Day 17: Variety is Important

Now I am over half way through the challenge I am beginning to get a bit sick of some of the things I am eating. For motivational purposes ensuring you eat a variety of different foods is really important. Due to lack of time I find it difficult to try new recipes and get that variety which I am sure many of you can relate to. This weekend I am going to dedicate a day to making food and freezing it so that I can stay motivated for the remainder of the challenge.

A good way to ensure you are getting a variety is to eat fruit and vegetables that are in season.

Adding a variety is also beneficial for preventing food intolerance's. If you eat too much of a food your body can begin to reject it. Some signs and symptoms of a food intolerance can include, nausea, stomach cramps, eczema, skin rashes, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, acid reflux and nasal congestion. Nuts and eggs are two of the most common foods that people become intolerant to along with chocolate, dairy, gluten and shellfish.

Here is a link to an article explaining food intolerance.

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/28/Food_Allergies_-_Part_I.aspx

My Food Intake Today (grocery day)

Breakfast: Leeks, zucchini, and baby spinach. Smoked salmon. 1 Teaspoon of cashew butter

Snack: Apple

Lunch: 1/2 cup kumara, and yams. 1 cup of baby spinach. Fresh salmon

Snack: Paleo Biscuit (pre-strength training)

Post strength training: Protein shake, Paleo Biscuit

Dinner: Fresh Salmon cutlet (OK maybe went overboard with salmon today but I LOVE it)! Leeks, zucchini, brussel sprouts with tomato sauce. Tomato sauce made with tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic and mushrooms. AMAZING!

Looking forward to bacon and eggs for breakfast tomorrow :). Love Paleo!!!

Strength Training Session

6 x 6 Dead lifts at 60kg, super set with 6 x 6 push press at 30kg

6 x 6 Pull ups 

6 x 6 Squats at 50kg, super set with 6 x 6 BW tricep dips

Lastly..... KIPPING PULL UPS!!! Finally got the rhythm. Proof that you need to practice, practice and PRACTICE. 

Those of you who have been looking for the magic pill here it is....