[nickilaughs]

Anyone done it? I'm eating somewhat similar to it, but thinking of going "all the way" with no alcohol, cheese, or the other things that I still do have on occasion.
I tried to search the threads but nothing came up.
If anyone has any advice or is also thinking of doing it, please share!

[IanG]

Hmmm. I did not know what this was. But I do most of it except alcohol (I drink a lot) and legumes (I like hummus).

[Koshka]

I looked at it since I do like to avoid highly processed foods. I have previously gone gluten free for 30 days and went grain free for at least 2 weeks on several occasions. I know I'm not gluten sensitive and grains don't really cause any negative effects on me. I know that I do fine legumes and I know that I do OK with some dairy (I do have trouble with large amounts of milk). So, I don't think I get a whole lot of benefit from giving up those things for that period of time. I have been legume free in the past for more than 30 days and dairy free also so I know that they don't really bother me.

I do know that I some carbs raise my blood sugar more than I would like (not diabetic though) but I know which ones do. I've given up artificial sweeter already. I don't drink and I generally avoid highly processed foods.

That said -- even though I eat lowish carbs most days (80 to 100 grams) I don't really see a reason to totally avoid added sugar entirely. I eat very little added sugar. I make my own salad dressing for example. But, I also don't see a reason to 100% avoid all added sugar.

Now, I'm fairly far along in determining how I want to eat. Maybe if I was currently eating a lot of processed foods and eating a lot of foods with added sugar I would find a benefit to breaking the habit by doing this.

[nickilaughs]

Thanks, I did a lot of cutting of bad things already, But since I still have some IBS symptoms so thought trying this might help. Hardest part for me would be cutting out hummus and alcohol. I don't drink all the time, but once or twice every couple weeks. And cheese...
It's like it'd take away my last vices.
Thinking of doing it anyway tho for health.

[wendyland]

I've been doing two whole30s a year for the past few years. It really helps me get my eating in check. I like that I really feel like I've accomplished something when I'm done. I also feel great when I get to the end.

My biggest advice is to keep it simple the food simple at first. Keep plenty of your favorite compliant foods around. I love summer sausage, so I buy a good quality sausage from whole foods. I know you're not supposed to snack, but I allow myself to snack the first week. When I'm really hungry, I drink broth and a spoonful of coconut oil.

Post whole30 is also hard for me. You're supposed to eat one food at a time to see how you feel, but I always go hog wild at the end.

[Mossy]

I'm aware of it but that could be a problem, after 30 days if you immediately revert back to old habits. Rebound weight gain is huge problem that no one wants.

[Munchy]

I'm not really going "whole 30" but I am with cheese - no grains, beans, or alcohol. I like to batch cook, so this weekend, I'm cooking up a few freezer meals that I always make for my household (marinara, zucchini/chicken nuggets, zucchini/turkey meatballs, burritos), but I'm also making myself some individually portioned stuffed peppers, chili, soup, frittata, veggie/turkey burgers for the freezer.

Easy grab and go whenever I need it.

Oh, and I bookmarked this one page years ago Whole 30 freezer menu

[Ilene]

I love Whole 30, although because of wine I can only last Whole 6 but during the week I definitely stick to Whole 30 guidelines... There are a couple of really good Facebook groups, one specifically Whole 30 ONE day at a time, or something to that effect...

[rachel2writer]

I started my third Whole30 today. The first time I did it last year, I only made it to Whole9, and did complete it a few months ago.

It's a really great plan to break sugar addiction and identify problems with various types of foods. I highly recommend it to anyone with autoimmune disease or any other chronic illness. It can't hurt and might even help.

I already don't eat legumes, grains, and dairy, but my biggest challenge is alcohol and artificial sweetener. I love me some wine and occasional vodka diet tonic! I also like a pack or two of stevia in my coffee.

[nickilaughs]

Yeah weight loss wasn't my goal with it. It was more to see whatever foods might be effecting me negatively. It's so strict though,I'd need a food processor to make my own mayo, etc and those aren't cheap! I think I'm going to stick with what I'm doing for now. I appreciate the responses. It's just too convenient to buy condiments at the store. I don't use a lot, but they are life savers on occasion.

[Ilene]

nickilaughs, I use this recipe with my emersion blender now, super easy too ....