https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:08:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1618854 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:39:22 +0000 viva 1618854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AndiB / Mochi, I love the sound of Whole Life because of the encouragement to do so many (non-food) things are good for happiness.</p> <p>I had to ditch the Whole 30: it is IMPOSSIBLE to maintain while traveling. You don't know how anything is cooked anywhere, and it is impossible to get quick food unless you live off nuts. When I travel for work I usually have to make my meals in airports and room service. Sucks but there it is. And I'm traveling basically for the next two months, so no Whole 30 for me.</p> <p>But I am trying to avoid sugar and dairy and watch my carbs. Basically, eat well. On the other side, I have to find room for exercise and -- I hope -- meditation/yoga. &nbsp;Right now, DH is on his own, so I am grateful for Weight Watchers, which seems to work for him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1618178 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:29:46 +0000 AndiB 1618178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Mochi, exactly! Another starts up in May. I'm planning to see how many good habits I maintain from this round which ends mid March, and sign up again if certain areas need attention. I love the stretching daily. Honestly feeling younger and More limber </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1617971 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:41:06 +0000 Mochi 1617971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, AndiB, that sounds fascinating. I am usually not a fan at all of the point system (hello, Weight Watchers...) but because of what you're earning/losing the points for...these are all important to me, and a more refined approach than the Whole30. Well, a more doable long-term version, perhaps. It would also answer my question about trying to overall achieve the Whole30, with built-in allowances for social situations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1617743 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:53:23 +0000 AndiB 1617743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the game here, but ... I did whole 30 in July, pretty successfully (stemmed an impending weight gain, you know how you sort of eat badly for awhile and it take some time to show up as extra weight?) &nbsp;I managed to keep that from happening. &nbsp;But, when I went off I felt so deprived that over the next few months I gained some 8 lbs. &nbsp;I am now in a program called Whole Life Challenge (which i mentioned in a LisaP comment recently). &nbsp;I love this program because you get "cheats", which keeps one from being so deprived. &nbsp;But more importantly in my mind it also allows you to track workouts, hydration, sleep, lifestyle (changes every week, includes things like meditation, connecting with loved ones, getting off electronics 1 hour per day), stretching. &nbsp;those are all yes or no. &nbsp;the food you get 5 points a day and if you eat "non compliant" (which is pretty much a Whole 30 program) you just take off a point, you get 5 points a day. &nbsp;it is making me so mindful of my choices. &nbsp;Sugar is my big challenge, I am addicted. &nbsp;I've been off 5 weeks. &nbsp;This is my biggest goal, getting off and staying off sugar. &nbsp;FWIW </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1615353 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 14:38:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1615353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to improve my diet as well, and, like your DH, the struggle with extra weight runs in my family. &nbsp;I have been "successful" at weight loss (and improved nutrition) 3 or 4 times in my adult life, but I've never stayed on a restrictive diet of any sort. &nbsp;Rigid programs activate the "hell no!" in me, and seem to make me angry (as in, literally) and confrontational. &nbsp;No one around me wants that! &nbsp;I have found that tracking, and programs like Weight Watchers did work. &nbsp;This time, I'm focusing on tracking with My Fitness Pal, adding one parameter a week. &nbsp;I'm already tracking activity. &nbsp;This week, I'm only tracking protein and fiber. &nbsp;Next week, I'll add in tracking my consumption of fruits and veggies. &nbsp;The following week, I'll work on bringing calorie consumption down. &nbsp; Truthfully, tracking usually gets me half of the way to my daily calorie goal on its own -- just making me more mindful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1615246 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:32:44 +0000 Barbara Diane 1615246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know much about this plan. It seems like since your &nbsp;DH has already modified it, you should feel free to also. I agree that finding how to eat life long is the answer. Your previous diet seems really healthy, was he eating it also?&nbsp;</p> <p>Something my dietitian told me was that sugar cravings (as opposed to see sugar, want sugar) occur because your blood sugar levels have dipped so low that your body wants carbs as fast as possible to bring your blood sugar level up. The way to avoid sugar cravings is to eat complex carbs at each meal, and as a snack. A big part of this is portion control. A portion is not a big bowl of pasta. For example, if you have sugar cravings at 4pm every day, eat some healthy carbs with a little protein, at 3:30. This really worked for me.