https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:54:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156215 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:36:49 +0000 petunia354 1156215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking about it but always seem to find excuses why it's not a "good time" for us. I need to just get over myself and do it :) Thanks for this post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156133 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:19:08 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1156133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very interesting! </p> <p>@mrs. high heels, @heartonastring, @blackbird, thanks for sharing! Why can't research be easier haha...I will def. be looking more into this! Any other resources I should check out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156125 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:17:13 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1156125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Part of what I like about the Whole30 is how it's kind of a wake up and a reset in your relationship with food, namely, sugar. Even if you don't intent to stick with a paleo or primal lifestyle, it forces you to face the why of what you eat and when and it's empowering to know that you CAN have the upper hand over food choices. And you learn just how strong the sugar addiction can be- ouch!<br /> I'm gluten-free because of a sensitivity, but after the Whole30, I'll probably go back to eating some potatoes and non-glutinous grains, as well as whole-fat dairy and the occasional sugar. This is my first Whole30, but I've done the way more restrictive HCG metabolic program and the mind games are pretty much the same. When you go back to reincorporating non-Whole30 foods, you appreciate everything you eat so much more. Or, at least, that's how I find it to be for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156097 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:07:46 +0000 mrsjazz 1156097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the best thing about Whole30 is that it gets people eating whole foods and more veggies, but it's not something I would do unless I was having specific issues related to gluten or dairy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156060 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:53:29 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1156060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@heartonastring: Yes - nailed it! The book essentially says that about legumes and dairy -- why not put something OPTIMAL in your body instead?</p> <p>-----------</p> <p>Some quotes from "It Starts with Food":</p> <p>"During our Whole30 program, you'll evaluate how your body reacts first without any grains, then with the reintroduction of grains back into your diet. Then you'll combine the science we've presented, our experience, and your own experience to make an educated, informed decision about how often (if at all) you should eat grains".</p> <p>"The fact that some societies have eaten grains for thousands of years says nothing about whether grains are actually healthy. Their eating habits reflect what was available to them for survival in that particular place and time. But surviving and thriving are not the same thing. In today's modern world, we are interested in truly thriving, not just providing enough energy to avoid starvation - in our culture, we can do that with optimally healthy foods that don't contain any of the downsides of grains."</p> <p>"Admittedly, the scientific case against legumes isn't nearly as strong as the case against, say, sugar. While data suggests that certain lectins can be extremely detrimental, and plenty of research supports the idea that phytoestrogens in soy may adversely affect hormonal balance, researchers simply don't have enough data on all legumes to know how potentially dangerous they are. Remember, our recommendations are based on three factors: first, the science; second, our experience and the experience of our clients; third, self-experimentation [...] Eliminating legumes from your diet (at least for a trial period) will allow you to assess your own personal tolerance -- and help you decide what role they should have in your daily meals." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1156017 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:38:10 +0000 heartonastring 1156017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I've heard some incredibly erudite paleo people talk about the reasoning behind going paleo. And while a lot of people in the paleo community talk about the evils of gluten (which truly is the case for some people), the anti-nutrients and lectins contained in grains and legumes, respectively, I think it was Chris Masterjohn (a paleo heavyweight who has his PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is a former vegetarian) who put it best when he said (paraphrasing), "It's not that grains are necessarily evil, it's just that I would much rather fill my plate with far more nutrient-dense foods." And I think he hit the nail on the head.</p> <p>As for low-fat dairy, that's not something I could ever condone. Low-fat basically = tons of chemicals. Full fat dairy in moderation if you don't have any intolerances? Sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155923 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:12:08 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1155923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I lost 2 lbs within 5 days, and I have always been a very healthy eater. Even before starting the Whole30 I didn't eat too many carbs (and if I did, mostly whole grains), high protein, limited sugar, some dairy, etc). I juiced regularly. I'm only halfway through so can't say whether or not I'll gain the weight back... but I'm feeling so good.</p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: Their book, "It Starts with Food" explains a lot of the things you're concerned about. The reason why whole grains and legumes are bad has to do with something called phytates/phytic acid that inhibit the absorption of minerals amongst other things - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytic_acid" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytic_acid</a>. They also bring up points in the book saying that just because something has a certain nutrient, it doesn't mean the body can readily absorb it. Anyway, I'm probably butchering a lot of it, but I recommend you check out the book to understand their science and reasoning behind why they've chosen to eliminate certain food groups.</p> <p>I can understand the skepticism, but it's only 30 days... no harm no foul. If you don't see changes or don't feel better, you can easily revert back to your normal diet! I ate tons of veggies and was really healthy before, and it did nothing for my eczema. Something I'm eliminating must be helping - I truly believe that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155916 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:10:02 +0000 blackbird 1155916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. lion, I encourage you to check out Mark Sisson's Daily Apple. He refers to a lot of sound, science based information to back up a paleo/primal diet/lifestyle and the elimination of grains and legumes and such. </p> <p>Primal actually includes full fat dairy, if you're more interested in that. I personally do not believe diary is an issue unless you have a dairy problem, like are lactose intolerant. I like me some cheese :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155876 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:59:38 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1155876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Thanks for posting those. I was seriously considering it as well, but we already eat a "real food" diet and I have a feeling that replacing legume protein with meat isn't actually going to do much good (for me at least). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155846 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:50:12 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1155846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: I am all over your pins. They look delish. We're not going to jump on 100%, but I will make some of the meals because we often eat that stuff anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155812 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:38:32 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1155812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was considering it...but then I read stuff like this...and lots of others...