Paleo check-in

[Emmentaler]

Morning!  I didn't see if @jap started this yet. If yes, ignore this.  If any one has any tips, successes, vents, etc., place them here.  If we want to move this to the Healthy living page, we could do that too.

I'm doing a modified Paleo for right now, per my nutritionist.  Here is my meal plan for the week.

Monday: Pork tenderloin with mixed vegetables (will add potatoes for MH).


Tuesday: Zucchini noodles with meat/ tomato sauce

www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/zucchini-noodles-meat-mushroom-tomato-sauce/


Wednesday: leftovers


Thursday: Walnut pesto stuffed chicken breasts with baked sweet potato
 
thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/09/16/walnut-pesto-stuffed-chicken/


Friday: Poached salmon with asparagus (minus the relish) – will add rice for MH

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oven-poached-salmon-a-la-paige-with-dill-vidalia-onion-and-cucumber-relish-recipe.html


Breakfast is variations of eggs for this week and lunch is the salad bar- but sticking with veggies and proteins.
Snacks= almonds, pistachios, yogurt (I'm modified), cheese sticks

I'm not sure what the weekend meals will be yet, but I will probably have a cheat day.

I've also given up alcohol for the next two weeks.  We'll see how that goes.  I might do a splash of Rose's lime with sparkling water if I'm feeling daring.  Ha...

I'll also add my exercise plan- do not need to include this in future.  I'm not sure if there is going to be a work out check-in thread for this week.

Walking stairs at work 2x a day for 10 minutes and doing 2 SWORKITs.  I am also going to the baby to bikini work out on youtube 3x a week.

Good luck this week!

[Emmentaler]

privacy Congrats on completing the 21DSD! I'm not quite there yet (would probably fail).

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I'm eating hummus right now. Check with me tomorrow

[Emmentaler]

Jan 26, 2015 10:59:20 GMT -5 @jap said:

I'm eating hummus right now. Check with me tomorrow

LOL- modified version, right?  I'm allowed a bit of hummus with veggies if I want it as a snack. I'm not sure I could do full-on  paleo, at least not right now.

[things]

I'm getting back into Primal living. I went Primal in the Spring-summer of '11, and did pretty well for a few years. But I gained a nice chunk of weight back during my recent pregnancy. Eating Primal was how I managed to drop 140 lbs, and maintain it. I need to get back into the routine, but 9+ months of pregnancy-induced starch/grains/sweets cravings didn't help things. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks before I start to lose the heavy carbs cravings.

This morning I had a whey protein smoothie with unsweetened coconut milk + green vibrance + collagen protein + MCT oil + frozen berries. And coffee with heavy cream, coconut oil and stevia.

I'm getting ready to eat four hard boiled eggs and almonds.

[Emmentaler]

Jan 26, 2015 14:32:56 GMT -5 things said:

I'm getting back into Primal living. I went Primal in the Spring-summer of '11, and did pretty well for a few years. But I gained a nice chunk of weight back during my recent pregnancy. Eating Primal was how I managed to drop 140 lbs, and maintain it. I need to get back into the routine, but 9+ months of pregnancy-induced starch/grains/sweets cravings didn't help things. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks before I start to lose the heavy carbs cravings.

This morning I had a whey protein smoothie with unsweetened coconut milk + green vibrance + collagen protein + MCT oil + frozen berries. And coffee with heavy cream, coconut oil and stevia.

I'm getting ready to eat four hard boiled eggs and almonds.

Good luck!  

[Emmentaler]

I was just looking at Primal after @metaphysique posted. I haven't heard about it, but checked on Amazon and found this. Have either of you read it? @pobrecita?

The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy

ETA for tag

[Emmentaler]

Jan 26, 2015 14:32:56 GMT -5 things said:

I'm getting back into Primal living. I went Primal in the Spring-summer of '11, and did pretty well for a few years. But I gained a nice chunk of weight back during my recent pregnancy. Eating Primal was how I managed to drop 140 lbs, and maintain it. I need to get back into the routine, but 9+ months of pregnancy-induced starch/grains/sweets cravings didn't help things. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks before I start to lose the heavy carbs cravings.

This morning I had a whey protein smoothie with unsweetened coconut milk + green vibrance + collagen protein + MCT oil + frozen berries. And coffee with heavy cream, coconut oil and stevia.

I'm getting ready to eat four hard boiled eggs and almonds.

Can't tag you for some reason- is this what you are doing?


The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy

[Emmentaler]

Jan 26, 2015 16:16:39 GMT -5 @pobrecita said:

Jan 26, 2015 16:06:00 GMT -5 Emmentaler said:

I was just looking at Primal after @metaphysique posted. I haven't heard about it, but checked on Amazon and found this. Have either of you read it? @pobrecita?

The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy

ETA for tag

Yes, that's the website I'm looking at.

I don't eat a lot of dairy, but I can't give it up totally, so this looks like a good fit for me.

Do  you also lift weights instead of cardio?  I though you were a runner, but maybe I'm confused with someone else.  I know weight lifting is supposed to be good for you but I haven't done any in 10+ years.

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Jan 26, 2015 16:20:46 GMT -5 privacy said:

I read the Primal Blueprint, DH did first. It's what moved us over. We were originally Primal and have slowly eliminated Dairy. I now only do butter, and milk at Starbucks, though I heard that they are getting coconut milk soon ( @jap can you confirm?) and occasional cheese.
IIRC the book suggests a 30 day strict Paleo and than adding back in dairy, but I think I could be confusing that with another one.

It's on the order form, so sometime soon, but no official date yet.

[things]

Emmentaler

Yep. That's it. Mark's Daily Apple is a fantastic resource with free Primal recipes that I've used many times over the years. I don't eat a lot of dairy. Mostly butter, a little cheese and heavy cream in my coffee and eggs (scrambled -- makes them more fluffy).