Since April 2009, tens of thousands of people have successfully completed our Whole30 program with amazing results. Here are the official program “rules,” and a few resources to help you maximize your Whole30 results.
What is the Whole30®?
Certain food groups (like sugar, grains, dairy and legumes) could be having a negative impact on your health and fitness without you even realizing it. Are your energy levels inconsistent or non-existent? Do you have aches and pains that can’t be explained by over-use or injury? Are you having a hard time losing weight no matter how hard you try? Do you have some sort of condition (like skin issues, digestive ailments, seasonal allergies or fertility issues) that medication hasn’t helped? These symptoms may be directly related to the foods you eat – even the “healthy” stuff. So how do you know if (and how) these foods are affecting you?
Strip them from your diet completely. Cut out all the psychologically unhealthy, hormone-unbalancing, gut-disrupting, inflammatory food groups for a full 30 days. Let your body heal and recover from whatever effects those foods may be causing. Push the “reset” button with your metabolism, systemic inflammation, and the downstream effects of the food choices you’ve been making. Learn once and for all how the foods you’ve been eating are actually affecting your day to day life, and your long term health. The most important reason to keep reading?
This will change your life.
We cannot possibly put enough emphasis on this simple fact – the next 30 days will change your life. It will change the way you think about food, it will change your tastes, it will change your habits and your cravings. It could, quite possibly, change the emotional relationship you have with food, and with your body. It has the potential to change the way you eat for the rest of your life. We know this because we did it, and tens of thousands of people have done it since, and it changed our lives (and their lives) in a very permanent fashion. (Need convincing? Just read some of our stunning testimonials.)
Our Whole30 program, as outlined.
Eat real food – meat, seafood, eggs, tons of vegetables, some fruit, and plenty of good fats from fruits, oils, nuts and seeds. Eat foods with very few ingredients, all pronounceable ingredients, or better yet, no ingredients listed at all because they’re totally natural and unprocessed. Don’t worry… these guidelines are outlined in extensive detail in our Whole30 Success Guide’s shopping list.
More importantly, here’s what NOT to eat during the duration of your Whole30 program. Omitting all of these foods and beverages will help you regain your healthy metabolism, reduce systemic inflammation, and help you discover how these foods are truly impacting your health, fitness and quality of life.
- Do not consume added sugar of any kind, real or artificial. No maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, stevia, etc. Read your labels (and your Success Guide FAQ), because companies sneak sugar into products in ways you might not recognize.
- Do not consume alcohol, in any form, not even for cooking. (And it should go without saying, but no tobacco products of any sort, either.)
- Do not eat grains. This includes (but is not limited to) wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, rice, millet, bulgur, sorghum, amaranth, buckwheat, sprouted grains and all of those gluten-free pseudo-grains like quinoa. Yes, we said corn… for the purposes of this program, corn is a grain! This also includes all the ways we add wheat, corn and rice into our foods in the form of bran, germ, starch and so on. Again, read your labels.
- Do not eat legumes. This includes beans of all kinds (black, red, pinto, navy, white, kidney, lima, fava, etc.), peas, chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts. No peanut butter, either. This also includes all forms of soy – soy sauce, miso, tofu, tempeh, edamame, and all the ways we sneak soy into foods (like lecithin).
- Do not eat dairy. This includes cow, goat or sheep’s milk products such as cream, cheese (hard or soft), kefir, yogurt (even Greek), and sour cream… with the exception of clarified butter or ghee. (See below for details.)
- Do not consume carrageenan, MSG or sulfites. If these ingredients appear in any form on the label of your processed food or beverage, it’s out for the Whole30.
- Do not eat white potatoes. This is somewhat arbitrary, but if we are trying to change your habits and improve the hormonal impact of your food choices, it’s best to leave white, red, purple, Yukon gold and fingerling potatoes off your plate. (Refer to your Success Guide FAQ for details).
In addition, no Paleo-ifying dessert or junk food choices! We call this “Sex With Your Pants On” (SWYPO), and it will ruin your Whole30 faster than you can say, “Paleo pizza.” Do not try to shove your old, unhealthy diet into a shiny new Whole30 mold. This means no “Paleo-fying” desserts or junk food – no Paleo pancakes, pizza, brownies or ice cream. Trying to replicate junk food with “technically approved” ingredients misses the point of the Whole30 entirely.
