jdharna Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi, my name is Juli, and I'm starting The Whole30—officially—on Monday, January 12th. I devoured "It Starts With Food" last week. My husband and I were traveling from north Florida to Missouri. I purchased the iBooks version first and began reading it as we drove. Just before I took over the wheel in mid-Tenessee, I purchased the audible version so that I could continue the book as I drove. My husband was also impressed—remember, he's listening as I'm driving—but he's not a technophile, so he likes old-fashion paper books. So, when we got home, I ordered the hardback version for him! That's 3 versions of the book! Today, I received my copy of "Well Fed" by Melissa Joulwan. I'm figuring out how to start on Monday so that I have no cheats and no slips! I know even before the clock strikes on the first day that I'm going to miss my soothing hot beverages: chai and coffee, which I've been having with soy milk/almond milk and Truvia (3 to 4 packets) for the last few years! Truvia is going to be my biggest challenge. Of course, I worry about the loss of starch, too, but not quite as much as the creamy sweetness in my tea and coffee! So, if anyone has been down this road before, please share how you survived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlocs1021 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The first two weeks of the whole 30 are the hardest, once you are finished you will not miss milk in your coffee. If I ever have a hankering I will use a frother to either add coconut milk or coconut oil or both. Both are yummy buy I like the coconut milk better. You can definitely find teas that are compliant but I agree I love a warm beverage in the morning to start the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaT66 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Good luck to you. One of the hardest things for me was to give up my coffee. Giving it up is way easier than drinking it black. I'm not a big fan of tea, and I detest the taste of coconut. Since I gave up milk/creamer, I find I really enjoy a good cup of coffee with sugar. And a recent trip to India introduced me to chai, it won't be easy, but I know you can do it. There's a lot of people here to support you so don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Of course, I worry about the loss of starch, too, A note to clarify: you don't have to give up starch, just grains and legumes (and soy and dairy, etc, of course). Including starchy veggies in your plan is not just permitted; it is encouraged. enjoy. and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdharna Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the words of encouragement. Day one is almost done, and so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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