Whole 30: What They Don't Tell You + Whole 30 Results

[@shariwelch8760]

I loved my Whole 30 experience, and I didn't end up spending any more money than usual. I kept things simple - I roasted sheet pans of chicken drumsticks and mixed vegetables, and that would be my lunch and dinner on most days. Of course I threw in some other recipes here and there, but for the most part I kept it inexpensive and really simple. I would change up the vegetables and seasonings each time I roasted a pan, and that was my variety. For breakfast, I would saute onion, roma tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning, then add two scrambled eggs to make a frittata. I never seemed to get tired of it, for some reason. I drank water and black coffee. I made smoothies from frozen fruits. I found that it was better to spend my money on fruits and vegetables than on fast food, bread, sweets, and dairy products. I also have Hashimoto's disease, and never felt "Tiger blood." But I also didn't get any mood swings like you describe. I felt light and clean, though. Clear headed. Not tired. So I guess the experience is unique to every person! 😊

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience Shari! Also, those foods sound soooo good! I love the idea of keeping it simple - it was the only thing that helped me get through! I was way too intense the first week and learned the art of roasting or a crock pot! Great tips!

[@shariwelch8760]

@@TheWonderLuster Thanks for the reply! Yeah I definitely used my crock pot for a few things too. Easy does it. Like you said, you got so much going on, it's better to just make things easy for yourself.

[@sazansaidgul7096]

thank u for your comments ,I have hashimoto ,I wonder can I lose weigh if I try whole 30 ?

[@4Distractiononly]

When most start a new diet they go pretty crazy with buying things for new recipes, thinking about new things to try, obsess a lot about the food... but simple is best. It's also a mental reset. You have to let go of the idea that you need certain foods to be happy. Attachment to food is a huge problem for many people especially here in the west where we are flooded with abundance.

[@aimsical285]

Yes! I kept things simple too and didn't spend too much more on it. But also because I'm a lazy cook.

[@candacebordelonph.d.8890]

Everything she's talking about IS addressed in the books "It Starts With Food" and "Whole30." And yes, it IS all about prep, because that's how people eat healthy to begin with even when they're not doing a Whole30. And the worse you eat, the harder it is because YES you will have withdrawals. Whole30 IS about learning about yourself--your habit, your emotional eating tendencies, what you rely on to feel full (in my case dairy). So if she was eating rice, pasta, and bread to feel full, then that was something she learned and she needed to figure out a different meal template to keep her full, which was addressed in the book. And the reintroduction is covered extensively in the book. The prep for a Whole30 is not just shopping, it's reading through all the materials, sometimes more than once, to truly understand the program.

[@samehear-360]

I love soul food and comfort food and junk food but I love my health more. It was hard and expensive but I dropped 30 pounds and got rid of my everyday pain and brain fog. It's not for everyone but everyone that I know that has done it recommends it. Myself included

[@b.a.r.3687]

Did you read the book? It explains why you feel fatigued and not everyone gets tigers blood. I did not get tigers blood but detox is no joke. I did a Whole90 and lost 50 lbs. Whole 30 helped me kick sugar and diet coke addiction which I had for 30 years.

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Woweee Congrats🎉🎉🎉 on 50 # Loss👏🏻. Your comment has been first Ive read of someone losing more than a few pounds. I’m considering buying the whole 30 books. I’ve been working to shed 100 pounds for years. Tried keto several times and do slim down but don’t lose pounds. I’m super frustrated that my body is so resistant to losing but I’m insulin resistant too. I’m used to being gf & sugar free it’s the dairy that I have a hard time letting go bc of cream in my coffee. But I’m ready to do it!!!! Do you have any extra tips for a newbie to whole 30? Thanks:)

[@juliahall4359]

I did most of my shopping at Aldi and I saved a ton of money that way! They also have a lot of compliant options.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for the tip Julia! We don't have an ALDI here but I used to shop them a ton in Chicago!

[@juliahall4359]

Oh, bummer! They are a life saver for me! Also - I’ve found that eating more fruits and nuts, especially at the beginning, has really helped me combat the brain fog!

[@Mkw3278]

Julia Hall R1D1 January 19. Preparing... can you tell me what you purchased at Aldo’s? I have one 2 miles away. Greatly appreciate a list. Thank you in advance!

[@juliahall4359]

mary willick hi Mary! I mainly purchased my produce and proteins (chicken, beef, etc) from Aldi. I always make sure I have spinach, blueberries, strawberries, tangerines, asparagus, carrots, avocados, bell peppers, mushrooms, almonds and eggs. I also found a lot of great compliant salad dressings on Pinterest and was able to find the ingredients at Aldi! Pinterest has really helped me to add variety to my meals and allows me to create tons of meals without having to go out and buy specific ingredients. I get most of my spices and cooking oils from Aldi as well. Good luck to you! I have one week left and am seeing wonderful results and feeling great. I think the key is finding what works for your body since everyone is different! Hope this helped!

[@Danielle-go3pu]

I'm so envious of people that get to shop at Aldi's. The closet thing we have In NM is Smith's. I love it but I would love my Aldi bill better 🤭

[@corriebaker6268]

I think the key to feeling good on whole30 is reducing the amount of fruit you eat. It’s still sugar and I ended up just filling cravings with fruit in the beginning. Same goes for potatoes.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great point!

