It was a very productive weekend for us J Got lots of things done around the house but still lots more to do. Today over all was great; sent the boys off to Sunday school with their dad while I stayed home and got ready for church. Once they got home the boys and I headed for church. I love that they get so much out of their services.
The message at church today was a great one and I was able to bring it back to some issues I have going on. There was a guest Pastor in from a church in Tennessee. He was great; I smiled so much through the service that my cheeks began to hurt.
We had our 2nd softball practice today; our first game is next Sunday. I feel like I got beat up. I have a couple of bumps, bruises and a swollen hand with a thumb that doesn’t want to move very much. I hurt it while batting…ouch! But it was lots of fun and it should be a great season.
I heard from the Paleo guy. Very excited about what he will be going over. He is preparing us for 50 days of strict Paleo with not cheating. I’m excited to see how he will direct us. Here’s what he had to say today:
Hey Insider CavePeeps!
Super stoked... not long until the Final 50 Countdown Challenge takes off... and I'm sending this email with some reminders of how to make this happen without fail.
1. Clean sweep - Before the 50 days starts (today won't be too soon) do a clean sweep... get rid of everything that isn't Paleo as if I was there, in your kitchen (and the rest of your house - office- car), with you. And if something is of question it's probably on the no-no list. Now, this step is for everyone... single people, parents, kids... do what you have to do to set yourself up for success... if your family is supportive they may still resist this step because it affects them so don't be surprised if someone complains when you throw out their favorite bag of cookies... I don't care if you have to bribe them or demand or just whine until they cave... the success of this challenge rests on you following these steps as if I were a doctor giving you a prescription... listen... I've only lasted this long because I followed some really effective guidelines that worked that you are now getting exposure to.
2. Arm yourself - Do some additional homework now... know the restaurants you could go to (yes, I eat out at least 2 times a week without a problem because I did my homework, and you will too)... Here's a trick... talk to the manager to ask what the specific ingredients are if the menu doesn't say (sometimes waitresses don't know)... let the manager know that you would love for his establishment to be the place you go to "cheat" during this 50 days... if fact, you plan on posting up your favorite places on facebook and the YOTC page... I did this and even have a restaurant that named a dish after me... and the place I eat at has had visitors from out of state order it!!
3. Do your research - Have you actually read The Paleo Diet yet? If you're only getting your foundational information from other websites and posts chances are you could be missing something... also - visit Slankers Meats and look around. I've been ordering my meat from here for the past 2 months and LOVE IT! There is also a lot of other useful information I found there.
So, you have some homework to do before we officially start... April 12th is the start of the challenge so put that in your calendar.
Stay strong. Stay Paleo.
- Caveman
PS. Look for Caveman Prep Course part 2 shortly.
Super stoked... not long until the Final 50 Countdown Challenge takes off... and I'm sending this email with some reminders of how to make this happen without fail.
1. Clean sweep - Before the 50 days starts (today won't be too soon) do a clean sweep... get rid of everything that isn't Paleo as if I was there, in your kitchen (and the rest of your house - office- car), with you. And if something is of question it's probably on the no-no list. Now, this step is for everyone... single people, parents, kids... do what you have to do to set yourself up for success... if your family is supportive they may still resist this step because it affects them so don't be surprised if someone complains when you throw out their favorite bag of cookies... I don't care if you have to bribe them or demand or just whine until they cave... the success of this challenge rests on you following these steps as if I were a doctor giving you a prescription... listen... I've only lasted this long because I followed some really effective guidelines that worked that you are now getting exposure to.
2. Arm yourself - Do some additional homework now... know the restaurants you could go to (yes, I eat out at least 2 times a week without a problem because I did my homework, and you will too)... Here's a trick... talk to the manager to ask what the specific ingredients are if the menu doesn't say (sometimes waitresses don't know)... let the manager know that you would love for his establishment to be the place you go to "cheat" during this 50 days... if fact, you plan on posting up your favorite places on facebook and the YOTC page... I did this and even have a restaurant that named a dish after me... and the place I eat at has had visitors from out of state order it!!
3. Do your research - Have you actually read The Paleo Diet yet? If you're only getting your foundational information from other websites and posts chances are you could be missing something... also - visit Slankers Meats and look around. I've been ordering my meat from here for the past 2 months and LOVE IT! There is also a lot of other useful information I found there.
So, you have some homework to do before we officially start... April 12th is the start of the challenge so put that in your calendar.
Stay strong. Stay Paleo.
- Caveman
PS. Look for Caveman Prep Course part 2 shortly.
This should be a very enlightening experience for me. I know I’ll be needing lots of support and prayers for success. 50 days is well over what I have been able to handle and there is a couple of holidays during that time and a trip to NY. This will be the toughest challenge yet for me. I’m hoping this will get me closer to making this a lifestyle change. It’s happening slowly but surely.
Well it looks like we have almost 2 teams for the Mud Run in October. I’m excited! I need a goal for that time of the year and now I have one. It should be great. Time to start training for it J
So here are the goals I have set for myself so far:
· Lose 30 lbs. By the end of June
· Get through the 50 day Caveman challenge
· Complete the Mud Run in October.
I don’t think any of these are unrealistic J just extremely challenging.
Overall my eating has been great. I did take a cheat day today but did not over due it at all. I'm disapointed that I didn't keep up with my water like I have for the last 2 days so I am going to extend it for another day.Feeling good about so many things in this life right now. I'm so thankful to God, my family, and friends.
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