Show me the Cave

Anyone seen a nice cave around?

I've adopted this 'extreme' paleo-lithic diet, called the Whole 30, and I think one of the requirements (which are quite extreme) is to move into a cave, to get the authentic 'cave-man' experience.

So if anyone knows of a good cave, please let me know.

Why the Whole 30?  If you want to know the nitty gritty - read the book -'It Starts with Food'

A few times last year I decided to 'do' a Whole 30, I typically made it about 5 days, and now realize I wasn't doing it right at all.  You need to read the book - it all makes so much more sense after you read the book.

Also check out the website whole30.com - there is a lot of good information there, but there is no substitute for reading the book.  Go ahead, read it, I can wait.

Done?


Having read the book you already know this but this diet consists of:

YES: Meat, veggies, fruit, nuts and 'healthy' fats.

That means NO: Dairy, Grains (including Quinoa and Corn), Legumes (including peanuts, yes they are legumes), Sugar (including any sweeteners, natural or artificial) or Soy 
Also no making 'treats' with approved ingredients (meaning no paleo pancakes, or muffins, or ice-cream)

Good, now you know why I am doing this.

Its a challenge, and I need something I can complete.

Its going to heal my body.  Its funny to think your body is broken even when it doesn't feel broken, until you start eliminating foods and you realize maybe it actually is broken.

This journey actually started for me back in October of 2014, when I gave up sugar.

Sugar is a huge no-no in Whole 30, but my progress to almost eliminate it from my diet starting back in October, made this part a breeze for me!

Now doing my Whole 30, I actually eat no sugar, added sugar, sweetners of any kind.  Before I was just cutting out obvious sugar (donuts, sweeters for drinks, sweets, candy, etc.)  I ate NO candy on Halloween - I was very proud of myself.

I was very surprised by my own dedication, and ability to 'just say no' when offered sweets at work, or elsewhere.  I did make exceptions for Christmas and a few other occasions, but I was impressed with my own willpower to stick to my guns.

If it weren't for that journey, I don't think I would have even considered this Whole 30.

Follow me on my journey (as I write this I am on day 14, but I have pictures and thoughts from every day which I will post and you can read at your leisure).  or don't.

But please let me know if you find a good cave - I really want to do this right.....


P.S.  My sister and brother in law just started their Whole30 - if you want to see what they are eating you can read about it here: Why is there sugar in THAT?