Whole30?

norbert5 · April 2014

Has anyone done the Whole 30? I would love to hear about your experience and any tips you have. I ordered the book and plan to start it around the first of May (as long as our escrow closes on time). I definitely need a reset because to be honest when it comes to chocolate/sugar I am like an addict. I NEED my next fix, it is sad. TIA If anyone wants to do it with me, I would love some company.

Arod1087 · April 2014

I don't know what that is..but sugar is seriously addictive. I'm here to support you on not eating any!

tashad18 · April 2014

I've never heard of this. Must google.

hendy02 · April 2014

DH and i are doing it right now -- today is halfway! the first week or so is a little hard but doable. i typically eat ok, not awful, but not great; i'll end up taking DD, who is three, out for mcnuggets or grabbing a bag of smarties when i'm at target and hoarding them (i have a major candy addiction). i just wanted to do this to wipe the slate clean and to support DH, who agreed to do it and wanted to lose some weight and just be healthier.

i find that i dont have the afternoon energy slump anymore. DH no longer has random aches and pains that he has had for years. he has lost 10+ pounds so far (not supposed to weigh yourself til the end, but he caved) and i've lost the remainder of my baby weight; all of my usual summer shorts fit or are big on me now. my brother and SIL did it in november and he, who normally has awful seasonal and animal allergies, feels 100% better. obviously he has maintained the eating and lifestyle changes, but still.

overall, i miss having a bagel in the morning, but i've always known those bagels go straight to my hips and now that weight is gone. i also miss candy and plan to hit the after easter sales for a few favorites to reward DH and i for making it through the 30 days. but it's more out of habit than a real craving, if that makes sense. i wouldnt mind eating this clean for the long haul.

nbcarlson · April 2014

That sounds intense but I think I'm going to try it with DH. Are you Breastfeeding @hendy02? I just don't want to mess up my supply.

norbert5 · April 2014

@nbcarlson that is one of my concerns as well. A friend did it and didn't have issues with her supply, that is why I am even considering it. However I know everyone is different but my fingers are crossed.

@hendy02‌, the weight will be great to see go but I am happy to hear the other side effects as well. I am always achey and exhausted, it sucks.

Jenball717 · April 2014

Be warned, the first week can be awful. Hang in there, it will get better. You may feel sluggish, irritable, even achy. It is very common, you aren't broken!

I haven't done it while nursing though and I'm too scared to risk it.

norbert5 · April 2014

@jenball717, thanks for the warning. @nryan55, great tip! Thank you.

muffyvonmuff · April 2014

I just don't think I could ever live a carb and dairy free life. No beans, potato, milk for 30 days? then potentially forever? eek I get the sads thinking about it.

I was thinking about doing that stupid 21 day reset from shakeology. Its portion control which I think I can get behind, its only that shake that Im unsure of.

nbcarlson · April 2014

I think I could go without dairy, potatoes, and beans for 30 days. Not for life though. Oh and I love bread.

norbert5 · April 2014

I am definitely considering this a reset for now. I used to eat really healthy. I followed the 90/10 rule and that is what I am trying to get back to. Right now it is definitely 50/50 and that just isn't good enough. @beernifer, do it! Start right after beer week.

norbert5 · April 2014

@has615, I have had a couple friends do really well with the shakeology 21 day thing. However a couple of them followed up with weight watchers to continue the loss and then ones that didn't do anything afterwards gained it back.

hendy02 · April 2014

nbcarlson said:
That sounds intense but I think I'm going to try it with DH. Are you Breastfeeding @hendy02? I just don't want to mess up my supply.

Yes I am. I was worried about it unitially too but it hasnt been a problem. I do take fenugreek though, but I did that before I started the whole 30 too.

hendy02 · April 2014

NRyan55 said:

has615 said:

I just don't think I could ever live a carb and dairy free life. No beans, potato, milk for 30 days? then potentially forever? eek I get the sads thinking about it.

