I can't believe I'm actually going to do this

[memenee]

I am a fairly clean eater for the most part. But I always, always, always resisted this program cause I am a stubborn ass Taurus who refused to give anything up. But I'm ready. I hope to gain more energy, and lose sugar cravings.

So, please - share with me your one best tip, one thing you learned, favorite trick, recipe, anything you got! I will be forever grateful!

A few quick questions - I'm not a sugar in coffee girl, but I'm a half and half girl - what creamer do yu use?

Also best W30 commercially made or homemade salad dressing?

Lastly, which oils are off limits and what do you use ghee for?

Thank you in advance - I truly appreciate your knowledge!

[mollyrunner]

Welcome! It sounds like we had similar backgrounds. So if you eat mostly clean foods hopefully you won't feel as much of the hangover early on. My energy levels have been even better since eating mostly compliant food.

One of the biggest things I learned is that I love black coffee! I thought I really liked milk in mine but decided that I would rather try black coffee rather than any substitute creamer. Other people will have good subs for you but I suggest trying it. When you have high quality coffee you might not need anything.

I use ghee to saute and roast veggies mostly. I use olive oil in dressings, in baking fish and as a "finishing" sauce

Good luck! I hope you feel amazing!

[gardengal]

prepping was key for me. I'd prep my lunch, snacks, some dinners, etc. on the weekend. made life easier.

i liked a lot of the recipes on clothesmakethegirl blog. especially the paleo pad thai, rogan josh &...something else I'm forgetting. Also, making your own larabars is easy-peasey (just dates & cashews in food processor. i like adding cinnamon & vanilla to mine)

[memenee]

Thanks! Did you guys read the book or just get info online?

[gardengal]

Apr 7, 2015 14:00:06 GMT -5 memenee said:

Thanks! Did you guys read the book or just get info online?

online only for me.

also, in full disclosure, i kept soy & legumes b/c we eat a lot of vegetarian.

[wambam]

Make sure you familiarize yourself with the rules: whole30.com/downloads/official-whole30-program-rules.pdf

Also, just about any "can I have?" question is answered here: whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/

[memenee]

Apr 7, 2015 13:47:39 GMT -5 gardengal said:

prepping was key for me. I'd prep my lunch, snacks, some dinners, etc. on the weekend. made life easier.

i liked a lot of the recipes on clothesmakethegirl blog. especially the paleo pad thai, rogan josh &...something else I'm forgetting. Also, making your own larabars is easy-peasey (just dates & cashews in food processor. i like adding cinnamon & vanilla to mine)

How long do the homemade larabars last? Do you freeze or store in the fridge? Thank you!

[gardengal]

Apr 14, 2015 7:08:20 GMT -5 memenee said:

Apr 7, 2015 13:47:39 GMT -5 gardengal said:

prepping was key for me. I'd prep my lunch, snacks, some dinners, etc. on the weekend. made life easier.

i liked a lot of the recipes on clothesmakethegirl blog. especially the paleo pad thai, rogan josh &...something else I'm forgetting. Also, making your own larabars is easy-peasey (just dates & cashews in food processor. i like adding cinnamon & vanilla to mine)

How long do the homemade larabars last? Do you freeze or store in the fridge? Thank you!

I stored in the fridge. I ate them for several weeks. I'm still here (and they seemed totally fine).

I'm going to make a larger batch & freeze next time

[memenee]

Apr 14, 2015 7:17:30 GMT -5 gardengal said:

Apr 14, 2015 7:08:20 GMT -5 memenee said:

How long do the homemade larabars last? Do you freeze or store in the fridge? Thank you!

I stored in the fridge. I ate them for several weeks. I'm still here (and they seemed totally fine).

I'm going to make a larger batch & freeze next time

Thanks, definitely going to make these today. I think my kids will eat them too.

Can I put vanilla extract in if I'm doing w30 or do indeed to leave that out?

[gardengal]

Apr 14, 2015 7:32:42 GMT -5 memenee said:

Apr 14, 2015 7:17:30 GMT -5 gardengal said:

I stored in the fridge. I ate them for several weeks. I'm still here (and they seemed totally fine).

I'm going to make a larger batch & freeze next time

Thanks, definitely going to make these today. I think my kids will eat them too.

Can I put vanilla extract in if I'm doing w30 or do indeed to leave that out?

Technically, no b/c it has alcohol in it.

However, you can use vanilla bean. Or cocoa powder (unsweetened, *just* cocoa).