90 days of CrossFit and Strict Paleo

Psalm17v22

90 days ago I started working out at my local CrossFit. I was looking for a supportive and positive group of like minded people. Boy did I find it! I can't say enough things about my coaches and the friends I've made that I get the privilege of working out with everyday. I started the first month on their "on-ramp" program (a way of easing you into the workouts) 3 days a week. As soon as I was done with the on-ramp, I started going 4 days a week, but quickly realized that I'm a CrossFit addict who drank the Kool-aid and didn't like not going in the middle of the week, so within 6 weeks of starting I was going Monday through Friday. Not only do I see the progress I've made visually, but I'm getting stronger and doing things that I couldn't do a month ago, let alone what I can do now that I couldn't do three months ago!
When I started at CrossFit, I decided give Paleo another try. I tried it last year with my hubby, but wasn't strict and failed in about 2 1/2 weeks. This time I did it 100% and I couldn't be happier. I feel great, have more energy, and I'm loving my results! A couple of weeks ago, my coach and I decided to tailor my macronutrients in kind of a "zone" style and it's going great! I don't miss the foods the majority of the foods I'm not eating on Paleo, I do have my days were I would like to eat crap food, but I know I'll feel lethargic and run down afterwards and it's not worth it. For me, it's easier to not eat foods that are unhealthy then to try to eat them in moderation, because frankly I don't do moderation. It's like a drug, if I have a little, then I'll eat A LOT.
Karen

So_Much_Fab

You've made an amazing transformation - great going!

Phoenixsky13

That's awesome! You look amazing

Elle_Bronwyn15

great results!

janiep81

You look great! Thanks for sharing.

cmsu64113

great job!

chesnity3

Amazing job!

terryfincannon

You are awesome, and an inspiration. I have been curious about the paleo deal. I have even seen bread available.

Psalm17v22

There are lots of variations and yes there is some bread that is Paleo but it is expensive and very dense and takes getting used to. There are also new names for the Paleo diet (like Whole 30).
Generally it's no grains, no refined sugar, no legumes (beans), no dairy.
So that's meat, fruits, veggies, and healthy nuts/oils (coconut and olive oil).
Some people use honey and maple syrup for sweeteners (I don't). Potatoes is another variation, white potatoes is usually on the no list but sweet potatoes are okay (which I follow), but others don't eat potatoes at all.
There's lots of books, I borrowed them from the library and took out of it what I needed.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Karen

brynnsmom

Wow - those results are phenomenal. I really, really want to try Crossfit. Thanks for sharing your experience!

RedsGirl73

Awesome!