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mkakids
mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
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I went 18 months eating 95% paleo. I had the occasional cheat, but not often (and not every day). Then due to some crappy life stuff, I fell off the wagon. I cant seem to get back into it! Im not eating a traditional SAD diet...im about 70% paleo. But each and every day for the last 6 months or so, one meal is non paleo. Mainly due to poor planning. Some days its a SAD free for all.

I really need to go back to nearly 100%. I feel so much better when im eating well!

This is really just a vent about my self control and will power. I need to figure something out to get back on the wagon.

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  • MikeFlyMike
    MikeFlyMike Posts: 639 Member
    I might be ignorant, but for me it is a matter of just deciding. You have to decide you want to do this. It really isn't that hard to plan in advance a meal or two. Then just choose to put good fuel in your body - you deserve it.
    Keep poison away - it might taste good but destroys you mentally and physically.
    Start today and start clean. Sometimes taking a whole30 approach gives you the structure to stay pure long enough to break the addiction.
  • momof2osaurus
    momof2osaurus Posts: 477 Member
    I had the same problem. For me, it took buying pre-cut veggies and other easier but more expensive stuff for a bit to get back on track. If you can, get rid of the non-paleo stuff around you and meal plan within an inch of your life. Good luck!
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    70% still isn't bad. Just try improving from there, rather than thinking of it as a restart.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    All of the above!

    Baby steps - work on making that 70% 75%, then 80%, etc. Cut down to 1 non-paleo meal/day. If it's a sandwich, eat the insides and skip the bread. Pizza, just eat toppings. I decided that it's worth it to me, rather than feeling like crap after eating grains.

    Plan, plan, plan. I actually just saw last week, a menu plan for a whole30+OAMC (once a month cooking):
    http://blog.stuffimakemyhusband.com/p/whole30-oamc-freezer-menu.html

    Google whole30 OAMC and a bunch more pop up.

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