I was thinking about doing that stupid 21 day reset from shakeology. Its portion control which I think I can get behind, its only that shake that Im unsure of.

I can go without beans and other carbs (we do primal now so we have dairy, also most paleo/primal adopters have potatoes), I just can't do portion control!

You can have sweet potatoes on the whole 30. Thats what we ate 90% of the time before anyway so it hasn't been a big thing for us.

hendy02 · April 2014

norbert5 said:
@nbcarlson that is one of my concerns as well. A friend did it and didn't have issues with her supply, that is why I am even considering it. However I know everyone is different but my fingers are crossed.

@hendy02‌, the weight will be great to see go but I am happy to hear the other side effects as well. I am always achey and exhausted, it sucks.

Yes, that has been great. I used to literally fall asleep in the afternoon (true, DS was up a lot at night but still) and Now all of the sudden it is dinner time and, poof, that fatigue just never hits. Even though DS is still up 1-3 times a night.

hendy02 · April 2014

These are the books I have. Each has their strengths and I would recommend them all. Sorry it is sideways

vvg28 · April 2014

This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?

Jalee85 · April 2014

vvg28 said:
This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?

I've always been curious about the Blood Type Diet

Jalee85 · April 2014

@comeongetdown‌
I am going to attemp to make spaghetti squash tonight. Any tips or tricks?

vvg28 · April 2014

Jalee85 said:

vvg28 said:
This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?
I've always been curious about the Blood Type Diet

I liked it. Lost weight quick which is so not like me. I am an O - they are classified essentially carnivores bc it is the oldest blood type. So I basically ate tons of fruits, veggies and protein. Simple ingredients and nothing processed. Different blood types do better with different type food based on their origin. And different blood types do better with different exercising. O bloods need vigorous excercising - I guess used to hunting their food (ha!). It explains this all by pointing out some diets work for some and others not....this is the reason why.

Jalee85 · April 2014

vvg28 said:

Jalee85 said:

vvg28 said:
This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?
I've always been curious about the Blood Type Diet
I liked it. Lost weight quick which is so not like me. I am an O - they are classified essentially carnivores bc it is the oldest blood type. So I basically ate tons of fruits, veggies and protein. Simple ingredients and nothing processed. Different blood types do better with different type food based on their origin. And different blood types do better with different exercising. O bloods need vigorous excercising - I guess used to hunting their food (ha!). It explains this all by pointing out some diets work for some and others not....this is the reason why.

I'm B+ but no clue what DH is.

Flutterby00 · April 2014

I've been curious about Paleo and this Whole30 sounds very intriguing. But I am so intimidated by the whole thing. Fast and easy is my motto when it comes to cooking. When I think about whole foods, I just have no idea what I'd do for breakfast OR lunch. I'm sure that is all covered in the books, though - right? For those that have done it, how much time do you dedicate per week to planning and preparing your meals?

vvg28 · April 2014

Jalee85 said:

vvg28 said:

Jalee85 said:

vvg28 said:
This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?
I've always been curious about the Blood Type Diet
I liked it. Lost weight quick which is so not like me. I am an O - they are classified essentially carnivores bc it is the oldest blood type. So I basically ate tons of fruits, veggies and protein. Simple ingredients and nothing processed. Different blood types do better with different type food based on their origin. And different blood types do better with different exercising. O bloods need vigorous excercising - I guess used to hunting their food (ha!). It explains this all by pointing out some diets work for some and others not....this is the reason why.
I'm B+ but no clue what DH is.

When I get home I will look and see what my book says B is. The positive or negative does not impact it one way or another.

