Time to get really healthy as we move towards the end of the year, and shedding a few pounds while at it wouldn’t disappoint!
I started the Whole30 Program last Friday, which in a nutshell means following a gluten-free, sugar-free, alcohol-free diet. The good news is that you eat beef, fish, chicken, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. So after the first two days I can say I am already starting to feel the “fog” disappear, the bloat begin to subside, and lost 5.4 pounds – yes that is correct! Actually you are told “you are not allowed to weigh yourself for 30 days,” but I needed to weigh this morning to ensure the needle was going down and not up in pounds. No more peeking till Day 30 for me. You don’t count calories, carbs, or points; you don’t have to measure your food and you just choose really wise choices.
This program was created by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig in 2009, who also founded their business Whole9 the same year. According to their website they have nearly 1 million visitors a month to the two websites – so a few people must really think their program is a winner – so far, me too!
They wrote a book about it and you can buy online or download a copy, but they also offer so much FREE info on the program you don’t really have to buy the book (but I did anyway). Here is a link to their Whole30 Downloads page that offers program rules, a shopping list, meal planning template, and more.
And according to their website, my only job during the next 30 days is to choose good food choices – I can do this!!
Have you done the Whole30? Let me know of your successes and/or share ideas and recipes that are Whole30 compliant.
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Looking forward to your posts!!! Sounds like a life- affirming direction.
Good luck. Hopefully you can continue long after 30 days. I think it has to be a way of life really (with the occasional treat).
I would be interested in trying this will get the book, would be good to do before the holidays. Congratulations.
Totally agree. Looking forward to feeling healthier and looking svelte by the December holidays. And feel confident I will have a healthy, but satisfying Thanksgiving!
Starting my very first Whole 30 next Thursday. Nervous but excited!
Jessamine – Was nervous too (afraid of failing) but the excitement of feeling better from the get-go made the nervousness go to the bottom of my list. Good Luck!
After much thought I have decided to take the plunge and start the program. So many reasons but truly want to break my sugar addiction, feed my body properly and hopefully end my many, many years of stomach problems. I’m nervous about failing but am determined to give it 100%. I’m actually kind of excited.
Tesa, congratulations on taking the Whole30 plunge and best of luck with breaking your sugar addiction – I found it difficult but worth it. Have had to start over since I went off program, but am so looking forward to completing it this time.