</p> <p>I can not have unhealthy foods in my home. It is hard for my DH, who doesn't have a weight problem, to understand. So, I appreciate your trying to help your DH. But I don't understand not eating healthy foods.</p> <p>One more thing, someone said recently not to concentrate on "good" and "bad" foods, but "nutritious" and "not nutritious". It helps me. But you still have to be aware of portion size with "nutritious" foods. </p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1615183 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:12:08 +0000 Gaylene 1615183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always been a bit dubious about diet plans that employ restricting food categories as a way of "resetting" or "breaking" habitual patterns. Unless a person decides to never eat from that food category again, how does the habit get changed? Stopping and starting, to me, is what leads to that whole cycle of weight fluctuation which most medical literature seems to think is almost as harmful as the weight itself. </p> <p>Incidently, tell your husband about frozen grapes; in my opinion they are a teacher's secret weapon when faced with a stack of marking. Any diet plan that tells me I can't have an apple, or handful of grapes, has been concocted by someone who has no idea of what facing that pile of grading does to one's soul.... ; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1615145 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:28:11 +0000 Colette 1615145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never heard of Whole30 but when I was truly serious about a lifestyle change, not just a quick weight loss,&nbsp;I loosely followed Dr. Gundry's program. My friend mentioned it so I started reading his book and it made a lot of sense to me. It's not for everyone and I feel very strongly that you need to find what works for you because weight loss and diet are very unique and individual.</p> <p>Nothing about this lifestyle change was/is easy for me, I still struggle every minute of every day. But on special occasions I allow myself to eat whatever I want. It seems to help me get through those really difficult days, along with Trader Joe's 72% cacoa organic dark chocolate. It is however, a challenge to get back on track even after just one day off plan. This past holiday season was especially grueling on me and I'm still struggling to get back on track. Dusting off my book as I write this, good time for a refresher.</p> <p>Note: I think there is some info in Dr. Gundry's book that is outdated, it was published in 2008, especially concerning sugar substitutes but I just avoid them all together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30/page/2#post-1614690 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:08:43 +0000 Mann 1614690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>viva, it sounds like it's been a great learning experience with you guys.&nbsp; And I totally agree with Gaylene above that the point is not to do one food plan or another diet for 30 days, as this really does not make any long term difference, but create a lifelong sustainable eating plan.&nbsp; So anyone embarking on Whole30 (or any other restricted diet) should understand what specifically they want to get out of it (I personally don't think temporarily dropping x pounds is enough of a goal) and how it can lead to a long term sustainable food plan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614689 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:07:13 +0000 gradfashionista 1614689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If weight loss and health are the ultimate goals for your DH, low carb might be easier than Whole30. There's overlap between the two, but low carb doesn't outright ban grains, soy, or legumes. Craving sugar and craving sweet aren't synonymous, and low carb will help you break the former without sacrificing the latter. I really enjoy my own low-carb sweets, but they don't make me crave "real" sugar. There's a lot you can do with low carb baking mixes, and even if they're not optimally nutritious, they do help a lot of people (particularly men) shed harmful weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614453 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:23:36 +0000 viva 1614453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your feedback -- and I am so glad this conversation is helpful to some people. So, for my situation, let me just state a couple of things right out.</p> <p>1.<b> I'm not really sure Whole 30 is right for us. </b>It was on a whim that I suggested it, and mostly as a way for us both to restrict eating so that DH would be more conscious about his food. I don't have any issues with inflammation, irritation, food allergies, or gut problems, which is in part what Whole 30 was designed for. &nbsp;(DH has a lactose sensitivity that is pretty easily avoided, but that is it.)</p> <p>2. <b>However, it's working, as a restrictive diet</b>&nbsp;-- <u>meaning that DH is really limiting his choices</u> (although does bring a sandwich to school for lunch) and is back going to Weight Watchers at the gym.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. <b>Part of why it's working is that DH is not seeing me eat anything he is not also eating. </b>He is not tempted, and he is drawing some strength from my commitment.</p> <p><b></b>The ONLY health benefit I am interested in from Whole 30 is help breaking the sugar craving, which has happened.