pearlgirl2017

#1 tip for me...If you don't buy it, you can't eat it. I doesn't matter how much good fruit and veggies I have in the fridge, if there is ice cream in the house that is what I am going to go for first.

For my breakfast and lunch through out the week I usually make a big batch of something I can use for several days. An egg & veggie casserole, soups or stews. Dinner is a whole lot easier when the veggies have been washed and chopped/sliced/diced beforehand. I rarely find any pre-bagged veggies that have a great freshness quality. Hopefully your market is better, they can be such a time saver.

Try to get him to commit to at least 10 days. Once he realizes how much better he feels he may continue on with you. Take some meals/recipes that you already use that are close to being compliant and make them so. Most men are so resistant to change where their stomachs are concerned. Keep the dishes simple at first. The recipes in the books are really great, but too much new/change at once can be exhausting. Not to mention the rebellion from anyone not doing the program.

Great to have an accountability buddy!

Remember what is good for you is also good for them. Try to keep things simple the first 7-10 days. Take the meals you and they already know and like, substitute or leave out the non-compliant ingredients, and make double batches. Leftovers are your best friend. Any meat can be made into a completely different meal with a different sauce, set of veggies or served over a salad. New recipes are fun and exciting but can be overwhelming while trying to get the rules down. Add some rice or rolls to their meals occasionally if need be.

Lucky to have the company of your spouse. Try to keep things simple the first 7-10 days. Take the meals you already know and like, substitute or leave out the non-compliant ingredients, and make double batches. Leftovers are your best friend. Any meat can be made into a completely different meal with a different sauce, set of veggies or served over a salad. New recipes are fun and exciting but can be overwhelming while trying to get the rules down. Go through the spice cabinet. Just because it doesn't say sugar in the title (cough, cough, McCormick's Lemon Pepper) doesn't mean it isn't in there.

I take magnesium supplements for my restless legs. Take it only at night because it can make you sleepy.

Meal 1 this morning was 1.5 cups of this recipe https://boysahoy.com/whole30-slow-cooker-sweet-potato-chili-recipe/. I left out the bell peppers and put it over spaghetti squash. Forgot to add a fat. Meal 2 is 1.5 cups of https://meljoulwan.com/2012/11/05/silky-gingered-zucchini-soup/, a serving of the No Fuss Salmon Cakes, and a container of olives-to-go. Meal 3 will be steamed yellow squash and pork chops simmered in orange juice. I'll add some olive oil to the pan after the chops are done and reduce it down till it's thickened. I'll get the hang of the template before the end of the 30 days...

Men! Hide the scale or take out the battery.

@Melanie S it's certainly a learning curve to get the meals figured out at the beginning. Keep it going and keep it simple. You'll get there. I find that, for me, apples and broccoli are like Chinese food...I can stuff myself with them and be hungry a half hour later. You might try a different set of veggies for a few weeks and see how that does for you.

@Framed Cooks, I followed your instructions on your site - https://www.framedcooks.com/2013/06/how-to-make-a-perfect-poached-egg.html - and made some Perfect Poached Eggs. They came out great. I ate them over some leftover sauerkraut and had a pretty interesting meal 1.

One of my favorites for breakfast. I usually will saute some spinach first in some ghee, then pour in the egg mixture (I use 3 large eggs). https://www.stupideasypaleo.com/2013/06/20/sweet-and-savory-blueberry-omelet/ Don't forget to add a fat - bacon, avocado......

Not all of their products are compliant. You have to read the labels on all of them to find what is offered in your area. Or order from them directly online. Same with Pederson's, not all of the bacon in the store is compliant either.

One of the most helpful things I did for myself was to buy a magnifying glass. I read all the labels on everything, including spices and condiments. I take it with me when I go shopping.

Everyone has different results at different times during the program. I noticed a difference in my knees within the first 10 days.