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I really really want to, but I could never get DH on board. He would throw a toddler-worthy tantrum if I cut his pasta and bread out of his diet. I don't know that I could serve it to him and not eat it myself

::raises hand:: I'm not planning to start just yet though, since I want to read "It Starts with Food" first. I'm very nervous about it, but I think it has the potential to do good things for me. DH does Crossfit, and he's totally on board, so I have no excuse. Good luck!

I'd like to try...

I did try once and DH and I got through one week and quit. I did lose some weight and felt pretty good by the end of the week but it was just so much extra time spent prepping food. Maybe If I really planned it out and did the bulk of the prep on the weekend?

I eat relatively 'whole' in general and have lots of recipes up my sleeve for general paleo meals. Once i start working out again in two weeks (herniated a disc in my back), i'm clamping a hella tight lid down on my diet. Sugar will be gone, and carbs will be carefully controlled (although I'll get a decent amount b/c of the exercise I'll be doing). You can do it! It's all about prep. Prep food on Sundays for the week. At least breakfast. That always saves me a lot of time. i meal plan everything so that it doesn't take long AT ALL to get dinner on the table.

Last night it was baby carrots, a couple of potatoes (you could do sweet potatoes) and sliced onions with a filet roast in a pan. Drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper and garlic, and tossed it in for 30 min. Easy. Easy easy. Once you get in a routine, it's not that time consuming. The first couple weeks, though, it is.

I went and checked my list of meal items. Here are some easy ones:

-pork lettuce wraps
-grilled meat (or baked)+steamed veggies
-green chili turkey burgers (or patties of any kind, really)
-crockpot pork shoulder, broiled broccoli, cucumber salad
-crockpot balsamic beef+mashed cauliflower (use the food processor!)
-pork lettuce wraps (with the leftover shoulder!)
-stuffed peppers (with the leftover meat from the patties earlier that week)

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

@Mrs. High Heels: Maybe I should try to do it DURING Thanksgiving, so I'd have an excuse to not eat so much! Haha

@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.

@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.......

@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!

http://www.pinterest.com/jlsherman25/whole30/

@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.

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!

I was considering it...but then I read stuff like this...and lots of others...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/paleo-diet-healthy_n_1898529.html

http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2012nl/jun/paleo2.htm

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-review-the-caveman-paleo-diet?page=2

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.

It sounds so nice though...I was really considering it until I read about all the dangers

@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).

@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.

@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 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytic_acid. 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.

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.

@heartonastring: Yes - nailed it! The book essentially says that about legumes and dairy -- why not put something OPTIMAL in your body instead?

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Some quotes from "It Starts with Food":

"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".

"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."

"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."

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!
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.

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!