Breakfast can be such a hard thing to plan and prepare. It is especially hard when you are trying to be healthy in your diet choices. Eggs and oatmeal can only be enjoyed so many times, and after a while, it gets boring... If you need some new inspiration for breakfast, you've come to the right place!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total Make Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2/3 cup rolled oats

4 tbsp whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp chia seeds and/or flax seed

scoop of protein powder

2/3 cup almond milk

1 1/2 tbsp organic honey

2 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp semi-sweet or sugarfree chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a small oven safe pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Thoroughly mix together flour, baking powder, cocoa, salt, seeds, protein powder, and oats in a bowl. Mix together in a separate bowl milk and vanilla. In a small microwave safe bowl, add honey and coconut oil. Melt in microwave until it is a smooth liquid. Mix into milk and vanilla mixture. Slowly add dry ingredients into this mixture, stirring well. Add in chocolate chips and pour into baking pan. If desired, top with more chocolate chips. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Prepare to have your mind blown!!

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all, and can't wait for you to try it out! Let me know how you all like it and any variations you may create!

As always, inspire, motivate, live!

xoxo ~ The Daily Fitt

1. add oats, yogurt, milk, vanilla, salt, seeds, and protein powder to mason jar.

2. shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.

3. Add berries and honey and mix together with a spoon.

4. Refrigerate overnight (5-10 hours)

5. Add toppings of choice (nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, berries, granola...)

Sometimes, being healthy just isn't a priority. It can be stressful to meal plan or be conscientious of what you are eating. Life is crazy busy, and far too often, we just don't have time to go to the gym, cook healthy dinners, or even think about staying fit.

It can be extremely stressful and discouraging to look in the mirror and not be happy with what you see, especially when you feel as if there is nothing you can do about it.

From a fellow woman with self-esteem issues, I've been there!

Please know that you are not alone, and that being healthy does not have to be difficult.

In fact, there are many easy and simple ways to become just a little healthier. Following these small steps can lead to a HUGE lifestyle change. After changing these few things in my life, I became happier and just felt better about myself.  

Of course we are all going to still have days where we don't like ourselves, or we feel so far away from our goals, believe me. But it doesn't have to be impossible to get back on track! Take heart my friends, because I am about to help you out.

Here are a few things that have really helped me stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle, even when I don't have time to be fully dedicated.

De-Stress

Distress? NO get out of distress, and DE-stress. Stress overall leads to poor health. The risk for certain health issues increases due to stress, such as heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, depression and anxiety, sleep abnormalities, digestive problems, and even weight gain.

So I say all of this, and you might be thinking, "My entire life is stress, there is no way to escape!"

Deep breaths.

I am in no way saying you need to remove all stress from your life, because that is pretty much impossible, but there are a few simple changes you can make to reduce stress, which can also lead to improvement of physical and mental health, and restrict weight gain.

Organize
Not everyone can have color-coded folders, pens in every color, matching desk accessories, and every receipt from the last 18 months neatly sorted by date... I definitely can't!

But just because you don't spend all of your time sorting your recycling into plastics and paper, doesn't mean you don't have your life together.

Organization is different for everyone! It is true, I swear. The point of this is to de-clutter your work spaces and everyday encounters so that you feel more comfortable. Having a messy environment increases stress levels because you feel as if there is one more thing you have to do.

At the end of the day, I could be drowning in homework, tired from the all-nighter I pulled, and my checklist for the day could still have twelve things I didn't do, but at least my room is clean!

Sometimes, that makes all the difference. Don't underestimate the power of a tidy area. It relaxes the brain into believing you at least have part of your life together. So don't let your entire life be a mess, and clean your room! It will keep you partly sane, until you can finish that to-do list!

Deep Breath and Relax

Stress can often distract us from giving ourselves proper care. Our life gets so busy and we neglect the needs our body is asking for. Even if we do have time, sometimes we just don't want to or know how to begin.
It might not be as difficult as you think.
Grab some of your favorite tea, put on some fuzzy socks, rub on a bubbly face mask, and read a good book. Unwinding is one of the healthiest things you can do for your brain, especially when you have been using it to stress out all day.
Find something that doesn't take a lot of brain function, and makes you happy. Just do it!
It doesn't matter if it is only or a few minutes, it will greatly reduce stress levels in the long run.

Sleep

Sleep is one of the most overlooked aspects of good health. Without sleep, our bodies just don't function right. Neglecting to sleep can have detrimental effects on your body and brain function.

The average adult should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep. So if you only get 3-4 hours a night... you need to make some changes. 

