Guidelines

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 "secret" 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. 

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"The greatest miracle on Earth is the human body. It is stronger and wiser than you may realize, and improving its ability to self heal is within your control." ~Dr Fabrizio Mancini