RealFoodCZick Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 So awesome to see so many like-minded people! I learned about Whole30 a couple of days ago, did some research, and landed here. I will be starting my first Whole30 on Jan 1st as well. I am not expecting it to be easy, but seeing all the enthusiasm on this forum is making me excited and motivated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beverlyb30 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm starting my first Whole30 on Jan 1. I'm starting out by doing a Whole30 compliant menu from onceamonthmeals so I'll have compliant food ready to heat up and eat in my freezer. This way there will be less temptation to do a simple standby of a peanut butter sandwich on days when I get home late from work and don't have the time/energy to cook. The recipes look really tasty - I'm starting to look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyriel Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'd like to join you ladies for 1/1. I won't be doing a strict Whole30 as my original showed me what foods I'm sensitive too and not. However, I want to spend the time focusing on all of the other aspects, and learning to balance those "other" foods in my meal choices. So I won't discuss those foods, but in all other aspects, I'm in too! My goals: Eat Breakfast! Drink Water Get Sleep Eat meals, not snacks and not drink meals (morning latte, I'm looking at you) I'm also looking forward to re-establishing my water kefir and ferments. Good thing the ferments have kept in the cabinet, I bet they're about ready to eat anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesscp Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hi everyone! I'm starting my first W30 on January 1st, thought it was time for a major reset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheleyz71 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Starting my first whole30 on monday January 4th. I'm to ocd to start something in the middle of the week. Here's to a great 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daninagyo Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 First time here.... Starting jan 2. Worry about menu plan.... I'll need some help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheflori Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Starting Jan 1st myself! Need a change/start over/make great things happen. Good to meet like minded people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michii Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm starting on Jan 1! I've done a previous whole 9 and 18. Working my way to 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolynM Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm starting Jan 1 for my first Whole30! Super excited to start this new adventure and have a healthy happy 2016! After trying and failing at paleo a few times due to sugar and carb cravings, I'm determined to take my health into my own hands and break the endless cycle I'm in. Looking forward to starting with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgfc Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 daninagyo - Bullies 4eva!! Food prep and menu planning can be a huge help. Check out the links in SugarcubeOD and LadyShanny's signatures, they might be a good place for you to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarygirl Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Planning to start on Jan 1. This will be my 7th go around. Third time staring in January which is tough coming off the holiday junk food. But it will be worth it. I look forward to sharing with all of you as we go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocojoe Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Starting second W30 on Jan 1. Did my first in October and it was a humbling experience. Looking forward to seeing how this one will differ from last time. My biggest issues are totally kicking the sugar habit. I am pretty minimal with it, 85-90 percent serving dark chocolate most nights. I will also limit myself to one dried fig or date nightly as well but it is still enough to keep my sugar dragon alive. My other issues are not over relying on nuts, eggs, and coconut AND dropping that afternoon cup of coffee that I tend to crutch on which believe it or not was a habit I picked up doing the last W30 that stuck. Between 2pm-5pm are my least fave hours of day. Good Luck everyone. Looking forward to all the motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilarypaige Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Count me in! This will be my 3rd official W30, but I ate a modified W30 for 8 months after having my baby. I gave myself permission to eat off-plan at Thanksgiving, and that leaked into the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and now I NEED a reset so I'm doing a strict W30 again, although I know certain foods (peas, oats, sauces with some added sugar) don't bother me. But I need the structure again! Good luck everyone! I believe this truly is the healthiest way to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life love laughter Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hi All! I'm also looking forward to kicking off my first-ever Whole30 on Jan. 1st! Must admit that the 'Whole30 Timeline' kinda scares me... 'Kill All the Things'!? Uh-oh, might be a few days before I'm a fun person to be around. Yikes! Please help me hang in there, we can all do this which each others support! ~Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30daysto? Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Super excited to start Jan 1! I'm a why wait til tomorrow kinda gal and despise new year's resolutions for that same reason! I have always been an everything in moderation subscriber, but am really excited to try this. I have a massive sweet tooth and expect this program will lead to major withdrawl... but I don't think I could make the commitment to cut sugar otherwise. Any other beginners affraid of the no sugar thing? Any seasoned w30 vets have any suggestions for how to curb cravings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyR Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm starting on Jan 4. Just discovered this online this evening so I have a lot to learn before Monday! Hope to find the book tomorrow so I can read it and prepare for this big change in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted December 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 30, 2015 Super excited to start Jan 1! I'm a why wait til tomorrow kinda gal and despise new year's resolutions for that same reason! I have always been an everything in moderation subscriber, but am really excited to try this. I have a massive sweet tooth and expect this program will lead to major withdrawl... but I don't think I could make the commitment to cut sugar otherwise. Any other beginners affraid of the no sugar thing? Any seasoned w30 vets have any suggestions for how to curb cravings? To curb cravings, make sure you're eating enough at meals -- many people, especially if they come from a background of counting calories or fat grams or points or whatever, will subconsciously continue to not eat enough. Drink plenty of water (aim for 1/2 oz per pound of body weight, so if you weigh 120 lbs, aim for at least 60 oz of water). If you're truly hungry, eat. Ideally, you'd eat breakfast within an hour of waking up, and then eat every 4-5 hours or so after that (plus pre- and post-workout meals as needed), for most people that's three meals a day, but if you work long hours, it may be more. It's best not to snack between meals, but especially at first, as you're getting used to this way of eating, you may be hungry between meals, and if you're truly hungry, not just craving stuff or in the habit of eating something