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Paleo Glory

6/27/2011

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Things are going great here in Paleo land.  I have to say that I have really settled into this "new" way of eating and find it satisfying.  Being a skinny guy I went Paleo for health benefits not for aesthetics but my girlfriend on the other hand has lost 7 pounds!  Here's what I ate today:

Bfast: 5 strips of bacon, 2 eggs over easy and a bowl of spinach with olive oil
Lunch: Roasted chicken, a peach and sauteed cabbage with cilantro
Dinner: Lamb sausage with peppers
Snacks: sunflower and macadamia nuts and a couple pluots

I had mentioned previously that I injured my back squatting.  I am almost 100% and have started working out again.  I am going to start working on my press and try to get it up to my bodyweight (160lbs).  I will also start doing some light deadlifts as well and see how my back likes it.  I squatted the bar the other day and it felt just fine.  To make up for my lack up time pumping iron I have been working on some gymnastics stuff, trying to get my handstand locked in.  I recently read an excerpt from Methode Naturelle and found some very interesting stuff on posture and jumping and climbing I have been putting to use as well.  Erwan Le Corre of MovNat incorporates a lot of stuff from it and he has a really great program that I would love to experience someday.  If you haven't heard of it be sure to check it out here: www.movnat.com. 

Til next time.

John
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Paleo Month

6/11/2011

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I started out doing Paleo plus dairy and have since changed to strict Paleo which means no grains, legumes or dairy.  Since I do not have an auto immune issue I will still be eating nightshades which include potatoes and bell peppers.  I will however be peeling the potatoes since the bad part is in the skin.  I was concerned I would not get enough calories without my dairy but it has not been an issue.  I will say I miss my post workout milk but have substituted sweet potato and left over meat for this meal.  Sweet potatoes are delicious as well.  I never knew, and they are cheap!  I injured my back 3 weeks ago because I went to the gym even though I was sick and did some back squats with poor form due to having a foggy brain.  I could barely stand up straight for a week and could hardly go the day without popping Advil.  Sitting for 8 hours a day at my job really exacerbated the condition as well.  I have been stretching and have ran and jumped and done some wallballs.  I have no pain during the activity but my low back is sore the next day.   This week I will take all week off and just do some mobility work.  It is very frustrating to be so inactive but I know it is for the best. 

My gf and I started a strict Paleo diet 2 weeks ago and she has already lost 4 pounds.  She is someone who loves her pastries and sugar so it has been a struggle finding alternatives to a certain degree but seeing results so quickly is quite a motivator.  She also has suffered extensively in the past from intestinal discomfort and that has improved dramatically since kicking the grains
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