New book purchase-Practical Paleo

Sometimes I branch out beyond electronic devices and go back to a page turner. I am excited to dive into some new information. Book cost 39.95.

Time to go shopping!

This journey would be a lot easier if you only you had someone to go with you and fill your cart with the only items you need. However, that is not always available and people don't seem to have the time to shop for healthy food. 

So clear your calendar and bring the list. This is worth missing out on that new episode, drinks with friends (which will change during this lifestyle change) or any other excuse you would like to come up with . 

So what goes in your cart? 



Yes, buy these!

• meats (careful even meats have ingredients to read. Stay away from sugars added. stay away from pre-packaged meats)
• vegetables (no white potatoes)
• fruits (go for it!)
• nuts (peanuts are not a nut.)
• seeds
• healthy fats (don't use  corn oil, peanut oil, soybean oil and grape seed oil.)

 
Most markets/grocery stores are lined with essential items on the outer area of store. So do yourself a favor and stick with that route. 

When I took my first trip I took someone that could hold me accountable. I filled my cart with the following:

Eggs (brown)

Vegetables-Kale, lettuce, Carrots, Sweet Potato, Onions.. as you can see overflowing choices)

Fruit-Apples, strawberries

Meat-pork tenderloin, Sausage (careful with this one... read ingredients), Bacon (yes, they made low sodium, no sugar), steak, fish, chicken

Nuts-almond butter (like peanut butter but made with almonds), almonds, walnuts

As you can tell I went overboard on my first trip but I wanted to make sure I stocked up so I wouldn't be tempted to go pick up something quick.

 

 

 

What is in your kitchen?

When I decided to change my lifestyle it began with what I put in my body. Before I would go out to eat and order whatever I wanted from the menu. I would shop for any grocery item without reading labels. I had cereal for breakfast, bread with dinner, ice cream for desert. I believed the commercials and advertisements that stated healthy and whole grain.

Think about it... when was the last time you had a "healthy" meal and you walked away satisfied. Feeling energized and ready to go about your day only to be hungry in less than a hour later.

So you decided to try something different. Well here is your first step...

1. Take a few hours during the weekend and clear your food items out of your pantry, cabinets, refrigerator and freezer.
2. Start reading labels of everything you own, review the list below to see if you have anything listed in those items. 
3. Toss it out, give it away, cook it all and invite friends over. However you decide to do it just get rid of it. 

So what are you looking for? Key items in changing your nutrition are as follows.

Remember this is a lifestyle change!

ITEMS to AVOID

• sugar
• grains
• processed foods
• dairy
• legumes
• alcohol
• starches 

ITEMS TO KEEP

• meats
• vegetables
• fruits
• nuts
• seeds 
• healthy fats

 

Lifestyle Change

I have had so many people approach me in regards to my lifestyle change. Surprisingly enough it didn't start with Crossfit. The biggest step in change is making the step to change your nutrition. Making time to read labels and make hard choices. This is not a quick fix. This is a lifestyle change to better your health.

Remember:     Garbage in Garbage out!

In creating this blog I hope to give you information that will make this change easy for you. I also want to remind you that I have no formal training regarding nutrition. But as most people know, if I have success in something I want to share it with everyone. Please don't be shy on asking questions regarding anything I post.

Congratulations on taking that first step... changing your life!

-Shannon