Paleo Month

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