Sleep deprivation leads to a decline in your immune system, greatly increasing your risk for sickness and, in long term, disease. It can lead to high blood pressure, recall and memory loss, and can greatly increase your risk for getting into an accident because of impaired focus.

So next time you decide to stay up all night 3 days in a row, ask yourself if it is worth it.

What is more important, a small school assignment, video call, or endless stream of youtube videos, or good healthy sleep?

H2O

If you have read any of our other articles, you know how much we stress hydration.

Water is the most important part of your day!!!

It kills me inside... water is so vitally important, yet so easily overlooked.

Dehydration can be the underlying factor for a lot of your "health problems."

Skin problems, digestive issues, bloating, inability to lose weight, headaches, exhaustion, dizziness, mood changes, and lack of focus are just a few of the many negative effects of dehydration.

Properly hydrating yourself on the daily can quickly change your life. Water is magic.

Fixing your dehydration problem can lead to an abundance of health boosts and completely change your daily mood and is an extremely easy fix for many health issues.

So drink your water!

Aim for half a gallon, and go further if you can.

Say No to Refined and Processed

Put the donut down....

Refined sugars and processed foods will keep you from being your best. Not only do they encourage weight gain, but they are full of chemicals and unwanted additives that leave you feeling terrible, tired, and probably with a headache. Leaving behind these sugars and processed foods can help you feel happier and promote weight loss

These foods give temporary satisfaction, but DO NOT fill you up. You will always come back for more because sugars burn fast. After all of the sugar has been burned up, you will eventually crash.

So swap that pack of cookies for a banana or organic protein bar and take a deep breath knowing you won't feel guilty about your food decisions later.

Green Tea

Green tea actually is sorcery. Have you heard about all of the health benefits? If you aren't drinking it right now, you should be. Let me just leave this here...

Green Tea Health Benefits:

     - Kills cancer cells

     - prevents cancer

     - prevents heart disease

     - lowers cholesterol

     - prevents stroke

     - encourages weight loss/regulation

     - treats inflammation

     - enhance brain function and memory

     - prevents Alzheimers  

     - fights cavities

     - fights infection

     - boost metabolism

     - boost immune system

Do I really need to keep going? Green tea is relaxing, delicious, and extremely good for your health. Drinking just one cup a day can greatly improve your health. Spice up your mug with hints of mint or lemongrass, add a dash of organic honey or agave and get drinking!

Detox Bath

Personally, this is one of the most relaxing ways to be healthy!
Once a week or so, create a nice warm Epsom salt bath and bask in it. Epsom salts draw out toxins. Toxins are everywhere! 
Our air, our food, even some of our water contain different forms of toxins. It can be exhausting for your body to try to fight them all off. Indulging yourself in a detoxing bath of Epsom salts can help ease your bodies constant fight and strengthen the immune system.
Epsom salts not only de-toxify the body, but ease muscle soreness, improves nerve and brain function, promotes blood flow, increases focus and helps with sleep issues, and can even reduce headaches and prevent blood clots.

Veggies

Vegetables are VITAL to good health. Veggies can make or break your productivity for the day. Swap those french fries for some carrot sticks and observe how different you feel.

Veggies should always be the biggest part of your meal and should involve a lot of color.

Vegetables contain fiber, and important vitamins and minerals that you may not be getting anywhere else. They are important to our digestive system and the nutrients improve various parts of physical and mental health.

Not to mention, most vegetables are considered "zero-calorie" foods, meaning you burn almost, the same, or more calories eating them than the number of calories the food actually contains.

Unplugged

Take a break from the chaos of the world. Set down your phone and take some deep breaths. Close your laptop screen and go for a walk. Technology and media is a great tool, but can be overwhelming at times, and frankly, staring at a screen for hours on end is not healthy. Taking breaks to focus on other things and give your brain a break is so important, and so healthy.

Set an electronics curfew.

If you know you are going to be home, make a certain time, recommended 1-2 hours before bed, and shut off your electronics and just unplug. Don't look at a screen right before bed. Studies have shown an increase in sleep abnormalities due to electronic screen usage close to sleeping time. 

Get Moving

Being healthy is a choice, and everyday we are faced by hundreds of choices. Small decisions throughout your day may seem insignificant in the moment, but add up in the end. Deciding to take the stairs instead of the elevator, walking or biking instead of driving, taking a hike instead of binge watching Netflix all day, these are all choices we have the power to make. Staying active does not have to mean going to the gym everyday, it can be as simple as taking a moonlit walk, a Saturday afternoon hike, or a date night swing dancing.
The best, and most refreshing natural way to be healthier is to simply spend time outside everyday, moving around.