[@allisonbleb]

Yep. I don't even understand why potatoes were allowed on the list recently.

[@johnweinhandl8890]

Don’t say that! Potatoes carry you through whole 30 lol

[@blsballestero]

My grocery bill was soooooo much less. I think because I went to Costco for my bulk items. And then Trader Joe’s for little things.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Oh that's great! I don't have a costco membership- but I think we spent way too much on expensive bacon and RX bars. I won't be doing that next time. Also, my partner and I broke up, and he loved those so I'm fine sticking to less expensive compliant items, haha!

[@blsballestero]

Oh yes!!! I did that with the Rx Bars last time. This time didn’t buy ANY Rx Bars. Just only did almonds fruit veggies and meal prepped. Oh! And been to chipotle couple times in an emergency. :-)

[@x.starface]

@@TheWonderLuster google DIY Larabars. Not quite the same but you can make them compliant and they are very cost efficient if you buy the ingredients in bulk! Pretty easy to do as well! I whipped up a batch in about 15 mins last night.

[@jaycole2109]

I also have Hashimoto’s and am an emotional eater. This was my 2nd Whole30 and I am so much healthier. My hair isn’t falling out (HUGE, because for years I’ve thought I might have to buy a good wig), my skin looks better, I’ve slimmed down some, and my aches and pains are so much better. Also, my taste buds have come back; I’m retraining them to like Whole30 sauces (no sugar) and different foods. I never would have eaten a fig, but it tasted similar to a Fig Newton! I used to eat and eat sugar, and that’s all I could taste. It’s good to taste food now. That other stuff I ate (sugar or spicy chips) isn’t really food. It’s poison. Thanks for the great video!

[@vickeejenkins7846]

I don't know what was so expensive. Protein, fruit, veggies, fat? I have continued on whole 30 and made it a lifestyle change. I still only eat proteins, fruit, veggies, and fats. I love being able to have potatoes and sweet potatoes. When I feel like it, I sometimes have rice or pastas made from chickpeas. I also can tolerate legumes. But no dairy, no bread, no white flour, no sugar, no alcohol. Done this for a year and have lost 140 lbs eating whole foods.

[@lizalbrecht3786]

My experience has been amazing. I found out quickly the bad food I was eating regularly and was an eye opener. I never felt down and the biggest problem was truly accepting the challenge! Preparation is the key. Being an emotional eater is a whole other topic. Stop making excuses. BTW, I’ve lost 17 lbs. and have a week to go!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Not making excuses, I did the 30 day process plus the reintroduction plan. It was hard for me. I'm not saying it would be hard for everyone. I'm glad I did it, but yes- especially with a thyroid issue I had to heal, it was really personally challenging. I felt awful and it made me confront a lot of my bad habits. I have since kept some of the healthier habits...but I don't think anyone would say it was easy, especially if crackers and candy are your habit, like it was for me! :) Thanks for commenting!

[@megante38]

I claim healing and restoration for you all, each in the way that God knows you need! Jesus loves you! He is coming soon, be blessed!

[@megante38]

sashay1010 thank you so much! May He bless you too!

[@mmatrix3998]

Jesus is Lord!

[@JamesCouch777]

Thank you...you too

[@Danielle-go3pu]

Thank you Megan! May you also be blessed 🙏

[@megante38]

@@Danielle-go3pu Thank you so much!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Whole30 was fine for the budget of my wife and I. We did meal prep with friends for a lot of it, and afterwords just did it ourselves. I made a chili and a special kind of salad I could easily assemble. Then just grab some go-to snacks and drinks. If you want to make a different meal every day, sure, maybe, but that could be excessive. Coconut aminos though...just don’t get the ridiculously expensive bacon otherwise. Try Daniel Plan. I’m in the 2nd week of no caffeine. I’ve stopped having headaches at least. Daniel Plan is also great to incorporate faith.

[@TheWonderLuster]

You gave up caffeine??! You're a rockstar! (I say this as I sip my coffee) Yes, next time I'm going to skip the expensive bacon. It wasn't really a thing I loved and it was really pricey. I think we only ate out 1-2 times in the whole month, but it was still pricey for us. I don't have a costco card, but I think there are ways to cut costs..we just weren't able to our first go round.

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

The Wonder Luster I think the cost wasn’t as high as it could have been because we made a big batch of 2 or 3 things to last for the two of us through the week, plus fruit. Maybe it was more than I thought, but it wasn’t much more than our usual grocery bill. I don’t know if I said it correctly before but our meal prep was also a swap with 2 other couples, so we also had a little variety with that. Having a group is also a great way to do it, meeting weekly and having a private Facebook group to chat in and post recipes. Yeah, that caffeine wasn’t fun the first couple days. I had just had been gifted a nice manual coffee grinder and French press at Christmas too. I’ll definitely go back to it after though. I’ve been sweetening it a little with honey until this newest Daniel Plan started. I drink water, a little bit of fruit juice when I need it, and I really enjoy sparkling water, flavored though.

