I hosted my first nutrition challenge reboot in 2012 and loved the camaraderie, support and long term friendships that came out of that challenge. Since 2012, I’ve led an average of 6 nutritional and fitness challenges per year. It’s fun and I like the social aspect. I keep trying to improve how I eat because it’s the foundation for everything I do. Whether it’s being a mom, a business owner, wife or a daughter, I’m better when I’m fueled with the right stuff. I have energy to get through my day, and even some leftover energy to work out when I’m fueling my body right.
I’m leading a Whole30 Group starting Monday, July 11 and I’d love to have you join me. It’s free. There’s no big formal program. It’s me, you, and about 10 other people in a round-robin email chain with accountability, recipes, cheerleading and support.
Whole30 is about ditching grains, sugar, dairy and alcohol and filling up on veggies, fruits, and grass fed meats. Here’s their official take on it. If you’re like me and can’t stomach meats, they do have a vegetarian option that I’ll be more closely following.
If you’re doing this to lose weight, that naturally happens if you’re cutting out alcohol, sugar, dairy and grains. This will be my sixth time leading a Whole30 eating program and typically participants end the 30 days with much better sleep quality, a few inches lighter in the waist & thighs, more sustained energy throughout the day and a new outlook on their relationship with food. It’s about eating nutrient-rich food that nourishes your body and your life and making healthier habits.
If you want in, let me know! Comment on the blog, and fill in the email box. Your email won’t be published, but I can add you to the email chain!
Emily Schrom’s Superhero Unleashed program is full of resources and support. Want to join us?
I’m also doing Emily Schrom’s Superhero Unleashed program that starts on Monday. It offers more support, suggested workouts, and recipes. It cost $21. If you decide to join that one, let me know. I am doing both programs because they are complementary to each other and, I love the support and comradery that the Superhero Unleashed Program gives.
I’d love to have you join our merry group of healthy, happy eaters. Leave a comment below if you’re ready to get healthier this summer! =)
UPDATE: Everyone should have their first email from me. If not, please let me know by emailing info(at)brambleberry(dot)com. Thank you to everyone who signed up. It’s going to be an awesome 30 days!
somehow I always manage to just miss things I would love to be a part of. will there be any more of these and how can I find out BEFORE they start?
I’m sorry about that Vickie! I would recommend becoming an email subscriber to the blog. That way you get an email when new posts go up! That sign up is on the right side of this page. It says, “Become an email subscriber.” You can also follow us on Facebook! We post our blogs there as well. 🙂
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-Kelsey wit Bramble Berry
I’d like in on the next go round since I’m a week late on this one ????
Just saw this and would like to try the Whole 30!
I want in!
Sign me in! ????
I would like to join! Thanks!
I want to join, sign me up!
I want to join! sign me up
I’m in! Thank for the invite!
Me too!!! I never drank pop for years and this last couple I started drinking it??? And I hated chocolate mabye ate sugar once a week my whole life if that. Need to get back to where I was before. I will give it a whirl. Thank you Anne-Marie.
Kristie
Ok, I’m in. Now you make want to make “whole30” soap…
I’m in. I’m 58, and over the winter I gained nearly 10 pounds, which puts me at my highest weight since pregnancy 25 years ago – 158 – and it hurts. It seems that no matter how closely I watch anything, crap sneaks in. I was going to simply start logging everything (pen and paper, as a nutritionist friend told me yesterday that it makes a difference and that e-users have a disconnect that makes success less likely), but this sounds like a supportive way to get where I want to be. I’m sick and tired of being tired all the time and nothing fitting.
Hey Anne Marie,
I just finished my first Whole 30 month yesterday! I feel great, less bloated, more energy, lost 8 lbs and have lost cravings for certain foods…aka sugar, grains. I thought the hardest part would be not having a glass of wine and it ended up being no vanilla creamer in my coffee! Lol! I felt so good that I decided to dust off my old rollerblades( not a very smart plan at 58) and give them another chance….well….I broke my wrist and have decided to hang them up for good this time! I want to share one of my favorite breakfast recipes. I liked it because it was a nice change from eggs and it has a similar texture to oatmeal.
Grain -free Oatmeal
Ingredients
1/2 medium apple chopped into small pieces
1 Date chopped into small pieces
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 TBSP unsweetened coconut
1 Tbsp slivered Almonds
1 Tbsp Almond butter for topping
Splash of Silk Cashew Milk
Place in food processor and pulse until mixture is grainy and oatmeal-like.
Spoon mixture into a bowl and top with almond butter and milk.
Stir together and eat!
Best of luck to all of you….you can do this!!
XO Susie (from your 4×4 Live Event)
I am in!
Sign me up ????
I would love to join you!
I am in 🙂 I had been thinking on it for a long time, but never really made the “time” to just start it. So now its the moment, and I deserve to give myself this little extra care, and yes, we need to take the best possible care of our only physical body.
I am in 🙂
I’m not clear on exactly what you can eat, although I get it that donuts are out. I’d like to check it out. Thanks.
i’ve been wanting to detox sugar. this is perfect!
I’m nervous, but I’d really like to do it!
Sounds like a terrific program! Pls count me in!
Please include me – I’d love to join the Whole 30 Challenge!
Yes! I need to do this! I did a Whole 30 before, lost 10 pounds, and felt great!
I would love to join
Count me in!
I’d like to join 🙂
I am in! I really need this!!
count me in
I want to join 🙂
I am ready! Bring it!
Sounds great!
Count me in.
I would love to join in
I would love to join
I’m in!!
I gotta do this!
I am in! Thanks!
This is such a great idea! I’m in!
I want to join, please add me to the list! I just registered and paid for the Superhero Unleashed too! Thanks!
Count me in.
I’m in too!!
I am in!! I was just looking into some nutrition programs! Perfect timing.
I would love to join AM. Thank you for the free program!
Kathleen
I’m in AM. This is the kick up the butt I need. I was really good at watching what I ate but in the last year I allowed stress and life to take over and all the bad habits came back. I know I felt better when I was eating right but it is a lonely road doing it on your own. I am glad they have a veg option. Yay to internet friends. Thanks
I’m in AM. This is the kick up the butt I need. I was really good at watching what I ate but in the last year I allowed stress and life to take over and all the bad habits came back. I know I felt better when I was eating right but it is a lonely road doing it on your own. Yay to internet friends. Thanks
I want to join!
I would love to do this!
I would love to join you. I am on day #11 of being gluten free so I have a little head start????
This sounds awesome. Please sign me up!
Hi AnnMarie
Thanks for the offer. I would like to be a part of this, count me in pse.
I would love to join
This is just what I need! I would like to join.
I would love to join … Hoping for an energy boost so I can keep up with my kids!
I’m in!!
On board ! And thank you for the vegan alternative !
Genevieve , Québec, Canada !
I am in!
Yes, please! I desperately need to get healthy again, and I can use all the help I can get. I know how to lose weight, but I need the accountability to stay with a program for more than four days. Or four hours.
I’m in!
Count me in! ????
On board! Looking for others who want to do better, and food is a great place to start!
I would love to be part of this. I’m in the process of becoming a vegan.
Sounds intriguing! I’m really trying to refine my diet to go along with the more aggressive exercise regimen I’ve settled on!
This is the support I have been looking for, and would love to join you!
Sure! I’ve done it a few times, and one more. Round of veg-and-protein sounds like a good idea.
I would love to join you!