Enjoy the Life You Have

It sounds so cliche. But perhaps the healthiest thing you can do for yourself is fall in love with your life. There is beauty all around you, and at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what you had to eat that day, or how many hours you spent at the gym. Do something you love everyday, and be kind to everyone. Tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start, and a perfect opportunity to become a better version of yourself!

With a good attitude and happy mindset, you can improve your life. Don't be discouraged by one bad day, there is tomorrow! I hope these tips gave you some inspiration for small lifestyle changes you can make to make yourself feel better. These have personally changed my life, and I feel so much happier since deciding to make these changes. Love the world, love others, and love yourself!

Now go inspire, motive, and live!

xoxo readers ~ The Daily Fitt

Waking up in the morning can be difficult, especially if you hate mornings.

Today is day 31 of my Whole 30 journey. This month has been a roller-coaster of emotions and I can't believe it is finally ending. Although my 30 days are coming to a close, what this diet has taught me will stay for a long time. 

Whole 30 is not just a detox or a cleanse, it is a time of self-evaluation and exposing yourself to your unhealthy habits. Throughout the month, I struggled with cravings, mood swings, insecurities, and feeling sorry for myself. The first week or so of this diet, I would complain about "not being able to" eat certain foods. But as I progressed through the month, I realized that I had it all wrong.

It wasn't that I "couldn't eat those foods," it was my choice because I didn't want to eat those foods.

No one was forcing me to do this diet. I wasn't being held against my will, while someone force fed me celery all day. I decided to do it for myself, because I wanted to see a change. Once I realized this, my whole perspective on the diet changed.

If you can realized that the pleasure of the results outweighs the pleasure of eating junk food, then you will find happiness and satisfaction through this diet.

This diet really has changed my life, and I wanted to share some of the things that I have learned.

Here is a fully honest review about different outcomes of this diet. All of the following are completely personal opinion, and are not intended to be anything more than inspiration and motivation.

Since starting Whole 30, my mood has become increasingly better. Not only am I easier to be around, but I actually want to be around people. If you know me, you know that I am a introvert who would much rather sit in her room with a cup of coffee writing, than out in the world socializing. Well recently, I have been able to go out more and enjoy it.

Another change I have noticed is my morning grumpiness.

I am not a morning person in the slightest, and if you try to talk to me before I have had a cup of coffee and woken up, then I might just bite your head off. However, since starting Whole 30, I find myself waking up with a better attitude, and being inherently kinder to people I might encounter in the mornings.

Overall, I feel happier, my self-esteem is booming, and I feel more engaged with the people around me. How great it is to be alive!

BOY OH BOY DO I FEEL FANTASTIC.

Being in school, having a job, and juggling a social-life, and all of the many extra-curriculars I do, makes it difficult to keep going sometimes. Life never stops moving for me, and sometimes I just feel left behind and exhausted. Whole 30 has changed how I go through my day.

I feel more focused. I feel more energized. And I am so productive.

By the end of the day, I don't crash like I once did. I find myself able to keep going, and fully functional.

My brain feels so free and organized. It is completely true what they say about tiger's blood energy levels. 

Sleep

Not only do I feel better throughout the day, but I am sleeping so much better. At the beginning of the month, I would consider myself a part-time insomniac. I wasn't fully unable to sleep, but I would often find myself restless, stressing about the next day, and waking up multiple times throughout the night. Now I fall asleep within 15 minutes of getting in bed, and stay asleep all night.

It is also so much easier to wake up in the mornings. No more snooze button for me!

I even naturally wake up earlier, and feel better about doing so. 

Okay, so I am not going to lie, my skin was a bit of a disappointment. So many people who have done this diet brag about their skin "glowing" afterward, but mine is hardly impressive. Although the break out on my chin right now is probably because of PMS, it is still there.

Although the bags under my eyes have become significantly lighter, and I feel more confident in not wearing makeup. I would say that my skin is the least impressive outcome of doing Whole 30.

Mental/Cravings

I love food. I love chocolate and bread and sugar. My goodness do I LOVE sugar... but now, it isn't that great anymore. I have learned that I don't need that kind of junk food to make me happy. In fact, It doesn't make me happy at all, it leaves me with temporary satisfaction and then I end up feeling guilty, with a terrible headache, and find myself rummaging the pantry only a few minutes later because I am still hungry. Although sweet things taste good in the moment,

They don't make me feel good later...

