Day 3--how's everyone doing so far? This is tough!

I was starting to feel a little crazy last night -- I had a craving for Diet Coke, even though it's been well over a year since I last drank soda! I baked a batch of paleo muffins (recipe here: http://paleomg.com/apple-cinnamon-muffins/) to satisfy my sweet tooth. They helped with the cravings but I am definitely experiencing some physical symptoms as well--the Whole30 folks call this part the Hangover!

I'd love to do this!
I was Paleo for about 7 months a year ago and lost 24 lbs. I felt great! Loved it! Then somehow hit a brick wall physically and mentally. I was depressed and physically felt terrible. I know my thyroid had alot to do with it. I 'm still in the process of getting that taken care of but I've gained back 17 lbs. I want to loose this again. My motivation has not been the same and it's been much more difficult to loose any weight now.
I 'm trying to go back to the Paleo lifestyle but it's been hard and I have definitely not been as strict as I was a year ago. I'm also trying to get my husband into this and that has been hard. Difficult to get him to change and so also looking for great recipes that a normally meat and potatoes kind of guy would like. Our lives with 2 boys into sports leaves us with minimal time to eat much less cook a healthy meal. We find ourselves running to Subway a lot (I get the salads) and eating on the fly. I know that's bad to. Any ideas and tips from others would be greatly appreciated. When I do have time to cook it's alot easier to eat right but that's rare.

I just found this challenge - I'm in. I've been paleo since last July, and up for a little re-adjustment! I've been on track for the last 4 days - so I'll just continue. I like the allowance of a moderate amount of red wine - way more realistic for me!

Thanks for the snack tips everyone! I sadly must admit that I haven't yet fully started the challenge :-( I had my wedding cake tasting yesterday, a social event on Monday, a work event on Friday, and another social event on Saturday. I felt like it would be better for my motivation to start on a week with not so many food-related obligations. So, I'm starting next Monday June 10!

Everyone still hanging in there??

Tonight will be a test of my willpower for sure. I'm going out to dinner for a friend's birthday. I've been browsing the menu, even though I've been there tons of times. I think maybe if I go into the situation knowing exactly what I'm going to eat I'll be successful.

Take a look and help me pick!
http://burritolounge.com/menu/

What I'm seeing for possibilities are: Spicy Pumpkin Seeds (appetizer), spinach salad (w/o corn), gazpacho (chilled soup), roasted sweet potato (side dish), fajita (without tortilla, rice or beans), any of the platters (except tempeh) without the rice and beans.

Now I just have to be strong and stay away from chips and margaritas. I can do this!

Grilled Fish Platter sounds good to me! Depending on how strict you're wanting to stay, I'd ask about the oils they use in their apps, dips, and salad dressings. In my experience, vegetable oil is very common for all of these things.

I'm running a 5k tonight sponsored by a local craft brewery. My race bib gets me 2 free beers after the race, but I have decided NOT to drink them. I will give my beers to one of my friends and shed a tear. I may have to cheat a bit on my dinner though since our options will be limited to a couple food trucks at the brewery.

Feel free to add me

Last weekend was tough as we had an out-of-town guest and ended up dining out quite a bit due to all the running around we were doing. I indulged in sweet potato fries (possibly paleo but likely dipped in corn starch and fried in peanut oil) but otherwise think I did quite well despite the poor planning.

I made zucchini and yellow squash "noodles" for the first time this week and really enjoyed them.

I also cooked my first grass-fed chuck roast and it was amazing. We won't always have room in the budget for grass-fed but when we do I will definitely make use of it!