Thank you guys for the support on yesterday’s blog entry. After deciding to start a “no factory food week” and being introduced to Paleo, I thought it only made sense. Paleo is minimally processed (depending on what you choose to eat) and that is what appeals most to me. It isn’t “low carb” or meat heavy like the name shows it to be.

It’s not that I’m convinced scientifically that this way of eating is better because of our long ago ancestors, it appeals to me for it’s lack of crap. The thing that bothers me the most and something that I will have to deal with in the coming months is criticsm to trying something new. But here is what bothers me the most…

A sample day on Paleo (not unlike what today promises to be):

Breakfast: eggs and fruit

Lunch: some sort of mixed greens salad with roasted vegetables, olive oil and lemon dressing

Dinner: (we’re going to a cookout) grilled steak and vegetables, sweet potatoes

This is how I aim to eat no matter what I call my eating plan: counting calories, paleo, tomato, tomäto

Now if I announced I’M ON WEIGHT WATCHERS AGAIN, and decided to go the processed food route. No one would say anything.

Please help me to understand this mentality?

When I try something new that is different from what you do it’s not my way of saying, you’re doing it wrong. It has nothing to do with you. It’s my way I trying, again, to find something that I can do long-term to lose weight. How I lose weight has nothing to do with anyone else, but me. And when I’m successful, it won’t matter how I got there. When my blood test shows better numbers, when I’m less depressed, when I’m less foggy, when I don’t have to hide food or lie about food, when I’m not trying to stuff my feelings with food, when I can fit into an airplane seat without an extender or shop in any clothing store I like— that is what will matter the most. Not that I chose vegetables, meat and fruit. But, I can’t have all those precious things without making a real decision about how much and what I consume. A decision that is very hard for me to make when staring bread right in the eye when I know I can have it, but not too much. Maybe one day, but not today. I’ve known this for a very long time.

In my day to day life I noticed I was eating way too much processed foods. My sandwich thins, mayonnaise, pickles, meat that isn’t local, cereals, frozen meals, nutrition bars…I could go on. This doesn’t mean I won’t have organic-nitrate-free bacon or pure organic bars if I want it, but I want less ingredients in my life.

Just yesterday we switch our cat food to a more expensive brand. About a week ago I noticed one of our cats was (how shall I say) leaking. It was gross and smelly, so I took him to the vet. She told me that he needed more fiber in his diet. Fiber that he wasn’t getting from his very commercial (and cheap) cat food.

I looked at the ingredients of his new cat food and could pronounce every single ingredient: chicken, oats, sweet potatoes, kale…you get the picture. And then we went to compare it with his old cat food that was half the price and out of a paragraph of ingredients I could pronounce two: corn and soy. I was stunned. We decided it was cheaper in the long run to give them better food with less vet bills, so fancy cat food is where we went. This story is not unlike our own.

What is better for us? Not you. Not the guy down the street. But us. I struggle with my weight. I struggle with overeating. This is why I’m here. I’ve been here way too long to not be somewhere different. The food that consumes my thoughts the most are the same foods I shouldn’t be eating except on very rare occasions.

Allowing refined flours and sugars in my life doesn’t work for me. I want it to work, oh help me, if I could control myself around pizza, hamburgers (with the bun), cereals, bread and anything remotely sweet, I would have done it by now. I just can’t for longer than a few days. And then I’m consumed again.

I’ve been down a similar road before, yes, but this road is one with less meat, more vegetables, more fruits and more planning and creativity. This is not the time for sideways looks, questions, doubt… all I ask is this: if you don’t agree, keep it to yourself. Trust that I will find my way myself. Unsolicited advice does not look good on anyone, it says: you know better. you’re doing better. you make all the right decisions.

But do you know better for me?

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I decided to delete my last post after a I received a comment from Richard over at Primal Fed. I always double check sites that leave comments mainly because I get so many spam comments. I started reading Richard and Amanda’s blog and l was intrigued by their success and recipes on the Paleo plan. Paleo is very much a factory-free plan and I just thought…why not start there?

I’d heard about the Paleo plan and did a little research months ago and qucikly decided that it wasn’t for me. This from the girl who used to down bun-free burgers, bacon and sugar-free sweets with wild abandon on Adkins. I lasted about 6 months and lost a lot of weight. And then I ate a biscuit. And well it was pretty much over from there. I did not (do not) want to go down that road again. So Paleo went on the back burner for me.