In fact, I feel so much better after eating a bowl of roasted veggies than I do a bowl of ice cream.

Does this mean I will never eat sugar again?

Of course not!

But it does mean that I don't have to have such a unhealthy relationship with it anymore. Because without it, I am happier, more energized, more focused, and all-together a better version of myself!

Another important part of this diet is self-control and learning to say no. Not only did I abstain from certain foods for a whole month, but I proved to myself that I have the power and the self-control to 

SAY NO.

It is a freeing feeling, knowing that you do have the ability to say no. Oddly enough, I found that saying no, never made me feel guilty later. I never passed up a slice of cake and later that day thought,

"Man I wish I had eaten that..."

NO.

But before this diet, I can't count on my hands the number of times that I have eaten something and later wished I hadn't.

This is a guilt-free diet!

And it feels awesome!!!!

My intention of doing this diet was never to lose weight. However, I did lose quite a bit. Not only did I lose weight, but my muscles have toned up so nicely. Through months of hard work, I have been able to build up a strong muscle base, and this diet has helped strip away the fat that has been keeping it from showing. In 30 days I have lost....
Drum Roll........

11 pounds!
I feel happier, healthier, and more confident in my own skin! Like I said, I didn't start this diet because I wanted to lose weight, but I am extremely happy that I did. Through my whole 30 days, I have been able to lose those few stubborn extra pounds, keeping me from looking my absolute best!


In the end, this diet was 100% worth it.
It was, at times, extremely difficult, exhausting, demanding, and I was often left wondering why I was doing this to myself.
There were days when I wanted to quit, when I was so over it, when this seemed like THE DUMBEST decision I have ever made...
But now that it is over, I couldn't be happier that I stuck with it.
Just remember that
YOU CAN DO IT.
It is hard, but you have the power and control to get through it.

Xoxo readers ~ The Daily Fitt

Most look at the list of foods you can't eat during Whole 30 and groan.

No legumes?

No dairy??

No grains??

NO SUGAR?!

Okay... So it is a little daunting. Some may even say, impossible. But Whole 30 doesn't have to be that difficult. In fact, it can be almost painless! (Realize I said almost...)

The reality is, if you are participating in Whole 30, you are challenging yourself, and you probably already know that it won't be easy. However, the outcome of Whole 30 is worth it. Odds are you are doing this diet because you want a healthier and happier you! So why can't that be fun?

It can!

Going into Whole 30 I thought I would be eating salads everyday. Now I realize how terrible and unhealthy that would be for me. So if you don't listen to anything else I say, listen to this.

So what does that mean? Don't go into Whole 30 expecting to lose weight because you are suddenly eating less. You should actually be eating more or about the same as before. The beauty of eating on Whole 30 is that you don't have to feel guilty about feeling full! How amazing is that? Whole foods fill you up and leave you with lasting energy. Refined sugars and processed foods give you temporary satisfaction and only provide energy for a short amount of time, leaving you coming back for more and more. These foods may make you feel great in the moment, but they always come with a crash... and it sucks.

So How Does It Work?

You may be asking this question since carbs are limited and you are no longer getting your energy from sugars or a lot of carbs. The answer... Fats. Wait what? A diet that actually encourages the consumption of fat? Yes! Actually, it is designed to depend on natural fats. These are things such as coconut, olive, and avocado oils, nuts, avocados, and coconut milk! Whole 30 is designed to encourage the consumption of natural fats in order to fuel your body. Along with these fats you should include proteins, many many vegetables, and some fruits!

So maybe this isn't going to be as hard as you thought?

Here is the hard truth. Whole 30 is hard... however, it is NOT impossible in the slightest. 

It is hard to watch your friends enjoy a greasy piece of fluffy pizza, while you eat a sweet potato and celery sticks.

It is hard to plan meals and follow through with preparing them.

It is hard to eat out and enjoy times with friends because you have to worry about what is in your food.

It is HARD to say no.

But, that is where I come in! 

I am here to give you a few tips and tricks I picked up along my journey through Whole 30 that, honestly, saved me from disaster. These easy Life Savers, made my experience a lot smoother, easier, and made it kind of fun! 

If you are like me, coffee is a part of your daily routine. It is a must have. Personally, I can drink my coffee black without batting an eye, but sometimes it just isn't what you are craving. There are a few simple ways to spice up your coffee without sugar or dairy involved!

1. Almond milk (unsweetened) - A tasty and easy way to mellow your cup-of-joe and pretend it's creamer. [Disclaimer: Some people say hot almond milk tastes like cardboard... I do not.]

