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Whole30 Reintroduction: Fast Track vs Slow Roll?

January 26, 2018 Shannon Taatjes
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Fast Track vs Slow Whaaaa?

When I did my first Whole30 back in 2014 I honestly didn't completely understand the reintroduction phase, so I didn't do it correctly. Maybe because there wasn't all the books, support and info we have at our fingertips today...

Now, after having quite a few resets under my belt, and taking the tests to become an official Whole30 Certified Coach, I cringe when I hear someone dove face first into a pizza on Day31!  What was the point of the last 30 days if you're going to do that?? Zero, zilch chance of those people finding their food freedom forever.  I want to help you understand the importance of the Reintroduction process.  I encourage you to take it seriously and follow the reintroduction recommendations....  

The Reintroduction is our opportunity to make the most of our efforts for the past 30 days and actually learn something about how the foods we've eliminated while Whole30-ing effect our body.  It's our chance to design the perfect way of eating that makes us feel our best...that we can take with us for a lifetime.  That knowledge is golden and is unique to us.  Hence....Food Freedom.

The Reintroduction is the heart of the Whole30, so don't skip it.

It's very common for people to feel nervous as Day 31 approaches, so here's all the info you need to plan for your Reintroduction and life after the Whole30...

Reintroduction 101

The Reintroduction Plan: Fast Track

The Slow Roll Option

Life After the Whole30

There's no right or wrong answer here. Whether you "Fast Track" or "Slow Roll", just remember to learn something, so pay attention and introduce foods back in one at a time.

If you don't miss a certain food, then don't bother to reintroduce it. You don't have to

If you're going to follow the Fast Track schedule and want to work alcohol back in, it's recommended that you start with that on Day 1, before the legumes, and make it a gluten-free alcohol like wine (or bubbly...you know me. LOL). If you do this your schedule will last 13 days instead of 10.

The order of the Fast Track is designed for a reason but here's a note on that from the Whole30 site:

Order, please. 

But what if something gluten-filled appears first—before legumes? We’ve created the reintroduction schedule in this specific order, going from food group least likely to mess you up (legumes) to most (gluten-grains). However, the order is really most important if you’re going to reintroduce all food groups in just ten days. If you decide to stretch it out longer, feel free to reintroduce out of order—but know that if dairy or gluten comes early in the process, you may need extra-extra days to recover.

I also recommend you take your healthy lifestyle a step further and read the book Food Freedom Forever which can help you kick that yo yo dieting to the curb...forever.

I'd love to hear your plan! Fast Track or Slow Roll? Which one speaks to you?

In Health & Fitness, Food & Recipes Tags whole30, happy wifestyle, january whole30, whole30 reintroduction, fast track, slow roll, whole30 fast track vs slow roll
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Whole30 NSV - "I threw my scale in the trash!"

January 21, 2018 Shannon Taatjes
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Every January I lead a group through the Whole30 program and one of my over 300 participants shared one of her NSV (non-scale victories) in the group and I asked her if I could share it with all of you...because it's one of the most important and FREEING ones ever....

Here's her share in her own words. I hope it inspires you to stop letting the scale dictate your day...


“So I am typically very private in these groups, use them for recipe exchanges and some personal motivation. However, I had a NSV beyond all NSVs this morning that I feel empowered to share. 

I've done Whole 30 a number of times - I believe this is round 4 for me. No issue with eating this way as I've done it in the past for fitness purposes. However, I have always struggled with body image issues and have gone up and down the scale, most recently due to stress and thyroid related issues. The past few months have been hard as I've felt rather depressed about putting on the weight and not being able to find a solution - even with a legit wellness doctor assisting. January 1 something just clicked and I came out of the slump I'd been in, got back on a strict Whole 30 and have honestly felt fabulous - even feeling in the gym like I'm back to the athlete I used to be. When I started this round, I knew a 2 week business trip to Japan was on the horizon, but wasn't going to keep me from doing it for as long as I could. I figured it would help put me in a good frame of mind to at least be mindful of what I'm eating. Well, my trip starts today and my plan worked! I know I'm ending this round early and not going to be compliant over there and don't feel at all bad about it. Believe me, Soba noodles in Japan, for me, are WORTH IT! 

Because I knew I was ending my round and had been feeling great (clothes even fitting better), I decided to weigh myself just to see my progress. As the scale usually does, it made me feel like crap. The old 'really, only 3lbs' ran through my head, I started finding reason in why it was 'only 3' (I do lift a lot of weights) and I suddenly didn't feel quite as motivated to head to the gym or stick with my Whole 30 for the few last meals I have. And then I was mad at myself for even weighing - what does it matter? My worth, or frankly even my health, has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the number on the scale. I had felt SO great until that very moment when I saw that number - how ridiculous is that!?! So I threw my scale in the TRASH! I went to the gym, killed my workout and, guess what? My suit pants that I haven't worn in about a month were looser this morning! TAKE THAT YOU STUPID SCALE! So ladies, from this novel I just wrote (sorry about that!), my point is to NOT focus on weight any longer! Throw away your scale! Who cares what your weight is when this is done? That number doesn't tell you anything about how you feel or what you have to offer to this world!”  -Katie


In Health & Fitness Tags Whole30, NSV, non scale victory, happy wifestyle, january whole30
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January Whole30

December 23, 2017 Shannon Taatjes
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It's almost 2018 and you know what that means.....

Whole30 time!!!!!!

Here's the deal you guys, I am soooooo excited!

My application has been accepted to become an official Whole30 Certified Coach, but it's pretty extensive 4 part testing and I'm not finished yet, so I'm offering an exclusive closed Whole30 Group on Facebook for January for FREE!  This is the last time I'll be offering this much coaching at no charge so jump in! 

I will be be motivating the heck out of you and helping you out more than ever before...

As of today, the group is almost 200 strong and is growing every hour, so there's a heck of a support group waiting to help you complete a successful January Whole30...

Here's how to Join:

Go to Facebook and search the group "Happy WifeStyle Nutrition" and click "Join".  I'll approve you, and you can start browsing my posts as I'm already posting in there to get you prepped and ready!  Easy peasy!

If not now, when?  See you there!

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In Health & Fitness Tags happy wifestyle, whole30, january whole30, whole30 coaching, nutrition coaching
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Hi friends!  I'm Shannon and WELCOME to my health + lifestyle blog.  I often found myself being asked about things like nutrition, health, and fashion...so I decided to start sharing...and Happy WifeStyle™ was born in 2014. Sharing led to inspiring people...inspiring people has led to coaching...and now I've turned my little blog into a business and I couldn't imagine doing anything else.  I hope to inspire you to live your happiest, most nutritious life.  I hope to empower you to know that you can do anything you set your mind to.  If I can do it, you can do it.  Thanks for stopping by and feel free to introduce yourself!

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