Hello, everyone!

[whoisfrancisv]

Name’s Frank.. started W30 last week Monday.  This program really works (and I’m saying this from someone only 1 week into it). I mainly wanted to do this because I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food and I want to change that.  I will admit the first 5 days were brutal.  I craved almost every single thing I enjoyed all day every day - fried chicken, pizza, tacos, etc.  after I got over the hump, now I feel like I can do this forever!

anyways, on to my question.  I love being outdoors and I love working out.  I like lifting heavy so I need a lot of energy and stamina.  My supplements before starting this are:

pre-workout: Total War + Big Noise

intra-workout: Xtend BCAAs

post-workout: Scivation XTEND PROTein

in addition to creatine.

what can I use while I’m on this program?  I’d like to keep the same routine if possible, but I know it may not be possible.  Thanks in advance!

[coachmandiep]

@whoisfrancisv I'm so happy to hear that you feeling better already!  You will never regret learning how to fuel your body properly, in a way that works for you.

I don't know anything about these supplements.  You would have to check the ingredient list to make sure they follow the rules.  Here are links to the rules and the common additives cheat-sheet:

https://whole30.com/downloads/official-whole30-program-rules.pdf

https://whole30.com/downloads/additives.pdf

That said, are you willing to try fueling your workouts with food?  You can add a pre- and post-workout meal if you need more fuel than the template provides with 3 meals per day.  The recommendations are included on the meal-planning worksheet:

https://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf

We are so glad you are here!  Good luck tinkering and finding what works for you.