Considering Whole 30... what should I know?

[Anonymous]

After a year of "dieting" with no results I need to do something drastic to start to make progress on losing these 25 extra pounds. Whole 30 seems to have worked for others. Where should I start? Any better options?

[Anonymous]

Drastic is a good word. It is very, very restrictive. Be prepared to do a lot of prep work so that you have enough things you can eat. Expect a larger than normal grocery bill that month.

[Anonymous]

Start with the 'what you can eat' on the whole30 shopping list and focus on that rather than what you can't eat. It shifts your mindset.

Meal planning is key. Nothing super detailed, just try to think ahead before you go shopping.

Find snacks that work for you. I love larabars, but only a few qualify for whole30. Nuts and as much fruit as I want.

I'm on day 12. Last year I did this and I lost 2lbs a week.

[Anonymous]

Prepare prepare prepare. And then prepare some more.

Join the online community for support (but read the book first or they get annoyed).

[Anonymous]

I'm on day 12 of Whole30, and I'm feeling great! The first couple days were a rude awakening, but I'm already in a groove and not feeling deprived.

The biggest thing is that it requires meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. I really haven't found it that difficult.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Start with the 'what you can eat' on the whole30 shopping list and focus on that rather than what you can't eat. It shifts your mindset.

Meal planning is key. Nothing super detailed, just try to think ahead before you go shopping.

Find snacks that work for you. I love larabars, but only a few qualify for whole30. Nuts and as much fruit as I want.

I'm on day 12. Last year I did this and I lost 2lbs a week.

So why are you doing it again? Unsustainable?

[Anonymous]

it is a pain in the ass and gets expensive quick.

[Anonymous]

Do it! You will lose weight and a bit of hunger won't bother you. You will feel in control.

If you plan and prep, that is...

[Anonymous]

It's good but you had better have a lot of veggies handy at mealtime - you soon realize how easy it is to lean on starches to fill up a meal. A side salad isn't going to cut it anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Start with the 'what you can eat' on the whole30 shopping list and focus on that rather than what you can't eat. It shifts your mindset.

Meal planning is key. Nothing super detailed, just try to think ahead before you go shopping.

Find snacks that work for you. I love larabars, but only a few qualify for whole30. Nuts and as much fruit as I want.

I'm on day 12. Last year I did this and I lost 2lbs a week.

So why are you doing it again? Unsustainable?

I actually adopted most of the changes in the diet and carried it through the year (sugar free sauces, peanut butter, coffee, spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta, nuts for snacks, etc). But I looove the holiday meals and allowed myself to enjoy desserts, dark chocolates from my kids for Christmas, delicious cheeses, wine and good bread. Now it's time to refocus and set myself back on my path.

I was just telling a coworker how easy it was for me this time around. Really it was just a matter of throwing out all the holiday splurges and not buying wine. The first whole30 was the toughest because I needed to build up a good list of recipes and snacks. Now I just am going back to what I was doing before the holidays and my whole 30 recipes are actually my families favorites.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After a year of "dieting" with no results I need to do something drastic to start to make progress on losing these 25 extra pounds. Whole 30 seems to have worked for others. Where should I start? Any better options?

No you don't.

Do you know how to cook?

Cook healthy meals. Drink water. Cut out alcohol. Don't buy mocha-flavored-whatever at Starbucks.

Walk every day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:After a year of "dieting" with no results I need to do something drastic to start to make progress on losing these 25 extra pounds. Whole 30 seems to have worked for others. Where should I start? Any better options?

No you don't.

Do you know how to cook?

Cook healthy meals. Drink water. Cut out alcohol. Don't buy mocha-flavored-whatever at Starbucks.

Walk every day.

I agree. If you really have 25 lbs to lose and can't move the scale by eating healthy and exercising, a fad won't help you much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:After a year of "dieting" with no results I need to do something drastic to start to make progress on losing these 25 extra pounds. Whole 30 seems to have worked for others. Where should I start? Any better options?

No you don't.

Do you know how to cook?

Cook healthy meals. Drink water. Cut out alcohol. Don't buy mocha-flavored-whatever at Starbucks.

Walk every day.

I agree. If you really have 25 lbs to lose and can't move the scale by eating healthy and exercising, a fad won't help you much.

Why don't you two go away.

[Anonymous]

Wrong. Consuming zero sugar and zero grain is very effective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Start with the 'what you can eat' on the whole30 shopping list and focus on that rather than what you can't eat. It shifts your mindset.

Meal planning is key. Nothing super detailed, just try to think ahead before you go shopping.

Find snacks that work for you. I love larabars, but only a few qualify for whole30. Nuts and as much fruit as I want.

I'm on day 12. Last year I did this and I lost 2lbs a week.

So why are you doing it again? Unsustainable?

I actually adopted most of the changes in the diet and carried it through the year (sugar free sauces, peanut butter, coffee, spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta, nuts for snacks, etc). But I looove the holiday meals and allowed myself to enjoy desserts, dark chocolates from my kids for Christmas, delicious cheeses, wine and good bread. Now it's time to refocus and set myself back on my path.

I was just telling a coworker how easy it was for me this time around. Really it was just a matter of throwing out all the holiday splurges and not buying wine. The first whole30 was the toughest because I needed to build up a good list of recipes and snacks. Now I just am going back to what I was doing before the holidays and my whole 30 recipes are actually my families favorites.

PB is not whole30 compliant. No legumes.

But legumes hardly make you fat the way pasta and soda do.