Good morning everybody. Reading up on the Whole30 so I can go shopping this morning and fill up the fridge. The local outdoor farmers market started yesterday and I grabbed some salad mix, radishes, asparagus & sprouts. A good start to the season. I'm still planning on doing a more vegetarian/vegan wanna-be version of Whole30 (so fish and shellfish). Is there an issue with the 'faux-meats'? I like the Beyond Meat and Field Roast brand products as they have a good taste (although can be a bit dry without a little 'help'). Also, any recipes from those who have done Whole30 before would be fab! I'm ready for this. I HAVE to be! Thank you Carol for asking me to participate. I know I've been hesitant in the past but I do need something new to get me fired up.

Oooooo, 6 more days for the Gun Runners' invasion of Illinois. I'm still hoping for some others to come join me in supporting them. I'll be the one with the cameras!

Back to reading. Everybody have a great Sunday.

Hmrjmr1 wrote: »

Jen - Check the ingredients most are soy based for the protein, not W30 compliant. Might want to check this resource
forum.whole9life.com/forum/17-whole30-for-vegetarians/

That's what I figured. Darn it! I guess it's just fish and other seafood for me then. Thanks John.

I just found this version of the shopping list for vegans/vegetarians which says that organic tempeh and tofu can be used as proteins (http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-veg-shopping-list.pdf). The updated one really gives NO options for vegans, since it just includes eggs and fish/seafood as protein options.

Jen, I'm excited that you're going to do the W30 with us! Arturo - glad you are already Whole30-ish.

GunRunners are on their way!! Jen and I just made some plans to be roomies this Friday and Saturday. THANK YOU for picking me up from the airport Jen!! Sorry it will be so late when I finally get into OHare. Will message you.

VEEEERRRRRY excited!!!

Glad we are starting a Whole30 today. I hope that means I won't gain weight with this Tough Mudder. I seem to every time. I take "carb-loading" to a new level. LOL

sbuzzard24 wrote: »

Hey y'all... I am new here... but stumbled upon the F2FHQ Podcast last week and have been binge listening. So good to hear people saying things like "NOT EVERYTHING WORKS FOR EVERYONE, FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU"... I am on day 24 of my 4th Whole 30, but my first since getting pregnant and having my 11 month old... so I have been "eating for 2" or using that as my excuse to EAT EVERYTHING for 20 months. Getting my body comp. back to where it needs to be has been a challenge. Looking forward to being a part of this community and traveling this journey together!!

Let me be the first to welcome you! I LOVE the Fat2FitHQ podcasts and the people here in the group. Carol is awesometastic, even though she keeps talking me into doing things (she's a very persuasive one - hehehe).

How was your first Whole30? I'm starting my first today.

Again, welcome to the Fat2FitHQ world!

Thanks so much. I love W30 and feel so much better when I am eating clean. I am a person who NEEDS rules, so I really like the guidelines. After 20 months of eating HORRIBLY the first week of detox was rough, and to make it even worse I decided to give up coffee for the W30 as well... headaches, no energy...but by day 7 I was seeing huge changes in my workouts, so much more energy! My first W30 alerted me to a legume sensitivity (they give me terrible headaches). YOU'LL DO GREAT!!!

Started W30 today! I have a lot of travel and events coming up, but I'll give it a solid try. Even if I just improve on what I've been eating, it is progress. I really back-slid over the last 5 or 6 weeks and can feel the impact. So for breakfast, a banana with almond butter, a veggies-only green smoothie, and 2 ounces of turkey breast. I miss my protein shake, but the banana is a big treat for me.

Oh and Kim I just saw your derby pic and LOVE IT!! You look amazing

Kim, love your Derby picture, nice dress! very classy and timeless.
Welcome Sbuzzard
Angela, I don't think there is a huge difference in USA.. I could be wrong. But even in US you have to push for certain blood work. You are your own advocate. Nobody is going to care more about your health than you! There are independent labs in the US that will run your blood work so you can bypass a doctor http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-20/the-doctor-is-out-labcorp-to-let-consumers-order-own-tests
I think its a good idea to know if you have the gene that are poor in converting certain nutrients or function better when on a diet. Especially now that science has discovered that in our lifetime and in a very short amount of time we can turn on off certain gene so that we function better, repair our bodies better and reverse certain damage just by tweaking our nutrients?! Have a successful business trip!
John, Jen and Carol, You guys have fun in Chicago!!

