Henderson Team Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 My husband and I have our start date. We are currently cleaning the cupboards, buying new spices, researching recipes and planning for our new adventure. This is really exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieNicks Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 How exciting! That is going to be MY start date as well! I'm so glad there will be more people! My info: I am 29, 220lbs & 5'9. A healthy weight would be 180* I am doing whole30 after a gentlemen my dads age said it changed his life. I have a terrible relationship with food and I need to fix that. My husband and I would love to start a family in 2018 so I need to be healthy before that and especially after that! Here I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Well, looks like we can support each other. My info: I am 53, 165 & 5'9. I have been a yo yo with my weight for the past several years, and I just want to be happy and healthy- and have a positive relationship with food. I LOVE CHIPS and crunchy foods! I am really excited about the variety of recipes! Here is to a healthier 2017! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieNicks Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yeah! I'm excited to be doing with you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanmly Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I was going to start February 1st but had looks like February 6th will work better. You guys mind if I join you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 This is great! I really am getting excited. I prepped some meatballs today and made some sausage. Working full time- I am defiantly a planner. I believe that I will be transitioning with some meals between now and the 6th as I will run out of the "off limits" food before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanmly Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I got my book this weekend and I'm starting to go through it. I'm planning for the next couple of weeks to do exactly the same thing, only replacing "off limit" foods with whole 30 foods. I work full time also but not the best planner:) Something I need to do better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have been reading recipes, and selecting those I want to try and alphabetizing the spices! Last night I made the beef and sweet potato chili. It was really good! I am trying to use up off limit foods and replace with approved foods. Today I made Tahini. Real easy to make and MUCH less expensive than store bought! I received my Mandoline Slicer and my Tri Blade Spiralizer from Amazon today.... At this time I feel like I am preparing for a real adventure. 7 days for the kickoff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bess W Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm starting February 6th, too! Cleaning out my kitchen this week and starting to prep--drank black coffee today and I didn't die, so that's a start haha My info: I'm 29 and 140 pounds, just looking to be more energized and healthier all around. I found myself lethargic a lot of the time and, after reading It Starts With Food, I think my diet is the culprit. Excited to meet and go on this journey with y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Welcome. This is going to be a great journey. We will make it through! I have not read It Starts With Food. I have the other two books and have enjoyed them thus far. This would be at least 5 of us with the same start date! I went caffeine free about 1 year ago and I drink it black. You will survive. I did find some Whole 30 approved creamers on Amazon- as my husband thinks this may be the breaking point for him... Let's do this! Here is to more energy! nutpods Unsweetened Dairy-Free Creamer (French Vanilla, 4-pack) - Whole30 Approved by nutpod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhook10 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 My husband and I are starting Feb 6th as well! Glad this forum is here for inspiration! I gained a LOT of weight in 2016 and have not been paying attention to what I eat. Hopefully this will help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Welcome. This is going to be a great journey. We will make it through! I have not read It Starts With Food. I have the other two books and have enjoyed them thus far. This would be at least 5 of us with the same start date! I went caffeine free about 1 year ago and I drinking it black. You will survive. I did find some Whole 30 approved creamers on Amazon- as my husband thinks this may be the breaking point for him... But sticking to the principles, those are out too! Let's do this! Here is to more energy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LydiaJo Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Okay, I'm in. I have started and restarted so many times I can't count. I'm just coming out of a dark place (depression). I'm 64, divorced and mom to a 16 yr old daughter. Her dad passed in April and she gets anxious about my health. At 5 even, my 160 weight is just too much for my knees and heart. My plan is to do a mass cooking and freeze all my meals for the month. I often work long hours so I plan to take 2 meals to work with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhook10 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Does anyone own an Instant Pot? Would you recommend it? My mouse is hovering over the "buy now" on Amazon button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandawithbaggage Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I am also starting Feb 6, looking forward to tracking progress mutually with this forum! I am living in Chicago, 27 years old and doing the whole30 with my partner. My main reason for starting is to increase my energy levels and feel healthy and craving-free! I did a "whole17" a few years back (I had planned for only this amount of time as I had a hectic travel schedule at the time) but this time I'm fully committed to the 30 days without anything to set me back! I really enjoyed my short stint previously and noticed many significant changes in my body and mind throughout so I can't wait to see how it goes this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm planning to start Feb. 6th too. I borrowed the Whole 30 book from a co-worker last week, she's on her second round and doing great. I have a lot of health issues; IBS, Fibromyalgia, migraines, and food and other allergies to name a few. I'm already pretty good about avoiding my known allergens but I think I may have food sensitivities the skin tests don't pick up, so I think an elimination diet is a good idea for me. Things I'm worried about: I'm doing this alone so there will be lots of temptations with my family's food in the house. My husband does most of the cooking now (I work, he doesn't) and he won't be willing to change his cooking habits for me, so that's going to be a source of contention. And my diet is already limited by my allergies and religious restrictions so will I struggle to find things to eat? I'm so nervous, but I want to see my health improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenHZ Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 @Georgina2 that is hard. does husband make dishes that are all combined or will you be able to pick out parts that are compliant? If he learned allergies he can learn this so hope he can understand why you are doing this and be supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 @JenHZ he said he would watch for things I can't have when he is cooking if I give him a list so he can easily check labels, which was really nice. He seems to understand the elimination for food sensitivities piece of it. Does anyone know if such a list exists? It easy to say, no dairy, soy, etc, but when you get down to all those sneaky ingredients in spices and such like sulfates, we are both going to need help knowing what is and is not compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenHZ Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 start with this http://whole30.com/2015/04/whole30-label-reading/ and make sure to print out a couple copies of the additive list I mostly make my own spice mixes, a legacy of kid having a mustard allergy when growing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Prep work is done... menu is completed...protein salad made, scale hidden (i could not throw it away), measurements and pre-weight written down and yes pictures are taken. I have to travel this week for work, so I plan on taking my cooler with my own food. Good luck to us all on our adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash8080 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I'm joining you guys too tomorrow! And I travel a lot for work too mostly to Mexico, smaller towns most of the time and it can be hard to find a healthy meal sometimes. I'm looking for ideas as I fly out again on Saturday for 8 days! Yikes!! Good luck everybody!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I tried to do some prep work- I have all the ingredients ready for dinner tomorrow night, but I need mayo for my lunch recipe and that was a total failure so I'm discouraged. I've been sick all day and not even sure if it's a good idea to start tomorrow, but I figure at a minimum I can avoid eating non-compliant foods, even if I'm not able to eat all the stuff I planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash8080 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I've done mayo a lot and failed at first. But if the eggs are room temperature it helps a lot and I used an immersion blender and it came out great every time after that. Don't know if that helps! You can also buy primal mayo on Amazon (whole 30 approved)! I stocked up a couple of jars for emergencies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygloab Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi gang, my wife and I are also starting Whole30 tomorrow. In our case, we're doing this as a means to have something positive to be doing while also quitting drinking and smoking. This is gonna be rough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henderson Team Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 We too will be quitting alcohol... best of luck to all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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