Jalee85 · April 2014

@vvg28‌ I've been meaning to ask you if you have a FB account? If so Id love to add you as a friend . Since we are both ranching wives. We got to stick together. Plus it's the middle of calving for us and I'm lonely...haha

vvg28 · April 2014

Jalee85 said:
@vvg28‌ I've been meaning to ask you if you have a FB account? If so Id love to add you as a friend . Since we are both ranching wives. We got to stick together. Plus it's the middle of calving for us and I'm lonely...haha

Yes we do! I can relate! My hubs broke his foot helping someone haul cattle a few weeks ago. Bummer! I have had to help him wash his crutches and boot thing free of manure daily. Ha!

I do have Fb. I'll send you a message when I get home (again).

Jalee85 · April 2014

vvg28 said:

Jalee85 said:
@vvg28‌ I've been meaning to ask you if you have a FB account? If so Id love to add you as a friend . Since we are both ranching wives. We got to stick together. Plus it's the middle of calving for us and I'm lonely...haha
Yes we do! I can relate! My hubs broke his foot helping someone haul cattle a few weeks ago. Bummer! I have had to help him wash his crutches and boot thing free of manure daily. Ha!

I do have Fb. I'll send you a message when I get home (again).

I'll be sure to tell DH to NOT brake his foot during the middle of calving!

norbert5 · April 2014

@nryan55 please comment. I need help.

I am kind of intimidated to start but I need to. I feel like my 80 year old grandma is doing better then me right now.

@beernifer, yay! I am excited.

norbert5 · April 2014

I would love for it to be group thing! The more support the better. Just FYI- I also bought the nom nom paleo book.

lorelaie10 · April 2014

Flutterby00 said:

I've been curious about Paleo and this Whole30 sounds very intriguing. But I am so intimidated by the whole thing. Fast and easy is my motto when it comes to cooking. When I think about whole foods, I just have no idea what I'd do for breakfast OR lunch. I'm sure that is all covered in the books, though - right? For those that have done it, how much time do you dedicate per week to planning and preparing your meals?

I'm not planning on Whole30, but I am very regimented about planning and prepping meals. It helped both me and DH lose about 30 lbs each. Plus we don't spend tons of money eating out.

Step One: Planning (The Most Important Step)
I normally spend an hour or two on Thursday or Friday night planning my meals. I use Evernote and create a different note for each week, that way I can track what I made recently or what we really liked/didn't like. I have a pretty robust Pinterest board of recipes and also have some websites and cookbooks I look at for ideas. I check out the circular at my two grocery stores and decide which one I'll go to based on what sales are happening on meat and dairy and produce. I always do a crockpot meal on Sunday, because that is one of the days I prep for the week and don't feel like making yet another meal that day. We eat the same thing for breakfast most weeks - I eat two hardboiled eggs and yogurt, I make DH breakfast sandwiches that I freeze and take out for him the night before with eggs, ham, cheese on an English muffin. Lunches are variable and dinners are normally cooked on Sunday (crockpot), Wednesday (real quick dinner with easy cleanup) and Friday (nicer dinner with wine and relaxing) with leftovers in between.

Step Two: Shop
I go to the grocery store on Saturday morning.I make sure to shop the perimeter of the store for the healthiest items. Produce, meat, dairy. No packaged stuff in the middle. Normal spend for a week is approximately $100-$120.

Step Three: Prep
I take about an hour on Saturday and another hour on Sunday to prep all of our meals for the week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. When I get home, dinner is quick and breakfast for the next day is just put in a lunch bag.

I know this won't work for everyone, but it has become a routine for me. I like to plan and prep and cook, so it is also enjoyable. Saves so much time during the week and we don't eat crap.

Flutterby00 · April 2014

Kate101080 said:

Flutterby00 said:

I've been curious about Paleo and this Whole30 sounds very intriguing. But I am so intimidated by the whole thing. Fast and easy is my motto when it comes to cooking. When I think about whole foods, I just have no idea what I'd do for breakfast OR lunch. I'm sure that is all covered in the books, though - right? For those that have done it, how much time do you dedicate per week to planning and preparing your meals?