But yesterday I could not stop reading blogs about Paleo/primal eating. Blog after blog after blog. Thinking could I do this? Could I go down this road again, even if the road has been re-paved, the scenery much nicer? Could I face another holiday meal where I’m the one bring the “weird food” or having people asking me if I’m doing ahhhddkkiiiinsss again.

Paleo, is not primarily low-carb nor is it extremely restrictive. The foods that aren’t allowed are the same ones that (surprise) I have the most trouble not overeating. I’ve read recipe after recipe and most of my favorite foods are included. If not, there is a way to modify them. What I like most about Paleo is that it is about making real (dare I say) lifestyle changes rather than being on the latest fad diet.

You can read for yourself here, here and here. There are so many sites and blogs though.

There are ways to enjoy pancakes, suasage and gravy, and even pizza if you really need it. You can find recipe modifications for pretty much anything you enjoy eating.

Paleo is basic: no sugar, no grains, no legumes or beans, and no starches.

What you can have is pretty endless though. Most cuts of meat (there are debates regarding high fat vs/ low fat cuts), poultry, sea food,  vegetables, fruits (mostly the low sugar variety) and nuts. Some people still eat small amounts of dairy- I will be one of those people. Raw, organic butter, and cheese is recommended. I can have sweet potatoes, and cauliflower which have endless options and ways to cook. You can also have coconut milk and other coconut products- this is a big deal for me as I looove coconut milk for thai/indian food.

Another expection that I am making for myself (and my husband) is rice. Rice is not technically Paleo, but if I want to be serious about this, I can’t go long stretches without eating it. I’m justifying this choice by stating that 1) I do not have an issue with overeating rice. 2) I do not crave rice, this is not a trigger food for me 3) when I do eat rice I always measure it out in 1/2 to 1 cup portions 4) I eat brown rice at home (mostly) 5) I have never felt that sushi/maki was nothing but a healthful meal for me, I rarely get the Americanized versions (mayo, cream cheese, and tempura). This is not something I can justify cutting out of my life and it’s not a long-term solution for me. Rice isn’t a trigger food and is not the reason why I’m 150+ pounds overweight.

I will do a weekly progress report on Paleo and let you know how it’s working in the weight loss department. Another side effect of Paleo is productivity, energy and helps with depression.

Here we go!

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I’m here! I made it all the way to Wednesday without blogging, yet I’ve had so much to share. I started Insanity again with Josh. We started last year and made it all the way to day four and then I got sick and then we never did it again.

We started Monday evening with the fitness test, which was not easy, but I was a little excited to see that my numbers in some areas were high than others. They provide you with a little 60-day calendar to check off each day that you complete a new session so it’s really satisfying to cross off each completed day.

I’m very sore, but I feel so good to exercise in the morning, it really sets the tone for the day.

So that brings me to my next topic. Food. I’ve been doing really well with tracking my food and making an effort to cook at home and eat vegetables and fruits. I spent a good chunk of the weekend and last week cooking and trying out new recipes that I hope to share this week.

I’ve been thinking a lot about “diet food” and I realized that I hate diet food, but I love health food. To me diet food is anything in a package that has a weight-loss claim (low fat! low calorie! low carb! lose 6 pounds in 2 weeks!). Diet soda, bars, shakes, cookies, crackers, margarine, cereal etc.

Today I had a salad for lunch that I would call health food, not diet food. This is food that sustains and satisfies me. It leaves me feeling emotionally and physically good. It is delicious, and doesn’t have a lot of calories. 400 to be exact.

Okay, yes it looks dressing heavy! Here is the run down of my salad:

organic/local mixed greens, local feta, organic bacon, 2 local hard boiled eggs, 1 T slices almonds, and 2 T yogurt dressing.

But it’s not just about salads, it’s about wholesome food that we make with our own hands. It doesn’t have big claims. The lettuce didn’t promise I’d lose weight on the package. Nor did the eggs, cheese, or bacon. It just is. And it’s good.

That was a lesson a learned today.

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How many carbs am I allowed to have on my low carb days?
I’d also like to take a fat burner to speed things up, what do you recommend?
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There are many products on the market today that promise this and guarantee that!  How do you know what will work? How do you know what to choose? This is a universal problem. What I turned to after losing maybe 5 pounds and then gained it back depending on what day it was, I swear to God I would not buy another fat loss pill. I have stayed true to my promise and went in another avenue to address my weight problem. Oh, where did I go you want to know?  fat loss 4 idiots a sure cure because it is natural, it does not involve taking a pill an hour before you eat several times a day. It is not a powdered drink that needs to be mixed at different intervals in a 12 hour period. It is not synthetic with numerous side effects.

