PALEO - Day 3

In doing Crossfit, I have learned to really look at what I eat in a different way. If I'm having a difficult time getting through the WOD (work out of the day), it is usually because of something I ate or didn't eat the day before. It's also tough if I didn't get a good nights sleep! During fundamentals I didn't really change much in my diet. So some days I had a difficult time just standing up while Kari demonstrated what we learning. That's pretty bad! I still made it through all the workouts, just knew that it wasn't at my best, which is the goal.
MV Crossfit had a nutrition class last week and really helped me to zoom in on the type of eating plan that Crossfit recommends. Strictly Paleo, Zone, or a mixture of both. There is soooo much information on this on the internet. Just search under any of those topics. I usually search Crossfit/Paleo/Zone and can spend hours learning about it.
So 3 days ago I started the Paleo diet. This has been pretty tough for me because of eliminating sugar and flour. Really it's more than that because you are eliminating all carbs except fruit and veggies. So I really have been going through the withdrawls. Today is day 3 and I am feeling so much better already. I am cleaning out my pantry today but I can't get rid of things because my family is still eating regular foods. I will slowly incorporate some of my eating into their meals because I know it's good for them. They will miss my baking days. Already they are asking for pancakes and blueberry scones. But I don't feel strong enough to make those and to stay away from them. Just the smells will set me off. So they will have to wait.

My typical paleo breakfast has been: 3 cups spinach laid on a plate
topped with 2 eggs fried in coconut oil
1 slice bacon pieces
1 cup mushrooms sauteed
1/2 cup onions sauteed
1 cup blueberries

It's a huge portion and I can't believe how much more this is than what I used to eat, if anything, for breakfast.

I also found a really yummy Humma's recipe. Not made with Garbanzo beans but made with Zuchini! I love it! Of course you can't put this on pita chips to be Paleo but you can serve as a dip with veggies, or as a salad dressing or with meat.

Paleo-Humma's
2 peeled and cut zucchini
3/4 cup of tahini
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of lemon juice
4 cloves of garlic
2.5 teaspoons of sea salt
1/2 tablespoon of ground cumin

Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor (or blender).
2. Blend thoroughly.
3. Enjoy!
Store in the refrigerator.