Articles categorized as Dear Melissa

Dear Melissa, I did the Original Whole30 two years ago and had lots of success—more energy, fewer cravings, and I was crushing it in...

Today, I’ve recruited the help of Dr. Michael Ruscio to help me explain why those with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, or chronic infections have a harder...

Dear Melissa, I am on Day 15 and really enjoying my Whole30 meals. I can’t believe my “ingredients” meals are so delicious. I can...

Dear Melissa,  How do you work your Food Freedom plan? Are you striving to feel “Whole30 good” all the time? Is it even reasonable...

Dear Melissa,  I had an amazing Whole30 experience, and learned so many things about my body, the way I manage stress, and the foods...

Dear Melissa, My Whole30 has helped me incorporate some new self-care practices into my daily routine. I noticed your Whole30 Approved page now features...

Dear Melissa, I haven’t done a Whole30 in a few years, but plan on doing one in the spring. I got The New Whole30...

Dear Melissa, I just started the January Whole30 as my New Year’s resolution. I’ve read (and done) everything you’ve written on planning and preparation!...

As the co-founder of Whole30, this program and community have been my career and my passion since 2009. My connections with the media, health...

Dear Melissa, I’m about to start my first Whole30, and I’m nervous. I’m prepping my pantry, planning my meals, and working on my mindset...

Dear Melissa, There are so many devices that we can use to collect health data. Fitness trackers, blood glucose monitors, watches, hydration sensors…are these...

Dear Melissa,  I know you’re supposed to reintroduce on the Whole30, but I still struggle with this phase. Why does 10 days of reintroduction...

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you KNOW I’m a huge fan of the B.A.S. (otherwise known as the Big A** Salad). I...

Dear Melissa, As an aspiring food and lifestyle photographer, I’m fascinated with the behind-the-scenes of shooting a cookbook. Do they really use hairspray to...

Dear Melissa, I love seeing so many Whole30 Approved salad dressings, condiments, and bone broths in the grocery store today. It makes meal prep...

Dear Melissa, You’ve said there were some updates to the Pancake Rule in The New Whole30. Can you break them down for me? —Love,...

Dear Melissa, You’ve talked about how the voice, tone, and language in The New Whole30 has evolved over the years. I appreciate that you’ve...

Dear Melissa, My husband is away for work often, and being home alone for days on end makes my Food Freedom plan go right...