We have continued this week basically sticking to the Paleo. We both agree that we feel much better with the grains, dairy and especially the sugar. Lester is struggling a little more with the lack of sugar and sticking to the program. A vita wheat with honey does not count as Paleo and he won't through a perfectly good packet of Vita Wheat. We have been able to go without a glass of wine on Wednesday nights when we go to the club with dad. I know we can do it but sometimes its just easier to go along with what other people think you should. I am trying to change my ways and not worry about what other people think so maybe next week I will refuse the wine no matter what dad thinks.
I "failed" at lunch one day this week as I went to the dentist and had no lunch until later so grabbed half a wrap instead of my salad. I felt really bad about it and it sat quite heavy in my stomach afterwards so I think that proves that I should do without the Wheat.
The other thing I miss is fruit its hard to stick to 1 or 2 a day when I get a bit bored I look for something to munch on and fruit seems like a good option, maybe I need to bring some nuts etc instead.
Heading for a non Paleo weekend although we are starting to make this program our normal way of eating so we just automatically look for the healthy option of some meat and vege for meals and easily avoid the "fast food" hamburgers etc.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
Impossible Whole 30
Firstly today was supposed to be the start of our Whole 30 but due to already planned weekends away where often the food options are not appropriate it will be a whole 5 days at a time :-)....
I know that it sounds like an excuse but High Tea is already booked and I am sure they wont be serving Paleo food also we are weak and a weekend away with friends must include some beer and champagne.
Our aim is them to stick the the whole 30 as close as possible during the week. Maybe after christmas in February there will be a chance to do a WHOLE 30.
In the mean time we have been away for a week and have generally happily stuck to a Paleo diet with only a few dinners and morning teas that did not comply. Overall we both agreed that we felt much better when we eat the right foods. I am finding some great recipes especially for snacks. I even pushed aside my mashed potato at lunch on Sunday quite happily.
So the first Monday of the whole 5 week I have had no problems saying no to cake, enjoyed my breakfast without toast and cut down significantly on the fruit. We are totally used to black coffee and tea and don't even contemplate the addition of milk.
Lester was comparing our trolly to those around us on Sunday afternoon and decided we looked like a couple of old hippies with our totally fresh and organic food :-)
I know that it sounds like an excuse but High Tea is already booked and I am sure they wont be serving Paleo food also we are weak and a weekend away with friends must include some beer and champagne.
Our aim is them to stick the the whole 30 as close as possible during the week. Maybe after christmas in February there will be a chance to do a WHOLE 30.
In the mean time we have been away for a week and have generally happily stuck to a Paleo diet with only a few dinners and morning teas that did not comply. Overall we both agreed that we felt much better when we eat the right foods. I am finding some great recipes especially for snacks. I even pushed aside my mashed potato at lunch on Sunday quite happily.
So the first Monday of the whole 5 week I have had no problems saying no to cake, enjoyed my breakfast without toast and cut down significantly on the fruit. We are totally used to black coffee and tea and don't even contemplate the addition of milk.
Lester was comparing our trolly to those around us on Sunday afternoon and decided we looked like a couple of old hippies with our totally fresh and organic food :-)
Friday, 1 November 2013
FIVE DAYS
Well its been 5 days now and we seem to be getting on OK not really missing the bread for breakfast. We have had some good breakfasts with Avocado and baby spinach and eggs. I would like to find some breakfast ideas that don't involve eggs just for variety.
So far I have only had 1 indiscretion, chocolate cake unfortunately I couldn't resist. I made it and I wanted to at least taste it but on the bright side I usually would have had more than one piece but I stuck to the one. An achievement for me. Black coffee and Tea as becoming the norm and we are enjoying it. We both agree that the cuppacino makes you feel bloated and we both have always felt that Wheet Bix and Milk for breakfast sat very heavy. So not missing the Wheat or the Dairy.
Lester is still in trial mode and has had a few beers in the afternoon and had to be stopped from grazing on cheese etc at he usually does in the afternoon. He says its not official yet :-)
I think the thing is miss most is the fruit. I am used to eating at least 4 pieces a day and I am limiting it to 2 as I know its very high in sugar and that's what I need to cut down on if I want to loose weight.
Generally we both agree we feel better. Certainly we both have more energy and hopefully this will get even better as we go on.
Holidays start today and we are off to Melbourne for the cup so there will be lots of eating drinking at least on that day. I am sure we will have happy hour most afternoons with some beer and bubbly as well as some nibbles but we will try to be selective in what we eat and drink. It is amazing how empty the fridge and cupboard is without any processed food. You can only carry so much fresh food so we will pick it up on the road maybe we will find some good roadside fruit and veg along the way.
11th November will be the first official Whole 30 day.
So far I have only had 1 indiscretion, chocolate cake unfortunately I couldn't resist. I made it and I wanted to at least taste it but on the bright side I usually would have had more than one piece but I stuck to the one. An achievement for me. Black coffee and Tea as becoming the norm and we are enjoying it. We both agree that the cuppacino makes you feel bloated and we both have always felt that Wheet Bix and Milk for breakfast sat very heavy. So not missing the Wheat or the Dairy.
Lester is still in trial mode and has had a few beers in the afternoon and had to be stopped from grazing on cheese etc at he usually does in the afternoon. He says its not official yet :-)
I think the thing is miss most is the fruit. I am used to eating at least 4 pieces a day and I am limiting it to 2 as I know its very high in sugar and that's what I need to cut down on if I want to loose weight.
Generally we both agree we feel better. Certainly we both have more energy and hopefully this will get even better as we go on.
Holidays start today and we are off to Melbourne for the cup so there will be lots of eating drinking at least on that day. I am sure we will have happy hour most afternoons with some beer and bubbly as well as some nibbles but we will try to be selective in what we eat and drink. It is amazing how empty the fridge and cupboard is without any processed food. You can only carry so much fresh food so we will pick it up on the road maybe we will find some good roadside fruit and veg along the way.
11th November will be the first official Whole 30 day.
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