2012 Nutrition Challenge

This post is also listed at the top of the page under the nutrition tab.  It will be easy to find.  In addition, the food list is at the top tab as well as in your log books.  You have plenty of resources for help.

Ask, ask, ask…and if you have any questions, ask! There are numerous places to find information, just remember that there are various interpretations of what paleo means, and you will find some conflicting information. Bottom line, it is YOUR diet and you need to see how it is working for you.

What

Paleo nutrition challenge.  Part one is 28 days beginning February 6, 2012 and ending March 4, 2012.  Be strict during this phase and you will see great results.

What do you eat? EAT REAL FOOD! Meat and vegetables, fruit and nuts, little salt and starches, no sugar, and limit your fruit intake to less than two cups per day.  Our goal is to level our insulin response and level cravings we may have for an overabundance of high glycemic carbs. 

Stay away from gluten, grains, and processed foods.  For the sake of our challenge, moderate amounts of sweet potatoes are ok especially after a big day out skiing, climbing, snowshoeing or some other fun outdoor activity.

Workout at least three times per week.  Drink at least 1/2 your bodyweight in ounces of water every day.  Stay hydrated.

Balance.  Protein 19%-35%, Fat 28%-35%, Carbohydrates 22%-40%. Try to have some of all three every time you eat.

Why

We are cleaning up our food intake for 28 days.  After the 28 days, we can add items back into a lifestyle diet we can maintain.  When we add foods, do so slowly to determine its effect.

How do you feel, how do you look, how do you perform? These are the key questions to gauge how it is working for you.

Understand that there are all kinds of exceptions to suit whomever does the challenge.  Our goal is to set some standards and use these to guide our nutritional needs for 28 days.  You will find exceptions for almost every food and type of food.

For this challenge, part two will begin March 4 and runs another 28 days, if you choose to participate. For part two, you can take a few liberties.  If you want dairy in moderate amounts, then do so.  If you want a sprinkling of dark chocolate for your sweet tooth, ok.  If you want an cheat meal, a drink, or some rice, add it in small quantities first and then analyze how it makes you feel the next day.

If you have any questions, please ask us. We want to help you succeed.  We know you can and we are right here with you.