Week One Paleo and Insanity Recap

Hey everyone! How is your Monday going? Today was my official first day back for a full day and I am loving it so far. The first week of Paleo and Insanity went well. I am down 6 lbs. I have more energy and have been getting strong and more flexible. I am liking this lifestyle.

I got creative yesterday and made a homemade strawberry vinaigrette…it was so good. It took me about 5 min and is a nice light dressing for a summer salad.

 

Paleo Strawberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1. 3/4 cup olive oil
2. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3. about 6-8 strawberries
4. thyme
5. 1 Packet or 1 tsp. of stevia
6. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Put ingredients in blender and blend until creamy consistency
2. Enjoy!

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For breakfast today I ate some simple eggs and bacon….that is one perk of Paleo and I lurve!

We have yet to go grocery shopping to really stock up…so since I did not pack anything, I decided to go to Subway and got a turkey bacon avocado salad….it was good! (sorry for crappy iPhone pic)

Well off to relax and watch The Big C. Ciao!

Recap on Oils

While mindlessly searching the internet today on idea for Paleo recipes, I stumbled upon Mark's Daily Apple.

 Quick disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and you should consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise.

I know how I have talked about cooking with Olive Oil and your health. Well I was doing some more research and found out that Avocado and Coconut Oil are both good cooking oils. On the Paleo Girls website, it says it is ok to use Olive Oil when it is not for cooking purposes, since it does not oxidize it.

Today for dinner I decided to make Paleo Chicken Curry. It came out ok. I did not have many veggies on hand, so I just put carrots and asparagus.

Today marks day 4 of Paleo and Insanity. I have done well with staying with Paleo and doing the Insanity. I am not feeling like I have more energy compared to the first two days on the diet/exercise regimen. I did not feel lethargic and actually got a lot done with unpacking and organizing. I will post pics of the house when it is done.

Well off to relax before bed!