&nbsp;&nbsp;But the thing I am grappling with is how far to let my own desires drive my choices here, when I really want DH to achieve some weight loss? It's really about sacrifice.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>I should also say that our best man suffered a massive heart attack two weeks ago. <b></b>This makes the weight DH needs to lose (and has needed to lose for a long time) all the more important to both of us. It was a huge wakeup.</p> <p>I don't see the Whole 30 as setting any lifelong eating plan for us. Personally, I believe in variety and moderation in pretty much all aspects of life. But I do feel we needed something to help us become more mindful.&nbsp;</p> <p>And maybe that is where I have landed. Stick with it, or modify it slightly, but stay mindful. And once the 30 days are up, continue with DH to eat in a mindful way.</p> <p>Last thing I would add. If you are going to do Whole 30, don't do it like I did. Really read about it, be sure it's right for you, and follow the program.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614322 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 02:02:53 +0000 Mann 1614322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One last comment, since alaskagirl's post above mentioned focus on changing eating habits.&nbsp; I think the desire to radically change my eating habits is the reason why I ultimately embarked on something as "rigid" as Whole30.&nbsp; If I could be very-very moderate about eating sweets and pastries and other refined carbs, and naturally gravitate towards fruits and vegetables, and feel good and not struggle with weight, I would probably never considered it.&nbsp; However, that just wasn't my case.&nbsp; On Whole30, in addition to not having added sugar, since I also can't load up on pasta or rice or bread, and I don't want to eat pounds of meat at a time, I end up daily loading up on vegetables and fruits.&nbsp; <br />I absolutely know people though, like I'm sure you all do, who can keep a healthy varied diet, be of stable "healthy" weight/body fat and feel good without the crutch of a plan of restrictions.&nbsp; In those cases, I'm not sure if there is much point to Whole30 beyond curiosity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614319 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 02:00:02 +0000 Gaylene 1614319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is your husband motivated to stay on the Whole 30 plan? And will he want to continue on a maintenance version once he has shed the weight? If the answer to both those questions is "yes" than I can see why you feel it's important to stick with the restrictions. </p> <p>My own experience with weight loss is that focusing on dropping pounds is the lesser battle; more important will be how your husband keeps his weight stable under the same conditions that created his weight gain in the first place. What is his "forever" plan going to look like? Will he never eat a cheeseburger again? Will he never snack on anything but celery sticks while sitting at his desk marking a stack of paper until after midnight? </p> <p>Once I thought of my weight loss as a "forever" plan, I realized most diet plans were far too restrictive for me to envision spending the rest of my exerting my willpower to avoid "temptation". Teaching is hard enough without throwing that kind of burden into the mix. </p> <p>Kudos to you for supporting your husband by eating with him during his weight-loss period, but maybe you can also help him by starting to plan what his diet will look like for the rest of his life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614278 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:31:10 +0000 catgirl 1614278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for starting this thread.&nbsp; I CANNOT get my DH on any kind of a diet and he desperately needs to take care of himself - his father and sister (my age!) both died of heart attacks, and others in his extended family have too.&nbsp; He's a traditional American eater - meat and bread/potatoes - while I would be happy with black beans and spinach smoothies.&nbsp; All of this focus here on how to change eating habits is helping me think about how I can introduce palatable changes for him that will also set a good example for DS (who is a pretty healthy eater of salads and fruit but also loves a cheeseburger). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614271 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:04:22 +0000 Anonymous 1614271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok - I'm convinced. I am starting immediately. &nbsp;I am happy to read these last two success stories - and relate to them really well. Thanks Vivian, for starting this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614253 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 22:04:35 +0000 Mann 1614253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a little bit confused about you agonizing about staying on the plan and craving legumes, while your husband is eating bread?&nbsp; </p> <p>I did my first Whole30 (meaning 30 days of following the strict plan) almost a year ago, and since then, I've added in legumes and quinoa (partly because of cost, but also because I love the taste and I don't feel any "ill effects" from them), and a couple of days a month eating out non-Whole30 restaurants/drinking wine.&nbsp; (I also now do eat occasional sports gels during long training runs or races.