Day One of my Exercise and Paleo Diet! It’s been really fascinating to read up on this diet. Although I wouldn’t call it so much a diet as a lifestyle. It’s not Atkins, it’s not South Beach.
Richard Kreps is the CEO and Owner of The Zero Scale:
A scale can be a great tool to make sure you are hitting your health and fitness goals through weight tracking. The problem with traditional scales is that they can be discouraging by allowing you to see the amount you still have to go and not focusing on the small steps required to reach the bigger goal. The Zero Scale eliminates the fear of seeing total weight and just focusing on the immediate results of your progress. The Zero Scale records two different time frames for you as well: The difference from the first weigh-in and the difference from the last weigh-in. This is done for two reasons. We want you to be able to track your progress from day one and from the very last check-in. This will help you fine tune how your workouts and nutrition are affecting you in the short term as well as from the begining. If you have a slip up, as we all do, you will see very quickly how that affects you and make quick adjustments to remedy the situation. If you have really dialed in your program and are seeing dramatic results, you will be rewaded with that feedback and noticeable, constant improvements to your fitness level.
So I weighed myself on Saturday. Yesterday I stepped on the scale and this is what it told me:
So hopefully by the end of the week I’ll see a bigger loss. š
I took my first Paleo test eating out yesterday. My Mom and I went to Chevy’s, which is a Mexican restaurant. Of course the first thing they did was to bring chips and salsa to the table. I had one chip to see how spicy the salsa was for my Mom, other than that, not a chip or tortilla touched my lips! š
They had a mix and match fajita meal – so I chose the seasonal vegetables and the steak. Um, what’s the number one ingredient of fajitas?? ONIONS! I forgot to say no onions – but since my Mom loves them, they quickly jumped off my plate onto hers.
It was interesting because the salsa they brought to the table looks just like my baja fresh salsa, although I have to say I think mine has more flavor. š
I signed up for their mailing list and got a coupon for a free appetizer. Avocado is recommended on this plan because its a good kind of fat. They make the guacamole right at your table, so I was able to say “NO ONIONS” to ours, and we went light on the chopped jalapeno – my Mom can’t handle the heat like I can.
I only took two units of insulin in this meal because it was so low carb – if I would have eaten the chips and tortillas, I would have taken at least 14 units! I am interested to see how this diet effects my blood sugar numbers.
So I ate just the steak, all the veggies, no rice, sour cream or tortillas. I was completely satisfied and I didn’t have a feeling of being stuffed which normally happens when I leave a Mexican restaurant!
Then my Mom and I went to Whole Foods – I’ll be showing off some new products this week: almond flour, coconut flour, and coconut milk, nitrate free bacon – just to name a few!
Come back tomorrow for my Paleo Spinach and Sausage Lasagna. I can’t have cheese on this diet (I know!) so I made a puree of califlower and carrots to sub in for the ricotta cheese.
While on this challenge, I’ll be posting both my calorie intake for the day as well as points just to see where I am at. Since I take insulin every time I eat, I rarely snack – its bad enough I have to have 4 shots in a day, so I won’t have to worry too much about Paleo snacks, although I did buy a small jar of mixed nuts for my desk drawer. š
Guess where I am off to? The gym! I have 30 minutes of cardio and today’s strength training is Chest Press and Leg Press/Squats.
So do you think I can go without my beloved wine for two weeks? š
Zero scale = Awesome!
I so miss Chevy’s! My favorites were the salsa and the fajitas. I practically lived on that when I was on South Beach! Extra onions, of course! š
I’ve been making some protein muffins in the evenings with coconut flour and love it! It’s got a texture that’s like real cake!
Go, Biz, go! š
You are off to a great start! I’m excited to read about your Paleo experience.
Of course you can – you do *ANYTHING*! š
You can do it! I love that the scale doesn’t show your pounds, just how much you’ve lost or gained.
I am so interested to watch you on this new plan. The Paleo diet is so appealing to me for some reason. Really excited to see how it goes for you. And I really love that scale. Since I weigh myself every frickin’ day. Good job eating out, that is always a challenge.
