Articles categorized as Dear Melissa

My husband and I have weekend "treat days" that include large amounts of alcohol, candy, chips, fast food, and bonding.

Your flagship book, The Whole30, came out in April 2015—almost nine years ago. Have you thought about updating that book, and if so, what...

Dear Melissa, I just finished my January Whole30, and I feel amazing! I have more energy, my skin is glowing, I’m no longer bloated all...

Dear Melissa, I’m on Day 15 of my second Whole30, and I’m wondering if there is such a thing as eating too much dietary...

Dear Melissa,  I’m on Day 3 of my first Whole30. So far it’s going really well, but the excitement of the first day or...

As you approach your next Whole30, there are lots of tasks on your checklist: plan some meals, clean out the pantry, hit the grocery...

I always encourage you to stay social on your Whole30, recognizing that your health commitment is an integral part of these interactions. Sure, this...

Dear Melissa, We’re heading into holiday party season, and I’m going to use the holiday tips in Food Freedom Forever and your boundary scripts...

In Part 1 of Find your Food Freedom “why”, I said that if you really want Food Freedom success, you need to work your...

You’ll often hear me and the Whole30 HQ team talk about finding your Whole30 “why,” and using that to help you stay on track...

In this article, I’m helping you navigate the spur-of-the-moment temptation to self-sabotage what you know is a really good thing for you right now—your...

This week’s Dear Melissa & Friends guest just happens to be one of my besties in the food and wellness space—none other than Danielle...

Dear Melissa, It’s Day 25 of my last Whole30, and I’m OVER IT. No foods sound good, and I can’t imagine what to make...

Every week, I get at least a few questions along the lines of, “But how do YOU eat?” You’re always interested in how I...

By Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban, who only drinks decaf but still knows a thing or two about good coffee. One of the most common...

Dear Melissa, I’m on Day 15 of my second Whole30, and I’m wondering if there is such a thing as eating too much fat....

My son is now 10 years old, but he’s been eating a whole foods-based diet since he was born, because that was how we...

We’re all trying to sleep better. You now know how important sleep is to just about every marker of health. You’ve bought blackout curtains,...