[@danielallmon3400]

If your grocery bill doubled, this means you are eating a lot of rice, bread, pasta, and other processed foods. If you already eat a ton of fruit and vegetables this will be the same grocery bill. I also buy meat at Sams Club, cut it into servings, and vacuum pack it for the next couple weeks. Loved this diet. Did it for 90 days. Yes, the first 5-7 days are tough. After about 21 days, you really stop craving snacks, sugar rushes, and even caffeine. You think you can't live without these thigns, but after eating this clean, you don't need stimulus in your diet.

[@jacquelinefreymuth435]

My experience was amazing! My grocery bill went down, but I also food prepped and ate the same meals, keeping it simple for the week and then moving onto a new set of recipes. Sorry you had a bad experience. I think you should give it another go, pick 4-5 recipes to rotate for breakfast, lunch and dinner and make those ahead of time so you can grab and eat and see if that will work better. I also recommend shopping at a Trader Joes and Costco. Whole 30 is strict but worth it!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience. I may give it another try!

[@mgirl84]

Frozen veggies are 10 for 10, sale fruit, frozen fruit, sale meats... eggs and canned tuna are great and cheap sources of protein. I love whole 30 on a budget.

[@angiecolwell9596]

So glad to hear that others experienced the bone weariness that I am having. The brain fog is ridiculous. Good to hear this is common and temporary. Probably should have done this while taking some vacation time.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Nope, it's not just you! Brain fog is the worst! I hope you feel better and yes- next time I may take a few days off and slow down!

[@amybonell]

I love doing whole30! It’s different for everyone though. I can do it really cheap because i shop at Costco

[@Mel30000]

Shop seasonally !!!! I feel so so blessed to have done this during summer. There was so much fresh foods available as well as the ability to fish near by and get fresh food.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great point, thanks Melinda!

[@koyebrown9293]

Thanks for the heads up on some of these points! Also, thanks for being so candid about your autoimmune condition. I've had thyroid problems in the the past and my mom suffered from crippling fibromyalgia (an autoimmune disease that's considered incurable) for years. We both saw a naturopathic doctor who specialized in NAET and now we are both COMPLETELY FREE from those diseases. Seriously. After I recovered, I went on a similar "reset diet" for about 8 months and I totally had full-time tiger blood after the first 4-5 weeks of detox! It was awesome. Anyway, if you're open to trying it, I'd encourage you to do some research and talk to an NAET certified doctor about your condition. With the right help, your body can probably heal itself! Wishing you the best!

[@TheWonderLuster]

This is totally helpful Koye! I will take a look. I could always use more health and better thyroid function! Food makes a difference.

[@SuPeRcRaZyGuRl100]

Hey! What did you do for your reset diet??

[@emmieelizabeth908]

Costco and sams club and Walmart and aldi was honestly the best thing ever when I’ve done this. And also buying less expensive cuts of meat, like chicken thighs instead of breasts, 93/7 beef instead of 85/15 etc. also produce in bags (potatoes, apples especially) are usually cheaper per ounce than buying them individually.

[@daisymuenzner4417]

Buying at Costco & Trader Joe’s. Buying at local farmer market.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great points! I don't have a Costco membership but I've heard good things!

[@Joy-W777]

When I initially started listening to this video, I thought you were going to be a “negative reviewer” but I’m so glad I kept listening and watching. You are funny and I love the great review and info. I’m preparing now and plan to start in 2 weeks. I’m overseas working and can’t find stuff like bone broth but I am preparing as much as possible. Thanks for the great video! Two thumbs up!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Wow, thank you so much Joy, I hope you know how much I appreciate this comment! I am excited to hear you're doing Whole30- it's really tough but you can learn a lot about yourself and what makes you feel good physically and emotionally! Keep me posted on how you're doing. If you feel like you're not going to make it through, I found it helpful to turn to the internet for support or watch videos and the like to stay motivated. It was super challenging for me, but I hope you find it illuminating and have less struggles with it! Either way, I hope you're glad you did it. I was!

[@darcyferrigno]

I found we weren’t ordering in as much or eating out as much so for me it was cheaper. Plus I like planning my meals at the beginning of the week so you can overlap certain ingredients.

[@lindsaywait8763]

My grocery budget also doubled! Replacements for peanut butter and milk, more meat, plus the tree nuts. I was cheap to begin with, so this may not apply to everybody. I also have an auto-immune which I think made me extra tired at the beginning but then I started feeling awesome around week 2.

[@margelawler7510]

Go to Aldi. Produce is cheaper. Not having Tiger blood is most likely not the norm, it’s unfortunate, but most likely cuz of the autoimmune disorder. It’s a hard program to follow. But I’ve done 4 whole 30s and I’m old. I think I knew it would be extremely challenging. It’s no picnic. The biggest thing for me was doing all those dishes!!!!!

[@TheWonderLuster]

OMG yes the dishes!! So so many! Worth it, but so much work! I went through so much dish soap lol.

[@razinairina86]

Meal planning helps a lot. My usual rule a thumb for a meal on Whole30 one fat, one protein and 2 veggies. Frozen section at Whole Foods helps a lot for veggies, berries and fruit.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

shop at Walmart and Trader Joe's , or Aldi's

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great tip! We don't have an ALDI here but I used to love it in Chicago!

[@ilegor365]

"Where you stop eating all the stuff you love!" Really? On a similar reset approach I went carnivore for 30 days. I stopped eating all the stuff I was addicted to and started eating the stuff I really love. Reset is supposed to be challenging, more for some than for others. Eliminating all the junk from my shopping list lowered the grocery costs. My suggestion, commit to 30 days and open yourself to the experience, as you did. The last two minutes of the video were great.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for watching!

