We are approaching the 1 year mark of being Paleo. There have been ups and downs and right now I'm not at my lowest weight since beginning. I derailed a bit (didn't stop eating properly but started more cheats and it cost me) I am hovering around 180lbs...where I had gotten down to about 173lbs. I will continue to work on this and I think to be symbolic, I will continue to do more research and begin my Whole30 on October 11th (the year mark). I think it will feel good to take off like we did with Paleo.
Paleo has become easier as we've gone along. It's not difficult for breakfast if you like eggs and bacon. Add in some veggies and you're done. Lunch is almost always leftovers. Dinner can be as difficult or as easy as you wish. Last night dinner was grass-fed ground beef burgers cooked in onion and garlic powders. Sauteed in a cast iron pan (didn't want to battle the mosquitos near the grill). I bought pre-packaged organic guacamole (found it at target!) and some organic iceberg lettuce. We also sauteed some organic frozen broccoli in amish butter (my local farmer's market) and garlic/onion powder. What a wholesome meal! So delicious and so filling.
A difficult dinner example would be salmon cakes. The reason I find these difficult is because it is time consuming. I think most busy people can attest to this. An easy yet time consuming meal is the pits. I get canned wild caught salmon and chop onions, garlic, and dill, 2 eggs (whisked), and 2 tsp of coconut flour (to soak up the liquid). Some spices, and some dijon mustard. Chopping takes a while but cooking them does too! I 'fry' them in coconut oil on the stove but getting them browned to where they stick together takes sooooo long.
Easy peasy meal? Chicken. Seriously, douse it in coconut or bacon grease, sprinkle salt and onion powders on it...throw it in the oven, sautee veggies when chicken is almost done and you're done.
Well my toddler is awake from his nap and I need to make the most out of it not raining. More later. Let me know if you want the official recipes!
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