So this Paleo Challenge has been amazing for the most part. I have had mostly ups with only a few downs. The biggest down being this past weekend when I ate and drank everything that I could for my "cheat weekend". I really regret my overindulgence because I truly feel like it set me back. Oh well, it's over and done with...now it is time to move forward!
There are two things I think I could definitely improve upon with this challenge. Number one would be incorporating more vegetables into my diet. I eat a ri-effing-diculous amount of fruit every day, but I usually only have veggies when they are apart of the meal.....like sauteeded with some meat. However, when I snack I do not munch on veggies at all. So, today I made the change and brought carrots to work along with some fruit. Veggies are so boring to me, so I spiced up my carrots with a little balsalmic vinagerette and sea salt. What are some of your tricks for making veggie snacks more interesting?
The second thing I could improve upon is exercising outside of my 3 Crossfit days. Before Paleo I would run on almost every off day from Crossfit. Unfortunately, I began Paleo the same day week I began a new job with long hours, and my energy has just not been there. I am disappointed because I know if I re-incorporated my runs into my life I would see even better results!
So I have spilled the beans on where I have room for improvement with this challenge....how about my fellow Paleo-ers? What are some things that you know you could be doing better?
HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!
I could be doing much better on the veggie front too!! I get sick of them pretty quickly. If I could eat meat, and nothing else, everyday for every meal I would. I'm just not into my usual side dishes right now.
ReplyDeleteI made a bunch of ginger carrots a couple weeks back, and they're still sitting in the fridge. They actually taste ok, but I just don't want them. I'm also flat out SICK of avocados, lettuce, kraut, cucumbers brussel sprouts and the like. I've over done it by eating seasonal foods all year round, and I'm not sure what to do now.
If anyone has any good veggie recipes, do share!! :)
Today's Food
ReplyDeleteBreakfast: Sweet Potato, 2 eggs, 1 bacon
Lunch: Blackened Chicken salad, romaine lettuce
Snack: 1oz turkey jerky
Dinner: 2c Chicken w/Butternut Squash & Shitake Mushroom soup
Post Workout Drink: 2 scoops rice protein & stevia packet
Nice post!
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I need to get better at shopping at the right times so I'm prepared for the week... instead of just winging it like I usually do. I think I just hate going to multiple stores, but I don't really have a choice!
Here's my log for the day so far, made some lamb this AM. Was super good.
http://www.fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=funksalad
as you all have probably realized from my posts, i too struggle with this problem. I chalk it up to the sweetness of the fruit as well as the lack of preparation. the paleo diet takes so much preparation that any shortcut i can take to alleviate some of the time it takes me each week, i jump at it. yet, similar to what john A has done and i believe tyler at times, i have started to mix them in with my ground meats, giving the whole dish more flavor.
ReplyDeletestruggling today, the WODs these past days have put a hurtin' on me...trying to work up the energy for today's monster. see some you people at the box.
Great post Yatta! I have many-a-thang I need to work on. Although I am right there with ya John - I need to maintain a better shopping schedule and creating an actual list. In the beginning I planned out meals for the week and wrote out a list - I need to get back to that.
ReplyDeleteAs far as veggies - I LOVE veggies! Have you tried combining veggies and fruit into a side dish? Especially in Apple season
APPLE, ONION and CARROTS simmered for 15-25 minutes with a little olive oil, spices of your choice and even a tad of lemon juice is rather delish! Try adding Zucchini or yellow squash as well.
Another fun veggie meal is stuffed PEPPERS - you can stuff with ground turkey, ground chicken, bison, etc. I add onion and fresh basil to the protein mixture.
LEEKS! They look funny and are not the easiest to cook but they are a root veggie and add a beautiful color and fresh taste to any meal.
EGGPLANT - slice the eggplant and cover with olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, etc and bake
CAULIFLOWER MASH or WHIPPED - the consistency is a close match to mashed potatoes! ...Okay, I'll stop. I hope these give you a few new ideas.
Food Log:
2 scrambled eggs (1 egg white / 1 yolk) turkey sausage
Americano with whipping cream
Banana
Chicken/Veggie stir fry (peppers, brocoli, carrots, onions)
LARA BAR - mmmm
1 cup OJ
Pork sausage (gotta cut down on the fatty meats) and tomatoes and peppers
Kelsey - you left before I could say "You ROCKED that WOD yesterday" It was amazing to watch!
ReplyDeleteI have an endurance 'WOD' to complete today if anyone is up for it at WL tonight. Part of my prep for the Trot. 4x 400m interval 2 min rest between. As far as running, I am still rather slow but would love to run together!
Rae, keep the ideas coming! Love them. :)
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, I'm obsessed with the PaNU (paleo nutrition) blog. Very scientific for those who like this stuff. Here's a link for an article by a Navy SEAL who does Paleo and and CrossFit. Very good info!
http://www.paleonu.com/panu-weblog/2009/12/25/panu-eating-and-high-intensity-training.html
Great post Yatta! I like squash and zucchini to snack on. I love veggies so I usually don't have a problem getting in enough. I def could start expanding my horizon and trying new things though.
ReplyDeleteKelsey, I have a polar edge heart rate monitor that I have had for almost 2 years now. I love it! Anything with a chest strap. Don't buy the ones that you have to stop and get your pulse by placing your thumb and finger on. It is a waste of time and not accurate bc it doesn't continually get your heart rate.
Doing much better w/ food the last couple of days. http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/diary/who/clmivey
food log for today:
ReplyDelete6am: 2 pears, apple
930a: 14 oz of chicken breast, assorted steam veggies (carrots, asparagus, broccoli, squash, etc.)
noon: 3 oz of almonds
post wod: naked protein drink (i know, i know...ordered the coffee whey monday, not here yet..)
815p: 0.3 lb ground turkey, tomato
Food log for Tuesday:
ReplyDeleteBreakfast: Banana
Lunch: Italian sausage w/roasted veggies, apple
Dinner: Chicken and veggie stir fry, pomegranate, plantains
Thanks for the great advice everyone! It is good to know that I am not the only one struggling with my veggie intake:)
ReplyDeleteRae Rae...nice suggestions on the veggies! I'm going to try and mix it up. Stuffed peppers are next on the menu.
I'm also going to start taking a lead from the men and mix in veggies with ground turkey or chicken:)
BEASTLY WOD tonight, but I'm glad I did it!