Hello Paleo Peeps
About 4 months ago, I decided to participate in the Men's Health Urbanathalon. In order to get to a performance level I would be happy with, my trainer gave me some general rules to follow when it came to my diet... actually my whole lifestyle. Little did I know, she was jump starting my journey to a Paleo lifestyle. From September 1 through mid October, I followed this plan and never realized that impact it would have on my life. I have never felt so good physically and mentally! Once I started feeling this way, I knew I would never go back to my old way of living. Of course, the first step is to get my family on board.
The first challenge is the husband! He travels quite a bit so it has been difficult to try and educate him on Paleo living. I had a solid week of working with the kids and changing some things over when he came home from a trip. I came back from the walking the dogs and there they were making two cakes out of the box! Aghhh! After a little conversation that evening, he realized how important it was to jump on this Paleo Train.
The second challenge are the children. Alexandria, who I thought would be the most difficult one to change eating habits has actually been one of the easiest. Courtney has also been pretty easy. She has always been a good, non picky eater. Charlie is my biggest challenge and need to come up with a plan. He is the one that begs me for bread for dinner... just bread! He doesn't like meats, veggies, fruit (except apples), nothing... if he had his choice, he would be eating pretzels and bread every day, all day! The few small changes they have made has already made a difference. My kids do not graze all day anymore! My kids do not look in the pantry for their food anymore! Amazing changes in such a short time.
My goal by writing this blog is to get my story to you while we are still going through this process. We are just beginning and have so far to go! I know you can relate to my challenges and can help me celebrate my success'. Maybe you will get a laugh from the things that happen in my househould. I know I laugh every day. Changing the way you live is a challenge and when you try to do it for your entire family, it is challenge times 2! I tell myself that my children will thank me one day for giving them the gift of health. I only wish I would have started this process years earlier.
Are you in the process of change? What challenges are you facing?
Looking forward to following your journey! Congrats on the new blog and the healthy lifestyle changes!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jen! "The Trainer" here. ;) There is no doubt this will be an OUTSTANDING journey and one worth following. Am I in the process of change?? I will not bore your audience with a description of my struggles around getting enough sleep to get a handle on my sugar cravings. News Flash: Trainers are human! The first step in my change process was identifying why I was experiencing the cravings. A wise (wo)man once said that change cannot happen until you figure out the WHY. Every day brings more awareness... and a slightly earlier bedtime. Looking forward to the next post!
ReplyDeleteMy trainer is not really simply human... she is amazingly wise and motivating and knows just what I need.
ReplyDeleteDon't you think so, Jen?
Hi Jen! I am loving your blog and look forward to sharing your journey with you!! I have already learned so much from you. I would love if you could go back a bit and tell how you first got started and what small changes you made in the beginning. I am in the process of change, but I am starting by listening to you and Karina, by working out on a regular basis and by making small changes in the kitchen. Small changes are easiest for me otherwise it gets overwhelming!!
ReplyDeleteAwww... Charlie Mon!! Your Mama can't hunt or gather pancakes. Bummer, huh?? :)
ReplyDelete@ P.Dave - she is amazing and I would not be where I am today without her.
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