a lot of calories

[fitnezzfreak]

Should I be concerned about this?  I eat fairly healthy now and always stay around 1200 calories.  I plan to start the program on Monday the 19th.  I am curious to see if by eliminating all of the extra additives etc if it will clear my skin as well as constant bloating that I experience.  Most of the food I plan to use in the beginning will be from www.kettlebellkitchen.com.  There meals are WHOLE compliant and I think this will help the first few weeks while I am planning meals to cook.  My concern with this is that there meals are around 450 calories a piece on average.  If I add snacks along with this will I be consuming too many calories?? 

[ultrarunnergirl]

First of all, welcome!

 

Do not count calories. Base your meals on the Meal Template portions, which is 1-2 palm-sized portions of protein AND 1-3 cups vegetables AND 2 thumb-sized portions of cooking fat OR a big handful of olives OR a small closed handful of nuts.

 

Do not snack. If you get hungry before the next meal, eat a mini-meal that includes protein, veggies and fat.

 

Do not weigh yourself.

 

The Whole 30 is about nourishing your body with only healthy, nutrient dense foods. It is also about changing your relationship with food completely.

 

The Program Rules: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/

 

Some very helpful information: http://whole30.com/pdf-downloads/

 

You can do this!

[fitnezzfreak]

First of all, welcome!

 

Do not count calories. Base your meals on the Meal Template portions, which is 1-2 palm-sized portions of protein AND 1-3 cups vegetables AND 2 thumb-sized portions of cooking fat OR a big handful of olives OR a small closed handful of nuts.

 

Do not snack. If you get hungry before the next meal, eat a mini-meal that includes protein, veggies and fat.

 

Do not weigh yourself.

 

The Whole 30 is about nourishing your body with only healthy, nutrient dense foods. It is also about changing your relationship with food completely.

 

The Program Rules: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/

 

Some very helpful information: http://whole30.com/pdf-downloads/

 

You can do this!

 

 

Thanks!  I am looking forward to the challenge.  

[Sleeve]

Even down to 5'2" and 110 pounds, your BMR will cover you for the three meals you mention so you can lay in bed while someone feeds them to you.  If you actually move, you can have more food.  The more you move, the more you can have.

[ladyshanny]

Most of the food I plan to use in the beginning will be from www.kettlebellkitchen.com.  There meals are WHOLE compliant

 

Be careful with the selections you make from this site.  Most of their offerings look alright but just on first glance I noticed that their "All Star Breakfast" includes "pancakes" which have maple syrup as an ingredient (not to mention that pancakes aren't permitted).  The Dijon Salmon one you'll want to be careful with as dijon mustard typically can contain wine and then of course all the "muffin" and "slider with muffin" offerings would not be Whole30 compliant.

 

I also think that maybe starting here is an alright idea if you need to but if their portions aren't the right portions for YOU and keep you satisfied for 4-5 hours, it might not be quite the deal you think. It's possible that you will need more protein than they offer or that you need to add fat.  I would probably also add some veggies to these entrees just to make sure my veggie intake was the best it could be.  You may also need to add some starchy veggies to at least one meal a day depending on your activity level and, for some women, where they are in their monthly cycle.

 

It's recommended that you use this time to figure out what you need and what ratios and quantities you need and feel alright with and the best way to do that is to be cooking the majority of your own meals.