[@candiecoatedsims2947]

I’ve done whole30 twice and yes I agree it can be very expensive bc of the restrictive ingredients list and availability. The one thing I found most frustrating was the amount of time for meal prepping. Sometimes I would spend and entire Sunday meal prepping!

[@TheWonderLuster]

I hear ya! Our first week, I was in the kitchen for about 5 hours prepping all of our meals and snacks. It got easier as time went on, but like you it was a whole day of shopping (took longer), prepping (OMG kill me) and then the dishes afterwards..it was a workout! I'm still glad I did it, but none of the books prepared me for that!

[@dianadee4300]

Hi, I've been researching Whole 30 of late and contemplating doing it for my own health, energy level and arthritic joint pains as well as for my sweetheart, who is almost a quadraplegic from progressive MS. There are certain "traditions" we have, including coffee & a bite of something sweet, or going out which are important to us due to the mobility issues ruling out most recreational activities. I really appreciate you sharing the "difficult" things because I was considering maybe this is too much change for us and a better approach would be something more gradual. It seems that autoimmune issues seem to magnify whatever kinds of symptoms we have, so it takes more time for adjustments when there's autoimmune issues in the mix.

[@monkey9050]

I’m glad the only thing I’m really cutting out is dairy and stevia 🙏🏼🤣

[@1521CeCe]

Great review! Realistic and honest. Especially if it’s not ur normal style of eating. Doesn’t turn me away but now I know what to prepare for. Thanks!

[@theraptureisnearbelieveinj7695]

I’m in my 3rd week of Whole 30. I can’t believe how diff my face looks in pics from Day 1 to now. It’s shocking. Another thing I noticed is pain in my right leg from lymphedema clog I guess? Or maybe lymph is trying to break through and can’t. Don’t know. I eat a lot on this diet. Lots of fruit, nuts, and meat. I don’t know what the scale is gonna say come next week! It’s been good not to weigh in every day. I will say that this is the strictest plan I’ve ever been on in my life, and I’ve tried a lot of diets. I consider myself weight loss resistant, so if this plan works on me, I will be Whole 30’s biggest promoter! :)

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

That’s great to hear!!! How’s it going a week later? Are you still enjoying it?

[@dehram104]

Your best health doesn't come easy in today's society but having done a whole 30 and resetting my body, my belly, my brain and my hormones I know when I'm off and I'm more in tune with everything around me. I would encourage you to try it again and keep going with it until you feel your best! If you dont exercise then I would super encourage you to get into a routine. I bet that it could help your hypothyroidism and make you feel even better!

[@TheWonderLuster]

You bet Daniel, I'm not opposed to doing it again. It helped me figure out gluten and I don't get along and I've lost 15+ lbs and kept them off as of this writing...plus I feel better in general. It's a great way to figure out how food makes you feel.

[@clapsclap]

The Whole 30 is more of a challenge the first time around. I've done it three times and currently doing it now. The first time I think I spent more on things Id never buy now, such as RX bars, Lara bars, Epic Bars. I shop mostly at Trader Joes and spend around 100 per week for my daughter and I (she is doing it as well). I think many go into a panic about the change and over purchase but having done this a few times, I can say it is totally possible to do on a budget. Spending less on snack foods cuts a huge amount from my budget. I do not eat out or get Starbucks daily. There is really no price for well being and Id rather see my money go to healthy eating rather than paying for medication or dr visits.

[@MsTreefox]

My grocery bill actually went down maybe because I wasn't buying alcohol lol! I ate a lot of cauliflower and zucchini instead of pasta or rice and found it was a great substitute. My energy level was awesome. I also have a histamine intolerance so alcohol and a diet heavy in carbohydrates is super bad for me (causes my body to over produce anti-inflamatory hormones). I think by big staples were almond butter, eggs, sweet potatoes, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli.

[@maryellenkidd3858]

My Whole30 bills have never been expensive, except if I wanted a specialty ingredient for a dish. I never spent more than $30/week (in NYC). I shopped at Farmer's Markets as well as Trader Joe's and Target. I also ordered sparkling water in bulk off of Amazon. Even though my budget was lower, I still never went hungry. Meal prep and buying in season are key to keeping your grocery bill low and your stomach satisfied! My experience was great, and I'm about to start another round!

[@alicelablanche5970]

My mouth watered when you said the word pretzels. Day 3 of 30. Love your video and thank you!

[@thepseudonymthathidestheor5859]

I've been shopping "real" food and meal planning for a while now so the switch to Whole30 wasn't a change in price and effort at all for me, just the contents of the meal changed. I did find that using a shopping service really helped cut down on time since I could order online and pick up after work. In addition, I switched from complex recipes to simple meals I know how to do quickly like chicken breast and broccoli or steak and green beans. Spent max 45 minutes on the meal daily.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great points, thanks Sheleigh!

[@keepitsimple5744]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's all about discipline and accepting change. A positive mindset makes a huge difference with any change. If a person can implement patience with the diet change while applying discipline, their experience will be good. A detox from anything brings mental stress, but it's possible.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Absolutely!Thanks for the comment!