Do you think diets work? The fact is you cannot lose weight by counting calories, low carb or low fat intake. Also, the human body cannot be starved to death, all it does is go into survival mode because it needs to retain nourishment for the future. The other fact to starving yourself everything that passes your mouth down to your stomach will turn into fat. Another option is diet organizations that claim to help you lose weight for XXX amount of dollars. How do I know this? Been There! Done That Too!  I openly admit I have probably tried most of the weight loss fads and did not experience any desired results until I discovered the secrete behind losing those nasty inches and literally watched the pounds being shed and they stayed off.

This weight plan is about fixing your diet not starving yourself naturally. You eat small portions several times a day for 11 days  then you take one day and eat anything you want. ( I love that day) This is to fool your body that you are not dieting. Then you are ready to start anaother 11 days on this affordable diet not spending hundreds of dollars on auto shipment for diet pills, or food delivered to your door from a diet organization. I don’t know about you, but my wallet was exhausted from auto shipments!

The mystery is taken out of what foods to eat; it is all set up with instructions. Every 11 days you log into your members account and choose another set of foods and you are on your way again. How easy is that? This weight loss plan is not only easy to follow, it teaches you exactly what to eat to lose weight/fat in the shortest amount of time and acturally keep it off. I know this works. I am now at my desired weight and keeping it off. . . . . It is Heart Healthy to keep your weight gain at a minimum and also health wise because of other issues it can cause.

To Your Health!

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There are many people who are always trying to diet ideal. However, there are many resources that provide some diet plans. fat loss 4 Idiots is one such plan that is designed for people to lose weight and there are many fat loss 4 idiots reviews online.

It is essentially a plan weight loss diet that let people eat food containing high protein with low carb and diet low in fat for 11 days. Under this plan, you have to take four meals a day.

In fact, they just cut and change the foods nutritional value different that will eventually have an impact on your metabolic rate, which is the important thing in this whole process. Once you have a fast metabolism, your weight will start coming down and it was the success of this fat loss 4 Idiots plan.

However, most people still do not believe that the plan does not work as they believe they have already tried many diets low in calories. However, fat loss for idiots plan is based on a combination of different foods because they believe that our body is smart enough to detect any change in the diet plan and is the point where they play their turn.

However, the fact is that there are people who have found the plan did not work. However, there are people who have obtained certain advantages in using this plan. Perhaps this is the reason why this project is still on the market and people buy it for more than two years.

Some critics have said that this is not really a good thing because you need to eat specific foods in this plan. However, there are as many as 46 types of food choices available and it allows for some mixing and matching.

For people who like doing things with a change of diet plan, this plan is really appropriate that the combination of different foods is all that matters. Also another thing that is interesting is the generator supply line and it holds the record of your calorie intake right, if it is fairly convenient to use this plan.

Although most people will not be able to lose 9 pounds in 11 days than the statement of the program, they will still be able to lose weight with this program and it is not hard at all. It only requires a change in your diet.

When I was looking for information on a diet trying to lose weight and reduce fat in my body, I tried to find something is really involved with myself.
  Programs like Atkins and South Beach are loaded with pitfalls. You can clog your arteries with all foods and fatty meat you eat in Atkins while losing the nutrients you earn the good carbs you will not be ignored.
  South Beach is not a bad program, but if you're on a budget of most people could not afford. There are still all liquid diets that are high in sugar – but that never stops cravings for food. Then I discovered the fat loss 4 Idiots, an interesting new concept in dieting.
  If you are a certified moron, idiot or newbe food then you should definitely look into fat loss 4 idiots diet. I mean, seriously – lose the fat to burn calories and rationalization is not rocket science, but all these doctors, people food, and life coaches as all love to make it look like it is – I think that's how they feel in control and for you to "trust" them by appearing intelligent.
  Losing weight for a moron can not be that difficult. In fact, fat loss 4 idiots almost guarantees that you've lost nine pounds in eleven days. Granted – it's a high estimate. Most people lose three to five pounds every eleven days. Still – nothing to turn your nose up at.
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  Plans do not mean having to ignore the foods you like – do so makes an intolerable regime. fat loss 4 idiots – diet for idiots like me (and others) said do not be afraid. It is not necessary to participate in a low-calorie, low-carb "diets low in carbohydrates, fat, rich. It is not necessary!
  So – what it really is?
  fat loss 4 Idiots is a budget system that is on the web – now I know what you think and yes – it really works! And it works much better than most other diet plans, systems and gadgets available today. It is essentially a meal plan – no workouts horrible. Here is an overview of what your meal may look like a gap of several days:
  They break your meals into four (catchy song in the name of the plan!) So for day 1 that you might have some flavor of oatmeal, tuna salad, scrambled eggs and a sandwich of your choice. Not too bad, eh? This is truly a day – normal. Day 2 is not very different. Banana milkshake, some Eggies scrambled with vegetables, a little cottage cheese and chicken – all good things.
  fat loss 4 idiots is simple and cheap – it is handy when you need it!

