Sunday, November 14, 2010

My advice for beginning the Paleo Diet:


1) Do your research so you have a good understanding of the Paleo Diet- http://www.thepaleodiet.com/ is a great resource.

2) Start by eliminating things slowly. I started by cutting out sugar, then dairy, etc.

3) Plan ahead! This is the key to sticking with Paleo- plan your meals ahead and make sure you have Paleo friendly food on hand to help you stay on track.

4) Don't think of this as a "Diet"- think about it as a way of life...yes this sounds a little lame but it's the truth- don't think of eating this way as a punishment, think of it as a positive thing. You are nourishing your body and giving it the things it is meant to have to function optimally.

5) Try new things! Don't get stuck in the "hmm- I guess I'll just make chicken again" mentality. There are so many different proteins you should try every week and when you find your favorites then you can be creative with different flavors. Pay attention to what's in season and if you haven't been to your local farmer's market then give it a try.