February 23, 2015
Being on the Paleo diet has forced me to try new things. I pretty much hate all vegetables. Ask my mom. That’s always the food group that I skip over. But unfortunately, those are pretty necessary for any diet. I have found that I can choke down green beans, broccoli, carrots, and lettuce if I eat them at the same time as the meat in my meal. I literally put a green bean (or whatever the particular vegetable it is) on each bite of meat so that I can’t taste it but still get the nutrients I need from it. So that seems to be a winner for me!
Other things, not so much. I have always been obsessed with milk, but dairy is not Paleo friendly, so I had to give almond milk a try. Let me tell you, that pathetic excuse for a milk replacement cost me $3.50 for one gallon and has been rotting in my fridge since. I gave it one sip and then ran to the trashcan to rid my mouth of its tasteless blasphemy. Now that I think about it, I should’ve never trusted a liquid that supposedly comes from an almond.
I also have gotten food poisoning TWICE from this place on campus that serves salads. It might be because I have terrible luck, or maybe the servers there don’t like me and are purposely poisoning me. Either way, I will be avoiding that place at all costs now.
There is a long list of foods that are flat out disgusting including every kind of Paleo friendly coffee and tea I have tried from Starbucks. I have probably wasted about $20 there to try and find something enjoyable, but oh well. It’s all about trial and error.
On the bright side, there are tons of things I have found that I like! Organic pecans are a life line. I also have a new love for kiwis, which I had never tried before. And putting guacamole on anything and everything is a necessity. AND if y’all thought I was obsessed with Chipotle before, you don’t even understand. I practically keep that place in business now. I go at least 3 times a week because it is so amazing and organic and I can actually eat almost everything they sell! See, Paleo can be fun.
Howdy Shelby!!! This is Aunt Becky. I've never blogged before. Got an update from your Mom on your accomplishments the past few months and wanted to congratulate you on them all: school, healthy living, etc! What an outstanding attitude and focus you have; so very proud of you!! You've inspired me to "get back on the wagon" of regular exercise and better food choices. Kinda been lazy in all respects the past several months. You're absolutely right about the "3 week" thing and establishing a habit, good or bad. Luv ya and Gig 'Em!
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