What led you to Paleo?
That is simple. I was grossly unhealthy. I needed to change. I researched many different options and landed on Paleo. It makes so much since to me. It takes what the body can process the best and uses it as amplified fuel to work more efficiently and help your body normalize. I had abused my body for so many years by filling it with unhealthy "quick" options. Processed, refined, sugary foods that were ladened with MSG and high sodium counts, not to mention the unhealthy fats I was consuming. It was a time to begin a new path. The outcome, I can assure you is worth the initial struggle (or the detox stage.) I am by NO means an expert. I do not hold a degree as a dietician or nutritionist, so I encourage you to explore and research what exactly the Paleo Lifestyle is. I will give tips and tricks that I have used during the "change over". I have personally see the difference in my own life, but each person is different.
What is your purpose for this Blog?
It is a form of accountability for getting back into the lifestyle that has brought me pain relief and wellness. (Did you know that eating the wrong foods can cause your joints to swell? I didn't!) I will daily or (every other day) post where I am at. I will post my struggles and I will be honest about where I am falling! The blog posts will not be long. Just little snippets of victories and challenges. I also hope to challenge others to choose something to make their lives better. To choose health. TO make the decision to stop complaining about their current health situation, but to do something about it. (Let's face it, we all are tempted on a daily basis. We all have things such as girl scout cookies, and ice cream and convenience foods to tempt us. This is more about the choices that I am going to make, in the face of these temptations.)
So we begin!
Mission Statement: To mentally prepare for battle every morning! To make wise choices and recognize that it is important to MOVE everyday (at the very least 10,000 steps a day). To eat foods that will fuel my body, not send it into storage mode, and to recognize the choices I make are a sign of my mental strength.
How to accomplish the above:
--Make WEEKLY Menus and FOLLOWING it: (I plan on eating more FRESH produce and making more than a week at a time might be wasteful, things might go bad before we can use it all)
--Prepackaging snacks and not allowing myself to get overly hungry. (This is a danger zone and sets me up for failure)
--Spending un-disturbed time with the Lord everyday (preferably morning) at least for 15-30 minutes.
--Working out doing at least 45 minutes of cardio and 20-30 minutes of weights 4 out of 7 days.
--MUST hit a minimum of 10,000 steps per day!
So what did you do today?
Today I worked out with a buddy! She motivates and pushes me to be accountable. We have an agreement that even if we are not going to go to the gym the next morning that we will encourage the other to go!
Workout: Eliptical -- 55 minutes.
Weights -- Arms, back, and shoulders
Food: Breakfast: Paleo Pancakes
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Asian Salad from CFA, straight balsamic vinegar and EVOO, Mediterannian Sea salt and Pepper
Water-- 40 ounces
Steps taken (as of 2:30 pm) -- 11,596
Distanced walked -- 4.4 miles
This is it thus far.
Great Places to start when beginning the Paleo Journey: Paleo for dummies and Paleo for dummies cookbook. I kid you not. I love them. I first got them at the library and enjoyed their no fuss definitions so much I bought a paperback copy of each, off of Amazon for around $7.00 each. (they were lightly used)
Wish me LUCK! I plan on making 2015 a year of fresh starts, new journeys and BIG accomplishments! Want to follow my progress? you can do it here or send me a friend request on the My fitness Pal app. (laurel757) Let's encourage each other!
Go Laurel!! Proud of you!
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