetables), chicken fajitas (with no tortillas for me), meatballs in tomato sauce (with garlicky spinach for me and probably spaghetti for the rest of the family), and Paleo chili (that one is more expensive than usual, because I usually put beans in chili so I'm using more meat). Lunch is leftovers or salad with grilled chicken and breakfast is eggs with whatever vegetables I have on hand. Most of the meals are ones I would have made before Whole30 with a few modifications. I do think it will end up being a little more expensive than usual but I think it will be doable here. I do think that pasta, oats and rice are inexpensive and it is hard to not be able to turn to those for an inexpensive meal!
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Pinterest has a ton of recipes. I'm trying this one tomorrow.
http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2013/01/whole30-challenge-day-5.html
Here is another one that I can't wait to try.
http://meatified.com/beef-pumpkin-stew/0 -
I'm in, started on the 27th so day 7 down. Google Whole 30, read all the info 1st. Plan plan plan & read the timeline too !
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I accidentally declined a membership to the group :-( . If that person sees this, please try again. Thanks0
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blueyegirl0712 wrote: »Pinterest has a ton of recipes. I'm trying this one tomorrow.
http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2013/01/whole30-challenge-day-5.html
Here is another one that I can't wait to try.
http://meatified.com/beef-pumpkin-stew/
I love the meatified site. Lot's of great recipes. Thanks for posting.
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My husband and I are starting tomorrow. Wanted to start on the 2nd but had to wait until today to make a grocery trip. Hoping this will help with the constant migraines and losing weight will take some of the pressure of my poor arthritic joints!!0
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veronicakain2 wrote: »My husband and I are starting tomorrow. Wanted to start on the 2nd but had to wait until today to make a grocery trip. Hoping this will help with the constant migraines and losing weight will take some of the pressure of my poor arthritic joints!!
I have frequent headaches as well. I don't know if it will be the same case for you, but one thing I did notice was that I always stopped having headaches when I limited or eliminated my sugar intake (and also drank enough water through the day). I hope this Whole30 will help to get rid of those migraines!0 -
Kristians_mum wrote: »
Sorry about that Kristans mum. I sent you an invitation,0 -
Okay, everyone, started Paleo January 1st. I know this is a Whole 30 forum but the intent is to ease into Whole 30. Quite honestly, it's because I invested all of my research into Paleo and haven't checked Whole 30 out yet.
It was hard cleaning out the cupboards of grains, pastas, sauces, etc. All packed away in a box ready to go to a food pantry. How is everyone transitioning into their new lifestyle?
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I would love to join the group! Starting tomorrow!0
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Day 3, and all is good, can we make a group so we can all support each other on our journey?
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I just sent a request to join the group. I started my second Whole 30 yesterday. I did one last year and felt so amazing, but then slid back into my old ways. Its always great to have the support, especially because I still have all the non-compliant foods around because the rest of my family isn't doing it with me.0
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I just requested to Join - I technically started on the 5th, but I'm in for the long haul0
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I started with my husband on the 2nd and came on here today to see if anyone was doing this! Can I join your group??0
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How can I join? I started the 5th and would love support0
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The group has a great group of people. Here's the link http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101329-whole-30-challenge-starting-january-2-2015
Good luck everyone!
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Thought I'd post this here in addition to to in the group. The next few days are crucial! Our bodies are going through a detox and this is the rough stage. Stay strong ! I've copied the timeline symptoms for the next few days, so you'll know you are not alone.
Days 6-7: I just want a nap…
Okay, so its day 6 and you made it through the last phase without smiting anyone. The thing is, today you don’t feel like you could smite anyone if your life depended on it! It’s 10 am and all you can think about is crawling under your desk for a catnap. As the day drags on, the surface of your desk is morphing, from hard wooden surface to snuggly warm pillow, right before your eyes. You hit the gym, but only halfheartedly, unable to face the barbell with any kind of conviction. You crawl into bed at 8 p.m. only to drag yourself out eleven hours later feeling no more rested than you did the night before.
So what’s the deal?! Isn’t eating like this supposed to increase energy levels? Yes…in the long run. Right now, your body is learning that it can’t rely on all those easy access energy sources it used to know and love. Gone are the days of cinnamon crunch muffins and Frappuccinos. Now your body is learning to efficiently burn fat and protein as its fuel sources, and that takes more effort – and some time. If you can hold out just a bit longer, you’ll definitely reap the benefits. (Besides, you could probably use a day off from the gym anyway, right?)
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Day 8-9: For the love of Gosling, my pants are TIGHTER.
You’ve made it through the Hangover, and managed not to kill ALL the things, and you’re starting to feel like things are back on level ground again. Then, you put on your pants. They’re just pants, completely normal pants. In fact, they’re the pants you wore just three days ago. (You were too tired to wash them. It’s okay, we understand.) And three days ago, they fit. But this morning you had to take a big deep breath to get that button where it ought to be. What gives?!