at certain times, go ahead and have a mini-meal of protein, fat, and vegetables. If you have a craving, and you're pretty sure you're not actually hungry, find something to take your mind off of it. Go for a walk, wash the dishes, call a friend, read a book, work on a craft project, journal, play with your pets or kids, do a crossword puzzle, clean out your junk drawer, just something to distract yourself for a while. If it's just a craving, usually that will be enough to get you past it, since cravings usually won't last more than a few minutes. If distracting yourself doesn't work and you really must eat something, have a little something -- some olives, a hard boiled egg, leftovers, pickles. If you're craving sweet things, definitely do not have fruit by itself, that will just leave you craving more sweets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoldengrahamgirl Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Super excited to start Jan 1! I'm a why wait til tomorrow kinda gal and despise new year's resolutions for that same reason! I have always been an everything in moderation subscriber, but am really excited to try this. I have a massive sweet tooth and expect this program will lead to major withdrawl... but I don't think I could make the commitment to cut sugar otherwise. Any other beginners affraid of the no sugar thing? Any seasoned w30 vets have any suggestions for how to curb cravings? FAT. The answer, my friend, is fat. Craving sweets? Stick a few olives in your mouth, or a spoonful of homemade mayo. Whatever you do, DON'T eat something sweet! It will only make your cravings worse. I used to always feel that I needed something sweet to "finish" a meal. A helpful member here suggested I try a few salty olives instead. It closes the meal just as nicely! They really do go away if you stick to eating the recommended template meals. Be wary of fruit (yes, healthy and delicious and packed with nutrients). It will take on a surprising level of sweetness when you strip all other sweeteners away. Just don't eat it by itself. Consider it as a lovely addition to a template meal; don't ever let it replace vegetables on your plate. You may need to play around with timing of fruit, as well. I'm best having my fruit in the beginning of the day (an orange with my breakfast); others find that this sets them up for sugar cravings and they think they are starving by mid-morning. Experiment and find what works for you within the parameters of the program. Fruit and nuts are probably one of the worst snacks to have (I hate that an apple and almonds are listed in the Timeline as a snack on Day1) because they can cause the same hormonal reaction once ingested as a candy bar. Certainly more nutritious than a candy bar, but once those hormones get ahold of your brain, they can worsen cravings. I really like the concept of everything in moderation, but I had to learn the hard way that it needs to be "everything in moderation except sweeteners." No form of sugar, not ever for me. No honey, no maple syrup, no agave nectar...you get the picture. Good luck! Don't be scared; be excited! Good things are coming! Cheers, -Lauren (GGG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primalamy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm in! I did one a couple of years ago and it was amazing. Since then I have struggled to complete another Whole 30, but I am getting older and fatter and it's time. My husband and I get a meat share from a local farm, so I am going to pull out some stuff today to defrost and cook tomorrow in preparation for the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milonac Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Super excited to start Jan 1! I'm a why wait til tomorrow kinda gal and despise new year's resolutions for that same reason! I have always been an everything in moderation subscriber, but am really excited to try this. I have a massive sweet tooth and expect this program will lead to major withdrawl... but I don't think I could make the commitment to cut sugar otherwise. Any other beginners affraid of the no sugar thing? Any seasoned w30 vets have any suggestions for how to curb cravings? Definitely follow the meal template and don't be afraid to eat. This isn't a 'diet' so don't worry about calories, just make sure you are eating compliant food. Don't try to skimp on portion sizes or on your fats. I think this definitely helped me on my first Whole 30. I was a sugar junkie before I started the W30 and I was definitely intimidated by the program but knew I NEEDED it. The first couple days I struggled with the sugar dragon but it gets easier as long as you are eating the right foods and following the template. Since I finished my first W30 in Sept I've been about 90% W30 up until Xmas week. Then all hell broke loose! LOL! This forum is awesome! It definitely helped me along the way. It's great to hear about everyone's successes, tips, ideas, etc. It's also nice to know there are others that are struggling with some of the same challenges and can understand where you're coming from and help you through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarygirl Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Super excited to start Jan 1! I'm a why wait til tomorrow kinda gal and despise new year's resolutions for that same reason! I have always been an everything in moderation subscriber, but am really excited to try this. I have a massive sweet tooth and expect this program will lead to major withdrawl... but I don't think I could make the commitment to cut sugar otherwise. Any other beginners affraid of the no sugar thing? Any seasoned w30 vets have any suggestions for how to curb cravings? The sugar withdrawal is brutal. I did 3 w30's last year, Jan, May and September. The January ones are tough for me because I indulged quite a bit from Thanksgiving to Christmas. But because I was eating clean before the other 2 last year the withdrawal was not bad at all. All that to say, YOU CAN DO IT! Yes it is tough, but it doesn't last long. Just determine NOW that you will do this thing for 30 days and then do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrachelisabeth Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 My husband and I have also decided to start the Whole 30 on Jan. 1, 2016. We didn't want to be another diet trope, but trying to start during the holidays would have been a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macysknits Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm starting on January 1st too! I did a past Whole30 in July and lasted till by birthday in September where I fell off the wagon. Looking forward to challenging myself again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulubliss Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hi all, I am starting my second W30 on Jan. 2nd and really looking forward to it. I really overindulged over the holidays and gained back a bit of the weight I lost in my June/July first W30. My allergies are worse and my sleep is not great, so back on track it is for me. The first one really opened my eyes to how the food we eat really can change how we feel and I want to feel good again. Prepping is everything. Here's to Whole30 starting our 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheiken Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi sheiken With you on the above - so can really empathize - I can thrown in 3 kids / FT Job and failed marriage - so get the fatigue etc Good luck with the journey - looks like there are lots of us to help support z I'm so sorry, Zoe. Thanks for checking in & letting me know I'm not alone -- it helps me to know I'm not the only one facing some challenges, and the first, either. We can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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