One last and final rule. You are not allowed to step on the scale or take any body measurements for the duration of the program. This is about so much more than just weight loss, and to focus on your body composition means you’ll miss out on the most dramatic and lifelong benefits this plan has to offer. So, no weighing yourself, analyzing body fat or taking comparative measurements during your Whole30. (We do encourage you to weigh yourself before and after, however, so you can see one of the more tangible results of your efforts when your program is over.)
The Fine Print
A few concessions, based on our experience, and those of our clients. These foods are exceptions to the rule, and are allowed during your Whole30. Including these foods as part of your varied healthy eating plan should not negatively impact the results of your Whole30 program.
- Clarified Butter or Ghee. Clarified butter or ghee is the only source of dairy allowed during your Whole30. Plain old butter is NOT allowed, as the milk proteins found in non-clarified butter could impact the results of your program. Refer to our Butter Manifesto for more details on the milk proteins found in butter, purchasing high quality butter, and how to clarify it yourself.
- Fruit juice as a sweetener. Some products will use orange or apple juice as a sweetener. We have to draw the line somewhere, so we’re okay with a small amount of fruit juice as an added ingredient during your Whole30… but this doesn’t mean a cup of fruit juice is a healthy choice! Refer to your Shopping Guide for clarification.
- Certain legumes. We’re fine with green beans, sugar snap peas and snow peas. While they’re technically a legume, these are far more “pod” than “bean”, and green plant matter is generally good for you. (Refer to your Success Guide FAQ for details.)
- Vinegar. Most forms of vinegar, including white, balsamic, apple cider, red wine, and rice, are allowed during your Whole30 program. The only exceptions are vinegars with added sugar, or malt vinegar, which generally contains gluten.
- Processed foods. Minimally processed foods like canned coconut milk, applesauce, tomato sauce, chicken broth or canned olives are all acceptable on the Whole30 – but remember, avoid anything with carageenan, MSG or sulfites. We’ve singled these three additives/preservatives out because they all have potentially nasty side effects – and you can easily find processed foods without them.
Ready to start?
Now that you have the basic plan, you need to know how to implement it. It’s simple, actually. Start now. Today. This minute. Count out thirty days on your calendar. Plan out a week’s worth of meals, using the Resources we’ve given you here. Take our Shopping Guide to your local health food store, farmer’s market or grocer and stock up on things you’ll be eating. And then… go. Cold turkey. Just start, using our Success Guide’s meal planning template to take all the guesswork out of meals. But don’t put this off, not for one more day. If you give yourself excuses or reasons to delay, you may never begin. Do it now.
Your only job for the next 30 days is to focus on making good food choices. You don’t need to weigh or measure, you don’t need to count calories, you don’t need to stress about organic, grass-fed, pastured or free range. Just figure out how to stick to the Whole30 in any setting, around every special circumstance, under any amount of stress… for the next 30 days. Your only job? Eat. Good. Food.
The only way this will work is if you give it the full thirty days, no cheats, slips or “special occasions.” This isn’t Whole9 playing the tough guy. This is a FACT, born of education and experience. You need such a small amount of any of these inflammatory foods to break the healing cycle – one bite of pizza, one splash of milk in your coffee, one lick of the spoon mixing the batter within the 30 day period and you’ve broken the “reset” button. You must commit to the full program, exactly as written. Anything less and we make no claims as to your results, or the chances of your success. Anything less and you are selling yourself – and your potential results – short.
It’s only 30 days.
Here’s what you can expect.
The first week or two will be tough, as your body heals and adjusts to this new way of eating and your brain wraps itself around going without all those sweet tastes and sugar-driven energy spikes. And while you may start to feel better after a week or two… the healing process takes significantly longer. In addition, the mental addiction and emotional connections to sugary foods, large amounts of processed carbohydrates and over-the-top, chemically-altered flavors is going to take a lot longer to overcome.
Stick with it, and be patient with yourself. You cannot reasonably expect to completely reverse decades of poor eating habits in just 30 days. The good news, however, is that improvements are front-loaded, and you will start to see significant benefits within the month.
