Snacks

[Lindsey Ater]

So I'm on day 27...was I seriously not supposed to be snacking?? I definitely didn't research enough; I just used the food list. From the looks of the posts, snacking is not Whole30 compliant. Advice, please?

[Renee Lee]

You're fiiiiiiine! It's not forbidden, just discouraged, and a "suggestion for success."

[Susan W]

You really should have a goal of eating 3 times a day. If you are truly hungry between meals, then you aren't eating enough. If you just feel like a snack, that isn't a good reason to eat. Grazing all day is not a good idea because your hormones never get a chance to reset.

It may take you some time to figure out how much you need to eat at your meals. If you do get hungry, you should eat a mini meal that contains protein, veggies and fat.

[Susan W]

Oops...cross posted with Renee. I defer to her expertise.

[Renee Lee]

You're right too, Susan! I was posting from my phone, so was a little condensed in my reply.

That's the reason we encourage 3 meals, but it's an ideal to shoot for, and something to keep in mind, NOT a requirement.

A lot of folks have enough of a struggle just switching to Whole30 foods without needing the extra stressor of timing, etc

[Susan W]

Very true about the timing Renee. I sometimes forget we don't all have the luxury of time. I am lucky in that respect. I also can be so darned black and white about this plan.

I also didn't notice she was on day 27.