[@4Distractiononly]

It's hard when you are not used to eating healthy and then throwing yourself into a elimination diet. I found that cutting back on sugar, progressively and making some swaps in your normal diet. Such as less processed foods, restaurant food, carb heavy meals. I've done this for a while so when I did Whole30, it was relatively close to how I had been doing things. I did miss whole grains and legumes and I didn't see the benefit of cutting those out. I was happy to completely cut out sugar and refined flour, it did help me reset my sugar tolerance. I think most of it is a mindset and our attachment to food. There are also some legitimate addictions that will be good to acknowledge but you can break those. Because you have an addiction to sugar or to most refined carbs doesn't mean it's the way you are and you can scale way back to manage that. The Whole30 diet is interesting to those that what you draw attention to their body and how they've been eating but really it's about living a lifestyle of healthy choices. Everyone knows that but somehow we keep getting on quick fix diets and severe elimination and wonder why it fails. Take the information from this and recognize how we have been nourishing our body and what we need to do to move forward.

[@sarahvancina9603]

Did you read the book before you started? They explain all of this in the book (minus the costs) but they strongly encourage you to meal prep and mentally plan for this life change.

[@rougeroadie1193]

Sarah Vancina I was going to comment the same thing. I was so confused watching this, as I just finished reading the book. 🤔

[@sarahvancina9603]

Cici Rouge there is at least 3-5 different sources to read before you start this journey, it explains a lot. 🙂

[@1521CeCe]

Best post ever! 😃 Appreciate the Honesty

[@ms.rivera7898]

Thanks for the video. I have found some recipes that I keep on rotation. I have nuts and fruits available in case I need a snack. I do try to meal prep Sunday or Monday. This is my second time doing Whole30 and I will say it is much easier this time, and I was more prepared both physically and mentally.

[@cecileganel]

I’m on Day30 of my first non-SWYPO whole30. I’ve done 3 other rounds but I was barely technically compliant in those rounds. This round being completely compliant to the letter, and the spirit of the rules was sooo much harder. I recorded notes on my days every day, and my reaction was similar to yours. Everything is expensive! My grocery bill went from $400 to $800!!!!! The prep work is absolutely insane and the first one or two weeks sucks. But I will say it was 100% worth it. I feel so so much better and I’ve definitely changed some food habits psychologically since I followed those rules to the letter. This video is accurate for anyone going into this!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Ya, it's bonkers. Now that I have to eat gluten free (found out that because of my Hashi's, there's a good chance I'm gluten sensitive too, so still working that out) my bill gets pricey without the fillers like pasta and bread I used to have all the time! I can still have gluten free stuff, but man! I'm still working on being healthy AND frugal with my groceries but I'm not there yet! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, hearing from people makes me so happy!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

What kind of different things were you buying that you didn’t buy before? I don’t understand it really. I don’t think my wife and I spent that much during Whole30. We also have done Daniel Plan twice which is similar but doesn’t cut legumes but does cut caffeine. It’s really about changing how you do things in my mind. You just get in the habit of knowing what to do, keeping recipes and all that stuff. Our shopping habits have changed so much since that month. We used to weave back and forth down the aisles of the grocery store, but aside from a few things, we not really just go back to eggs, down by the meats, and to produce. By the way, ghee is nasty. Nobody needs that stuff.

[@kateoneill4983]

I really enjoyed this video, I just started whole30 and I honestly hate it but it's really nice to hear someone else who struggled with it but ultimately thought it was a good thing

[@mkmedicmom]

Whole 30 has been easy & I have not found anything you’ve said in this video to be true. But that is just my experience.

[@TheWonderLuster]

I'm so glad that it's been easy for you Amy, that's awesome! I discovered while doing Whole30 I have an autoimmune disorder so it might have been why it was extra hard.

[@doulos214]

Same here!-Even though i have an autoimmune disease (Graves Disease). I felt better than I had since I got sick 30 years ago. I still eat Whole30 with the addition of sprouted bread.

[@ziggy33399]

doulos214 good for you ❤️

[@spiderbouquet3670]

So this sounds bad, but one way I saved on groceries was by skipping breakfast. I didn’t plan on this, but about a week in I got to the point where I just wasn’t hungry in the morning and didn’t want to eat anything. My lunches were leftover dinner but put over some greens (so like if I had turkey burgers, I’d take a leftover one and crumble it up over a bed of spinach) and have it as a salad with some other veggies and homemade ranch, and an apple. If I didn’t have leftovers, I’d use canned chicken, tuna, or two boiled eggs. And dinner was a lot of crockpot roasts, chicken, soups, or roasted veggies.

[@iamtangi883]

You are so funny! I like your concept of grace. We all expect ourselves to be perfect. But it isn't worth the stress. Just do your best! I have Hashimoto's too and it does suck but doing your best is better than not even trying! Great video!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Aww thank you! As much as I wish nobody had Hashi's, I appreciate hearing from folks that have it too- thanks for saying hi! :) :) :)

[@matma01]

I have had several autoimmune diseases for 20 years. I don't think many of us will get "Tiger Blood".. I don't do Whole30 but I wouldn't blame low energy on any plan..it's just a symptom of a bad immune system.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Well I felt fine, then I felt like death- I think it was withdrawal from all the gluten and sugar I had been eating so my body went into withdrawal and I felt like I had the flu, achy all over and fatigued pretty hard. I think any time you quit sugar at a hard stop, you'll feel like poop the first few days. That was me :) Not saying everyone will, but I felt horrible for a really long time after starting.

