Just a Healthier Outlook

Get down with your bad self! Seventeen days in the bag. And since we talked so much today about bein’ saucy, dip into this salsa by Jim Carrey in The Mask.

How are you doing today? 

I was seriously craving some sugar and a burger yesterday. oh.my.word. So I made a great guacamole burger, with backed shoe string sweet potatoes and homemade whole30 ketchup.  The burger was AWESOME,  I ended up leaving the potatoes they were Meh.....  BUT  bypassed the sugar.

Anyways. We have hit the stride in the Whole30 where we just keep on keeping on. Doesn't seem so hard, but still a few temptations here and there. We only have 13 days left. So it is easier to say no since we are so close.

Have you started planning your Reintro? I highly recommend you go read that portion of the book. Then jot down somewhere your plan. What you would like to add back to your diet & the things you could easily live without. If you have a vice like candy or ice cream or diet coke....make a plan. Can you do it in moderation? Once a week? Once a month? Only on holidays? If you don't plan now when you are clearly thinking - it will be easier to give in when you are "allowed" to have such things.

I personally feel so much better that most of the Whole30 I am going to adapt as my lifestyle.

Rather than making you find your own way through the never-ending sea of electronic information, we’re going to give you our recommendations for the best Whole30 and health-related websites out there right now. (Aside from the usual suspects, like The Clothes Make the Girl, Nom Nom Paleo, and RobbWolf.com.)

Some you may have already visited, some might be new, and some may not be your style or your speed. But if we’ve learned anything, we’ve learned this: take what you like, and leave the rest behind. You don’t have to subscribe to their entire philosophy or agree with everything the authors say to enjoy bits and pieces of various resources. So keep an open mind, and get to clickin’.

Have a great Day 18!

Get Smarter: Science-y Resources

These sites are all heavy on the technical side of things, but worth digging into if you’re the nerdy type.

• Evolutionary Psychiatry, by Dr. Emily Deans. Emily weaves good music, social commentary, and her own personal brand of wit and tough love into discussions on food, the brain, and our mental health. Highlighted article: Dietary Fat Intake and Depression Risk
• Gnolls.org, by J. Stanton. JS injects analogies, humor, and so much common sense it should be outlawed in his articles. While written from an evolutionary perspective, his writing is vitally important in today’s modern world. Highlighted article: Food Associations and the Pitfalls of the Search for Novelty
• That Paleo Guy, by Jamie Scott. Jamie brings together all facets of health—diet, sleep, stress, exercise, and more—and makes the science on what it means to be truly “healthy” accessible to the masses. Highlighted article: Sunbathing and Circadian Rhythms

Get Moving: Exercise Resources

• Global Bodyweight Training. If you like MovNat, you’ll love Global Bodyweight Training. Created by Mike Fitch, his “Animal Flow” workout uses natural movement patterns to build strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility in a way that makes you forget you’re exercising!
• Gubernatrix: The Joy of Strength Training. A great blog written by UK “ambassador of strength” Sally Moss. There are countless helpful posts on this site like Interval Training for Fitness and Fat Loss, Basic Barbell Programmes Reviewed, and Indoor Rowing Training. As a bonus, many of Gubernatrix’s posts are geared toward women who are new to strength training. If that sounds like you, be sure to check out Why Lift Weights, Femininity and Muscle, and Strength Standards for Women.
• Yoga Today. Filmed under the shadow of the Teton Mountains in Jackson Hole, Yoga Today provides class-length yoga instruction in all the various yoga modalities – from Ashtanga to Kundalini – for varying skill levels. Sign up for their free membership and you can view their free weekly classes as well as purchase individual classes for $3.99 each (much, much cheaper than the typical $12-$15 yoga studio drop in rate).
• Hiking Resources. One of the easiest and potentially least expensive ways to get your exercise on is to get yourself and your family outside for hike. Gorp.com has an interactive map to help you find hikes of all types and abilities near you. Or you can venture outside of your area and try out the hikes at your State or National Parks. The National Hiking Association can help you get prepared for your hike by providing gear lists and tips for planning. So head outside, soak up the sun, and get a little closer to nature.

Get Cooking: Recipe Sites

Note: you cannot assume that every recipe on every site we like is 100% Whole30 compliant as written. Read your recipe ingredients like you read your labels.