At some point, we promise you… the magic will happen. You’ll go to sleep easier, and sleep more soundly through the night. Your energy levels will increase and stabilize, and you’ll feel just as good first thing in the morning as you do at the peak of your day. Your body composition will start to change – your clothes will fit differently, and you’ll feel less bloated at the end of your day. Your performance, whether it be in the gym, while playing sports or during a hike, will improve. Your recovery after exercise, a game or a hard day’s work will feel easier and more complete. Conditions, ailments, aches and pains will miraculously start to improve. And through all of it, you’ll be eating delicious, fresh, natural, real food… food that tastes good, and is physically satiating and mentally satisfying.
Refer to our Success Guide FAQ for more details about what to expect, or if you find yourself in a rough patch during your Whole30.
It’s for your own good.
Here comes the tough love. This is for those of you who are considering taking on this life-changing month, but aren’t sure you can actually pull it off, cheat free, for a full 30 days. This is for the people who have tried this before, but who “slipped” or “fell off the wagon” or “just HAD to eat (fill in food here) because of this (fill in event here).” This is for you.
It is not hard. Don’t you dare tell us this is hard. Quitting heroin is hard. Beating cancer is hard. Drinking your coffee black. Is. Not. Hard. You won’t get any coddling, and you won’t get any sympathy for your “struggles”. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE not to complete the program as written. It’s only thirty days, and it’s for the most important health cause on earth – the only physical body you will ever have in this lifetime.
Don’t even consider the possibility of a “slip”. Unless you physically tripped and your face landed in a box of doughnuts, there is no “slip”. You make a choice to eat something unhealthy. It is always a choice, so do not phrase it as if you had an accident. Commit to the program 100% for the full 30 days. Don’t give yourself an excuse to fail before you’ve even started.
You never, ever, ever HAVE to eat anything you don’t want to eat. You’re all big boys and girls. Toughen up. Learn to say no (or make your Mom proud and say, “No, thank you”). Learn to stick up for yourself. Just because it’s your sister’s birthday, or your best friend’s wedding, or your company picnic does not mean you have to eat anything. It’s always a choice, and we would hope that you stopped succumbing to peer pressure in 7th grade.
This does require a bit of effort. If you’re cutting out grains, legumes and dairy for the first time, you have to replace those calories with something. You have to make sure you’re eating enough, that your nutrients are plentiful, that you’re getting enough protein, fat and carbohydrates. You’ll have to figure out what to eat for lunch, how to order at a restaurant and how often you’ll need to grocery shop. We’ve given you all the tools, guidelines and resources you’ll need in this Success Guide, but take responsibility for your own plan. Improved health and fitness doesn’t happen automatically just because you’re now taking a pass on bread.
You can do this. You’ve come too far to back out now. You want to do this. You need to do this. And we believe that you can do this. So stop thinking about it, and start doing. Right now, this very minute, tell someone that you are starting the Whole30. Tell your spouse, tell your best friend, commit on our Whole30 forum and prove to us – and yourself – that you are committed.
In conclusion…
We want you to participate. We want you to take this seriously, and see amazing results in unexpected areas. Even if you don’t believe this will actually change your life, if you’re willing to give it 30 short days, do it. It is that important. We believe in it that much. It changed our lives, and we want it to change yours too.
There are plenty of “nutrition challenges” and 30 day plans out there – things that sound a lot like the Whole30, that promise you’ll lose weight, have more energy, feel better. They give you more of what you want – arbitrary points for eating junk food, or an exercise penance for cheating, or acceptable alcohol choices “if you must drink”.
But here at Whole9, we’ve built our entire business around telling you what you need, not what you want. We will not pander to you here. We will tell you what we know to be true, based on literally thousands of testimonials and consulting clients’ real results. Programs that offer built-in cheats or rationalizations for less than healthy food choices simply do not work long-term. They don’t help you reach optimal health, they don’t teach you anything about how the foods you are eating are affecting you, and they don’t help you change your habits, patterns and behaviors in the long run. The Whole30 program has been in motion for almost three years, with participants all across the world – and has measurable, real-life, sustainable results to back up our claims.
Welcome aboard.
Questions?
While most folks can follow the program exactly as outlined here with spectacular results, you’ve got two options if you need a little more help with your Whole30, or simply want to maximize your results.
- Read our new bestselling book, It Starts With Food, the only resource you’ll need to change your relationship with food, optimize your personal Whole30 program, and turn 30 days into sustainable, life-long healthy eating habits. Available in hardcover, Kindle, Nook, or iBook versions.