[@wandawillis7135]

Your video was very helpful. I started the Whole 30 January 1st. And yes grocery bill is higher for me and washing dishes a lot- lol. But my body feel great!

[@TheWonderLuster]

That's awesome Wanda! You're halfway done now! Cheering for you!

[@Juliet_Capulet]

I'm curious. Which foods were you able to reintroduce without problems?

[@christinenonyabidness6853]

Haha, "bake some grace into your schedule," soooo true for everybody every day.

[@beverlytipton9037]

2nd question, once you do incorporate something bad, do you continue on it for a few days or do you drop it all together??

[@whitneygloger5455]

Feeling feelings is FREAKING HARD!!!!!! I had the same thing happen to me. Feelings are still hard post-Whole30.

[@TheWonderLuster]

+Whitney Gloger I have wayy too many feelings but you were my emotional Sherpa ❤️

[@TheWonderLuster]

+Whitney Gloger feelings are the hardest...thumbs way way down! I will say though- I have a renewed love for tea and bath time post whole 30, gotta love that self care!

[@Lililililili333]

Doing whole30 during quarantine is so easy, is one of the few good things I’ve gotten out of this

[@beverlytipton9037]

May I plz ask what were your foods that you reintroduced & discovered it was something you needed to remove personally??

[@alissachavolla3735]

what did you end up reintroducing and feeling like it wasn't good for your diet? Did you eliminate anythimg permanetly ?

[@TheWonderLuster]

Gluten is now gone for good. Since I have Hashimoto's, it's likely I have Celiac and when I eat it I don't feel great, so I've taken it out completely...which can be a bummer since I loved bread!

[@michaelmarrone2784]

We shopped at aldi’s and Trader Joe’s saved a lot. It didn’t cost any extra.

[@rupalsojitra382]

Thanks for this candid review! I have Hashimoto's & RA (one autoimmune disorder makes you susceptible to others...yay). I plan on giving it a go because I can tell gluten is causing flare ups with the RA. May I recommend two bloggers: Downshiftology and Lilsipper. Both have cost conscious recipes that are actually delicious. All the best to you in your journey!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for sharing your recommendations Rupal! I'm always looking for new content to help me live healthier with my Hashi's! I hope your RA feels a bit better, keep me posted on your progress. I get joint pain too...so while I haven't been diagnosed yet, it's likely...so I literally feel your pain and hope it gets better!

[@lizmcateer968]

I watched the whole video, and she has some great idea among the comments of frustration. I have epilepsy (minor and I'm on and stayed on medication) and did not find this hard. I had clearer thinking, more energy in the first few weeks. I did gardening projects, including using a roto tiller! and found that I had plenty of energy to accomplish these tough projects. I do not drink alcohol, so that was not a problem. I will say that I eat well to begin with, since i do not eat gluten and am low on dairy intake. I did allow myself hummus.I miss the honey in my tea, my oat granola bars ( I am mostly gf...oats do not bother me) and craisins, my snack foods. I think I'll start to add those slowly and not just munch on them several times a day. The cost was not a problem for me as I already eat a lot of veges and fruit ..gf on a shoe string! I did find grilling my vegetables tasty and it helped balance the lack of sugar and grains. I was glad I could still have meat on whole thirty, but I have been light in the meat department all along. I am married and have three kids, two teens and one who is 22. They eat what they want. Our grocery bill for the 5 of us rarely goes over $180 to $200 a week. I will add things back slowly, but probably not wait several days, as my eating habits were mostly fine before I started this. I will say it took me many years to get to great eating habits, so this is just part of the journey

[@joanneperez1561]

Great video... I've done 4 rounds of Whole 30. It is very expensive, and honestly, I have NEVER experienced tiger blood. But, that being said... I continue to do rounds throughout the year as a reset, and as a challenge. AND, the more rounds you do, the easier the transition is... (but meal prep doesn't get any faster... hahaha!)

[@TheWonderLuster]

This made me giggle, that darn meal prep! I hope someday we both find tiger blood!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

My wife and I have been doing meal prep for over a year now from when we did Whole30 and we’re more or less pros at it, haha! It helps that I don’t mind having the same thing often. We aren’t doing it anymore, but we are doing the Daniel Plan. My main stuff includes a banana and hard boiled eggs in the morning, chili and carrots for lunch, and a carnitas salad for dinner. Sometimes it switches lunch and dinner if I have a day off work or on the weekends. We basically don’t buy anything that has added sugar and only add honey as a sweetener for coffee or teas we have at home.

[@neverforgetlove97]

This is really interesting! I've been doing vegan Whole30, as I lead a plant based lifestyle normally AND I am an intermittent faster which I have maintained throughout my time with Whole30. I can't relate to your experience and it's so interesting how everyone's experiences can be so different. My body has felt incredible, and if anything, I have been more mentally clear, more energetic and have been having way better sleeps too! Also, I haven't noticed an increase in my grocery bills, just that I am replacing any non Whole30 friendly foods that I was buying before with larger quantities of fruits, veg, nuts, seeds, etc.

