Goin' Paleo

Okay, so yes, it's the rage lately especially with Crossfitters, however this type of lifestyle has been hounding me for years even before 'Paleo' came out.  My body feels so much better and I'm able to run faster.  It also gives me a guide to help my family.

What made me make the final decision?

Working with my daughter in the kitchen.  Enough said!

We, as moms have a lot to pass down.  The old me, loved to snack and eat carbs constantly as I was cooking and I was always hungry.   I'd also eat late in the evening or at night usually cereals and carbs.  I started to notice my 2 little ones doing the same.  The food that we eat isn't necessarily bad per say, but it isn't nourishing our bodies enough to help us.  I don't want to model constant snacking while I'm cooking.  I don't want to model late night eating, which messes up your sleep rhythm.  I don't want to model constant eating either, which causes you to not eat meals correctly.  Because of these things I want to change as I model for my kids, is why I've decided to go for it.

I also had been honestly praying about it for a longtime.  10 years ago I tried the Curves low carb way and felt tremendous results and stopped eating in the middle of the night.  Ever since, I knew that's how my body worked best, however do to outside influence and time I stopped.   I also probably needed to learn more about myself anyway and not do it to try and lose weight.  Now I just want to run faster, help my daughter and feel energetic with my kids.  So in praying to make sure I go down the right path, I feel like this is an easy plan to follow.  In experimenting with it, it was great to not eat at night and feel stronger in my runs.  Now I'm mentally ready to go no matter what others say around me.   Umm, I'm sure it will be tough on me though, so any help would be greatly appreciated.  :)

I'm going to take it slow to start.  I may not be 100% at first, but I know each day is going to be better than the day before until I can get to 100% Paleo.  I've still got Trader Joe's Sunbutter, which has sugar and the TJ's Cookie Butter in my cabinet, so I'm going to finish those of course and a few other things.  Also if it's a lifegroup night or someone has made something for me, I'm going to be relaxed and have it.  I will sill probably do Friday Night Pizza and end with a bowl of granola, because it's a family tradition that we've started and that's more important.  Modeling flexibility in front of my daughter is key as well.

Alright!   To start today for lunch I had the Qdoba Naked Taco Salad with steak and quac.  The cool thing is I'm actually full.  Usually I get fullish, but then want to eat more very soon.  It's kind of relieving in a way.

I also found this great easy to assess web site called paleogrubs.com .  Love it!!

Today I want to make the brownie bites for the week.  They sound super good.

Have a great Sunday and let me know what you are planning on starting new this summer.

Yay, June 1!!!!!