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Paleo Diet has Begun!

Day 2 of eating Paleo.  What is Paleo you ask?  In a nutshell it is eating only high quality (organic) foods the caveman would eat.

Fresh meat- The cattle should be fed grass, chickens have access to greens and insects only. Fish should be wild (or at least fed what wild fish would eat)

Eggs-Most important component of Paleolithic Diet in my eyes because they are the easiest, least expensive form of protein.

Veggies-All veggies are encouraged except green beans and peas because they are categorized as legumes.  Potatoes are not allowed!

Fruits- avoid dried fruit and fruit juices.  If trying to lose weight stick to the lower cal/sugar fruits.

Nuts and Seeds-All nuts and seeds except peanuts (legumes) are allowed.  NO DAIRY!!  Unsweetened coconut milk can be used as substitutes for dairy.  If trying to lose weight try and limit intake to 4 oz/day of nuts and seeds.

Remember….NO GRAINS, NO DAIRY, NO SUGAR! The purpose of this is to fuel your body with high quality foods. Our bodies do not have an easy time breaking down these prohibited items.  They were not designed to so why eat it? In today’s society our food is filled with all kinds of “garbage” and where our food is grown, caught and cleaned is gross!  Paleo in a Nutshell Part 1 -this video will give you a better understand of what I mean!

I figure what we put into our body is what we are going to get out of it.  If we want to perform well, whether it be at the gym, in school, or at work we must fuel our bodies with proper, fresh/organic nutrients.  Not to mention, if you are trying to lose weight/lean out this is the BEST/HEALTHIEST method!!

I have chosen to finally give this method of eating a shot considering I am trying to qualify for the Crossfit Sectionals.  I STRONGLY encourage any elite athlete to try this and give me feedback.  So far, a mass percentage of the people I have talked to who have tried this swear by it!! I will keep you posted with recipes and my progress.

Feel free to comment if you are a “paleo expert” and have any tips/words of encouragement/recipies for personal trainer Lindsey or anyone else trying or wanting to try Paleo.