</p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/paleo-diet-healthy_n_1898529.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/paleo-diet-healthy_n_1898529.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2012nl/jun/paleo2.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2012nl/jun/paleo2.htm</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-review-the-caveman-paleo-diet?page=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-review-the-caveman-paleo-diet?page=2</a></p> <p>After lots of reading, I have a feeling that people are seeing results (especially allergy related) because they are adding more good stuff, not because they have eliminated supposed "bad" stuff, although by eliminating grains you also eliminate processed stuff that really is bad, so it could be a little of that too. I just have a really really hard time believing that low fat dairy and whole grains are causing poor health. </p> <p>It sounds so nice though...I was really considering it until I read about all the dangers :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155803 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:34:38 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1155803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessKas: Some of those look AMAZING! Must go repin now. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155788 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:28:33 +0000 Boheme 1155788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I could get DH on board! He cooks due to my work schedule. I control my breakfasts and lunches though... I could do Whole30 for 2 out of 3 meals! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155743 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:16:01 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1155743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: Yum thanks for sharing! It would be awesome to be able to do most of the Whole30 as freezer meals!</p> <p>@JessKas: Following! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155725 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:09:29 +0000 LuLu Mom 1155725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I"m the same way, MY DH loves his carbs and there is no way I could watch him eat it and not "sneak" them in myself. We love pasta...a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155714 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:07:35 +0000 Smurfette 1155714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Did you lose weight? Did you gain it back when you started eating normal again? Or adding dairy and some grains back? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155701 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:04:55 +0000 JessKas 1155701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: I am starting soon. I have been eating mostly Whole 30 approved for the past week (with a little maple syrup and white potatoes). I may still have white potatoes or oats if my supply seems to suffer, but I plan on trying it without first. I started a pinterest board for ideas/inspiration!</p> <p><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jlsherman25/whole30/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/jlsherman25/whole30/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155570 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:35:36 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1155570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: Here are some of the recipes I've been looking at. I'm really trying to find ones that can be prepped or cooked in advance. </p> <p>I don't think all of these fit the Whole30, but they are close or could be adjusted.<br /> <a href="http://onceamonthmeals.com/menus/paleo/" rel="nofollow">http://onceamonthmeals.com/menus/paleo/</a></p> <p>Several recipes on this blog look great and could be prepped in advance. This crockpot chicken curry looked especially yummy:<br /> <a href="http://www.thefreckledfoodie.com/should-auld-acquaintanse-be-paleo/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefreckledfoodie.com/should-auld-acquaintanse-be-paleo/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155550 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:31:59 +0000 Smurfette 1155550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: I was just sitting here thinking that maybe I should just do it anyway. I can have a couple cheats, but still try my best. I already told DH I would be the DD at the wedding next weekend....... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155541 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:29:41 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1155541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I have that problem a little bit too this month, but I think I'm just going to go for it and do the best I can at following it. I'm just so miserable right now about how I look and feel that something has to give. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155447 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:05:37 +0000 Smurfette 1155447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: I thought about it. I really am unhappy with myself and I need to do something but we have so much going on the next month, that I don't see how I would do it. We are going to be in places where I can't control what I eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155414 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:59:37 +0000 mamabolt 1155414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am thinking about it but was going to wait until January. I think giving up my wine will be the hardest thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155412 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:58:33 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1155412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: That may or may not have been a huge part of deciding to go ahead and start now! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155311 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:30:59 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1155311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: You would be a stronger person than I! At least you'd get to have turkey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155297 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:28:36 +0000 swurlygurl 1155297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Maybe I should try to do it DURING Thanksgiving, so I'd have an excuse to not eat so much! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155277 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:23:27 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1155277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: yay!! Perfect timing if you start now because it'll be over right before thanksgiving :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155276 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:22:19 +0000 MrsSCB 1155276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would really like to, but time is a problem for me. I also work until 9 pm every day so I need food that I can prep in advance and being to work. Such a change in my diet just seems overwhelming! If anyone has fast and easy recipes I'd love to see them :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155275 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:22:15 +0000 swurlygurl 1155275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: These are awesome suggestions! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155269 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:20:50 +0000 blackbird 1155269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went and checked my list of meal items. Here are some easy ones:</p> <p>-pork lettuce wraps<br /> -grilled meat (or baked)+steamed veggies<br /> -green chili turkey burgers (or patties of any kind, really)<br /> -crockpot pork shoulder, broiled broccoli, cucumber salad<br /> -crockpot balsamic beef+mashed cauliflower (use the food processor!)<br /> -pork lettuce wraps (with the leftover shoulder!)<br /> -stuffed peppers (with the leftover meat from the patties earlier that week) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-considering-starting-or-just-started-a-round-of-whole30#post-1155255 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:18:34 +0000 littlek 1155255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would like to but I think the meal planning/prep would hold me back. </p>