2. Coconut milk (full fat) - Refrigerated full fat coconut milk is more like a fluffy cream than a liquid. It is a nice addition to your morning mug, adding just a hint of nuttiness and incorporating a soft texture to every sip.

3. Vanilla extract - This can be tasty, but I would recommend mixing it with a non-dairy milk. It adds a great vanilla taste.

4. Cinnamon - Okay, I put cinnamon on everything. Well maybe not everything... but it is delicious! Spice up your morning routine with a hint of cinnamon.

My last piece of advice to add some fun to your coffee is to froth your milk.

That is right...

Froth it.

If you don't have a milk frother, simply pour your milk into a microwave safe container, shake well, remove lid and microwave on high for 30-40 seconds, pour milk into coffee while holding back the foam, and carefully place the foam on-top of the finished coffee.
Bam! 
Frothed.

Throughout my 30 days, breakfast became my absolute FAVORITE meal of the day. This was because it was simple, and delicious!

My favorite breakfast was so easy!

Here it is...

1 ripe banana cut into slices.

1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk.

handful of almonds, pecans, or walnuts

1/8 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes 

2 tsp of cinnamon (I told you I loved it)

1 tbsp of sugar free almond butter

Combine all ingredients and microwave or heat on stove until desired softness. *Waaallllaa* 

Oatless oatmeal!!

I highly recommend that you make this recipe in a large quantity and reheat it on days when you are running late or just don't have the motivation to continue. I'll let you in on a little secret...

(It tastes like pumpkin pie. shhhhhhhhh)

Yes my friends! This recipe SAVED MY BUTT. Not only is it really easy, but it is totally satisfying and healthy! I ate the leftovers for breakfast on days when I was running late or I simply didn't feel like cooking. 

This kept me from starving because I didn't have time to cook.

Easy....

1 large sweet potato peeled and shredded.

1 apple peeled and shredded

2 tbsp of coconut oil

2 tsp of cinnamon (you know it.)

1 tsp of nutmeg

dash of sea salt

1/4 cup of walnuts or pecans

2 eggs

1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk

*optional

1/2 cup of coconut flakes

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2. melt coconut oil in a medium sauce pan. Add shredded sweet potato and cook until soft (about 8-10 minutes)

3. Add shredded apple and spices to pan and let cook for about 5 minutes.

4. Whisk eggs and milk in a oven safe pan or bowl. Transfer mixture from stove into bowl and mix together well.

5. fold in walnuts and coconut flakes, garnish top.

6.  Cook in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and texture is fluffy and not soggy.

Refrigerate the leftovers and reheat for easy breakfast. I LOVE THIS RECIPE.

#4 Leftovers! 

This tip kind of ties into the last one, but saving leftovers will save you from disaster during your diet. It can be hard, and sometimes impossible, to cook everyday. So make a big batch of your favorite new recipe, and eat if for lunch the next day! Trust me, it will help you out. 

Don't underestimate leftovers. 

This is for survival.

Did you know that potatoes are Whole 30 approved? Eat them.

Potatoes are extremely versatile and so easy to make! Roast some potato wedges, saute some crispy hashbrowns, mash those suckers up, or even make a baked potato! Don't eat them everyday, but eat them when you need to. Potatoes saved me a few times when I was stumped on what to make for dinner.

Need a meal to go?

Microwave a potato, add some coconut oil or clarified butter, wrap in tinfoil and take on the go! Simple and delicious! 

Sweet potatoes are also amazing. 

Sweet Potato toast is a healthy and simple breakfast. Slice a sweet potato thin and pop in the toaster. Smear with some almond butter or coconut oil.

You can also stuff your potato skins (it is so fun.) And pinterest has about a million recipes for potatoes. Go crazy and get creative!

Finding snacks you can eat on Whole 30 may seem hard and boring, but have no fear, snacking might not be as hard as you thought. Here is a list of my go-to snacks during my diet.

1. Almonds/Nuts

2. Apples

3. Plantain chips and fresh salsa

4. Almond butter

5. Fresh veggies

6. Dried apricots (One of the few dried fruits that is almost always sugar free)

7. Baked Sweet potato chips

#7 Hydrate

I cannot emphasize how important this one is.

I have read so many blogs about Whole 30, and have yet to find one that includes hydration. Hydration is an extremely important part of this diet! The entire point of this diet is to break your bad relationship with food and become a better you! This cannot happen without properly hydrating. Drinking enough water maximizes your results. Lets say that again.

