Articles categorized as Dear Melissa



Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
January 25, 2024, 11:36 am
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How to deal with stress beyond food

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—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
January 10, 2024, 4:50 pm
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A closer look at dietary fat on the Whole30

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—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
December 19, 2023, 3:57 pm
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3 steps to maintain your Whole30 commitment

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...
Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
December 12, 2023, 5:07 pm
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The Whole30 Mindset

As you approach your next Whole30, there are lots of tasks on your checklist: plan some meals, clean out the pantry, hit the grocery...
Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
December 4, 2023, 7:37 pm
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How to Stay Social on Your Whole30

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—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
November 14, 2023, 5:18 pm
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Your guide to food freedom this holiday season

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...
Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
October 30, 2023, 8:51 pm
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Find your Food Freedom “why,” Part 2

In Part 1 of Find your Food Freedom “why”, I said that if you really want Food Freedom success, you need to work your...
Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
October 17, 2023, 9:58 pm
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Find your Food Freedom “why,” Part 1

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...
Dear Melissa—Melissa Urban wearing a light blue jean top and darker blue jeans, cooking on a wooden table top, and smiling at the camera.
September 14, 2023, 5:36 pm
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Dear Melissa: Three Whole30 tips when you just want to quit

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...
Dear Melissa & Friends: How to save time in the kitchen while navigating a busy schedule with New York Times bestselling author, Danielle Walker
August 17, 2023, 9:02 pm
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Dear Melissa & Friends: How to save time in the kitchen while navigating a busy schedule with New York Times bestselling author, Danielle Walker

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...
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August 1, 2023, 10:00 am
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Dear Melissa: I’m Bored of My Whole30

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...
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July 21, 2023, 11:41 pm
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Dear Melissa: My food freedom—A day in the life of MU

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...
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July 18, 2023, 11:23 pm
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Dear Melissa: How to love your Whole30 coffee without sacrificing the flavor

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...
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June 21, 2023, 6:19 pm
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Dear Melissa: Is There Such A Thing as Too Much Fat on Whole30?

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....
Dear Melissa & Friends: Tips to Help Your Picky Eater Without Food Shaming from Jennifer Anderson, RDN
June 13, 2023, 6:21 pm
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Dear Melissa & Friends: Tips to Help Your Picky Eater Without Food Shaming from Jennifer Anderson, RDN

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...
Dear Melissa & Friends: Unpacking Diet and Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus
May 23, 2023, 4:07 pm
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Dear Melissa & Friends: Unpacking Diet and Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus

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,...
Dr.Megan Rossi discusses probiotics and gut health.
May 17, 2023, 5:06 pm
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Dear Melissa & Friends: Dr. Megan Rossi Answers Your Questions About Probiotics and Gut Health

This issue of Dear Melissa & Friends is all about natural probiotics found in foods and drinks, and features Dr. Megan Rossi (PhD, RD,...
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April 26, 2023, 9:08 pm
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Dear Melissa: 6 Common Misconceptions about the Whole30

The Whole30 has changed millions of people’s lives since its inception in 2009. You can read page after page of glowing testimonials from our...