&nbsp; There are plenty of other ultrarunners eating paleo style, so I would not at all worry about not having physical energy)<br />It's my understanding - maybe wrong - that the Whole30 plan attempts to keep out most of the known irritants or allergens (therefore no dairy, gluten, beans etc), but they may not all be relevant to one single person.&nbsp; I started on Whole30 because I was on my wits end about constant gastrointestinal stress and bloating.&nbsp; I stayed following the plan (with modifications) because it got rid of my gastrointestinal problems, and as a side note, I ended up losing ~15 pounds of weight as well, although that has been very gradual.&nbsp; This is also the first time in my adult life that I've been able to control my sugar addiction - I guess I can't do moderation!<br />My husband took up Whole30 with me, just to support me on it - we did not think it reasonable to have separate meals.&nbsp; He's stayed on the modified plan with me as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614252 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:35:23 +0000 Mochi 1614252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just finished my first Whole 30 this past Friday. I'd say it was pretty successful, though I want to tweak it next time I do it. Successful in that I truly did not cheat, and didn't have a hard time fighting my own fierce sugar addiction. I seemed to resign myself really easily to going through the thirty days without these foods, and it wasn't a big deal. For Sterling, who thinks it would be impossible to go without legumes...it's only thirty days! It is possible.</p> <p>The reason they say give X up for that amount of time, is in the focus on the re-introduction that starts immediately after the thirty days. That's when different foods we couldn't eat are methodically re-entered back into the diet. Within the program, they want you to gain a sense of which foods are problematic, and I guess there are enough people out there with allergies to soy and beans that they wanted to eliminate these for a month to address that potential allergy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I found it doable, but I have time to prep vegetables, shop, plan meals, etc. One of my cookbook authors went into detail about spending a lot of her Sundays on shopping and food prep. Maybe that's not your thing. I don't mind it right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was happy to be able to say that I could easily go off sugar. As a disclaimer, I must say that I have bungled the re-introduction phase in that I almost immediately had a couple of sweets, two days in a row. I don't really care about the precision of this phase; I know that I basically should be avoiding sugar and particularly gluten, which gives me weird symptoms. I found out that I don't miss dairy much at all, and I could easily go without grains.&nbsp;</p> <p>Socializing at other people's homes was a little bit of a hassle, but I got through it unscathed. Maybe long-term this would be more annoying if I wanted to be super-strict (which I am not sure is necessary).&nbsp;</p> <p>I also find eating a lot more meat to be weird. I had mentioned tweaking my next Whole 30. What I want to do is to eat more fish and chicken and maybe beef once a week. Less sweet potatoes and definitely less fruit (which I used as a crutch due to the sugar cravings). I wasn't eating low-carb at all on this. I also want to be more mindful about eating only till I'm full, or not completely full. In other words, this time around I was all about the elimination of the "problem" foods, particularly sugar. I proved that I could do it. Next time I really want to build better eating habits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I did lose a little weight though I am not sure how much--I didn't weigh myself. (I would have been much more appreciative to have taken Before pics, rather than have a before weight.) I'm guessing I lost 5-8 pounds; my clothes got slightly looser and for sure I see a difference in my face, though other people have more dramatic results.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was fairly active during the month. Not the way I would be in summer, but I continued my 2x/week kettlebell classes, and a lot of dancing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it's a good, solid program to shift your relation with food...or at least mine. Incidentally, my husband didn't go on it with me. He ate the foods I cooked, and didn't seem to mind getting the extra meat and not a lot of grains. But at parties he ate desserts, etc. I would be unhappy if I felt I had to continue a regimen (strictly) because of my spouse--if it didn't agree with me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614219 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:46:56 +0000 carter 1614219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, I will PM you instead of replying here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614211 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:35:40 +0000 Helena 1614211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Sterling ... I had the same thoughts myself :D</p> <p>Viva, the Mayo Clinic also has a good diet plan - what reminded me was the bit about snacks, you are allowed to snack day and night if you want, but only on veggies. Sorry, know you're not looking for additional diets!! But it just reminded me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614206 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:27:45 +0000 texstyle 1614206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, you could say "only vegetable snacks after 7 pm" so at least celery sticks, cucumber "cookies" (slices) and radishes, etc. could suffice for the later evening snacking.