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| Look at Raquel rock her Jane rags... |
Oh. Wait. That's Tarzan and Jane. Whatever...
Anyway, I'm Primal.
And by, "I'm Primal," I mean I have adopted the Primal/Paleo way of living and eating and exercising.
Do you have to believe in Evolution to be Primal or Paleo?
No, in fact, you don't. Although, I do believe we have evolved or adapted, if you will, over many years of existing here on Earth. But that really has nothing to do with whether you want to eat this way or not. But I was never a fish or a monkey...
No, you just have to believe in something opposite of what the horrific traditional American way of eating has brainwashed you to believe. And you have to want to do something about it...
This is not a fad diet. It's not all just eating bacon and cheese. It's a way of life of whole foods, lots of raw fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish, and nuts and seeds. It's a lifestyle free from refined, man-made, genetically engineered "food" found in boxes, bags, and cans with dozens and dozens of ingredients on the label.
Over the last month I've essentially eaten this way, minus the fat intake. So, basically, I have avoided oils and nuts and seeds, but eaten healthy portions of all the rest of it. Now that the cleanse part is over and I'm introducing fats again, I'm not going to lie. I've found something that might be my downfall. I need to get a handle on it, because it's super yummy, but super fatty: pistachios. Oh, my!
Now, mind you, this is a #firstworldproblem. I'm sure Stella in Kenya doesn't dream about root vegetables and Svetlana in Russia doesn't drool over potatoes. It's those dang twins who really started Facebook who keep marketing pistachios. It's working and I'm buying them. And too many nuts make my thighs a little chubby.
But I can't even begin to tell you how free I feel just eating clean, ignoring the scale, doing CRAP LOADS of squats, push ups, lunges, and curls, and, did I mention, eating clean? I have a ton of energy. I literally sprinted, S P R I N T E D, the other day, several times in a row, and had no backlash of pain during the routine or the following day. I don't sprint. I've said it before, no one is chasing me, so why run? But that's the thing, I've had the energy, stamina, and strength to do just that....it's crazy!
I have found a way of living that works for me. My goal is to eat this way 95% of the time. Once in a while I may have a sugar laden, gluten free goodie, but to be quite honest, since I've cut sugar out over the last month, it's all just too sweet. I'll likely go here for a fix if I need one...
If you are looking for a lifestyle change that will radically change your health for the better, I highly recommend going Primal.
That's all. No monkeys or scientists are getting kick backs for this recommendation. I'm just feeling good and wanted to share :) Happy Weekend!
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