When I start the whole 30 challenge on Aug 5

[ChikomoFitness27]

Hello everyone! I am the new. I am rookie and a bit overwhelmed. Anyway, I have to buy whole 30 book if it is required. 

 

I will start the challenge on Aug 5th. I will do my best 

[amberino21]

There are plenty of new people starting every day - dont feel overwhelmed, just read a lot and get a good understanding of what the whole 30 is, what you can and can't have, and glue the meal template in to your brain

I'd suggest having a few "warm up" days - days where you try to follow the template for 3 meals a day. You can gauge portion sizes, omit any sneaky non-compliant foods, and get used to what you'll be doing

[Roz Griffiths]

Hello Chikomo! You don't have to buy the book, though it is very helpful. If you have a search round on these forums, there's at least 2 or 3 threads of folk all starting their Whole30 on the 5th (including me! Though this won't be my first)

[GFChris]

As others have said, the book is not required, but is very helpful.

Here's a link to a Whole30 kickoff article containing links for all the top resources: http://whole9life.com/2013/07/get-ready-get-set-august-whole30/
 

The meal planning template is your guide for every meal: http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Meal-Planning-Template.pdf
 

EDIT: moved thread to Join the Whole30

[MomUncorked]

I'm starting tomorrow too. I've been Paleo for 6 months but have been falling off the wagon a bit lately. I'll be posting my meals and progress on my blog at momuncorked.com.

[ChikomoFitness27]

Many thanks!!!!