DRINKING ENOUGH WATER MAXIMIZES YOUR RESULTS.

Who wouldn't want to do that? You are already working really hard to be successful in this diet, why not make the most of it?

Carry a water bottle, everywhere.

Drink it anytime you think about it. Trust me, it will make a difference. If you can make it a habit to drink more water, you will be less likely to revert back to unhealthy snacking habits when you finish your diet. This is because water fills your stomach and helps you feel full, so you don't gorge yourself. It also is just incredibly good for your body. 

Eating out is a tricky game on Whole 30. From what I've learned, it is best to simply not do it, but sometimes you just can't stay home. Although it can be hard to be 100% sure that what you are eating is completely compliant, you can come pretty darn close. Here are a couple safe bets when eating out.

1. Chick Fil A - Chick fil a can be hard because everything is fried in peanut oil-- which cannot be consumed on this diet-- however, there are still a few things you can eat. My go to meal at Chick Fil A is a grilled filet with no marinade (also called the original filet) and a side salad with no cheese or dressing. This meal is 100% compliant. I have an inside source... a.k.a. my boyfriend who has worked there for four years. This meal is cheap and delicious. I like to pull apart the chicken and add it to the salad with some salt and pepper.

2. Mexican - Mexican is probably the easiest place to eat out during your Whole 30 journey. Most proteins are cooked in natural fat or olive oil in these restaurants, making it almost always safe to order the meat with no sauce, cheese, beans, or rice. An easy option here is to get a taco salad or some steamed veggies.

(Always ask about how the meat is cooked to make sure. All restaurants are different)

And here is a bonus tip: Bring your own chips. This may make you feel silly, but seriously, it saved my life. I brought a small bag of plantain chips to the restaurant because salsa is my absolute favorite food and it made all the difference.

During your 30 days, you may encounter a situation where you need a stick of gum or breath mint.

We have all been there.

However, gum and mints are not compliant, nor allowed on Whole 30. Breath drops saved my life and probably my friends' lives too. Cure your harsh breath with a few drops of sugar free breath drops, and you are good to go! These allow you to feel fresh without having to brush your teeth all day.

These do come in handy, believe me.

I am sure that if you have heard of Whole 30 before, you have heard about goal-setting and support groups. However, even though this one seems like a no-brainer, it is absolutely essential for being successful in your 30 days.
Set Goals...
Know exactly why you are doing this diet.
I GUARANTEE that you will hear this question at least a million times during these 30 days.
 "Why are you even doing this diet?"
The first time someone asked me this, I honestly didn't know what to say.
I knew exactly why I was doing it, and it was for the 2 page list of health benefits that come from doing this diet, but that was hard to put into a quick answer.
Be ready for people to ask you about why you are doing this and have a strong answer.

Without the right support, you will fail.
If everyone around you is criticizing you or tempting you, then it is going to be impossible to be successful. You need people to encourage and hold you accountable.
Although there will always be people who are unhelpful during your 30-day journey, with the right people there to support you, you can get through it.
Here are a few qualities to consider before assembling your support group.
1. These people need to understand why you are doing this.
If you are doing this to lose weight, make sure they know that. If you are doing it to become happier, more focused, and mentally healthy, then tell them that!
Make sure that whoever is supporting you knows exactly why you are doing this so they can support you in that specific way. This will also help them understand from your point of view and be more likely to help you remember why exactly you decided to do this in the first place!
These people need to care about you and want to see you succeed.
If these people don't really care about your results, don't choose them. For my journey, I picked my mom and my boyfriend as my main support beams. This was because they cared enough about me getting through this, that they were willing to go out of there way to see me be successful.
You need someone you are around a lot.
I chose my mom and my boyfriend because I am around them most often. It is easy to slip up or cheat when no one is looking, or the people you are with the most aren't being supportive. Have a support group that is close to you and that is around you often.

Plan!!!
Planning will make or break your diet. Designate a planning day.
I recommend Sundays.
Plan your meals for the week and make sure you have plenty of ingredients on hand.
Take into account where you will be and how much time you will have throughout the week. If you follow these simple steps, you will be able to achieve success.


Well, these are the best lifehacks I can give you. I wish I had known these when I started Whole 30. Lucky for you, I suffered so you don't have to! I hope you could get something out of these tips, and I wish you all the best on your journey through Whole 30.
Remember that it isn't going to be easy at first, but you are completely capable of being successful.
Don't Give In
Stay strong, and this diet may just change your whole life!

Xoxo readers! - TheDailyFitt