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It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways by [Melissa Hartwig, Dallas Hartwig]

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IMAGINE YOURSELF HEALTHIER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
IT STARTS WITH FOOD.

"It Starts With Food" outlines a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change the way you eat forever--and transform your life in profound and unexpected ways. Your success story begins with the Whole30, Dallas and Melissa Hartwig's powerful 30-day nutritional reset.

Since 2009, their underground Whole30 program has quietly led tens of thousands of people to weight loss, enhanced quality of life, and a healthier relationship with food--accompanied by stunning improvements in sleep, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. More significant, many people have reported the “magical” elimination of a variety of symptoms, diseases, and conditions in just 30 days.

diabetes • high cholesterol • high blood pressure • obesity • acne • eczema • psoriasis • chronic fatigue • asthma • sinus infections • allergies • migraines • acid reflux • Crohn’s • celiac disease • IBS • bipolar disorder • depression • Lyme disease • endometriosis • PCOS • autism • fibromyalgia • ADHD • hypothyroidism • arthritis • multiple sclerosis

Now, Dallas and Melissa detail not just the "how" of the Whole30, but also the "why," summarizing the science in a simple, accessible manner. "It Starts With Food" reveals how specific foods may be having negative effects on how you look, feel, and live--in ways that you’d never associate with your diet. More important, they outline their lifelong strategy for eating Good Food in one clear and detailed action plan designed to help you create a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, calm systemic inflammation, and put an end to unhealthy cravings, habits, and relationships with food.

Infused with the Hartwigs' signature wit, tough love, and common sense, "It Starts With Food" is based on the latest scientific research and real-life experience, and includes testimonials, a detailed shopping guide, a meal-planning template, a Meal Map with creative, delicious recipes, and much more.

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July 28, 2014
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"It Starts With Foodaddresses the unhealthy relationship many of us have with food, and shows us howgetting back to eating what nature intended can heal us not only physically,but psychologically as well." -Shannon Ford,Mrs. United States 2011

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Imagine yourself healthier than you ever thought possible. It starts with food.

What if you could increase your energy, sleep better, improve your mood and lose weight - permanently?

What if you could break the unhealthy cycle of food cravings, indulgence and guilt - forever?

What if you could naturally change your tastes, so the foods you love to eat are the same foods that make you healthier?

And what if you could eliminate the symptoms of your medical condition - just by changing the food you put on your plate?

It Starts With Food will prove all of these things are possible - starting with just 30 days. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN : B008C20TDG
Publisher : Victory Belt Publishing (July 28, 2014)
Publication date : July 28, 2014
Language : English
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Print length : 362 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #20,190 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #29 in Nutrition (Kindle Store)
- #39 in Healthy Living
- #177 in Health, Fitness & Dieting (Kindle Store)

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AltarEgo23

Decent primer

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018

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I thought this book was decent, but the following books from Dallas & Melissa are much better!!! I admit my bias, as I read the other books and cookbooks before IT STARTS WITH FOOD. Overall, I'd say skip this book altogether and just go straight into the cookbook. A significant portion of their books repeat content-sometimes verbatim-so there's no need to purchase this one of you are already committed to the Whole30.

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N Morgan

Love, love, love!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017

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I know what you are thinking, why is everyone saying the Whole30 changed their life? What's so life changing about it?

I DONT KNOW.

But it is, and it works. I'm down roughly 25 pounds but that's not even the best part. The best part is that it helped change something inside my brain about how I look at food. I used to eat junk food every. single. night. and day, but mostly at night.

You obviously have to WANT to have better eating habits for this to stick with you, but if you are like me and confused by the food industry, this is so helpful. I always was so confused, some health professionals would say eat eggs! Then other ones would say only whites! And then others would say eat the yolks! Then no yolks because they have cholesterol! So confusing wondering who to believe!

This book explains it all. Explains the why's and the how's. Is doing the Whole30 hard? YEP. Sure is. My husband started it and didn't finish it but that's because I drug him unwillingly along. This lifestyle is only going to work if YOU want it.

My husband said to me yesterday that he's really impressed with my willpower over food now. Do I still snack or eat "bad" things? Yes! But I don't binge and for the most part, stick to Whole30 eating. I make more healthful food choices.

Oh and my skin is radiant from it! I have never gotten so many comments about my skin that I have as when I finished my Whole30!

Oh and by the way, the sugar dragon is REAL. Honestly that's the hardest part is breaking your sugar addiction. Once you do that, eating is so much simpler!

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S. Cameli

90LBS In 9 Months

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018

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In the past 9 months I have lost 90LBS following the Whole30. Its the only “diet” that has ever worked for me and I’ve tried them all. I wrote diet in quotes because it’s not really a diet for me. This is a lifestyle change but for the better. I don’t ever intend to go bad to my old ways which was killing me.

I had AFib for 14 years. Episodes that would happen 2X a week and last from 4 hours to 4 days.

I could not function. I lost clients. I was 401LBS when a friend told me about the Whole30 and I bought this book.

Best thing I could have ever done. It’s so easy to follow. Only the 1st 6 days were tough. After that it was so easy. I’m 9 months in and I am never stopping.

Right now I am 311 and I have not had AFib for 8 months and 3 weeks.

I’m 49 and I feel like I’m 30 again. When I was 18 I was 225 and that’s my goal.