Everyone wants to lose fat fast. It is only natural.
  But sometimes, a loss of fat too fast may be unhealthy for you. It can also mean a danger to your body.
  When you start to lose weight, it is important that you pay attention to the signals your body sends you. If any of these signs appear, you may be on the wrong plan, one that may be harmful to your health:
  1. Fatigue – If, after you have started your diet, you start to feel tired all the time, require more sleep, can not keep my eyes open and lethargic, you may be on the wrong plan. All these signals may be induced by a diet lacking. If you are on a low carb, low fat or low calorie diet, you should stop for a few days, eat normally and see if your passes fatigue. If so, you follow the wrong diet and may endanger your health.
  2. Lack of concentration – If you start to feel that your concentration is indecision, it takes you longer than usual to do simple calculations or remember things, you may deprive your body of nutrients. Again, if this happens, put your diet on hold and see if you feel better.
  3. Your overall appearance – When you go on a diet and start losing weight you're supposed to look better, not worse. If people compliment you on how you look is a good sign, but if a friend or family member of negative remarks about how you look, there must be a red flag and you must ask yourself why what happens. It may mean that you are following a poor diet.
  Lose fat quickly and excellent can not be done in a safe and healthy. Make sure you eat enough and do not die of hunger. If you starve yourself you may see some results, but these will be short calls. The damage to your health, however, may be more permanent.

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Have you tried all methods to lose weight, but found it difficult to stay on a program? Maybe you should try to change the way you eat, if these books, so throw the effort, managed to crawl back. Thousands of people around the world have successfully used a vegetarian diet for weight loss. Formerly, it was believed that non-vegetarian is more than the vegetarian diet, as it was supposed to be full of energy. But today, this concept is changing, with medical science now have to find a vegetarian that weight loss is healthier and more scientific understanding of human nature. It is a fact that non-vegetarian contains cholesterol and saturated fats and very less fiber. As a result, people are adopting a vegetarian diet low in fat weight loss.
  Non-vegetarian-dont go for it!
  In addition, non-vegetarian is usually cumbersome for the stomach and produces acidity, which can cause many diseases in the body, not to agencies that can trip the meat to infect the human body, whose Avian flu is the classic example. Adopt a vegetarian diet does not guarantee weight loss, however. High-fat sources of protein such as cheese and butter can actually cause vegetarians to gain weight. The solution is to follow a low carb weight loss plan for the health of vegetarian weight loss.
  Vegans generally have weight problems
  A vegetarian diet is one in which not only eliminated with the meat but also eggs, dairy products or processed foods or foods containing ingredients derived from animals such as gelatine. An example of a weight loss plan is easy vegan, as vegans eat foods based on whole grains, with plenty of fruit and vegetables, in addition to cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds and is generally low in sugar and fat and high in carbohydrates well. It is therefore common for a weight loss plan vegan to be adopted with great success. Vegans generally have no weight problems, vegans and men tend to be lighter than the average recommended weight for its size.
  Plan vegetarian weight loss
  The general advice to lose weight, with weight loss vegetarian diet is to reduce the starches and fats, and replace high calorie with fresh fruit and avoid fried foods. One must eat regularly and to start the day with a breakfast high in fiber, and meals not to be missed, such as hunger tends to make it heavy meal. Increased physical activity is essential to reduce weight efficiently.
  The main thing to remember while following a vegetarian diet weight loss is that, while not eating meat is one thing, following a healthy vegetarian diet is another. Meat is a source of protein and minerals, and replace it with vegetarian meals must not impede the absorption of necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
  Excellent results can also be obtained with the carbohydrate weight loss with a vegetarian diet, which consist mainly of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are starches, foods rich in fiber, and are naturally low in fat. Examples of complex carbohydrates are legumes and other vegetables and cereals. Vegetarian or vegan, diet of your choice will certainly benefit the general health, with the exception of the merger of these stubborn pounds away!