My Paleo Journey
Jason and I decided to try the "Paleo diet" back in January. We had tried doing Keto a few times, but honestly hated it. We felt super restricted and couldn't really understand how to do it properly, it ended up being stressful. We heard about the Paleo diet which is essentially known as the "Cave Man" diet. We have been doing Paleo since January 2019 and LOVE IT!
My Starting weight: (January 1st, 2019) 170lbs
Current weight: 142lbs
What foods to AVOID on Paleo:
- Wheat
- Dairy
- Legumes
- Refined Sugar
- Grains
What foods to ALLOWED on paleo:
- Meat
-Vegetables
-Fruit
-Nuts
-Coffee
-Sweet Potatoes
How to start:
I know starting a new eating pattern can be intimidating at first. I get it. We thought so too, but as soon as you start, you've already taken that first step. My tip is take the first TWO WEEKS to be very strict. Make sure you eliminate all forms of refined sugar, this is the hardest at the beginning. It only takes about 3 days to get through the detox of sugar and then it's not hard to keep going. I found that the first two weeks seemed to be the hardest adjustment. If you can push through the first two weeks then I promise you it will get easier!
How to stay consistent:
Staying consistent is key. Especially if you have a goal in mind and aren't just doing it to feel healthier. (Which you will!) I found that replacing the things you typically crave/love to consume with alternatives that are paleo friendly help with staying consistent Jason and I love beer/wine. Having two little toddlers is NUTS! ha So being able to have a drink at the end of the night or on the weekends is a big thing for us. We found a recipe to replace our usual beer or wine with a cocktail that is paleo friendly! Or replace your favorite snacks with alternatives. PINTREST WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR RECIPES!
Cocktail Recipe:
1 shot of vodka/Gin
1 can of flavored carbonated water
ice
handful of frozen berries
Intermittent fasting:
In addition to eating Paleo, Jason and I have been doing intermittent fasting. This is where you have the first meal of the day later on in the day. You essentially get a late start. You have a window of eating, we do the 16:8 Model. This means that we fast for 16 hours of the day and eat for 8. (The 16 hours include when you're sleeping, so don't worry it's not that scary!) For more information on this click here --- intermittent fasting
It helps with weight loss because while in a fasted state, your body is pulling energy from already stored fat and not food you have just eaten. (READ MORE ON IT. i'm not an expert)
See below for some meal ideas/recipes-
Breakfast:
Eggs
omeletes
bacon and eggs
fruit salad
Sausages (make sure they have no filler)
Lunch:
(click on the titles for the recipes)
Chicken Cesar Salad (Use the renee's 1/2 fat dressing - it has no sugar, no wheat and no dairy)
Fried Eggs & Turkey Slices
Baked Sweet Potato fries with Chili powder & Homemade Guac to dip in
Homemade Guacamole Recipe---
avocado
chopped onions
jalapenos
chopped tomato
fresh lemon
garlic powder
salt
pepper
Dinner:
Homemade Chicken/Turkey burgers & Side of broccoli and Sweet potato fries
Jason's Recipe --
1 lb of ground chicken/turkey
garlic powder
(whatever seasonings you choose. he uses steak spice)
hot sauce
Baked Chicken, sweet potato hashbrowns (Sprinkled with cinnamon) and Salad
Snacks:
Apples and peanut butter (Make sure its PURE /ONLY peanuts no additives)
berries
carrots and celery with homemade guac
We do corn chips sometimes even though corn isnt allowed
coffee with coconut milk/almond milk
plantain chips
bananas and peanut butter
This photo right here was taken right before we lost our most recent child in December 2018. We started paleo January 1, 2019. (You are so loved Sweet baby!)
