Whole 30?

MamaSam · 12-30-2015, 10:52 AM

I wasn't sure where this belonged and I did a search,but didn't find anything(though I'm sure there are some threads on it). Anyway,my family is thinking of trying it in a couple of weeks and I'd like to hear experiences.

sunflowermom · 12-30-2015, 11:30 AM

Mother of Sons · 12-30-2015, 12:05 PM

We did it a couple of years ago and loved it. I had some extreme anxiety the first week or so but I was going through a really difficult time so I'm not sure which caused the anxiety. We ate great food, we weren't hungry (but at the beginning did have to eat more often) and I lost 20 pounds.

greengirl19 · 12-30-2015, 12:11 PM

I've done 1.5 (.5 because I found out I was pregnant . . .) and lots of local friends have done 1 or 2. A big factor in your experience is what you already eat. Going from a standard American diet to whole30 is a HUGE change. We had already done GAPS, been paleo for long stretches, etc, so it was all pretty familiar with me, just more strict with the no maple syrup or honey. Are you including the kids or allowing them some off-plan foods? Pregnant or nursing? I was nursing both times and found that required snacks, which are discouraged. And you'll find your own personal carb happiness levels. Sweet potatoes are simply amazing. Other amazing things are big coconut shredded pieces. Finding approved processed meats (sausage, bacon, etc) is hard but not impossible and it is convenient. I found some chicken sausages that were approved that saved lunch several times.

There are lots of blogs out there with tips on how to prep ahead to make it easier. Clean your fridge out to make room for the crazy amount of veggies you'll eat

Cook meat in bulk for a few days at a time. I was able to borrow some books from my library that really helped, Well Fed and Well Fed 2 are my favorites for recipes but the original Whole30 book It Starts With Food can be helpful too depending on how big of a change it will be for you.

Any specific questions or concerns?

bliss · 12-30-2015, 12:11 PM

I wish I could get my family on board with something like this. 20 pounds?! Sign me up!

MamaSam · 12-30-2015, 12:18 PM

We currently eat local grass-fed meats..no processed stuff really..the big things I'm worried about are no dairy and no sugar. We use sucanat,maple syrup,and honey and try to limit that. We eat real foods us what I guess you'd call it.

12-30-2015, 10:52 AM	#1
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Whole 30? I wasn't sure where this belonged and I did a search,but didn't find anything(though I'm sure there are some threads on it). Anyway,my family is thinking of trying it in a couple of weeks and I'd like to hear experiences.

12-30-2015, 11:30 AM	#2
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Whole 30? __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

12-30-2015, 12:05 PM	#3
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: Whole 30? We did it a couple of years ago and loved it. I had some extreme anxiety the first week or so but I was going through a really difficult time so I'm not sure which caused the anxiety. We ate great food, we weren't hungry (but at the beginning did have to eat more often) and I lost 20 pounds.

12-30-2015, 12:11 PM	#4
greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Whole 30? I've done 1.5 (.5 because I found out I was pregnant . . .) and lots of local friends have done 1 or 2. A big factor in your experience is what you already eat. Going from a standard American diet to whole30 is a HUGE change. We had already done GAPS, been paleo for long stretches, etc, so it was all pretty familiar with me, just more strict with the no maple syrup or honey. Are you including the kids or allowing them some off-plan foods? Pregnant or nursing? I was nursing both times and found that required snacks, which are discouraged. And you'll find your own personal carb happiness levels. Sweet potatoes are simply amazing. Other amazing things are big coconut shredded pieces. Finding approved processed meats (sausage, bacon, etc) is hard but not impossible and it is convenient. I found some chicken sausages that were approved that saved lunch several times. There are lots of blogs out there with tips on how to prep ahead to make it easier. Clean your fridge out to make room for the crazy amount of veggies you'll eat Cook meat in bulk for a few days at a time. I was able to borrow some books from my library that really helped, Well Fed and Well Fed 2 are my favorites for recipes but the original Whole30 book It Starts With Food can be helpful too depending on how big of a change it will be for you. Any specific questions or concerns? __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

12-30-2015, 12:11 PM	#5
bliss Rose Garden NEUROSPICY! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Other worlds than these Posts: 13,430	Re: Whole 30? I wish I could get my family on board with something like this. 20 pounds?! Sign me up! __________________ Me, The Surveyor, The Truck Driver, The Landscaper, The SAHM, The Grocery Manager, The Gamer, The Gardener, The Home Improvement Manager, and The Grandkids

12-30-2015, 12:18 PM	#6
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Re: Whole 30? We currently eat local grass-fed meats..no processed stuff really..the big things I'm worried about are no dairy and no sugar. We use sucanat,maple syrup,and honey and try to limit that. We eat real foods us what I guess you'd call it.

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