The same processes that ran over you like a truck a few days ago are still working their magic in your body. Your body composition is not actually changing for the worse, we assure you. The enzymes that digest your food and the millions of bacteria that live in your gut are adjusting to your new intake of meat and vegetables, and the lack of easy-access sugars. This is something they do naturally, and these adjustments have contributed to humanity’s ability to flourish throughout our history. However, these adjustments can be a bit… uncomfortable. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or all three may appear as your gut starts to heal, rebalance, and process this new food effectively. The good news is that most people find this phase passes relatively quickly, and their pants are easy to button again within a week or so.
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Days 10-11: The Hardest Days.
Fact: you are most likely to quit your Whole30 program on Day 10 or 11. By this point, the newness of the program has worn off. You’ve made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, but you’ve yet to experience any of the “magic” the program promises. You’re still struggling to establish your new routine (read: you’ve eaten eggs prepared ten different ways over the last ten days), and while you’ve been trying really hard to have a good attitude, today you are incredibly aware of all the foods you’re “choosing not to eat right now.” Everywhere you look, you see the things you “can’t” have: the melted cheese on a greasy burger, the creaminess of that double-scoop cone, the cold beer in your best friend’s tailgate cooler. Dammit, this is hard! And right now you’re wondering if the results will really be as good as “they” all say it is.
You’re cranky, you’re impatient, and you’re really, really tempted to just eat the stupid cheese.
This is where you really start to experience the psychological hold that your food habits have on you. You’ve put in a lot of effort to get to where you are right now, but you’re still waiting for the results you’re hoping to see. Your brain tells you that you deserve some kind of reward (don’t you?) and, of course, we’ve been conditioned to think of food as the best reward out there. Right now, you’re craving that ice cream, beer, or whatever treat you think would make for just the right reward. But, instead of that treat, you’re standing face to face with the realization that you have 20 more days of deprivation ahead of you.
The key here is to redefine your idea of reward. Think long and hard about the foods you’re grieving and ask yourself what need you’re expecting them to fulfill. Are you feeling anxious and looking for reassurance? Are you feeling sad, and looking for something to cheer you up? Are you worried you won’t successfully finish the program, and it’s easier to self-sabotage than fail? Remind yourself that food cannot fill that void for you—cannot make you feel truly accomplished, comforted, calm, happy, beautiful. Then, find another way to fill that need that does not involve those foods. Prepare yourselves for these days, knowing that all you have to do is see them through to the other side before things get much, much easier.
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Days 12-15: Boundless energy! Now give me a damn Twinkie.
Hurray! The slump is over! Your pants fit again! Your energy levels are better than normal – you’re downright Tigger the bouncing tiger! But something weird is happening. You’re dreaming. Not crazy nightmare or strange surrealist dreams, either. Incredibly normal and realistic dreams – about donuts. Or Twinkies. Or Snickers.* In your mind, sometimes you get caught and feel guilty. Sometimes you just brazenly eat the contraband. But then, the feelings start following you into the waking hours. Suddenly, you’re craving things you don’t even like. (For me, it’s Diet Coke and Twinkies, for Melissa Hartwig, it was fast-food cheeseburgers!) Your co-workers’ heads transform into giant Girl Scout Cookies as you gaze on in disbelief. Seriously, you’ve almost hit the halfway mark, and now this?!
All joking aside, though, this phase gets really intense and for some people. This is the part of the program where our minds try to drive us back to the comfort of the foods we used to know. Our food relationships are deeply rooted and strongly reinforced throughout the course of our lives and breaking through them is really big deal. Journaling can be especially enlightening and helpful during this phase, and helpful for reflection later. Take some time to jot down what you’re craving, how you’re feeling and what tools you’re using to work through the cravings.
*The cravings people get, and the dreams they often have, rival those of pregnancy. One person told me they craved pickles and Doritos (together) during this phase!0 -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101329-whole-30-challenge-starting-january-2-2015
Here is the link to the group!
Tomorrow is the big day! Can anyone figure out how to copy the text of the shopping list?
I tried to buy coconut milk today and they all seem to have some sort of additive. Any suggestions on a clean brand?
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I buy Native Forest coconut milk. There is a trivial amount of guar gum, as its used to thicken the milk. However, if you check their website, they've got a style that doesn't contain it.
Just read the Whole 30 forums, guar gum is acceptable, even though it's derived from a legume. They also allow citric acid (tomato items may have that). So when in doubt, check out their support page. I was curious about this stuff too and found their site very helpful. I'm on Day 11 and haven't felt better! I miss cheese but I'm doing great on this!
Best wishes to you!!!0 -
I just started the whole 30 yesterday. Would love to join this group.0
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101329-whole-30-challenge-starting-january-2-2015
We would love to have you!0 -
I just joined the group, I started the challenge on my own on Monday and searched for support groups and found this one. So glad to have others that I can chit chat with and find some support in as well since everyone around me thinks I'm in insane.0
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Just sent my request to join the group! I'm on day 14 and doing well. The first 2 days were SO hard because we had homemade Christmas goodies still in the house and everyone else was grazing- but I restrained myself. Day 4 I thought I'd die if I couldn't have a Coke & Cheezits. I was JONESING so bad!!! lol. Despite my addiction to coffee I've cut it almost entirely because I can't stomach it w/o my stevia- even with coconut milk- it's just not tasty. So lemon water & green tea are new vices! So glad to find others doing this on MFP!0
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