Well I am finally in line to get my coach but AJ said I can't unless I am already doing CNS even though I've been doing CNS last year... Which I totally get it. I did get the PDF on "rules" I have been eating low carb (not ULC) 80% of the time but its only recently that I'm finally in the mindset to fully re commit. Due to social engagements I can't start my induction till the 11th. I kinda want to have a coach already to help me get back to to it but their coaching system isn't set up to help people that way.. So I'll have to contact her again when I had my first carb nite. Oh and I didn't realize I had to log strictly again. I'm trying to get away from that so I'm back to busting out my kitchen scale and weighing out my food by weight. It sucks when I have multiple ingredients because now i have to weigh/measure the different veggies, then the meat, then put them back together again. well its kinda working because I'm avoiding eating so I don't have to weigh/measure foods.. So right now my excitement for coaching has diminished, but I still need it because I'm paying them to answer questions that I don't want to do the research for or have the experience. I'm pretty sure it won't be a waste of money. lol

Tuesday morning.

Yes John, I'm not sure if I'll ever eliminate animal protein completely but I'm just limiting what I do eat. For now, I'll do my best to get through the 30 days sticking to the rules.

TJ_Gauthier wrote: »

Hey everyone. I'm just here to check in. Haven't participated in a while.

I'm taking part in this latest Whole30. I REALLY needed it! I've been eating like doodoo and feeling like it, because of it. I am up about 8 pounds from my lowest since high school. But, I'm still at a net loss for the year. I cooked a couple burger patties and some chicken breast last night, so I'll be prepared for meals, for a few days.

I went to a friends for some informal clay shooting, this past Saturday. I really don't know why, but I was sore afterwards. I guess after not moving too much, any activity will wear you out. I brought a couple of handguns, as well, and my friend's 10 year old son shot one for the first time. He really enjoyed himself, and I'm glad I could let him have that opportunity.

John, I noticed Jen glossed over the comment about crickets.

Completely intentional TJ. I'm not heading out the yard to grab up some crickets for cricket stir-fry anytime soon!

BTW, I wish I was up only 8lbs. I actually decided to not weigh myself yesterday. I'll weigh myself after the 30 days. I know I won't have the starting point but honestly, I don't want to know what it is! I have an idea, based on how my clothes are fitting (or not fitting).

Heron, thanks. Carol is going to keep me honest now that we're roommates for the weekend. Heck, I might even learn something from her. I'm really looking forward to meeting everybody and hopefully getting some good pics and vids.

Kelly, I love the picture. So cooliolio!!!

sbuzzard24 wrote: »

jenniferyounginillinois wrote: »

Tuesday morning.

Yes John, I'm not sure if I'll ever eliminate animal protein completely but I'm just limiting what I do eat. For now, I'll do my best to get through the 30 days sticking to the rules.

What is your reason for eliminating animal protein?

Health reasons - I've had GI issues in the past and limiting my meat intake seems to help.

Jen, Ever try eliminating grains? In most people they have a much bigger impact on gut health and issues than meat.

Heron, The weighing and measuring is only for the check in logs. If you don't want to do so in between, they really don't expect you to weigh and track daily.However, I'd consider it a bit for the first month so that you're next check in they can tweak based on true behavior (tho I suspect you could eyeball pretty darn close without weighing). I do because it is a bit of personal accountability...tho I generally don't weigh anything. And you're right the coaching is designed for people actively doing CN or CBL but not getting the results expected. So they need to see what you typically do on ULC versus CN, in order to provide the tweaks.

I never did comment on the 23and me. Thanks so much for all that! I'm going to take the plunge and do it. I'm of the mindset if I had something like the Alzheimer's gene which is so distinctly influenced by diet and lifestyle that I'd want to know. I mean really giving up carbs versus giving up my mind...there's not even a decision to make there.

Thanks TJ. I'm already a bit bored. But then, my food is pretty boring usually since I've been no grain for a few years. Tonight is salmon with snow peas, and then a treat of pineapple for dessert.

Good morning everybody. It's Wednesday. Are the Gun Runners ready for Saturday? Just a few more days!!! Just checked the weather - rain planned.