As hard as it is to post these before pictures, it’s even harder to believe that this was what I looked like just a few months ago. Wow! I was truly shocked.
But let’s face it…paleo works. Not only do I physically look better, my health has improved 100%. I would love to help you on your path to a happier and healthier life. Slow and steady! Love your reflection and keep going in the right direction!!
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How I went from Gluten Girl to Paleo Princess
So I have mentioned in my 1st blog, what my driving force was to go Paleo, but so many people ask me how I did it. The answer is simple, one step at a time. Here is how I went from GLUTEN GIRL to PALEO PRINCESS.
In Feb. 2013, I started out giving up one of my all time favorite beverages, diet coke. Then in April 2013, I decided to give up all sodas, all artificial flavored waters and all fast food. I was feeling better already and knew that my body was responding positively to the changes.
So what was next for this carb queen to do? Now I have to say that I was a pasta loving, bread indulging, cereal junkie and processed foods snacker…BIG TIME! NEVER did I think I could live one day without these things…but guess what, you can. Shocking I know, but once you change what you put into your body, it no longer craves those items.
At the end of May 2013, I knew it was time to say goodbye to gluten. So I started out trying a few gluten free pastas, breads, snacks and treats. Most supermarkets have a well stocked gluten free product line in the health food aisle. Plus gluten free menus are available at most restaurants if you just ask. Thanks to a co-worker, I decided to get rid of all white flour, white sugar and began making smoothies. (More on these another day) 😉
In June 2013, I began reading a lot about the “Paleo/caveman” lifestyle. The writing was on the wall and I knew I was going primal. I gave up dairy (including milk my second most favorite beverage-I consumed a gallon every couple days) and all processed foods (even the gluten free stuff). I switched to raw whole foods, organic fruits and veggies, grass fed meats, free range eggs and nuts. I was wild about my abundance of food options and what I could eat.
So here it is July of 2013 and I am LOVING my paleo life…learning new things everyday (so much of what we have been taught is a lie-more on this soon) and trying out new recipes. I can’t tell you enough how great I feel, how different I look and how easy it is to do ( and I have 4 young very active kids and work, if i can do it, you can too-no excuses!)
So what is on the horizon for me? Adding a workout regimine that is free, effective and in phases. It’s time to get physical, tone, train and condition.
Fitness finds favor with this female and I will forge ahead to whole body health…one step at a time!