So, if you have been following my blog for a few months now you should already know that in November i took a stab at a month of 100% paleo! It wasnt successful in respect to my goal because i did eat a few non paleo items during my Big Bend Trip as well as during my Thanksgiving make-up feast and birthday celebration at my mom's house! Other then that i maintained a strict paleo diet and was extremely proud of myself. I did eat more sausage and bacon then preferred, but HEY! its still considered paleo ;)
In January i will be attempting another 100% paleo diet for 30 days!! The Whole-9 challenge states that no dairy products, protein supplements, alcohol OR paleo-fying should be used ... But i am doing my own version, in a way!! I am still going to stay alcohol free for all thirty days (hopefully) and because i am working on muscle growth i will be using protein powder after work outs, etc! As for dairy- its basically out!! I will mix my protein powder into a smoothie with natural fruits, water, and coconut milk, or with just water only .. but no dairy milk!! Paleo-fying is taking an unhealthy meal and turning it into "paleo" by substituing certain ingredients. For example, I sometimes bake "paleo brownies" which instead of all the sugar and God only knows what else goes into the batter- I add carob powder, Almond Flower, Eggs, and some coconut flakes! All of which are considered "paleo" because they are natural ingredients, but they are not exactly considered paleo-healthy! I will be paleo-fying certain foods this month, but i wont be eating any paleo brownies or paleo candy bars throughout the 30 days! i will make things like paleo pancakes and paleo chicken alfredo.
So technically, i will not be taking part of the Whole-9 challenge, but i will be doing strict paleo for the entire month of January! i have no excuses this time, such as "uhhh but its thanksgiving .. i only eat this food once a year!!!" or "It's my birthday, i can eat i what i want .. its just ONE peice of chocolate cake" and "What the heck! We're in Big Bend, in the middle of nowhere .. i can have a peice of bread, its only for survival" Ha, silly excuses-huh? But this month i will tell you, i have no reason for excuses nor will i make up reasons to make an excuse!! if you want results- you'll stick to the diet 100% no matter what :)
Personally, even though its only been a month since i last attempted this plan, I meantally do not feel prepared! Luckily, my friend Kayla will be doing the diet along with me- so we will have eachother to keep accountable! Readers- you can help to, words of encouragement are the best motivator to keep pushing through!!!
So my rules for the January Paleo Challenge consist of the following
1) NO dairy products
2) No alcohol (tequila and soda water are acceptable on occasion ONLY)
3) Incorporate less sausage and bacon into the diet
4) No processed foods and NO Bread, Beans, Rice, Corn and NO added sugar!!
5) More veggies!!
Help keep me accountable -- If i start eating eggs and bacon every day for breakfast (which might happen because its easy when you have to be at work at 7:00am) then call me out!! :)
Im ready to see extreme changes and improvements in my crossfit work outs, its time to get serious!
I hope everyone has a happy and blessed New Years!!
2010 has been the best year yet, and i can only imagine what 2011 will bring :)
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