ShellyV123 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My somewhat reluctant husband and I have made the decision to start after thanksgiving. He says he is only concerned about how to eat while working [mailman]...I have similar problems, but feel if we do the prep work it is doable. I am a little nervous about the evenings, that is when we generally fall off of any wagons we may be on at the time. We both know we need to reset in a big way, and are optimistic that although challenging...it will have big health payoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 > He says he is only concerned about how to eat while working [mailman]...I have similar problems, but feel if we do the prep work it is doable. I sometimes drive a truck for work, and carry my food in an insulated lunchbox, kinda like this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted November 24, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 24, 2014 You're right that prep work is what will make this doable. That's true of anyone doing a Whole30, but it's especially true if you need to take your meals with you and if you don't have time to do a lot of cooking every day. You might want to check out this description of a weekly cookup for ideas. You might also find this pdf Whole30 travel guide helpful, as far as foods that your husband may be able to take with him as he delivers mail. There are also several previous discussions on similar situations, like this one or this one -- or google Whole30 to go to find more. As far as snacking in the evening, my biggest tip would be to be sure you eat plenty throughout the day, so that you're definitely not hungry in the evening. When you feel snacky but know you're not hungry, find something to do that keeps your hands and your mind occupied -- you could do meal planning, or write in a journal, or go for a walk, or draw, or paint, or knit -- or whatever you can think of that will keep you busy so you're not eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley's MaMa Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 WELCOME. I will hopefully be starting afer the holidays. Doing my research and planning. Good luck and can't wait to see more posts from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetfreedom Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm very excited to start on Black Friday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysensei Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'm starting on Black Friday, too! I'm going to thoroughly enjoy some Paleo pumpkin pie and pecan brittle tomorrow first. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JocI Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmarie885 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi, I just signed up i'm going to start December 1! I will be spending my black friday cleaning my pantry out!! I am excited to start this new journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleRose Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'm starting Black Friday (today!) too! So far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshstart30 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm just a day a day behind you in my journey! I'm starting today (Saturday) for my first Whole30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren_rankin Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Wow already cheated and not proud. I just had a black bean burger. I was desperate and didn't have anything prepared. Prep is so important. jeez on day two! so mad at myself. any quick recipes would be appreciated! I don't eat red meat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleRose Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 @lauren_rankin Could you make some soup and always have it in the fridge/freezer? That's a good way to increase the vegetables in your diet. Omelets, soups, salads, sauted "hashes" will probably be the bulk of my Whole30 diet...pretty boring stuff. The hardest part for me has been the little things...no gum, sweetner/creamer in my tea, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JocI Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Lauren, I have used quite a few recipes in the book. Plus I google recipes all the time. If you have the time, spend a few hours food prepping. It really does help. Michelle, Before you know it, those cravings will be gone. Hope everyone has a successful Whole30!!! Happy holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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