Sunday, February 27, 2011

Day 9–Post for February 27, 2011

Feedback time!  What is the hardest part of living Paleo?

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16 comments:

  1. ToddFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    adding variety is the hardest part for me... tend to get stuck on a few things that i like.
    I would like to add my gratitude to Phil for doing a solid job so far in providing this format which is allowing everyone involved to better experience the benefits of an ancestral lifestyle.

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  2. HeidiFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    B-coffee, 3 eggs 20 oz water
    S-cup of almonds
    L- ground beef, smashed cauliflower with garlic 20oz water
    D- chicken breast, baby spinich & HB egg 20oz water
    S-HB egg
    (fish oil every day)

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  3. HeidiFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    oh yeah...rest day learning...Crossfit Lifesport Journal...

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  4. Coach BaskeyFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I am only doing what any caveman with a solid understanding of interwebs would do:)

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  5. BriFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    hungover...
    egg casserole with bacon/sausage, green beans
    fruit, 1/2 bagel
    2-turkey cheddar dogs, melon, salad
    sausage, 5-cashews, salad
    lots and lots of water

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  6. KaraFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    ooh, a comment board! I have a couple challenges with living paleo:

    First, the cooking and the dishes -- definitely a time suck, and during busy weeks (like the entirety of this challenge), one or the other seems to fall by the wayside.

    Another big challenge is sharing meals with non-paleo folk - going out to dinner, visiting others or having house guests. It's tough to have enough available for them and stay on the straight-and-narrow yourself.

    I also don't like meat. So...

    It's a good challenge, though, and I'm enjoying the journey!

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  7. JoeFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Paleo Challenges - where do I begin?

    1. I am irritable and on edge. Sometimes I feel woozy.
    2. I dream about chocolate cake.
    3. My house stinks from all of the cooking
    4. All of the cooking I have to do
    5. All of the shopping I have to do

    B- Two organic eggs with spinach, onion and red bell peppers
    L- 1 crab cake, spinach and fresh herb salad, a sweet potato, and some almonds
    D - Steak and 2 cups of steamed broccoli, a couple of pineapple chunks and strawberries

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  8. toddFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Joe - Though i like your carb choices and amounts, at first glance your food logs tell me you are low on protein and low on fat as well. Irritability and periodic "woozy" sounds like not enough calories. I would double your protein and fat at least going by today's log. Remember, when the paleo concept is dialed in tight, you should be feeling very good! If not, i want to hear about it!

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  9. toddFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Bri? really??? your diet is a train wreck every time i look at your log ...wtf are you doing? You need help?

    Kara and Joe - i have reduced all of my eating utensils to 1 of each...at least as far as what i use. That seems to lighten the dish load. I think it makes a lot of sense to live more minimally in this regard.
    Just suggestions :)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Unfortunately I don't have the time/$ to get creative enough so the thought of eating one more egg is really chaffing my craw! Other than that...dairy is a touchy. I miss cheese and milk, but so far I've stayed away from it. I can tell when I haven't eaten well...or need more food. So that's been helpful. I don't eat enough or as often as I should.

    3 Eggs, 2 c. Hot Cider, Greek Salad without Feta. :( 64 oz Water, left over chicken, 1/2 apple

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  11. CindyFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I have had a little trouble figuring out how much to eat. Some days I feel really hungry but don't want to eat too much of anything. I put together a spreadsheet of calories/carbs/protein/fat to use for logging my intake for a while to see how it comes out until I get the hang of it on my own.

    B-chicken/spaghetti squash, coffee with cream and sweetner
    S-paleo coconut muffin, apple
    L-turkey, carrots
    D-beef veg soup with parsnips, carrots, green beans, carrots, purple potatoes, celery
    S-orange, mixed nuts

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  12. FelicityFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Hey Todd, I hope you don't mind my commenting on here. I have been eating strictly Paleo since July 2010. I have lost over 70lbs without exercising. I know it's tough sometimes especially in the begining, but believe me, it gets so much easier as you go along. I have learned how to eat on a budget, how to fix quick meals and I cook with such a variety of food that I am never bored or hungry. Most of you know Jessica, just ask her, I'm her personal Paleo chef! I have read the Paleo Solution by Rob Wolff and I read daily Paleo blogs to get new ideas. I think that helped a lot in the begining. Just clean out your fridge and pantry and replace it with good foods. If it's not there, you can't eat it. Planning ahead is key. I eat a snack or small meal if I know I'm going to a party where they aren't going to be serving anything Paleo. I pack a lunch for work so I'm not tempted by take out or morning donuts. I could go on and on but I'll stop now. The results are well worth the effort. I'm living proof. I'm off of medication and I'm no longer a prediabetic. Keep up the good work guys! You can do it too!

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  13. JessFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    B- 2 all natural chicken sausages(talked to the meat market guy who makes them. He uses fresh chicken and rolls it with spices. No gluten or sugar).
    L- Salad with veggies, later on, bowl of Chilli
    D-1 1/2 Bowl of beef and veggie soup(loaded with tons of beef and great veggies, by my awesome paleo chef :D).
    S- 3 cashews(for the day), 2 prunes, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
    WOD- Ski trip with CrossFit Kami peeps.

    The hardest part about paleo is getting started. After doing what Felicity had mentioned above, things start to get in place. I have to say, me and fruit battle ALL the time. I have cut back, but hopefully I can chop away at it more. I dont want to eliminate it completely, but limit the intake. I think of the paleo diet as a good, solid marriage. A majority of the time, things are great, but sometimes you hit a rough patch. You then think about why things are normally great, then jump back on the "great marriage" band wagon. You may fall off from time to time, but if you do, don't do a suicide jump. Fall off with an occasional drink or sushi :).

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Dan B
    B-3 egg omelet with 2 turkey sausage patties. Coffee with 2 oz of half/half.
    L-grilled chicken pattie, 2 leftover hamburger patties and salad.
    D-grilled chicken, steamed broc, peppers and onion.
    S-walnuts

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  15. NicoleFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Nicole Day 9 02.27.11

    B- 1 Chx sausage, fish oil
    L- 2 Chicken breasts & bacon salad with lots of veggies, vinagrette
    S- Bowl Chili, handful nuts
    D- Steak and garden steamed veggies, Chocolate donut
    WOD- Ski trip with my Crossfit buds and dodging kamakazi guys in Prius'


    Hardest part of paleo: Finding time to cook with small child in the house that demands constant attention, bottom-less pit dog that counter surfs and quickly steals away anything that resembles meat when small child creates diversion, finding time to be a creative cook / shop especially as I'm learning most pre-packaged items have sugar, parents / friends that bring over non paleo food that tempts me (donuts, candy, pizza, cinnamon rolls, beer), finding time to sleep 7+ hours (my body is lovin it so far in this challenge) it's just hard to juggle single parenthood and full time job that demands insane hours = more stress = cravings for bad food to help cope / provide comfort. Paleo does get easier as I find my way and as Jess says, don't beat myself up if I falter, just get back up the next day and try again:) Maybe one of the awesome crossfit peeps will open up a restaurant to help in the cooking/time deficit area :)

    Also- great job Phil helping us document our challenge..would be even better if you let us add sounds to our posts :)

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  16. KimMarch 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    B - egg scramble w/ veggies, 1 turkey sausage, coffee w/ milk
    L - celery w/ 2 tbsp of peanut butter (all natural, no sugar)
    D - homemade lasagna, salad, garlic bread and yummy cake - 2 1/2 beers, coffee w/ milk
    no self control with dinner!

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