I’m happy to report that Paleo has become a regular part of my life. I’ve informed all my friends, family and even co-workers of my intent to eat Paleo and live a better lifestyle and everyone has been very kind about the whole process. People have been more considerate and ask me where I’m able to eat when we go out, friends adjust their menu when they cook for me to make sure they have something for me to eat and the support all around in this decision has been overwhelming and I really appreciate it.
So here we sit at Day 17 and everything has been going well. I had a small mishap on Christmas day and encountered some gluten and I was sick within minutes of eating and was sick for the next day. It motivated me to make sure I’m paying attention to my diet and to stick with it. I feel like I’ve mastered eating out and I branch out and try more items because of Paleo (If I can get Avocado or Guacamole on it – I do. LOL) Overall I find myself continuing to have a sense of clarity and lacking that “afternoon slump”. I also sleep more soundly and wake up when I’m supposed to (many days beating my alarm).
I did try at least one recipe and that was Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Found: Here). I sadly couldn’t find finely ground almond flour so I used the course stuff and granted my cookies look a little funny but they taste great! When I really want a dessert or something sweet to munch on I reach for one of these cookies and they’re super simple to make. I think I’m going to attempt a homemade Paleo bolognese sauce with spaghetti squash for my next Paleo cooking experiment.
Working out has been spotty – I did try my first Sufferfest Video on my new Bike trainer (from Cyclist Connection – the best bike shop – ever.) You can see the craziness of the video here.
Thanks to Goose for motivating me and inviting me over to his place to spin. From the sound of the conversation I had tonight with Dustin it sounds like I’ll be visiting “Sufferland” all throughout my vacation this week. I might not be able to walk the first week of January but it’s all good because what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger – right?
I did not do any resistance training like I had hoped I would. It’s still on the agenda but I’ve just been slacking and with the holiday I didn’t get the gym schedule memorized. Excuses… excuses… I know. I’m hoping that this week that will all change (that is if I can walk up to the gym after my intense spinning).
Weight hasn’t changed much – (as of last week) I dropped an additional pound bringing me to 223! Here’s to hoping by New Years day I can start 2012 at/around 220. I’m trying to not be obsessed with the scale and concentrate on how I look/feel so I’m going to take some measurements and start tracking inches lost and focus less on the weight (but keep checking in for progress purposes).
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a Happy New Year! I’m excited that I started my journey before January so it doesn’t seem so “New Years Resolutionish”.
Night!
John
