As you know, I'm doing something even more "restrictive" (it's actually awesome, not restrictive imo) so I'm cheering you on! I don't have a stop date though if I ever get my health and weight to an ideal point I might add in a few plants that I can tolerate and be more Paleo once again.

Ideally I'm no carb. I did it for two months last spring and it was the best but then I let my big move derail me. I'm managing no carbs unless I buy a coffee at the shop by my work in which I can't resist adding cream (and I know it's not full fat cream). lol

I've done many long terms where I was at 20-25 g of carbs but even that didn't work for me.

I'm having a bit of coconut oil right now but will eventually eliminate it too and just have butter or nothing in my coffee. No other plant oils. Other than that, some light seasoning of pepper and garlic are all the plant foods I'm eating. Oh and wine when I'm camping no doubt! (but pressed with soda water so I'm satisfied on less)

Well, coconut oil or ghee can go in coffee, blend with immersion blender. (Imo most people do tolerate butter well, but not everyone, and some ghee isn't great either, nor coconut oil... I'm thinking I could try other animal fats like bacon grease! lol)

But. I do take issue with using the word "can't". It's a choice. You could avoid coffee, put whatever you want in it, try other stuff, or drink it black. I don't love it black either but if the coffee is really really good coffee I can learn to like it if I choose, or not if I don't.

Ok day 1! Eggs for breakfast. That for sure will be my breakfast staple. Actually love eggs. Didn't shop yet. Today will be my shopping day. We have freezer full of venison. Will add some chicken and shrimp. Lots of veggies of course. Not a fan of raw veggies so I will have to plan to ensure I have some leftovers to reheat. Have a great one! Riottgirl welcome! The more the merrier.

You can do your "Whole30" the way you want but the whole point of it is to be strict to the program. With processed dairy, artificial sweeteners etc you won't likely see terrific results. The point of a "Whole30" is rapid healing and overwhelming positive results. My own opinion/advice is to just keep doing what you are doing, if you are satisfied, OR do a "Whole30" 100%. It's only thirty days, though many people love the results so much they do choose to go longer.

So far my day: 2 eggs, lettuce salad with chicken and mango chutney(not sure if that was good or bad, but of course we ordered out for lunch today) and a pile of mushrooms cooked in olive oil with salt. What Whole30 took out for me was greek yogurt, cheese, lentils, agave syrup in my coffee, the occasional noodle dish I did allow and any cheating I did - like jelly beans (: Also quinoa - I was eating quinoa and love it (: That list was longer than I thought, but definetly doable. So meats and veggies. There are nuts allowed and olive - love them too so I might be buying lots of them haha. My plan after the strict 30 is to add quinoa back in and probably cheese(I don't have dairy issues) and then go back to by 90% paleo diet. I am lucky enough not to have gluten allergies or other to the extent that I cannot eat those things. I do feel better the less of that I eat. So...sorry for rambling. Willing to friend anyone in this group - if I haven't already send me one if you want! Good luck! headed home from work soon - that and dinner will be my biggest struggle. My hubby and child do not agree with my whole 30 (:

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It was interesting cleaning out all the junk out my fridge and cupboards, although, some would call most of the foods "healthy." Although I've had some success with a modified version of the SAD, my success was short-lived. I've come to terms where I'm certain grains have no nutritional value to my body, most fruits have always been problematic, I don't eat dairy, so giving it up isn't a big deal. Processed sugar (splenda) will be a bit more challenging, but I'm willing to take this through the entire 30 days, and beyond.

Shooting for April 1st start date, while I wean on to the program versus starting cold-turkey.

I got rid of so much food when I switched how I was eating. It was bags and bags of it. I gave most of it away to someone who would eat it. I didn't feel bad, because this person was going to buy the same type of food even if I didn't give them it.

Right now, I basically don't have a pantry. My wife and son still have stuff in there, but I don't. I think there are a couple tins of sardines. But, all my food is kept on a single shelf in the fridge. I like having a very simple diet.