Monday, January 17, 2011
Update
2 weeks into the paleo diet, and so far so good. I actually feel GREAT! No mood swings, a much better attitude. I am able to handle stressful encounters at work with a smile. Weight loss:) I can fit into my pants from 2 yrs ago again. Keep on trucking!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
A list of our local farmers markets
Support them if you can!
They are an important element of our community
http://www.buckscountyfoodshedalliance.org/sm_db_item.php?id=41&featuretype=news
They are an important element of our community
http://www.buckscountyfoodshedalliance.org/sm_db_item.php?id=41&featuretype=news
Paleo diet the new wave??
Remember Atkins diet, then it was South Beach diet and whole bunch in between. I read about the Paleo diet a year ago in this New York Times article
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/fashion/10caveman.html.
Which actually turned me onto the Crossfit workout
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/magazine/23wwln-medium-t.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2
A crazy work out done in less than 20 minutes and if you aren't puking at that point you're a wuss!Exercises such as frog leaps with a 25pd medicine ball that you had to throw towards an unreachable target on the wall, were perfect to work out frustrations! I did actually enjoy that workout. It fit perfectly into my morning routine, until I started my new job in Princeton. Now I spend that time driving and listening to NPR, I guess my brain is getting a workout! I do miss the torture. I felt a sense of accomplishment and my muscles were getting toned. Anyway the Crossfit culture are big into the Paleo diet.
In a nutshell you eat only non processed foods, mostly meat, fish chicken vegetables but not beans, (apparently they are all toxic) fruits, but only the small berry kind and no sugar or salt. Some nuts are allowed, not peanuts (apparently that's a bean) butter good (depending on what article you read), olive oil good, but not for cooking. No dairy! I've decided to give it a try, although somewhat modified! The thought of never eating cheese or dessert simply depresses me!
Througout the years I have tinkered with all sorts of diets. Most of them based on this diet, however some were a bit restricting.
As much as I love pasta, bread, cheese, cakes and cookies. They always send me into a rollercoaster of being alert and tired, and always hungry. Eliminating them keeps me on an even keel, and I have noticed I am eating less.
It does come with some challenges, especially at work, almost everything is processed or full of sugar and salt
Even the "Healthy Choices" are really not so healthy, it's more about perception and making the customer believe they are eating healthy. I guess if compared to the other stuff offered then it is. There's nothing organic and the proteins are definetly not free range or grass fed. But I make do with big salads with veggies and occasionally a piece of chicken.
It's been about a week and I feel great! Not missing sugar, energy levels are up appetite has decreased.....
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/fashion/10caveman.html.
Which actually turned me onto the Crossfit workout
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/magazine/23wwln-medium-t.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2
A crazy work out done in less than 20 minutes and if you aren't puking at that point you're a wuss!Exercises such as frog leaps with a 25pd medicine ball that you had to throw towards an unreachable target on the wall, were perfect to work out frustrations! I did actually enjoy that workout. It fit perfectly into my morning routine, until I started my new job in Princeton. Now I spend that time driving and listening to NPR, I guess my brain is getting a workout! I do miss the torture. I felt a sense of accomplishment and my muscles were getting toned. Anyway the Crossfit culture are big into the Paleo diet.
In a nutshell you eat only non processed foods, mostly meat, fish chicken vegetables but not beans, (apparently they are all toxic) fruits, but only the small berry kind and no sugar or salt. Some nuts are allowed, not peanuts (apparently that's a bean) butter good (depending on what article you read), olive oil good, but not for cooking. No dairy! I've decided to give it a try, although somewhat modified! The thought of never eating cheese or dessert simply depresses me!
Througout the years I have tinkered with all sorts of diets. Most of them based on this diet, however some were a bit restricting.
As much as I love pasta, bread, cheese, cakes and cookies. They always send me into a rollercoaster of being alert and tired, and always hungry. Eliminating them keeps me on an even keel, and I have noticed I am eating less.
It does come with some challenges, especially at work, almost everything is processed or full of sugar and salt
Even the "Healthy Choices" are really not so healthy, it's more about perception and making the customer believe they are eating healthy. I guess if compared to the other stuff offered then it is. There's nothing organic and the proteins are definetly not free range or grass fed. But I make do with big salads with veggies and occasionally a piece of chicken.
It's been about a week and I feel great! Not missing sugar, energy levels are up appetite has decreased.....
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