• Recipe compilation sites. Chowstalker and The Foodee are community food blogs that bring the best Paleo-ish recipes to one easy-to-browse location. While not all recipes are Whole30 compliant, both sites have a Whole30 category that serves up more than 1,000 recipes perfect for your program.
• Nom Nom Paleo and The Clothes Make the Girl. These are go-to sites for us, which you may have noticed since we’ve referenced them regularly in the Whole30 Daily so far. These websites consistently provide delicious recipes with beautiful photographs and easy-to-understand directions. Plus they’re almost always Whole30-approved. What’s not to love?
• Pinterest Whole30 boards. Are you a visual learner? Do luscious food photos grab your attention faster than plain old recipe descriptions? Then Pinterest is your dream come true! Just search for “Whole30” and discover a world of gorgeous food (most of which will link back to the original recipe). A few boards we really like: Greg ‘n Meg’s Whole30, Angela Lindell’s Whole30 Resources, and Becky Griggs’ Paleo. Just one word of caution: some folks put off-plan recipes (like desserts, baked goods, etc.) on their “Whole30” boards. Review with a critical eye!

Get Eating: Whole30 Staples

• Ghee. Ghee, a form of clarified butter, is a yummy Whole30-approved fat source. You can make your own, or order from Pure Indian Foods: 100% grass-fed, pastured cows raised in a certified organic way. Also, it’s luscious, and comes in flavored varieties.
• Stronger Faster Healthier Fish Oil. We’ve tried lots of fish oil brands, but we useStronger Faster Healthier’s SO3 Oil for three reasons: squeaky-clean ingredients, more EPA and DHA per teaspoon, and it comes in five delicious flavors (for fish oil). Need more info on omega-3 supplementation? Check out our Fish Oil FAQ.
• Coconut Milk. Coconut milk is also a luscious source of high-quality fats, but many brands contain added ingredients that we really don’t like. Aroy-D Coconut Milk is preservative-free; the only ingredient is coconut milk, and it’s available in paper cartons, so no worries about BPA. We also like Thai Kitchen, Whole Foods 365, and Native Forest brands.
• US Wellness Meats. We have just one word: Bacon. Well, it’s really nine words: sugar-free, Whole30 Approved, pork bacon from happy pigs.
• Coconut Aminos. Asian food can be problematic for Whole30-ers, thanks to sweeteners and the double-whammy of soy and gluten in soy sauce. Say “hello” tococonut aminos! They’re a 100% healthy replacement for soy sauce, so (riceless) sushi, stir-fries, and even pad thai are back on your plate.
• Adagio Teas. If you’re kicking caffeine as part of your Whole30, you might be craving a warm cup of something soothing. We love all of the caffeine-free options from Adagio Teas, but our favorites are the Rooibus blends. With flavors ranging from vanilla to hazelnut to coconut, there’s something for everyone. Plus, the company has super-friendly customer service and a real connection with their tea growers. Take a sip.
• Spice Hound. Variety is the spice of life, and spice is the variety in a Whole30. That’s why we love-love-love Spice Hound. With Spice Hound’s high-quality individual spices and sugar-free, Whole30 Approved blends, you’ll be whipping up international meals in no time.
• Pure Wraps. Sometimes you just want a little something-something rolled up in a wrapper that won’t fall apart like lettuce. Say “hello” to Pure Wraps. Available in original and curry flavors, they’re the Whole30 Approved alternative to traditional tortillas — and they taste great!
• Primal Pacs and Gourmet Grassfed jerky. Take a bite of Whole30 Approved grass-fed, grass-finished beef jerky. Primal Pacs jerky and snack kits and Gourmet GrassfedOriginal Bold flavor are what we carry in our pockets for snowboarding, mountain biking, and airplane adventures.
• Red Boat Fish Sauce. Fish Sauce adds that indefinable but unmistakable depth to Thai and other Asian cuisines. Sadly, most fish sauce includes added ingredients that make it unfriendly to Whole30 eaters. That’s why we love Red Boat Fish Sauce: the only ingredients are wild black anchovies and sea salt.

Get Healthier: Personal Development

• Paleo For Women, by Stefani Ruper. Stefani advocates holistic health, emphasizes healing, and promotes the science of female-specific health issues, self-love, and empowerment for women with a Paleo diet. Stefani also produces the inspirationalLive. Love. Eat. podcast, interviewing women she has counseled and Paleo advocates about their journeys with food, with their bodies, and in their lives. Highlighted article:The Evolutionary Perspective: Liberating and Empowering a Woman’s Self-hood
• Smart. Sexy. Paleo., by Jude Stone, is self-described as “a Paleo success story in the making. From high carb, low fat neurosis - to smart, sexy paleo. I don't do dysfunctional relationships, grains, sugar or Facebook.” Funny, insightful, often raunchy and expletive-riddled (you have been warned), Smart. Sexy. Paleo. is guaranteed to take you on a wild ride. Highlighted Article: I don’t ‘do’ resolutions. Plans on the other hand…
• Zen Habits, by Leo Babauta, is listed as one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites of 2011. Zen Habits posts to its blog only a handful of times a month on topics like and happiness, daily play, and finding focus. We like it for its simple life lessons presented in a minimalist format. Highlighted Article: The Little Guide to Contentedness