Whole 30?
 

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!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I love Whole 30, although because of wine :cheers: I can only last Whole 6 :lol: 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...

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.

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.

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