anyone whole30 while very active?

Laura T. Lee · 08-03-2011, 04:47 PM

I wanted to start the whole30 but I am worried about dropping dairy and protein/veggie smoothies when I am so active. Any thoughts?

LL

Alex Europa · 08-03-2011, 04:51 PM

Why, specifically, are you worried about it?

- Alex

Paulo Santos · 08-03-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laura T. Lee

I wanted to start the whole30 but I am worried about dropping dairy and protein/veggie smoothies when I am so active. Any thoughts?

LL

Substitute milk with Unsweetened Almond Milk.

Bill M. Hesse · 08-03-2011, 08:35 PM

stock up on berries and yams. I was rocking the paleo way for awhile, but I chumped out and went back to some dairy, legumes, and oats until I can hit my weight. Excuses are like butt holes I know.....

Tricia Magrini · 08-04-2011, 06:40 AM

If you are worried about performance, don't skimp on carbs. Make sure you follow the PWO nutrition plan. I did W30 with a caloric/carb deficit and won't do that again next time around. My performace did suffer.

Laura T. Lee · 08-04-2011, 06:55 AM

I will add the sweet potatoes everyday now, I think. It is working at a calorie deficit and trying to get enough protein with protein shakes that is difficult for me.

Thanks!

Brian Michaelson · 08-04-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulo Santos

Substitute milk with Unsweetened Almond Milk.

Better yet, Whole Foods Market sells a great coconut milk that is $1.50! It's more liquidy and not pasty like most other canned coconut milk. Have a can of that a day and you're golden!

Katherine Derbyshire · 08-04-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laura T. Lee

I will add the sweet potatoes everyday now, I think. It is working at a calorie deficit and trying to get enough protein with protein shakes that is difficult for me.

What's wrong with getting protein from meat?

Katherine

Rebecca Roth · 08-04-2011, 09:14 AM

I assume/*hope* she was saying she has had a problem with that in the past, but will not be having a problem with it during her whole 30... considering protein shakes aren't allowed and a caloric defecit combined with a drastic dietary change is a recipie for failure.

Tricia Magrini · 08-04-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebecca Roth

I assume/*hope* she was saying she has had a problem with that in the past, but will not be having a problem with it during her whole 30... considering protein shakes aren't allowed and a caloric defecit combined with a drastic dietary change is a recipie for failure.

Meh, I don't agree necessarily. That's why Paleo usually is so succesful for weight loss in the beginning because people are eating in a defecit. I would not recommend severe calorie restriction obviously.

I think she was in agreement that shakes are a no-go which is why she is concerned. OP-with good planning you can definitely get the macros you need! PM me if you need some recipes or support sites!

08-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
Laura T. Lee Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 9	anyone whole30 while very active? I wanted to start the whole30 but I am worried about dropping dairy and protein/veggie smoothies when I am so active. Any thoughts? LL

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Bill M. Hesse Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Streetsboro OH Posts: 4,615	Re: anyone whole30 while very active? stock up on berries and yams. I was rocking the paleo way for awhile, but I chumped out and went back to some dairy, legumes, and oats until I can hit my weight. Excuses are like butt holes I know.....

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Tricia Magrini Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lititz PA Posts: 462	Re: anyone whole30 while very active? If you are worried about performance, don't skimp on carbs. Make sure you follow the PWO nutrition plan. I did W30 with a caloric/carb deficit and won't do that again next time around. My performace did suffer.
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08-04-2011, 06:55 AM	#6
Laura T. Lee Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 9	Re: anyone whole30 while very active? I will add the sweet potatoes everyday now, I think. It is working at a calorie deficit and trying to get enough protein with protein shakes that is difficult for me. Thanks!

08-04-2011, 09:14 AM	#9
Rebecca Roth Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 2,048	Re: anyone whole30 while very active? I assume/hope she was saying she has had a problem with that in the past, but will not be having a problem with it during her whole 30... considering protein shakes aren't allowed and a caloric defecit combined with a drastic dietary change is a recipie for failure.
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