July 9, 2021, 2:01 am
We quit publishing before and after photos. Here’s why.
In the early days of Whole30, the first Whole30 testimonials I shared on both my CrossFit training blog (where the Whole30 was born) and...
November 5, 2018, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: Should I Be Afraid of White Potatoes?
Dear Melissa, Will you talk to me about white potatoes? I am reading It Starts With Food, where white potatoes are allowed but not...
September 17, 2018, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: It’s Day 21 of my Whole30 and I Haven’t Lost Weight
Looking for our philosophy on Whole30 and weight loss? Click here for a letter and more resources from Melissa Urban. Dear Melissa, I’m on...
April 9, 2018, 10:00 am
Six Reasons Why the Whole30 Didn’t Work For You
The Whole30 has been around since July 2009, and we’ve read hundreds of thousands of I Am Whole30 stories. We’ve proven the program truly...
September 11, 2017, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Give Me Whole30 Weight-loss Hacks
Dear Melissa, I’m about to start Round 2 of my Whole30. Any suggestions on how to tweak it for weight loss? Maybe cutting out...
November 14, 2016, 4:30 pm
Dear Melissa: Guys Have Whole30 Feelings Too
You’re reading a Dear Melissa Replay, where we re-post some of the most popular entries in Melissa Hartwig’s regular Whole30 advice column. Dear Melissa...
March 28, 2016, 10:00 am
Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Fueling Adventure: Jared’s Whole30 Success Story
This post is part of our ongoing Whole30 success stories series. To submit your own Whole30 success story, contact [email protected]. We’ve been following Jared’s Whole30...
January 25, 2016, 11:00 am
Some Whole30 Scale-Related Tough Love
From Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban, who uses her bathroom scale to make sure her luggage is under 50 pounds You’re just about finished with...
January 12, 2016, 11:00 am
Losing More Than Weight: Amber’s Whole30 Story
This post comes to us from Amber Hill of Amber Lately. Amber’s story is part of our ongoing Whole30 success stories series. To submit...
June 11, 2015, 10:00 am
45 Days of Awesome: Kyle’s Success Story
There are many, many stories of Whole success on our site, but the majority come from women. We know plenty of men have amazing Whole30...
March 9, 2015, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Weight Loss Stalls in Life After Your Whole30
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where I answer your questions about transitioning into or completing a Whole30, successfully sticking to your new Food Freedom habits, and figuring out...
February 19, 2015, 11:00 am
Whole30 Success Story: Meet 16-year-old Katie S.
When we heard Katie's story, we knew we had to share it. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her words. Her honesty will...
February 2, 2015, 11:00 am
Comparison is the Thief of Whole30 Joy
There’s a saying: Comparison is the thief of joy. Theodore Roosevelt said that. There’s another saying: He who envies others does not obtain peace of...
October 27, 2014, 10:00 am
Whole30 and Weight Loss: Katie K.’s Story
Sometimes, we are completely astounded by the stories our Whole30 Program participants send us. Today, we’re featuring Katie K. from Davenport, IA, who used...
August 25, 2014, 10:00 am
Courtney’s Whole30 Story
We’d like to introduce you to Courtney Crozier. We (and maybe you) first noticed Courtney as a contestant on a popular weight-loss based reality TV...
February 14, 2014, 11:00 am
Whole30 Success Story: Pastor Frank
In early January 2014, we came across a photo on Instagram posted by Sarah-Marie. There is little we love more than someone turning their...
February 10, 2014, 11:00 am
Please Stop Saying “Just Listen to Your Body”
This article is part of our “worst diet advice” series For those looking to lose weight and get healthier, there is certainly no shortage...
January 27, 2014, 12:00 pm
It’s Not the Whole10: Some Whole30 Tough Love
Today’s tough love inspiration came through in a Dear Melissa submission from a woman on the East Coast, but it’s the same kind of...