- Participate in our Whole30 forum. This is where you join the program, introduce yourself to our community, and get all of the answers, support, motivation and accountability you’ll need to rock your Whole30 program.
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So excited to have started my 4th Whole30 today. I eat loosely paleo and have for about 2 years. Noticed a lot of sliding lately, especially with alcohol and sugar. Got married 2 months ago and we’re ready to start trying to have a family. I am excited to take Whole30 through an entire pregnancy and beyond.
In thevwhole text you recommend other books. These authors discuss making pancakes pizza oR pancakes using almond or coconut flour. Is this allowed?
Whitney: Welcome!
Josh: No, per the rules of the program, recreating “junk” food like pizza or pancakes is off-limits during your Whole30. We do recommend cookbooks to help you with the program, but none are perfectly suited 100% to the Whole30. You’ll have to use your judgment when reviewing recipes to ensure they are compliant. The good news is that, for the books we recommend explicitly, 90% of the recipes included will meet the program’s criteria.
Best,
Melissa
I absolutely dig the “It’s for your own good” part. I can’t stand whining individuals with 0 willpower who want to be healthy at no cost, looking for shortcuts. Toughen up once in your life and do something that’s worth it. I did it. If I could, you can too. Or are you any worse than me? I don’t think so.
Einstein:
You can’t stand whining? I can’t stand people who think they are einstein and assume they know what everyone is talking about. Obviously you read way too much in to my question.
My question was a simple yes or no question on conflicting information. I am half way through my second month of this diet. When I posted the question I just completed month one and began reading the other whole nine recommended books. These books contradicted what Whole9 suggests – thus, my question.
So don’t assume I am whining. Don’t assume I have zero willpower and looking for shortcuts. This diet is really not difficult. The most difficult thing on this diet is cooking, not cravings. Users looking to try this program should understand this program is quite easy to follow.
Josh,
I really don’t believe that last comment was directed at you. Lots of people relate to the kick in the pants of the Whole30′s “tough love” section, and I suspect that’s exactly what “Einstein” was expressing, for HIM. For others, they need more encouragement and less butt-kicking, and we offer that in our program, too. For you… you’re doing just fine – keep up the great work.
Melissa
Thank you Melissa!
It really is a phenomenal program. Kudos to those who have created it. I have a MS degree in Exercise Science and currently do research for a large health and fitness certification company. I was writing an article and research review on the link between chronic inflammation, pro-inflammatory markers and diet. The data I found was so unequivocally significant I had to search for a quality program to follow for myself.
The Whole9 program is fantastic. I am now 6 weeks in and feel fantastic. I shared the program with my mom who has osteoarthritis. Eliminating foods that trigger chronically elevated inflammatory markers in the blood has made a significant impact on her pain. After this 30 days is over I will begin to slowly incorporate foods allowed on less strict versions of paleolithic diets. I doubt I will ever go back to the old way of eating – It has created a lifestyle change. A difficult feat for any diet to accomplish. Well done.
Josh
Josh,
That is wonderful to hear, especially from someone with a background in this stuff. I do hope your Mom experiences the same relief from pain that some of our other arthritis clients have! Keep in touch and let us know how she’s doing.
Best,
Melissa
Hello, this plan sounds really good, but can I still have Gorilla Munch for breakfast? Hopefully that wont upset the program.
Jimmy,
Based on my research, unfortunately, Gorilla Munch is not suitable for our program. The corn meal and sugar rule it out immediately – and including this breakfast product in your Whole30 will certainly affect your program, and your results.
Best,
Melissa
OOH YES!!! Gorilla Munch. I love that stuff, panda puffs are my favorite though. But as Mellisa states thay are well off the Whole30 Road map. Doubtful you can find a grainless cereal. It’s just cereals nature to be grainy…. Moderate fruits, a few eggs, plenty of veggies and lean meats are how you will be prepering most of your meals during your Whoile30.
Can I eat sweet potatoes? It says no white, which I understand. I am just concerned with sweet potatoes due to sugar content. My biggest obstacle will be no dairy but I am willing to try.
Margo –
You’ve got nothing to fear from sweet potatoes. While they may technically have a higher “sugar” content than other vegetables, it’s a nutrient-dense carbohydrate source that can help fuel an active lifestyle.
We’re glad you’re willing to give it a try – feel free to come on over to the forums for a little extra support and advice!
