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The newly revised Cooking Whole30 cookbook is out now! The cookbook has been revised to better reflect recipes' origins and to include a more diverse set of recipes. It's also been released in paperback to reduce cost. Why is this a big deal? Because it's a reflection of Whole30's efforts to become more inclusive, more aware, and more accessible.

This project is just one shining example of why I'm proud to be a coach for this program. Check it out!

COOKING WHOLE30 is HERE! 📖 Just in time for the January Whole30, Melissa Hartwig Urban's updated, revised, and expanded version of THE WHOLE30 COOKBOOK is now available wherever books are sold.

Visit whole30.com/cooking-whole30 for links to purchase, two preview recipes from contributor Abeer Najjar, and a peek into why this book is so special.

Now ... which recipe to make first?

What’s so special about Whole30 anyway? Isn’t it “just another fad diet?”

There are a lot of assumptions and myths about Whole30 out there. Understandably so in this era of diets, social media and scrolling. To clear things up, here are some true facts about Whole30:

1. It’s not a diet. I know, this sounds like a gimmick to get you to keep reading but it’s true. It’s a reset. It’s a science experiment. It’s a jumping-off point. It’s a way to think about food *without* feeling guilty/ashamed/not good enough. It’s a mindset shift.

2. Ditch the scale. Weight loss isn’t the focus of Whole30, nor is calorie counting or restriction. The vast majority of folks experience weight loss during Whole30. They also are able to notice and appreciate the myriad of other positive benefits because weight loss isn’t the focus!

3. It’s 30 days + reintroduction. That’s it. It’s not Whole30 all the time. It’s not even Whole30 every single January for the rest of your life. It’s Whole30 —> learn some stuff —> use that knowledge to find normal and comfortable eating habits that make you feel your best. Hint: These will include things like treats and alcohol.

4. Eliminating foods on Whole30 isn’t about getting rid of them forever, it’s about learning to incorporate them into your life in a way that still allows you to feel and look your best - whatever that means to you. Founder of Whole30, Melissa Urban, says it well: “How much can I *get away with* and still look and feel how I want to look and feel?”

5. Whole30 is an *individual* journey. I can tell you how W30 has affected me own life and the benefits I’ve seen but it won’t be the exact same for you. You get to find out for yourself!

6. Last but not least, Whole30 is free to anyone who wants to try it. You don’t have to sign up with a coach. I didn’t, though W30 coaches weren’t a thing when I started 😄 However, if you’d like some help/support/accountability, I’m here for you! You don’t have to be in the Seattle area to join me. Sign up for my January group via the link in my profile.

11 Reasons to hire a Whole30 certified coach.
Yes, the program is free. But hiring a coach (whether that's 1-on-1 or as part of a group) can make a huge difference in how successful you are!

Eleven Reasons to Hire a Whole30 Certified Coach Are you wondering if you should hire a Coach to guide you through your Whole30 experience? Registered Dietitian and Whole30 Coach Sam Presicci shares 11 reasons why it might be the key to your Whole30 success.

Everybody loves a deal! Check out Whole30’s post about partner coupon codes!

Looking to stock up for your January Whole30? (Or want to treat yourself to something fun to celebrate Food Freedom?) We've rounded up generous discounts from most of our Whole30 Approved partners. Visit https://whole30.com/discounts-and-deals-from-our-whole30-approved-partners-jan21/ to save money on tasty Whole30 Approved products.

This post is not sponsored, we just love our partners and wanted to make you aware of these excellent deals, just for Whole30'ers.

I do love a good breakfast salad.

▪️Arugula
▪️Bacon
▪️Olives
▪️Radishes
▪️Egg
▪️Avocado
▪️Ranch

For a version, get compatible bacon and try the brand ranch, which you can get from cause it’s delicious.

If you want more delicious ideas like this for January Whole30, join my group! DM me with any questions.

Don't forget - IG live at 5:30 PST today! Learn about Whole30 and ask all your questions.

Curious about Whole30? Head to my IG page tomorrow (Friday, December 11) at 5:30 pm PST for a live session with me! I'll talk about the program, what my groups are like, and answer any questions!

Drop a question in the comments here and I'll be sure to answer it tomorrow!

Back In 2019, I was featured on the Model Meals blog talking about my relationship with food and movement. Even though I'm not a full-time personal trainer anymore, I still love helping people with movement and the connection between their movement habits and their food habits. That's why I added workouts to my last Whole30 group, and plan to do the same for January!

Check out the article here:

Whole30 and Healthy Movement with Whole30 Certified Coach Meg Clark Already coaching as a personal trainer, Whole30 Certified Coach Meg Clark felt that becoming a Whole30 coach was a natural progression. Struggling to consume sugar in "moderation" and suffering as a result, Meg began her journey with Whole30 and it was transformative. Read about her life-changing Wh...

Trying to get pregnant or currently pregnant and thinking about Whole30? Here's a good article from the Whole30 resident Dietitian and Education Manager about fertility and Whole30.

Four Benefits of a Preconception Whole30 - The Whole30® Program Stephanie Greunke, RD explains why the Whole30 increases overall health, and four benefits of a preconception Whole30 to help optimize fertility.

Covid set me back in prepping for January Whole30 but I’m really excited to announce that I will be hosting a Whole30 group starting December 28th! Prep will start that day, and Whole30 will officially start on Friday, January 1st. It feels a little funny to officially start Whole30 on a Friday, but what has been normal about this year anyway??

Why do Whole30 now, in the middle of a pandemic and probably the most stressful year many of us have had? I could (and will, but not today) go into the logistics of why Whole30 right now may actually be easier than “normal” but really what I want to say today is simply “community.”

I talked about this in April when I ran a group and nothing has changed. What I see and have experienced right now is a need for connection. A need to to have people to reach out to, to hold each other accountable, to tell us what to do sometimes.

And I’ll tell you what, when I was isolating for Covid last month I felt so incredibly grateful for my community. For everyone who dropped something off on my porch, everyone who had things delivered to my door, everyone who texted and DM’d me with encouraging words, dog pictures, and love. Isolation would have felt very different without you all.

So, I’m inviting you to dive into my community! Let’s do Whole30, together. Let’s talk to each other about health and our goals and what we want to get out of this experience. Let’s laugh about botched recipes, dreams about cookies, and accidental slip ups. Let’s connect over food because I don’t know about you, but that’s one of my very favorite things to do.
Head to my website to learn more and to sign up!

Many people will say their vote doesn’t matter this year but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vote. You 100% should. Now. Right now! Go fill out your ballot and drop it in the mail. Or a ballot box. Or stand in line. Especially stand in line! Do whatever it takes to

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Hi friends, ⁣
I haven’t been posting much food stuffs here BUT I’ve been eating this meal so much lately it seems worth sharing 😊⁣
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This is my breakfast “salad” that I’m currently obsessed with. This version happens to be Whole30 compatible and also just super tasty! ⁣
Plus, starting my day with lots of veggies makes me feel like I’m ahead of the game 😂⁣
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Things I usually include:⁣
Arugula ⁣
Bacon (my fave W30 is )⁣
Egg (fried or scrambled)⁣
Radish⁣
Green onion⁣
Avocado⁣
Olives⁣
brand ranch dressing (thanks and team for creating this line of sauces!) ⁣
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The ranch is key. The other ingredients you should just switch up however you like 😄⁣
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Happy breakfasting! (Or lunching or whatever)⁣
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