[@faithyoung5879]

I agree that it's expensive. My husband and I eat pretty healthy as it is, but we couldn't eat our normal snacky foods, and my husband isn't a fruit eater, which results in buying nuts, and a lot of them. I'm trying to keep everything else pretty simple, but it still adds up! I also make sure I have the week planned of meals. We are almost one week in, wish us luck!

[@TheWonderLuster]

I think if we did it again there would be ways to save money- but honestly it was a challenge at first. You're right- the snacks are probably what breaks the bank...RX bars and all that add up!

[@jamie5mauser]

You'd do better going AIP without all the nightshades. And not enough salt will cause a lot of the symptoms you had too

[@rin-5794]

It is not expensive! Meal planning and prep is key. Get creative and it becomes so easy.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Hi Rin! It was expensive for my partner and I when we did it- but I'm sure it doesn't have to be if you get creative. I think next time I will have better ways to cut costs...but this time it was pricey. Would love your tips to keep costs down so I can learn!

[@meaganbee1]

You will definitely need to be more creative! My grocery bill has been the same or less since we started. Use things like spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice. One head of fresh cauliflower is like 8 portions! I also live for my instant pot for meal prepping on Sundays!

[@sandy-rr1by]

Sounds like you discovered the autoimmune during w30. That makes the w30 a success because now you can deal with the other. I enjoy your presentations, thank you.

[@Tee.Shontell]

my grocery bill while being a vegetarian is low as well. Frozen vegetables are an option, as well as canned veggies. pre-mixed seasonings save on money instead of buying individual seasonings. Depending on your weight and toxicity level in your body, results will vary. Results are subjective. BUT going on the diet will only help you. Do not overthink your grocery list. For example for Breakfast make an omelet. For lunch, have your favorite salad (with meat, if you into those type of things lmaooo), and dinner roasted veggies, salad and (meat if it's necessary... I guess) Everybody has different situations health-wise, but what does not have to be hard is your grocery list. And BTW as a vegetarian, I am giving suggestions to you meat eaters, so don't come for me, because I could care less that you choose to eat meat, so don't bother me about choosing not too. hahahaha.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Great tips, thanks!

[@miaressum4575]

This is only for 30 days so what’s the big issue. Shop online and go pick up your groceries at Walmart... they shop for you

[@conman20000]

So what food do you eat just fruits and veggies?

[@TheWonderLuster]

I would recommend checking out the Whole30 Book from the library, but yes- no legumes, no grains- but you can have meat! Best of luck!

[@hlucienne]

WOW! Introduction, didn't think about that!!! Thank you

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thank you for commenting! Hope the video was helpful!

[@britiney_hall]

Thank you for this video, I am currently researching whole30 for now, as I am coming to the end of my medical program and would be insane to try to start this elimination diet at this time! your video helped me in my research process!

[@mayangirl3757]

Imagine if everyone would go on keto, paleo, Atkins or even this diet.....what would happen to all the wonderful food GOD gave us..Like mangos, pineapples..Pumpkins, etc...just imagine..would they disappear from earth since we can't eat them..This makes me think a lot!..Thanks for then video

[@jamieliska2901]

Glad I found your video! I too have Hashimoto's (yay for crappy immune systems!) I start whole 30 tomorrow and have been dreading it. It's good to know what to expect.

[@sum_girl5511]

My grocery bill was the same or less . But I just ate fruit veggies and protein. But I’m only buying for one person. Veggies aren’t expensive.

[@nancydee6106]

If ur gonna do whole 30 , dont listen to this. Shes a real pill!

[@JamesCouch777]

Most people are spoiled...not used to denying themselves of anything they want. That's the main reason there are so many overweight, poor people.

[@emmieelizabeth908]

I think we just need to remember that Whole30 is a different experience for everyone. Like she said, we are challenging everything in our lives during the Whole30. I really think the point of this was just to give people a a bit of a perspective, something a little more real and a little less selling-this-to-You kind of mentality.

[@mipoorboy1478]

About to move and start this. I am blessed to have time to do the move so that will help. Plus I purged so much a couple years ago. But I imagine this is still going to be hell. I just feel so bad that if I don’t do something I’ll go crazy!

[@cuearesty]

Expensive - YEP! I wish I could say that I stuck to veggies and staples like chicken. But I got tired of them eventually moved to things like kombucha and fancy mayo. Which turned up to be awesome. I found a lot of food that are no staples (and it sucks that theyre expensive). I snack too much on whole30. Towards the end of it, things normalized and I stuck to almost eating 1x a day. I found that earibg carbs and rice made .e hungrier to some reason. Tiger blood: not really, but I rarely felt sleepy. I actually couldnt sleep either. 3 hours of sleep was good, and I subsisted on tea. Im on reintroduction now, and lemme tell you, all the food I thought I missed was making me bloat, or making me feel lethargic. Brain fog was a very real thing after too. Im prolly going back to the program but doing it 6 days a week.