I'm not planning on Whole30, but I am very regimented about planning and prepping meals. It helped both me and DH lose about 30 lbs each. Plus we don't spend tons of money eating out.

Step One: Planning (The Most Important Step)
I normally spend an hour or two on Thursday or Friday night planning my meals. I use Evernote and create a different note for each week, that way I can track what I made recently or what we really liked/didn't like. I have a pretty robust Pinterest board of recipes and also have some websites and cookbooks I look at for ideas. I check out the circular at my two grocery stores and decide which one I'll go to based on what sales are happening on meat and dairy and produce. I always do a crockpot meal on Sunday, because that is one of the days I prep for the week and don't feel like making yet another meal that day. We eat the same thing for breakfast most weeks - I eat two hardboiled eggs and yogurt, I make DH breakfast sandwiches that I freeze and take out for him the night before with eggs, ham, cheese on an English muffin. Lunches are variable and dinners are normally cooked on Sunday (crockpot), Wednesday (real quick dinner with easy cleanup) and Friday (nicer dinner with wine and relaxing) with leftovers in between.

Step Two: Shop
I go to the grocery store on Saturday morning.I make sure to shop the perimeter of the store for the healthiest items. Produce, meat, dairy. No packaged stuff in the middle. Normal spend for a week is approximately $100-$120.

Step Three: Prep
I take about an hour on Saturday and another hour on Sunday to prep all of our meals for the week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. When I get home, dinner is quick and breakfast for the next day is just put in a lunch bag.

I know this won't work for everyone, but it has become a routine for me. I like to plan and prep and cook, so it is also enjoyable. Saves so much time during the week and we don't eat crap.

Thank you so much for writing this out!

If others want to make this a group thing - I'm in. I need to make a big change, and am ready. I will say though, if it starts to affect the milk supply, i'll have to put it off until later. I'm hoping that it doesn't!

hendy02 · April 2014

vvg28 said:
This reminds me of a deal I did a couple of years ago that was based on your blood type. My particular blood type was to avoid cheeses, grains, etc. It did work great for me.

So can you do this without buying the book or is the book mandatory in order to get it right?

There is a ton of info online. I just like having books to make notes and tag recipes.

vvg28 · April 2014

I will join in. Might as well. I am feeling miserable heavy right now.....clothes getting uncomfortable. I hate that feeling. So I will most likely start post my next grocery visit. But I would still like to check in with you all when you get started.

Oh and @Jalee85‌ - ygpm

scamberlous3000 · April 2014

crunchymama11 said:
I want to but my milk supply is crazy temperamental. Every time I don't eat enough my supply is low, and then I get absolutely ravenous, eat 6 huge meals, and feel engorged the next day.

but i'll do a modified version with you- i'll just quit sugar-sugar.

I absolutely want to do this, so I'll deft join the group. I also want to mention that there are BF forums on whole30.com that discuss milk supply and how the diet can actually increase your supply, especially if you eat enough fats such as nuts and avocados. Whole30.com has the whole program, shopping lists, meal prep, etc online for free so you don't have to buy any books. Plus Paleo recipes are all over the place too.

CousinVicki · April 2014

why does everyone loveeee going on these 'cut out all of this and this and this' diet? it's impossible to sustain. good god, everything in moderation.

no dairy? no carbs? welcome to my nightmare.

norbert5 · April 2014

@beernifer, I would love a checkin. It will be nice to know I am not alone. I am so glad I started this post. :x

megs1409 · April 2014

I just did a "party" on Sunday where we made freezer meals (10 of them) that were focused around being paleo. I split the recipes in half, so DH and I now have 20 paleo meals in the freezer. Everything was pretty much meat, fresh veggies and seasoning. So yummy, and it took 2 hours to put the 20 meals together.

If anyone is interested in more details, let me know. Happy to share!

Jalee85 · April 2014

I will join in on the dieting aspect, but I will do more if a keto diet. I need my cheat foods...lol

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