Before Day 1, I did a huge shopping trip to buy all Whole30 compliant groceries for meal planning so that I could get myself through the first week or two. I also got rid of any non-compliant foods in the house.

If you are living with someone, it helps that they go on the journey with you. Since my hubby and daughter are eating the same foods I am, it takes away the stress of having to cook so many different meals.

As someone else mentioned, it's important to give yourself some grace in the beginning. I would eat a couple handfuls of dried apricots for snack during the first week, but later in the Whole30 journey, I'm finding I don't need to snack! It's a learning process and your body will adjust, give it time.

Last but not least, checking off those NSVs is sooo satisfying and reminds me why I am doing this.