If you don’t bring it in the house, then the temptation won’t be there, so no wine for you! š I know you can do this Bizzy. It’s only two weeks and you do stick to what you say you will [like that about you!]
I MISS our Chevy’s. Sniff, sniff – they opened a stupid Cheesecake Factory [hate] and it put them out of business. Their food was always so fresh and delicious – not to mention good for you. And I loved their salsa – they made it fresh everyday and you never knew quite what it was going to taste like – depended on who made it I suppose. And the service at our local Chevy’s was out of this world! Simply unheard of around here. [Okay…I am done reminiscing now. giggle]
Have a great week. You CAN do this Bizzy!
I’ve been cooking with coconut oil, butter, milk and flour for about two months now. The flour is good but I prefer gluten free all purpose for a lot of recipes. Also, when using coconut oil to cook with, it’s really good when you mix 1/4 cup with 1/2 tsp of lecithin for health benefits but also NOTHING will stick to the pan! Love it! Plus, when you heat coconut oil it doesn’t produce toxins like other oils do.
Anyway, good luck on the plan! I know you’ll totally rock it! And I can’t wait to see your recipes!
Here’s my check in post: http://www.emptynest1.com/2011/11/challenge-day.html
You can do it, Biz! I’m so excited to see how all of this goes for you. Two weeks will go by quickly, you know how they say “You can do anything for a little while”!
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We are Primal/Paleo with some raw dairy. Our 16 month old has had raw milk since just before she turend one (and I started working). We introduced it along with nursing, and she gradually weaned over about three months, and has been fully weaned for about four weeks now. It all happened very naturally, as she was used to drinking expressed milk from a cup so there was no issue with her feeling deprived of the boob! She drinks milk with meals and before bed, and water throughout the day.Along with everything we eat, she eats a ton of sweet potatoes, peeled and roasted in bacon fat in chunks. She’s also a big fan of liver.We live in London, UK and are very fortunate to have an excellent source of raw milk; we buy it in the farmers’ market but they also delivery all over the country.
Good luck! I found that paleo helped me be less hungry, and I’ve read that it’s great for controlling blood sugar. I also just bought almond and coconut flour, but have been too sick to try out new recipes with them.
You had me at Chevy’s. Love their salsa!
I’m more of a follower of the primal lifestyle, paleo is a bit more strict…. I was diagnosed insulin resistance and it didn’t take long for my numbers to come down once I went grain free.
Wishing you lots of success with your challeng and the wine!
Good luck with this challenge Biz!
Two weeks? You can do it, but only for two weeks. I’ll be interested to see how the Paleo goes for you.
I’m so excited to hear how this goes! Rooting for you all the way! That scale sounds very nice too. Getting weighed can be so stressful.
OM gosh- I am craving Mexican food! This looks so good. I always go for the fajitas sans tortillas. And guacamole is just the best. I can’t wait to hear about your experiences with the diet. Hey a good Monday Biz!
I really like the idea of the scale. Sounds like a great way to keep track of your progress without obsessing about numbers too much.
Good luck with the eating plan! Your Chevy’s meal sounds great. I’ve gone to Chevy’s before and made a conscious decision not to eat any chips, and I actually really enjoyed the meal. When I go and do eat chips, I end up eating way too many and don’t feel good.. Oh, and those onions look delicious! Your mom is lucky!!! š
Good luck with the new plan, and have a great week!
*sob* No wine?! You are one dedicated lady! Wishing you luck!
Goooooo Biz! You can do it! That is a pretty cool scale, love it! I have got to get back on the paleo track again, I feel tired all the time and I know it is all the goodies I have been eating. Sigh.
You really made that plan look appealing at the Mexican restaurant! Wishing you all kinds of good luck with it…and of course you can go without your wine – it’s only two weeks, after all! š
Sounds like you had a great first day on your new plan, Biz! I’m interested to see how it affects your blood sugar, too! I’ve seen other reports that this way of eating does keep blood sugar stabilized, so that would be a real plus!
Love the idea of the Zero Scale, too.
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Good luck Biz. I know that you can do anything you set your mind too. Can’t wait to read and see what’s on the menu. Take care and have a blessed day!!