Paleo

I’m just beginning to look into and follow the Paleo Diet style of eating. The book I’m reading:

The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Food You Were Designed to Eat, by Loren Cordain

I’m not going to be doing Paleo strictly, at first. It is a pretty flexible plan and there are a few differences I’ll allow for me. For example, I don’t believe in limiting eggs, the more the better. And, I’ve been diagnosed as a person who needs more salt then average (plus, left to my own, I tend to eat too little). So today I’m having olives for my MUFA with lunch, not a Paleo choice.

The main kinds of changes that are happening for me are: I’m increasing my fish portion from 3-4 ounces to 8-10 ounces. And, I’m increasing my green vegetable from 1-1.5 cups to 2-3 cups. I may eat a few more nuts and seeds and fruits than I have been, but will basically keep a rein on those because of the weight loss issues. And, I’m doubling my salad greens weekly budget. =)

I have a lot more of a learning curve before I’ll even try to eat *true Paleo* and in the meantime I’ll be forgiving of myself and finish off some of the groceries already purchased. I’ll put links to the Paleo websites (thanks CrossFit team!) on the right side of my front page.

Welcome to my journey!