Articles categorized as Mindset
May 6, 2025, 8:00 am
How Whole30 HQ embraces the simple joys in life
The world has trained us to expect happiness to be extravagant—showy to the point of fireworks being required to signal any amount of glee....
March 4, 2019, 7:22 pm
Ask a Psychotherapist: Does Diet Impact Mental Health?
By Integrative Psychotherapist and Whole30 Certified Coach Amanda Morris PsyD. If you are in crisis, don’t wait to get help, and don’t attempt to...
November 5, 2018, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: Should I Be Afraid of White Potatoes?
Dear Melissa, Will you talk to me about white potatoes? I am reading It Starts With Food, where white potatoes are allowed but not...
January 23, 2018, 11:00 am
Finish Strong! 12 Tips For Staying Whole30-Motivated, Featuring Whole Foods Market
From Whole30 headmistress Melissa Urban, who has known for years that eggs + blueberries are a surprisingly delicious combination The last half of your...
September 11, 2017, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Give Me Whole30 Weight-loss Hacks
Dear Melissa, I’m about to start Round 2 of my Whole30. Any suggestions on how to tweak it for weight loss? Maybe cutting out...
January 16, 2017, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Tiger Blood!
There is always a lot of buzz about the term “Tiger Blood,” in the Whole30 community, and through running this program since 2009, we've...
December 23, 2016, 11:00 am
Planning and Preparing for your Whole30, with Sarah Steffens (Part 1)
By Sarah Steffens, L.A.-based personal chef and official Whole30 Recipe Creative January is right around the corner and the the New Year is traditionally...
October 7, 2016, 10:00 am
Cook Quickly, Eat Slowly: A Kitchen Mantra from Mel Joulwan
From Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban: To say I Mel Joulwan is one of my favorite humans ever is an understatement. Mel has been one...
July 25, 2016, 10:00 am
The Pros and Cons of a Whole30-Plus (Replay)
As anyone who has completed our program knows, the Whole30 is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. Still, some throw other challenging goals into the...
January 11, 2016, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: I Need a Calorie-Tracking Intervention
Dear Melissa, I know you caution against tracking food on the Whole30. However, I feel stressed and unsettled if I’m not tracking, even though...
October 5, 2015, 3:20 pm
Dear Melissa, Can I Intermittent Fast During my Whole30?
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where I answer your questions about transitioning into or completing a Whole30, successfully sticking to your new healthy habits, and figuring out...
August 3, 2015, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Do I Always Have to Do the Whole30 By-the-Book?
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where I answer your questions about transitioning into or completing a Whole30, successfully sticking to your new healthy habits, and figuring out...
February 9, 2015, 11:00 am
Second time’s the charm? Maybe not with the Whole30.
Congratulations—Your first Whole30 is over; you look better, you feel better, your self-confidence is at an all-time high! At some point you’ll likely come...
December 15, 2014, 11:00 am
Dear Melissa: My Stressful Job is Killing My Whole30
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where I answer your questions about transitioning into or completing a Whole30, successfully sticking to your new Food Freedom habits, and figuring out...
October 20, 2014, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Explaining the Mini-Reset
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where we answer your questions about transitioning into or or maintaining a healthy Whole9 life, helping you make what you learned during...
August 11, 2014, 10:00 am
The Whole30-Plus: Extending Your Program for 45, 60, or 90 days
Whole30 participant Tabitha contacted us recently with a question about extending her Whole30. She asked: “I have some long-standing issues that I have...
June 24, 2014, 2:33 am
You Get What You Pay For: A Post-Whole30 Perspective
Today, we’re looking back to a special guest post from Anne Sharp, member of CrossFit South Arlington. The lessons she learned during her two Whole30 experiences...
April 14, 2014, 10:00 am
Waiting for the Second Marshmallow: How to Boost Your Willpower
Today's STM entry comes from us - more accurately, from Dallas' recent obsession with our Whole30 approved cranberry sauce from the Thanksgiving STM series....