I started studying holistic nutrition in hope that the knowledge would get me to change my lifestyle habits and my unhealthy relationship with food. Alas, I have all the tools but the implimentation is another issue entirely.
I put it down to underprepareness and lack of discipline (Read: laziness)
I think it’s about time that I start practising what I preech – Who’s gonna listen to a fat nutritionist anyway?
I’ve kinda screwed up the first part of my day – its lunch time and I have only eaten a family sized chocolate bar to sustain me. Needless to say I feel like absolute shit, which made something in my mind click over to “Why not start that Whole30 thing you read about MONTHS AND MONTHS ago?”
So F* it, lets not let the whole day go to waste, eh?
Here goes my misery! One bite at a time.
x Apple
Melissa-
After being directed here by my cousin Jessica Oram, and listening to her story on the radio, I am strongly considering the WHole90 as my next step. I do have some food allergies which make it a little tough, but I have many health problems, and if things can be improved…if I have the chance to cleanse and retrain my body by how I eat, I am willing to do it. For me, one of my biggest issues is Hypoglycemia. I have low blood sugar episodes that sometimes I have to take a glucose tab for. I would rather just healthy options to eat/take, but they have to be quick acting, because I get faint fast! But, I have read all your information here, I am very inspired and excited about the prospect of improving, and I love your attitude about it all. You are so right! I am going to purchase the book this weekend “It Starts With Food”, and then I am going to go to the store and set myself up for success. With Jessica’s encouragement, and the power of all this information, it sounds to me like I am on the edge of something wonderful! Thanks so much for getting the word out there that there IS a better way!
Welcome, Val! Be sure to check out our Whole30 forum, too, for lots of support and Q&A. http://forum.whole9life.com.
Best,
Melissa
I’m in the middle of my second week of my whole30 and I’ve been loving it! I am a little confused about drinks however. What drinks are ok? is it just tea and water or is it ok if I mix some cranberry juice with sparkling water? Drinking plain water gets old so any suggestions are more than welcome!
Hi…I have a question. I posted the same one to Mark Sisson of Primal diet. I have read 15 health books and hours of research.. I am stumped as to whom to believe. This diet is great, and has helped many…however it is in direct conflict with the China Study, Engine 2 Engine, The PH miracle and the biggest inflammation marker is Acid body. I do know when I eat meat, my tests are more acid. All meats are very acidic. I don’t beleive in the no oils, at all, in one of the books. Can any registered dietician explain how there are so many conflicting diets, all with medical science to back them up, and hundreds of testimonies in each… I want to do what is best. I had chemo and rad back in December, even after eating clean for years prior, so I was floored… thoughts? I want to do what is best for my body. Could it be type O’s do better on this one? and the veggie diets for others? Those other books have healed serious diabetes, and heart disease with grains and veggies… Can anyone help?
Hi! I’m currently on day 1 of whole30, and have a question, since the whole30 restarts the way your body operates and I’am a type 2 diabetic who takes metaphormine to control by blood sugar, should I stop taking it? can anyone help?! Please! Thanks!
Nadia,
Do NOT stop taking your medication.
We always recommend that you consult and work very closely with your doctor when making any dietary or lifestyle changes when you are diabetic. Changes to your insulin sensitivity can happen quickly on the Whole30, and you’ll need to make sure your doctor is on board with the program, and keep in close touch with him/her to ensure that any changes to your metabolic status can be quickly responded to with your medication dose.
Best,
Melissa
Hi All – We are experiencing loose stool – going to loo up to 6 times over the day. Could be too much fruit and dried fruit yesterday? Any ideas show to ‘stabilise’ the gut. Would normally prescribe dry toast but that clearly is not allowed!
does anyone know if almond milk and yogurt are ok on the whole 30?
Brandon,
Dairy, including yogurt, is not on Whole30 plan.
Any almond milk you can buy in the store is heavily processed and will contain off plan ingredients. You can make your own with almonds and water as long as you keep the ingredients on target.
-Erin
I am new to this and loving it so far. Question on fruit: how much per day? I’m needing snack ideas, and fruits and nuts seem to be my go-to and don’t want to overdo it. How many per day? Also, is there a “target carb” range per day? I know it says not to track food but I am ONLY to be able to look back at my macros/vitamin intake when I’m done in 30 days. Thanks for such a great site and program!!