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D.Nuttz

Everyone should read this book

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017

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Everyone should read this book, especially the Boomer generation who fell SO HARD for the low fat/no fat trend in the 90s. It’s hard for people to eat so much fat, because many can only associate fat = bad.

We have completely changed how we eat after doing our first Whole 30 and it changed our life. Former indulgence food doesn’t even taste good anymore. My husband loves winter squash and vegetables now! That’s a feat in itself! We have eaten primarily W30 for almost two years now, meaning we go out and don’t worry about what we eat, and do have drinks a few times a week - but the groceries we buy and meals we cook are are W30, and by choice, because we just love it. We’re not “on a special diet,” we changed our food lifestyle.

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SK preacher

Life Changing - In More Ways Than One

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013

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I am a runner so my eating has been centered around carbs. As a result, I love carbs. I have run several 1/2 marathons but wanted to do at least one full marathon - so at 43, I trained and completed my first full marathon in April. I did not do nearly as well as I had hoped and I noticed towards the end of my training I was experiencing what I would consider an extra amount of fatigue - I also lost no weight whatsoever during my training, something I always do. I chalked it up to too much training and figured after my marathon I would rest and get back to normal. A week after my marathon, I decided to hit the gym and start weight training but had no drive and just felt tired. This feeling just got worse - to the point I thought I needed to see the Dr.
Then my wife started talking about this book. My first reaction - "THERE IS NO WAY I AM GIVING UP GRAINS AND SUGAR! - A PERSON CAN'T LIVE LIKE THAT!"
Another week or so went by AND i WAS NO BETTER. I decided to purchase the book (Kindle version) and started reading. What the authors were saying made sense - as much as my mind could make sense of it. So I thought - I can try it - its only 30 days.

Today I am on Day 20 and here is what I have noticed:
1. THe 1st 2-4 days were rough - I think I was actually detoxing / going through sugar Withdrawals. Not kidding - I honestly felt horrible. Not just hungry but fidgety, hungry, restless, irritable...
2. Days 5-7 the sugar / carb cravings were fading and my desire to snack every two hours was hardly noticeable. Still somewhat tired and not sleeping too well. My morning runs felt horrible - thought I was dying - OK - kidding. But I felt no MOJO. My times were getting worse. I figured this was probably normal SO I kept focused on my 30 day goal. Although, at this point I was convinced this was not going to work.
3. Into the 2nd week, I started noticing this feeling in the afternoon - I felt good / alert...not seeking my 5th cup of coffee. I would catch myself thinking throughout the day, "I feel pretty good."

So here I am on Day 20 - I have lost a belt size and my clothes are fitting differently (I started at 194lbs) and I am back to getting up at 5:30 for the gym or running everyday. I am sleeping better, haven't eaten a Rolaid all month, not craving sugar, and I am eating things I never ate before and just feel overall better.
Note: My whole family is doing this together and everyone one is looking slimmer. My 12 year old daughter had some mac and cheese the other day with some friends (her favorite meal) and was "totally grossed out" by it.

In a nutshell (because I normally don't write long reviews - if at all), this has been a great experience. I am amazed at the differences I am feeling in my body. I'm sure there will be ebbs and flows but I plan on incorporating this into my daily life even after the the 30 days.

Suggestion: If you are addicted to sugar like I was, give yourself a month to prepare your mind. That is what I did. I set a start date and wrapped my mind around it - then I took the leap. Glad I did.

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Engineertodayhiketomorrow

It has a great introduction into what happens in your body when you ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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It has a great introduction into what happens in your body when you eat certain foods. I am from the STEM field so I love to read why I feel the way i do after eating foods. This is not a cook book, but a solid introduction to foods and your body as well as the whole 30 program. There are some food tips and compliant foods at the end. If you are looking for a cook book, I suggest the whole 30 Fast and Easy.

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Gail, Sheffield

A very valuable book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2019

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I bought this after doing the Whole30 (primarily to deal with inflammation of hips and shoulders) because I wanted to know more of the science behind the program. It is written in a complete, yet easy to read style and I’ve recommended it to others who are interested in learning a lot more about nutrition based on good science and research. Highly recommend.

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Glenn Millar

changed my diet and my life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2019

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I have nothing but good things to say about this book, it helped me grasp some of the issues I had with food and diet, and ultimately helped me lose 3 stone in weight. It was easy to read and apply what the author was sharing and I find it a go to source every week. I have bought copies for family and friends who have all had very positive results using it.

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Addicted to Books

Even if you don’t believe in evolution????????

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020

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This is a great book. BUT I almost threw it away when they stated “even if you don’t believe in Darwinian evolution you can still participate”. Why would an otherwise sensible science-backed book pander to craziness? Let people have daft ideas and superstitions if they want to, but please don’t legitimise it in a book about science and health.

Jennifer Smith

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2017

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I love this book. It explains very clearly why some foods are problematic to the body and mind, and why they are best avoided. Some preparations are needed to get the best from this advice, such as clearing out food cupboards and stocking up with good natural whole foods. A very worthwhile purchase which I recommend to anyone who cares about their health. Thank you Dallas and Melissa.

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Ann K.

Try Whole30 for yourself

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2013

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I absolutely loved this book, I already read Paleo but resetting my eating patterns by doing Whole30 had been fantastic. Extremely well written, sciencey stuff explained in an easy to follow way and some good recipes. Absolutely everybody would benefit from reading this as it also covers quality of sleep, stress, exercise etc

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