&nbsp; Slicing up a bunch of these every few days and having them ready could keep him satisfied in the evenings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614197 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:02:44 +0000 Anonymous 1614197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have read about the Whole30. &nbsp;I am shocked at the absence of grains and legumes. &nbsp;I am not certain how a human being could possibly sustain energy for physical labor and/or mental activity in the absence of grains. &nbsp;It is counter to every thing I learned in school. &nbsp;</p> <p>I might have gotten over the grain thing (in time), but then I read that legumes are not allowed. &nbsp;What!? &nbsp;C'mon. &nbsp;I adore beans and soy. &nbsp;They are an important source of protein, fiber, and nutrients for me. &nbsp;</p> <p>I would die. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614196 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:02:24 +0000 viva 1614196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Belladogga: </b>do you know my husband? :)</p> <p>I think you are right that it is an industry issue. The hours of teaching, the stress (kids, bureaucracy, parents, etc.), always "on," not to mention the poor food that is abundant in the teacher's lounge. Yes -- every single thing that you said is true of him. I think that is why I am really trying to make this sacrifice for him. A big part of me feels that if I cheat I am failing him. It's crazy. </p> <p>And <b>Lisap</b>: I know that side-eye, too. If I were to cheat with something he craved, I'd get it for sure.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614184 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:18:57 +0000 Belladogga 1614184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Interesting, Viva, that your husband is a teacher and that night time is a trap for him. &nbsp;Teaching was the stressful job that I left. &nbsp;Like your DH, I was active during the day. &nbsp;However, I often didn't have time to eat so "lunch" didn't happen until 3pm. &nbsp;In the evening, we ate out often because I was too tired to cook. &nbsp;(My SO cooks sometimes but has a limited repertoire.) &nbsp;I would be up late at night planning, prepping and marking and I would be snacking through it all. I had difficulty sleeping through the night and when I woke would eat to help myself fall asleep again. &nbsp;</p> <p>I've worked as a lawyer and as a&nbsp;teacher. &nbsp;Teaching has its rewards but for me was definitely more stressful than law. &nbsp;If your DH's genetics and history mean he gains weight easily and uses food for comfort I can see that it would be very difficult for him to stick to a restrictive diet like Whole 30. &nbsp;It's hard to find the mental and emotional resources to make any significant dietary changes while dealing with an ongoing stressful situation. &nbsp;Of course, his experience of being a teacher might be very different from mine! &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614183 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:13:28 +0000 Sal 1614183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you gave up sugar for the 30 days - would this be supportive enough? I tend to think so- but I guess you are making progress through the month and if it is helping him, maybe it is worth sticking at it.</p> <p>I eat too much sugar too-and have realised that I associate it with love. Our family makes cakes for people for celebrations and sweets for people who are sad etc... So giving it up requires a mindset change. I actually don't want to eliminate - just reduce significantly. And this could mean quitting for a period to recalibrate. I feel nervous at the thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614175 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:56:28 +0000 Anonymous 1614175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My oldest DD did it and lost a good amount of weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614172 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:54:43 +0000 Anonymous 1614172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon and Cheryle - both Winnipeg YLF"rs - did the Whole 30 with their partners, and both were successful in losing weight and changing (at least temporarily, not sure how the long-term has gone for either of them though) eating patterns.</p> <p>I completely understand your support for your DH and encourage you to continue . As Meredith posed, adding in quinoa and legumes isn't exactly an indulgence and those things are easier to fold into the family meal without upsetting the whole balance. &nbsp;My DH and I usually end up in some twisted competition with each other when we decide to make major dietary changes. &nbsp;We are not above giving each other the side eye when someone makes a questionable choice. &nbsp;Anyways - you're only the two of you in your house, so it should be simple enough to work around it for your own needs. &nbsp;</p> <p>What I eat and how it affects my body is the single most obsessive thing about me. I agree that the W30 (I have both the original book and a supplementary cookbook) is tough in that the meat is hard to work around (I wasn't prepared to be eating chicken every night of the week instead either) and nuts are hard to work with too. As great a source of fat as they are , they are incredibly high in calories - and I find them hard to digest. Anyways - why am I carrying on here? Because I am at my wit's end myself, and with a sugar addiction I am now afraid of (it's the sugar in wine I believe I am addicted to) .......I think drastic measures are needed, as in not drinking alcohol at all anymore, which i suppose I have my doubts about. I have 20 lbs I'd like to lose but am wondering if it's even possible now. &nbsp;My metabolism has crawled to a stop and menopause kicked my body to the curb.