Newbie here, started July 12th

[Stephanie Barnet]

Hi! I am a newbie to a Paleo lifestyle and i am really excited to be here. I started Friday the 12th and so far so good. I have gained a lot of weight in the past few years and it is starting to affect my knees and back. I need to nip this now. I am only 46 and very concerned about my health. I guess one of the questions I have as I have read a ton of materials, is, What do you do after the 30? Can't you just continue on like this? The food is good I like the fact I get some fruit so I don't know when this is over, how does it change? Thanks for any advice!

[GFChris]

What do you do after the 30? Can't you just continue on like this? The food is good I like the fact I get some fruit so I don't know when this is over, how does it change? Thanks for any advice!

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Hi Stephanie and welcome to the forum!

After you complete your Whole30, then you reintroduce foods gradually to see what/how affects you (one food group every 3 days, eating Whole30 compliant otherwise), and then, based on how you feel and the results you obtained, you decide how you want to eat long term.

Take a look at the threads in the Life After Your Whole30 part of the forum to see how other folks have decided to continue. http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/20-life-after-your-whole30/

[fatboylola]

Hi Stepahnie!  I, too, started on July 12th.  I've been following Paleo for a few months but haven't been able to commit to the Whole30 until now.  I wasn't ready to give up the Cokes and chocolate, even if it was for just a month! lol

 

Kendall

[littleknife]

I started 12th too! Have had my ups and downs but so far really enjoying it, although snacking and sleeping have been a few factors. Knee and back issues are also something I deal with, one recommendation is go see a chiropractor (if you can) alongside your W30! They make a fantastic symbiotic partnership. I feel so much better both inside and out!

Hope both of you are getting on wonderfully