[@hairbyhelene7246]

I have hosshimotos also and haven't had tigers blood either! I have been really moody, glad It's just not me! So glad I watched this video! 👍🏻

[@TheWonderLuster]

Awww thank you so much for taking the time to comment and share your experience. It's not just you!! Thank you for watching

[@Rubester-cl6op]

Thinking of trying a variation of this but there is a few things I don’t agree with and a few things that they ask manly I think if you make a mistake instead of going back to day one pick your self up and keep swimming. I also eat dinner with my family who will not be eating whole 30 so dinner would just be as close to whole 30 as possible. But at this point for me its more about a better relationship with food

[@increasingthealtitude777]

Hmmm.. did you read the actual Whole 30 book written by the creator of Whole 30? She talks about every single one of these things in great detail..

[@TheWonderLuster]

I absolutely did. But reading and experiencing are two different things, at least for me! Thanks for stopping by to comment :)

[@increasingthealtitude777]

Oh you said they “totally” don’t tell you this before you start this, in like your first or second sentence, I guess that’s what had me confused. But the book certainly does tell all of this, it is completely full of q&a from people’s personal experience of W30.. the good, the bad, the ugly, and then some.. 🤷‍♀️

[@ziggy33399]

Increasing the Altitude appreciate your pointing everything out. I’ll look for your videos (since it seems you are a bit of a person in the know. 🧚🏼‍♂️

[@KamisKisses]

Thank you. I am about to start, this was very helpful.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Good luck!!

[@jenniferstrand1581]

So glad I found this video! I am restarting my whole30 because I was not able to complete the first round due to some testing i had to get done that required me to fast and then drink ensure - and by the end of day 9 I caved and ate pizza :(. But I am going to restart tomorrow and stick it out! Thanks for being so real!

[@TheWonderLuster]

Good luck Jennifer, you can do it! Cheering for you!

[@RodSpears54]

I tried it a few years ago and by the end I felt so weird that I had a difficult time driving an focusing. It is hard to describe how different I felt. I did not realize it was this diet until I started eating normally and started feeling normal again. Total failure for me. We are all different and respond differently so it may be great for others.

[@Aaron-g9b]

Most like was not eating enough calories, whole foods are a lot less calorie dense

[@1Mhoram9]

I definitely feel better having given up anything with gluten. Did you check the gluten connection to your thyroid issues and your craving for pretzels (wheat gluten)?

[@BritB17]

Yea my bill was incredibly less than normal

[@terrimartin9153]

Did you really read up on Whole 30 before you did it? All of these things are discussed in depth. As for the budget, it did not effect our budget too much. We did eat pretty normal, nothing fancy. Meats and veggies with some fruit thrown in.

[@johnliebenow4165]

Woe! Not my experience. Mine was great, amazing and crazy good. Hope yours gets better as you go along

[@TheWonderLuster]

Ya, some of my friends SWEAR by Whole30. I think if I did it again I'd avoid the high cost snacks and also now that I'm on a thyroid med my sugar withdrawals wouldn't make me feel quite so terrible. I'm open to trying it again now that time has passed!

[@johnliebenow4165]

The Wonder Luster Can’t speak for anyone else but it’s been really positive for me and I suppose everyone has to adjust things for themselves. Good luck!!

[@KoonceLyfe]

I made some delicious soups for in the neighborhood of $8 a portion. That’s cheaper than a standard meal for me as a single dude

[@cindylcarpenter-canales5374]

I haven't started yet but I want to because I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. And Ive been taking natural supplements for 3 months because I was feeling irritable and emotional all of last year (not knowing about my diagnosis). Anyway, Im hoping I don't experience all of this again, Im hoping this diet will help heal my gut and thyroid, or adrenal or hormone issues.... eek... I guess I will see.

[@boredboystu]

My grocery bill was less. You have some upfront cost, but after the first week it's much cheaper.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for commenting! I think if I were to do it again I would be much better at saving money. My fella really loved the premade bars and things, those ad up so fast!

[@jenniferhoward9396]

How much did you spend a week for yourself on groceries??

[@TheWonderLuster]

Hi Jennifer, at the time I was cooking for two and while I don't remember the total I remember it was just about double. I think there are smarter ways to keep costs lower- like avoiding "compliant" but pricey fancy snacks or focusing on using frozen veggies instead of fresh, shopping in season or in bulk- but ya, it was a lot for us. I'm now single, so my grocery bill is way better on Whole30.

[@1Mhoram9]

Didn’t your thyroid levels improve with giving up gluten?

[@rebeccabeavers897]

Because of your autoimmune was there things that when you introduced them, you had a bad reaction to?

[@ginascott7256]

this was very helpful

[@kauigirl808]

You didn't explain why your grocery bill was more expensive. Should be cheaper since we aren't buying ice cream, cakes, cookies, chips, junk food, etc. And why is bacon more expensive. Can someone explain lol!

[@robinklauser6447]

I love Aldi I'm sure that's where I'll do most of my shopping

[@onlyme9502]

If i understood correctly, cut out bread starches and sweets. Ok so how is that new in dieting? Anyone can do that. Oh and dairy and caffeine and alcohol. So the point isnt to lose weight it is to determine what(if any) foods your body has a negative reaction to. This all seems common sence to me. We dont need a fad to help us know this we just experiment with food without all that. I was going to try it but now i dont think so. So thank you for sharing. Good success to those of you that are doing it.

[@TheWonderLuster]

Thanks for the comment!

[@valerierobinsonreadings8779]

How did you find pit you had a autoimmune disorder ?

[@jillharding991]

My groceries were no different as what i bought & what i stopped buying balanced out