</p> <p>What's the biggest change for your husband in terms of the W30? &nbsp;The type of food , or the quantity of it? &nbsp;</p> <p>I think you've motivated me to get out that book and see if i can do this - without eating meat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614165 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:38:59 +0000 Helena 1614165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, I think it's great to do this to support your husband, especially if it's a short period of time. In the longer term, I think you have to make dietary decisions based on YOUR body and needs though. However, it is so helpful for someone trying to limit their diet if the worst offending foods are not sitting there in the cupboard ... it might be worth saving the big indulgences for a night out with your girlfriends, or whatever. Sounds like you are quite a healthy eater so I don't imagine you are causing much temptation anyway!</p> <p>My husband's weight can fluctuate and when he needs to reign things in, he does the South Beach Diet Because he likes having strict rules to follow. The nice thing &nbsp;about South Beach is that it has different phases - Phase 1 is more extreme, Phase 3 being the more sustainable eating plan for the long-term.. So if he is South Beaching, I will too, but I'll do the Phase 3 version of it. So meals are roughly the same; I just might add a small starch to my plate. Anyways, not a plug for South Beach, but just an idea; maybe you could add items to your diet that aren't major temptations for DH but satisfy your wants and needs a little better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614163 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:37:46 +0000 viva 1614163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle, thanks for your ideas. He does wear a fitbit, thankfully, and tracks a ton of steps (usually 3x more than me) because he is a teacher and constantly on his feet. I think the best suggestion you have here is the "no eating about 7pm" rule. if I could help him stick to that, I know he'd see a difference. Nighttime is a trap for him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614160 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:35:26 +0000 Meredith 1614160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't done Whole30 but have read about it. It's so incredibly restrictive and I think some of their theories (especially about legumes) are up for debate. Is your husband really going to be jealous if you add quinoa and legumes back into your diet? I wouldn't call those indulgence foods. It seems completely reasonable to make the case that you just can't eat that much meat and need other sources of protein. I did a challenge where I omitted gluten, dairy, refined sugar, alcohol, and caffeine for the month of January. It was restrictive but actually doable and other than occasionally eating bread and sugar, I've been content leaving most of those things out of my diet after the challenge ended (except for special occasions). I think it's great you're supporting your husband and I trust you know his personality well enough to make a choice that works for you and him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-doing-done-whole-30#post-1614154 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:30:55 +0000 texstyle 1614154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If DH is having trouble sticking with it, I wonder if it's the right plan for him? Losing weight and maintaining the loss requires a full on commitment. Would he wear a fitness tracking band? If he likes geeky things, he might get hooked. It can track your estimated calories burned, steps taken, flights of stairs climbed, workout intensity, sleep quality and more - and this can really put perspective on things. </p> <p>Most adults probably eat about 10-20% more calories than they require each day from all I've read. This definitely leads to weight gain. I don't track everything I eat but I can generalize the calories since I have a pretty good idea of how much is in a slice of bread or a 4 oz serving of meat, etc. I know for me, the main "extra" calories are from "extra" bread or wine. For some people it might be from sweets or dairy. </p> <p>Do you guys practice the "no eating after 7 pm rule"? I try to stop all eating/drinking except water after 7 pm unless I'm going out to dinner or something.</p> <p>Sometimes just one change over the long haul can really make a difference. When I stopped wine for a month I lost noticeable belly weight without doing anything else different. For your DH, maybe giving up 1/3 of his normal dinner food portion could be all that it takes for him. Or giving up sugared drinks. Or something else that is approximately 300 calories a day - every 12 or so days equals about a pound lost. </p>