Articles categorized as Dear Melissa
April 17, 2024, 10:05 am
Dear Melissa, can I do a modified Whole30?
“Hey Melissa—can I do the Whole30, but modify it?” —Love, so many people on Reddit Dear Reddit (and everyone else), I get some version of...
March 28, 2024, 1:20 pm
Building Healthy Habits into Your Weekend Routine
My husband and I have weekend "treat days" that include large amounts of alcohol, candy, chips, fast food, and bonding.
February 14, 2024, 6:00 pm
Embracing Change with The New Whole30
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...
January 25, 2024, 11:36 am
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...
January 10, 2024, 4:50 pm
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...
December 19, 2023, 3:57 pm
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...
December 12, 2023, 5:07 pm
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...
December 4, 2023, 7:37 pm
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...
November 14, 2023, 5:18 pm
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...
October 30, 2023, 8:51 pm
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...
October 17, 2023, 9:58 pm
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...
September 14, 2023, 5:36 pm
Dear Melissa: 3 Whole30 tips when you just want to quit
In this article, I’m helping you resist spur-of-the-moment temptations that come on really hard, really fast. If your Whole30 is working for you and...
August 17, 2023, 9:02 pm
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...
August 1, 2023, 10:00 am
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...
July 21, 2023, 11:41 pm
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...
July 18, 2023, 11:23 pm
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...
June 21, 2023, 6:19 pm
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....
June 13, 2023, 6:21 pm
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...
