Whole30- How I'm Feeling Today!

Day #3! 

I'm definitely feeling changes to my body as it is adapting to using fat as a new source of energy.  I'm feeling slow and a bit tired, but my body does feel good. My workout for today definitely won't be as intense and those that know me, I can have a high amount of energy so I need to learn to pace that energy to last throughout the day! I can do this! If you are in this program, you can do it too!!

For those of you that are doing the Whole 30 program, here's a timeline of what you can expect for the next 30 days: Whole30 Timeline.

Sweet Potato Lasagna (Paleo)

Hey all!

It's day two of my Whole30 regimen.  So far I'm doing great! Last night, I cooked a sweet potato lasagna.  It was delicious! I follow MyHealthyDish on Instagram and got her recipe.  See pictures below.  One thing though, I would roast the sweet potatoes in the oven while making the sauce to cook the potatoes halfway since the potatoes weren't completely cooked.

Let me know if you make adjustments to the recipe or if you have any paleo recipes to share! :)

WarriorZ

Hello all!!!

How many of you are busy with work, commuting, grocery shopping and cooking healthy meals that it is hard to find time to workout?

There is a woman, Zuzana Light, who I have been following for sometime.  She used to be on bodyrock.tv, but now has developed her own site, WarriorZ.  She also has a YouTube channel.  Basically, all her workouts are 15 minutes or less.  I'm warning you, they are not easy workouts.  You will be dripping in sweat if you give it your all! 

She is ripped and her message is that it doesn't take hours in the gym to get her body (but I don't think she eats much LOL).  

Anyhow, it is a nice way to squeeze in a killer workout in a busy day. Let me know what you think of her workouts!  

Paleo

Hello all-

I know it's been AGES since I've written a blog posting!! I've been busy with life- you know how that goes! New job, family stuff, moving, holidays, etc!

I've been dealing with some allergies lately and I've been following a couple people on Instagram that do the paleo diet.  The past few weeks, I've been looking into it.   A lot of people that follow this have not been taking any allergy meds at all.  That really perked my interest so I've been taking baby steps the past couple weeks to wean myself off of processed foods and etc.

Starting on Tuesday, I'm gunna commit to the Whole30 program.  This means no added sugars, grains, dairy, and legumes.  This is quite a challenge for someone that's accustomed to oatmeal, greek yogurt, black beans, etc.  :(  Basically, I will be eating what cavemen ate back then before agriculture started.

I'm curious as to how my body will react to this.  I've heard stories that the first two weeks are the hardest, but the end result is worth it.  Stay tuned!!!!

Apple Cider Vinegar

What are some of the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

   

Apparently it's good for avoiding workout exhaustion as it has potassium and enzymes that help with fatigue from working out hard.  It also increases your metabolism so you're burning more fat.  There's a lot more that ACV can do for you.  BUT one thing that caught my eye is that it's supposed to also help with allergies! Those that are close to me know that I suffer from allergies.

It's worth a try! I just tried it with a TBSP (you can certainly taste it with 2!!) in my smoothie along with some honey & cinnamon to mask the acidic taste and I don't really taste it!  Will keep you posted about how ACV benefits me! May clear up my skin too! :-D Here's hoping!!

Here's a link to some of the benefits of ACV: Benefits of ACV

Chia Seeds

Trader Joe's now has Chia Seeds!!!! This week, I've been using Chia instead of Flax seeds.  With one TBSP, Chia provides 6g of fiber, 3g of protein, and 2.9g (this is pretty precise- not 3.0?!) of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Even better, the Chia Seeds from Trader Joes are sustainably grown and free of chemical pesticides!

I use it in my smoothie, but you could also add it to yogurt, salads, baked goods, and it goes on!

Try it and let me know what you think about Chia Seeds!

Healthy Snacks

To speed up your metabolism, you need to eat small meals every 2-3 hours.  Here are some healthy snack ideas:  Healthy Snacks

What are some healthy snacks that you like to snack on?! I love hard boiled eggs, nuts, Lara bars, sliced apples, Mary Gone Crackers with hummus, and the list goes on!!