Whole30 for the 30+

Posted on January 11, 2015

My hubby and I have successfully started Day 9 of our first Whole30 challenge - I can't believe it. I always thought the whole paleo thing seemed gimmicky, unhealthy, unsustainable, and weird - and now I'm eating my words (so to speak). We're cooking at home every day, and not only do I not feel deprived of anything - I actually feel good. Like, really, truly, energetically GOOD. Now, I'm still not convinced I'd stay paleo for life or anything - a lifetime with no peanut butter cups just seems cruel - but this is certainly a good experience, and is a great jumpstart for a healthier lifestyle. Anyone else taking a Whole30 / Whole Foods approach for the first time?

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Jessica M

01/11/2015 8:39AM

I am also doing a whole 30 thus month... although I am going it alone. My fiance is not doing it with me. I have found that I am feeling good for the most part. :) trying different recipes this week for lunches. Keep it the good work!

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Hey Hey Shanaenae

Thanks, Jess! You keep on rockin' your Whole30, too - and before you know it, your fiance will see how good you're feeling and may even want to try it himself!

desertcat

01/11/2015 8:28AM

Ultimately, I think I'll be eating more Paleo-ish than strict Paleo, I don't see any reason to completely cut out raw dairy, peanuts, rice, or white potatoes from my diet. A lot of people have different ideas of what Paleo means, anyway. Some paleo folks are completely against any added sugars at all - even honey, maple, or coconut. Some are against even fruit. I think everyone should make their own rules, because everyone has different allergies and health problems.

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Hey Hey Shanaenae

I agree with you, desertcat - everything in moderation, including moderation :). (Honestly: for me, they'll have to pry fresh fruit and whole, skin-on roasted potatoes out of my cold, dead hands - I'll never believe that there's no room for such things in a healthy, balanced diet!) I *am* doing the Whole30, though, to "reset" myself after indulging in too many sugary, bloaty, gluttony treats during the holidays. Hopefully my Whole30 experience will allow me (and all the other Whole30-ers) to experience what a body fueled by "clean" foods feels like, AND help me determine if I have any underlying food sensitivities that I've been ignoring all these years. We'll see where this experiment goes!