Whole30 Articles
Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa offers Whole30 support, expert advice from Melissa Urban, and strategies for lasting food freedom and healthy Whole30 habits.
August 22, 2022, 9:12 pm
Dear Melissa: What can Whole30 teach me about self-care?
The September Whole30 In 2009 and 2010, I was traveling several weekends a month to CrossFit gyms all across the country, to speak to...
July 28, 2021, 1:20 pm
Dear Melissa: Is this Whole30 Compatible?
Dear Melissa, Is this Whole30 compatible? <attached photo of ingredient list> Love, Everyone Dear Everyone, We have compiled 1,734 resources to help you determine...
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...
July 6, 2021, 9:11 pm
Dear Melissa: How do I continue my Food Freedom Post COVID-19 Pandemic?
Dear Melissa, I did a Whole30 program during the pandemic, and since then, have had a lot of opportunities to hone in on my...
May 24, 2021, 2:57 pm
Dear Melissa: I Need Ideas for Whole30 Constipation Relief
Dear Melissa, I have been looking for remedies for Whole30 constipation relief. Could you help here? – Thanks, Julie Hi Julie, I’ve collaborated with...
April 17, 2020, 10:15 am
Dear Melissa: I’m Worried about Food Scarcity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Answering your questions about navigating your Whole30 with food scarcity, shortages and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 2020, 1:17 pm
Why Melissa Urban Decided to do Another Whole30
The Whole30 CEO decided to jump into the Worldwide #Whole30AtHome after five years of maintaining her Food Freedom. Here's why.
March 28, 2020, 7:44 pm
Why We’re Launching the #Whole30AtHome
Here's what the worldwide Whole30 effort means to us during this unprecedented time.
March 23, 2020, 6:12 pm
Dear Melissa: Will I Lose Weight On The Whole30?
Note: The Whole30 is not recommended for those with a history of disordered eating, diagnosed or otherwise. If this is your context, the Whole30...
March 20, 2020, 3:08 pm
Dear Melissa: How Do I Know if the Whole30 is Right for Me Right Now?
Whether or not you decide to participate in the #Whole30AtHome depends on YOUR unique context.
June 3, 2019, 1:34 pm
Dear Melissa: Help Me With My PMS Cravings
Dear Melissa, It’s Day 15 of my Whole 30. My cravings for something sweet and my snacking habit have been easy-peasy… until this week....
March 11, 2019, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Help Me Plan My Whole30 Birthday Party
Dear Melissa, I am 16 years old, turning 17 soon. My birthday is coming up and I need your advice on how I should...
December 3, 2018, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: My Friend is Doing a “Whole30 Plus Wine”
Dear Melissa, How do I handle my friends who are “doing the Whole30” but still drinking wine on the weekends? – B., via Instagram...
July 30, 2018, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Do I Need a Probiotic?
Dear Melissa, I have been reading a lot about probiotics and how we need them for our healthy digestion. What do you suggest for...
July 9, 2018, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Are Chicken Wings compatible with The Pancake Rule?
Dear Melissa, I am getting ready to start my first Whole30. I understand that you’re not supposed to replace sugar cravings with fruit or...
June 18, 2018, 10:00 am
Melissa’s Emergency Food Encyclopedia
Dear Melissa, Quick question: What is your definition of an “emergency food,” as it pertains to eating outside of your usual three or four...
March 19, 2018, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Help Me Talk about My Whole30 Weight Loss
Dear Melissa, I have lost about 110 pounds over the last 2-1/2 years, and the Whole30 was a huge part of that. But I...
February 19, 2018, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: I’m Not Doing The Perfect Whole30
Dear Melissa, I started the program with most of the information I thought I needed, as I work in a health food store and...
