I mentioned last week that I was making some changes in my eating habits. Well, I’m pleased to say I’ve been “flirting with Paleo” for a week now, and I feel great!!!
I’m hesitant to say that I’m “going paleo” because there are so many rules or types of foods to eat, I don’t want to get hung up on those. “Can I eat this?” or “Is such and such Paleo?” I’m already driving myself crazy with those questions.
So here is what I’ve been doing…eating vegetables and meat, some fats and fruit. I’ve been cutting out dairy, sugar and grains. And honestly I haven’t missed them!! Of 21 meals and snacks I ate last week, I had one non paleo meal. We went out for dinner for date night and I ate a sensible dinner, but allowed myself to have chips, fajitas, and dessert. I have decided by “flirting with paleo” I am making sensible decisions…avoiding the foods that don’t make me feel well.
I honestly think that grains and dairy make not only my stomach hurt but add to my achiness. I do hope that this eating style will result in weight loss, but my biggest concern is better living!!!
I did lots of studying about this – in fact- so much that I kept waiting around and not trying it until I had all my information. Finally I decided to stop waiting and start now. I had done a nutritive cleanse during Holy Week. I think that helped with the detox process. I haven’t had horrible cravings or headaches!!!
Have you heard of paleo? Have you considered it? What would you like to know about it? I have a feeling it will be a topic I talk about quite a bit!! (and hopefully sharing recipes!!)
disclaimer: I’m not a nutritionist or an expert on this style of eating. Again, I’m learning as I go and sharing as I learn!!!
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I have been hearing a lot about paleo (and not just from you), but to be honest, I don’t know a lot about it.
But what I do love??? The grace that you are giving yourself during the learning.
It is truly awesome!
I am SO proud of you!
Woot! I’m so glad to hear how well you’re liking this lifestyle! I’m like Meredith, I don’t know a whole lot about it, but I definitely want to learn more! I’m pretty grain free these days, except for corn. We have taco night once a week, and I just haven’t given up the taco shells yet. I need to try that and see what happens.
I haven’t heard of Paleo and would love to hear more about it. Would you share with me the cleanse you did to prepare? Thanks!
I’m gonna post more about paleo tomorrow! I did a nutritive cleanse from Young Living (I’m a distributor if you have any questions!).
I LOVE paleo. Actually…it’s the lifestyle I want to have daily, no matter what. Right now, with some of the other issues I have going on besides the whole “growing a baby”, it just doesn’t seem like the time. Although I am still trying to consciously make the healthier choice when it comes to what I eat.
I’m very interested to read thru your posts!!! I’m having a hard time deciding how hard core I want to be, but I know myself well enough to know that I really do have to make some hard choices and stick with them b/c I can’t do the moderation thing. I’m just not wired that way. It’s all or nuttin’.
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