Whole30 and P-P-P-Paleo

Hey Hey Party People!

My apologies for not being more diligent in posting here. I've had some personal termoil in my life as of late, and simply have not handled it well. Pretty disapointing actually, but hey live and learn right??? I am officially getting my shit together, and you shall be graced wih my ridiculousness much more often.

Word? Word.

Sooooooo Allison asked me today if I'd be the proverbial "point person" for the next Paleo Challenge, and of course I said yes! See, I really dig on the "Paleo" grub; and I love mixin' it up in the kitchen (ask me about my bars - oh yes, they can be yours!). I am back on the clean eating train, and I started a Whole30 - Check out the Whole 30 - just yesterday, along with a 16 week Olymipc Lifting/Strength program. I shall be posting all sorts of fun things here during my Whole30 and the next Paleo Challenge. Those fun things will include, but shall not be limited to: recipes, links, challenges, victories and such. I might even provide a motivational quote or two! =)

For anyone who will be starting the Paleo Challenge this month, let me just put it out there for you now...your first week is Going. To. Suck. (I was going to put "suck ass", but I thought that might be too much. No?) You are removing some seriously nasty toxins from your body, and you're asking your body to burn fat (both body fat and dietary fat)for fuel instead of those dirty carbs (processed carbs, that is). You will probably have headaches and feel a bit run down. FEAR NOT!!! These side-effects of your detox will subside, and one morning - sooner than later - you will wake up feeling all sorts of funky fresh! Believe me, it is SO WORTH the initial suck. You will not only notice changes in your body composition, but you will also reap the benefits of getting stronger, recovering faster, and sleeping better...ahhhh the precious sleep. I truly can not speak enough to this lifestyle change. GET YOUR ASS SIGNED UP FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE!!! You will be so happy you did!

I really hope you all will begin to use this forum as a sounding board for what you're experiencing with your health and fitness!

PS: I had a prior entry that was to be continued, but it won't be. I'm all about moving forward so that is what's going down! =)