Friday August 10, 2012
Ok, so I've decided to try, no wait, DO the Whole30 Challenge. I've been hearing about the whole Paleo Diet for some time now and it's definately peaked my interest. I've read a lot about it. I've checked out recipes, the dos and don'ts, the health benefits and honestly it looks tough! I have a friend that does Crossfit and told me that he was trying the Paleo Diet. I told him to go for it and he's been keeping me updated about it. At first he complained about not feeling like he had enough energy. I suggested that many he wasn't eating enough calories or protein because I heard him mention fruit and nuts more than meats. After a week, he said he wouldn't do it anymore because it was tough. A little discouraging for me because I think he has a lot more discipline than I do. But by the end of the weekend, he was ready to give it another go. Awesome!
So I started looking into the Paleo Diet again with new found hope. This time I found a food truck facebook page for Cultured Caveman. Cultured CavemanPDX Facebook Page I checked out pictures of dishes they serve, recipes they had posted and I found myself thinking that I wish Houston had a paleo food truck. The truck owners looked happy and healthy and made me want to look for more tasty looking Paleo recipes! This really can't be all that hard, can it? Paleo's eat meat and plants. Yes, I can do this!!
After a little more digging, I found another website/blog. Nom Nom Paleo! Nom Nom Paleo They make Paleo look really good and doable! I read and salavated over many of the recipes. I need to buy myself a crockpot and if I plan out my meals for the week, I can really make this happen. While reading the Nom Nom Paleo recipes, I kept seeing stuff about Whole9 and Whole30. Of course I was curious, so I clicked on the link. Whole9 Life website Wow, a wealth of information! I love it. I read about the Whole30 challenge and decided that I am ready to do this. I'm back from a long road trip and no more excuses. I want to be healthy and happy! Today I ordered their "It Starts With Food" book for my kindle. I plan on cracking that sucker open as soon as I get home from the gym tonight. Whole30 is more strict than the typical Paleo Diet/Lifestyle, which I think is what I need to get this kick started. This is going to change my life and I couldn't be happier and more excited to try this.
I've signed up for the Whole30 Daily to prepare me, keep me motivated and ensure my success. I'm planning on starting this Sunday after I purge the bad food from my kitchen, plan some and grocery shop for some new yummy foods.
I realize this will be difficult, that's why I could use all the encouragement possible. As Whole9 says "It is not hard. Don’t you dare tell us this is hard. Quitting heroin is hard. Beating cancer is hard. Drinking your coffee black. Is. Not. Hard. You won’t get any coddling, and you won’t get any sympathy for your “struggles”. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE not to complete the program as written. It’s only thirty days, and it’s for the most important health cause on earth – the only physical body you will ever have in this lifetime."
My only job for the next 30 days is to make good food choices. No cheats, slips or special occasions. Man Whole9 really knows all of our tricks!
Wish me luck!
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