How do people use the Whole30 diet plan?

[6packofun]

Is it typically a total lifestyle overhaul that you stick with long-term?  Or do people use it once a year or whatever to "get clean" and then mostly go back to their regular eating habits?  Or a food elimination plan where you add in foods gradually after the first 30 days?  I guess it can be anything you want!  lol

 

I'm thinking of doing the latter with my dd17 who is having major stomach issues that we really thought were related to endometriosis or even ovarian cysts.  Ultrasound showed nothing.  So, we will meet with the dr. again and see what she suggests, but I'd like to research a little on diets that we could implement for her overall health.  (I'm going to ask about low FODMAP, too, because I wouldn't be surprised if there is some IBS going on...)

[Pink and Green Mom]

I did it in January and have pretty much stuck to it.  I can count on one hand the number of noncompliant meals I've eaten since then (big events).  I feel so much better eating this way.  When I do splurge I am up all night feeling bloated and having stomach pains.  I've also lost 25 lbs. which hasn't hurt.

[Slache]

I did it as an elimination diet and learned a lot about myself. It permanently changed my eating habits although a very difficult pregnancy has done some damage and I'll be doing another soon.

[SemiSweet]

Dh and I do it yearly, just as a refresher in January. I've done it 3 times but the last time I think I only made it to day 24, no idea why it was so much harder. It definitely helps to find food sensitivities.