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Whole30 AIP June Challenge

Are you ready to start eating better, get healthy and heal you body?  Do you suffer from aches, pains and all sorts of inflammatory issues?  Do you have an autoimmune disease? Do you want to get a kick start on healthy living and lose some weight?  Then join us (Zia Poe, Elisha and Chris Mitchell) on our journey to health.  Here's what we plan to do.

For the month of June we will be following the Whole30 Autoimmune Protocol and along with it making some lifestyle changes. (More on that in the future.) The Whole30 is a way of eating that eliminates foods that can cause inflammation. It is considered a Paleo diet -  protien, veggies, fats, and some fruit.  It is lo-carb - no grains, sugar or processed foods.  The autoimmune protocol also eliminates, dairy, nuts, seeds, eggs, nightshades and NASAIDs. 

Don't panic!  It's only for 30 days.  You can do anything for 30 days!!  

The Plan

Beginning June 1, 2014

Follow the Whole30 Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Food Plan for 30 days.
This information is from the book It Starts with Food by Dallas and Melissa Hartwing. You can buy the book if you want more information, but it is not necessary to follow this challenge.

Print out the following information from the Whole30 website:

Whole30 Rules
Meal Planning Guide
Autoimmune Protocol Shopping List

Read more about Autoimmune Protocol.   NOTE: AIP also eliminates nuts, seeds, dairy, eggs, nightshades or NSAIDs.

The Rules

• Follow Whole30 Autoimmune Protocol
• Eat three meals a day (start with breakfast), no snacking 
• Stop eating a few hours before bedtime
• Start listening to you body
• Drink lots of water (no coffee, even decaf)
• Focus on getting quality sleep (6-8 hours a night)
• Practice Loving Kindness towards yourself
• Participate on Facebook Group or Whole30 AIP Challenge Blog

Participation and Support

Prior to June 1:

In a journal . . .

1. Write a list of your symptoms - any and all symptoms you are having, don't leave anything out!
2. Write a short description of how you are feeling.
3. Write a short description of how you WANT to feel. 
4. Weigh yourself and write it down.
5. Measure yourself. (Do at least the big three - chest, waist and hips, do more parts if you want.) Write them down.
6. Use your journal during the 30 days to chronicle your journey.

During the challenge . . . 

Post in Facebook Group or comment on the blog.  Try to do this daily to keep yourself motivated and to help other people stay motivated too!  The Facebook is a "closed" group so only members can post or see posts.  It won't show on your regular Facebook feed.  The blog is public and can be seen by everyone. 

You can post:

Your before picture and a some info about yourself (introduction).

Pictures of your meals.

Recipes for clean food.

How you'er feeling.

Ask questions.

Supportive and encouraging quotes or ideas.

Your frustrations and challenges.

What you CAN'T post:

Negative or judgmental comments. 

Sell anything or promote some agenda.

Links or posts that are irrelevant or offensive 

(We reserve the right to remove any post.)