Can you do this program while breastfeeding? Sounds dumb I know but I don’t want to interupt my supply.. thanks.
Katy -
It doesn’t sound dumb at all! Taking your little one’s well-being into consideration before beginning any new program is always a good idea. In answer to your question, YES this program is fine while you’re nursing. Michele Blackwell, an OB/GYN in Houston, TX, agrees, saying:
“I have personally experienced the benefits of the Whole30 program, and I wholeheartedly recommend the Whole30 plan to my patients to optimize a woman’s health during pregnancy and lactation. The nutrient-dense foods recommended provide ample vitamins and minerals without the need for the standard prenatal supplement. Eating real food Whole9-style will also help regulate blood sugars, alleviating hypoglycemic spells common in pregnancy. In addition, the Whole30 will reduce the likelihood of gestational diabetes, excess pregnancy weight gain, and possibly macrosomia (large babies) and polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid).” -Michele Blackwell, M.D., F.A.C.O.G, Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology
We also have a section of our forum dedicated to pregnant and nursing moms! http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/15-whole30-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding/
I stumbled over this recently and I’m wanting to get started but have a few questions. First off I have a severe case of PCOS and according to my Dr., “vegan/ raw vegan”, would be best but I’m to find a life style that works best for me. I have lost almost 60 lbs since Feb2012, by eating healthy choices and NO Gluten, but it’s kinda left me at a stand still for the past 3 months! So now, I’m trying to find that “balance” I need.
I work very early in the morning and I’m away for 14hrs minimum, on my work days. I can’t leave work to go eat somewhere, and all we have are vending machines. What would be the best ideas for keeping that “supply” for work?
I don’t take very many meds but I do take prenatls and tons of other vitamins and energy pills to be able to keep going at work, and I some times even need a couple B12 just to get out of bed…Do I need to lay off some/all of them while on Whole30?
Do you only do 30 days or could this be a “forever” change?
Thank you!
@Sarah: Here are some of our resources for folks with PCOS, hopefully they can help get you on your way to health:
http://whole9life.com/2011/02/whole30-contest-winner/
http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/1132-pcos-support-thread/
I would also check out our Whole30 Forum for ideas for lunches to take to work with you. And there are tons of Pinterest boards with meal ideas.
As for your supplements, if you’re going to do the Whole30 just make sure the read the ingredient list on the supps to make sure they don’t have any off-plan ingredients. There are a ton of threads from the Forum about different supplements: http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/18-supplements/
And lastly, this is the Whole30, not the Whole365 or the WholeInfinity. That being said, we do hope that you end up discovering what foods make you feel your healthiest and stick with those. In that way it IS a “forever” change. And some people take more than 30 days to get the full bang for the buck from the program. It’s all about finding what works for YOU.
I am on day 6 & 2 days ago I lost my smell & taste senses & I do not have a cold??? Has anyone ever experienced this? This is my first whole 30.
Cecily -
That’s definitely not normal and it’s highly unlikely that it’s related to your Whole30. There’s nothing in veggies, meat or fat that would cause you to lose your sense of smell. We’d suggest checking in with your doctor and working to find out what’s going on with you.
Hi, I add perfect whet choc fudge protein powder to my coffee, would that be ok on his program, also I use mother natures Greek salad dressing, my fav! Is that ok
Tanya,
During your Whole30, both of those products would be eliminated (if I’m finding the right ingredients for the salad dressing). It’s only 30 days, and I’m certain that you can find other delicious options during that time period. Best of luck!
Dallas
Hi
I am about to start the Whole30 diet and was wondering, you sadi to stay away from Diary, what about Soy milk?
Kind Regards
Tas
@Tas, soy of all kinds is out, including soy milk. Please be sure to read the program guidelines before you start so you don’t accidentally include something that is not approved for the program: http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/
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Looks like a great program! A couple of questions: how much fruit is allowed? Also, can you do this diet while weight training and trying to build muscle? If so, are there any protein powders that are allowed to supplement the muscle building process? Thanks!
@Corey, welcome! Those are pretty involved answers, so I’m going to refer you to our free Whole30 Forum here:
Fruit: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/5320-how-much-fruit/
Weight training: http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/11-whole30-for-athletes/
Protein powders: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/5819-protein-powder/
Hope this helps!
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