So, last week on Feb 22nd I spoke at Priority Health Chiropractic on the Paleo Diet and promoting a 30-Day Challenge to everyone to give it a try. I know the thought of giving up grains, dairy, legumes and sugar seems daunting at first, but I know for many who have done it already they are quite surprised at how easy it actually is. There are so many wonderful real foods out there that you begin to experience that you don't even miss the "stuff" you were eating before.
I actually began my own personal Paleo 30-Day Challenge on February 23rd because I am going on vacation on March 25th and wanted to make sure I could be 100% compliant for a full 30 days before my vacation. So, I am now on day 5 and feeling great...no joint pain, better mental focus, more energy, faster in my running, and excited to have tried a couple of new recipes...
1. Crock Pot Paleo Pot Roast
This was so easy and delicious....only took me 10 minutes to prep.
2. Paleo Apple Muffins
These muffins were so good, moist, and satisfying....and hard to believe they contain no sugar or flour.
So, if anyone else is up for a 30-Day Challenge, I am happy to use this blog as a place to collaborate with one another, ask questions, share recipes, share experiences, support one another, etc. The previous posts on this blog are from the last time I did the challenge with 2 of the Challenge Fitness athletes, Kaci and Renee. All 3 of us did not start on the exact same day, but this tool helped us during our personal challenge to support each other and share our experience together. If YOU are up for the challenge, leave a reply in the comments section. Let me know who you are and what YOUR start date is. I am happy to support and encourage you when you are ready.
Eat Well!
Patti
I am starting tomorrow, February 28th!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I can't wait to hear how you are doing after the first week. Talk to you soon, Mary "Jill". :-)
ReplyDeleteI am in! I did a 30 day challenge 1/1/11-1/30/11 and felt great. I add a few things back into my diet one at a time and was amazed at the changes I felt.(how awful these things really make me feel) So I have started another 30 day challenge and am on day 5. I am feeling really good. I spent the day cooking to get my week off to a great start made: Primal protein bars, banana apple muffins, egg cupcakes and made a fantastic chili verde for dinner from every day paleo (one of my favorite websites).
ReplyDeleteI look forward to journeying down this path with all of you.
Make it a great Monday
I'm starting March 1st. I bought a few things today. Thanks for the shopping list Patti.
ReplyDeleteDr. Gregg
Yay, Gregg! I am so excited that you are starting. Stick with it and you WILL be amazed!
ReplyDeleteYay, Kaci. Thank you for the protein bars this morning. They were awesome and I can't wait to make some myself.
Mary, How did your first day go? I think the key to my success the first times through was to be prepared and always have some kind a snack/meal on hand.
ReplyDeleteGregg, I am glad to hear you are going to give it a try. It's really easier then you think. Let us know how the first few days go. Are your kids in too?
Patti, I am glad you liked the bars it's fun to try new recipes and share.
Happy paleo eating all...
OK people there is cake in the office!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have not had ANY!! amazing. I have been doing good so far. My uncle is in town so last night we went to Jake's Grill and I had the wild Salmon ( it was awesome) and asparagus and a little rice. I know rice is a no no but I passed on dessert so I'm feeling good. Today I brought my lunch and so far I;m not starving but could probably be eating more often. I now have coconut milk and oil along with some other stuff for cooking at home. See ya Sat for a workout