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  MichelleGranada - 2012 Primal Challenge - Food Diary

  Michelle, great start!  That smoothie sounded fabulous!   If you like avocado, that would taste great added to it.  Also, kale added in the smoothies with pineapple and/or mango is delicious!

   

  Posted 08 May 12

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  May-June 2012 Primal Challenge

  I am so ready to start this challenge!!   This is much needed for me - physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually!  3, 2, 1 - GO!

  Posted 06 May 12

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  Eating Primal Recipes

  Seafood Stew

  I used tilapia, but I would imagine you could use salmon, flounder, etc.

  1/2 cup chopped onions, fish of your choice, 2-3 peeled & diced sweet potatoes, one chopped yellow zucchini, 2-3 cups water (or vegetable broth)

  Saute onions (I used extra virgin olive oil, but you could use butter)

  Cut fish into slices or cubes.  combine fish, onions, potatoes, zucchini, seasonings, water or broth in pot (I used a crock pot, since I was preparing in morning to be able to eat on arrival home from work).  Cook on low 6 hours, until potatoes are tender.

  If you are not dairy free, add one pint half-and-half during last hour to make chowder.  If you are dairy free, before serving, bring soup to a boil, remove from heat and add a can of tomatoe paste, stirring until blended.

  Posted 23 Oct 10

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  Bernadette 30 Day Primal Challenge Food Journal

   

  Each day I drink between 60 and 90 oz of water.  I fill my 30 oz water bottle 2-3 times per day and keep it with me all day.

  DAY 1:

  Breakfast:  Six 2-inch "banana pancakes" (eggs & bananas, recipe courtesy of Kari), 2 cups of black coffee

  Mid-morning snack:  apple

  Lunch:  4 oz. salmon, baked with spread of dijon mustard, 1/2 cup spinach, 3/4 cup homemade stewed tomatoes seasoned with a pinch of basil & a pinch of oregano (tomatoes from Sara's dad's garden)

  Mid-afternoon snack:  Apple Lara Bar, cup of black coffee

  Dinner:  2 cups ground beef mixed with salsa, 1/4 cup cut up radishes, 1/4 cup broccoli

  Evening snack:  1/4 cup blueberries

  DAY 2:

  Breakfast:  16 oz homemade kiwi-apple smoothie made with two kiwis, one apple (left skin on) one cup almond milk, and about 5 ice cubes.

  Mid-morning snack:  apple

  Lunch:  1 cup ground beef, 1/2 cup broccoli, about 8 grape tomatoes (leftovers from previous night dinner)

  Mid-afternoon snack:  1/2 cup snap peas

  Dinner:  Protein shake*

  Evening snack:  apple with cashew butter

  *Worked until 7pm and had a 7:30pm board meeting; didn't get much time for dinner.

   

  Posted 21 Sep 10

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  Plans for Post Challenge?!

  The difference in my energy level through the day since starting the 30-day challenge has been wonderful!  As for my plans for post challenge - I'm definitely staying 80/20!  In addition to weight loss and boosted energy, I am really enjoying all the foods I have been eating.  We've been trying lots of different fruits and veggies as well as some new recipes.

  BJ will be enjoying a few more "nutritionally flexible" things than myself now that we have passed the 30 day mark.  Of course, she is much younger and much more physically active than I am!  She will probably be 75/25.  She does like the great lunches we pack every day!

  Posted 02 Oct 09

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  1 week left in the challenge! How are you doing?

  I am noticing that I have an even level of energy through the entire day; no 3:00p or 4:00p sluggishness.  And, my coffee consumption has gone down with no effort.  BJ seems to also have elevated energy levels; she looks like she is just breezing through workouts, and still swimming almost 10 hours a week (plus school)!

  At first, my coworkers were interested and impressed with my new eating habits.  Today, I had to chuckle as they tried to "guilt" me into dessert after lunch ("Oh, come on, we'll share with you!")  Knowing how much better I've been feeling, I held strong! (can you tell I'm proud of it?!)

  It's so great logging in here and hearing all the positive that's resulting from our efforts!  Great work everyone!

   

  Posted 24 Sep 09

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  What Primal Foods Have Replaced the Old? What Strategies Have you Developed to Stay on Track?

  I have always loved having an orange or clemetine before morning workouts, so that has not changed.  BJ & are both eating much more fruit.  A big change I have made is that I am carrying my water bottle everywhere with me, so am drinking much more water than before.  And, as many of you have said, planning ahead  is such an important strategy!  The hardest thing I think for me is going to be what to take to work for lunch.  I tend to be lazy when it comes to preparing for myself, and often wind up rushing out the door in the morning without a packed lunch, and ordering from the local sandwich shop.  Today I took a BLT salad, and I have to say that my co-workers all commented on how tasty my lunch looked!

  Posted 02 Sep 09

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  General Questions/Comments/Suggestions

  BJ and I are having different reactions to the "feeling hungry" issue.  She says she is feeling hungry a lot through the day.  I get very hungry around mealtimes, but find that I am not having that "need to find something to munch on" feeling in between.  I think it is because I am eliminating all those empty calories and my body is utilizing the good nutrients I am providing it.  I have to tell you all that BJ is an amazing inspiration to me!  (For those of you who don't know her, BJ is my 14 year old daughter who works out with CAC swim team with Barry).  She had friends over for an "end-of summer" sleep-over last night.  She ordered pizza and soda for them, and she ate beef stew (no potatoes) and asparagus!  Her will power and commitment is making me so proud!!  The rest of the family is hesitant to give up some of their old ways, but are definitely supportive of us, and willing to make some changes, so that is good.  How are the rest of you doing who have immediate family members around you who are not participating in your dietary changes?

  Posted 02 Sep 09

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  What are you COMMITTING to with the CrossFit Generation Eating Primal Challenge?

  Hi all!  BJ and I will be starting together this week on our journey of new and exciting eating habits!  Our first and foremost commitment is to cut out rice, bread, pasta, oats, crackers, cookies, cakes, cereal or any other type of grain-based starches or refined carbohydrates.  This will be  a bit tough on us, as some of our favorite snacks are pretzels & crackers!  We also have decided to eliminate any other "sweets" (such as ice cream).  Since we have a big family, and some of our eating habits have more to do with gathering with the family, we will have one "cheat" time per week.  For example, if the family is having mac & cheese for dinner one night, that would be our cheat for the week.  I feel, though, that as the time goes by, they will all jump on the band wagon, as my oldest daughter and my husband have already mentioned that they are willing to "give some of this a try!"

  Good luck to all of us!

  Posted 30 Aug 09