What Do You Wish You Had Known Before Starting Whole30?

I mean, other than coconut aminos.

If you resolved to try out Whole30 this year, then you're probably at least halfway through.

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For those not in the know, Whole30 is a month-long elimination diet that removes certain food groups (like grains, dairy, and added sugar) and keeps the focus on others (like meat, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats.) After the month is over, you slowly reintroduce the foods you gave up. Whole30 devotees say that this process allows you to figure out exactly what your body likes and doesn't like — and how it reacts to everything along the way.

And if you're at least halfway through — of, if you've completed Whole30 sometime in the past — then you've likely found a few tips to help you get through your cravings and turn you into a meal-prepping ninja.

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Tiger blood, anyone?

We want to know: What food tricks have helped make your Whole30 so successful?

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Did adding an extra thumb of olive oil to your meals help you feel satiated?

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Did you find a delicious under-30 minute soup recipe that's easy to reheat and goes great with leftover vegetables?

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A coconut milk-based soup is easy to make and, in my experience, tastes great with literally any steamed vegetable. Here's the recipe for the one above.

Or maybe you realized that you were confusing thirst for cravings, and simply got yourself a smart water bottle that reminds you to drink water?

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...Or, if you actually tried venturing out to eat, you might've discovered a chain restaurant with a tasty Whole30-compliant menu item.

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If this is the case, we really need to know.

Whatever your advice for getting through Whole30 without breaking — whether it's a recipe, a mindfulness tip, or a recipe — we want to know! Tell us in the comments below and your answer could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.