So, I decided that one of the first things I needed to change were my eating habits. And then a sweet friend of mine, Heather, mentioned on Facebook that she was going back on the Paleo diet because it had made her feel so much better. Following some quick research, I discovered that this diet excludes all grains, legumes including peanuts, potatoes, dairy and refined sugar. Well, that sums up about 95% of my typical diet. Considering a diet that relies heavily on meat would also be a challenge to this vegetarian (who occasionally eats seafood). But, eggs are allowed, and since my hens are laying over a dozen daily, that was a plus.
So, after a trip to the grocery store and stocking up on lots of fresh fruits, veggies and a few specialty items such as almond flour, I am on my way to a healthier me. :) My first step was to make a big bag of Superfood Salad that I had recently seen on The Reluctant Entertainer. So I had that last night with some tomato, avocado and a great dressing I found that fit the rules.
This morning I got up a baked a loaf of Paleo bread. Since my oldest was sick, it had delayed our school anyway, and I was able to afford the time to bake. It turned out well and I actually found it quite tasty.
And for dinner I created a recipe that included roasted eggplant stuffed with green peppers, sundried tomatoes, olives and oyster mushrooms. A piece of baked tilapia on the side, and I am one happy chickie.
My goal is to try this diet for one month. After that I will try adding dairy back since that is what I am missing the most. But, in the meantime, I am drinking loads of water, herbal tea and enjoying the change. I'll keep you posted on how this goes - whether I'm able to stick with it for more than 5 days (that pizza is calling me from the freezer), whether I lose any weight, and if I actually feel "better". I suspect exercise might actually have to be involved, but I'm not rushing to any desperate measures...yet.
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