Primal verdict so far...
Technically have been on it for 2 weeks now. The first week, I stayed pretty close to what the plan for 5 of the days. Lost 2.4 lbs. Last week, ate Primally maybe a total of 2 days. Lost 0.8lbs
Both weeks' common theme: I'm allowing myself to do intermittent fasting, where I miss a meal every 3-5 meals. Not really exercising beyond normal day-to-day activities, though that has included Vball coaching and tryouts where I had to help shag balls 2 of the 3 days, so I did get my heart-rate up occasionally.
I didn't experience any wild mood swings at all. No hypoglycemic weirdness like I usually get.
It's hard choosing to deny myself sweets. I realize that this is an addiction. The first week, I was so close to being off anything that was artificially sweetened/etc. I was savoring fruit more and more because it's naturally sweet.
We had bison burgers tonight. I chose to go for the buns too. The burgers were so good and flavorful (just meat, a pinch of salt and some cracked pepper on top), I wish I'd left the buns off of it. They're just delivery trappings.
Verdict? I need to get back on this horse. I love eating meat. I love eating veggies. I love eating fruits. I really love scrambled eggs when done up in bacon grease. Especially when everything tastes better because my tastebuds aren't being deadened by corn syrup, additives, and flavor bombs.
Now that Vball tryouts are over and school's about to start, I'll have a regular schedule. Will probably be eating 2-3 meals a day at work. It should be easier to stay Primal because I won't be leaving the school to get my food. I'm currently working with our athletic director to schedule weight room time for my team, I'll work out then too. And other days while Varsity is practicing from 4-6, I can do my intervals and my walking either on the indoor track or outside depending on the heat.
Need to plan my actions and get on it. Let's do this!
Both weeks' common theme: I'm allowing myself to do intermittent fasting, where I miss a meal every 3-5 meals. Not really exercising beyond normal day-to-day activities, though that has included Vball coaching and tryouts where I had to help shag balls 2 of the 3 days, so I did get my heart-rate up occasionally.
I didn't experience any wild mood swings at all. No hypoglycemic weirdness like I usually get.
It's hard choosing to deny myself sweets. I realize that this is an addiction. The first week, I was so close to being off anything that was artificially sweetened/etc. I was savoring fruit more and more because it's naturally sweet.
We had bison burgers tonight. I chose to go for the buns too. The burgers were so good and flavorful (just meat, a pinch of salt and some cracked pepper on top), I wish I'd left the buns off of it. They're just delivery trappings.
Verdict? I need to get back on this horse. I love eating meat. I love eating veggies. I love eating fruits. I really love scrambled eggs when done up in bacon grease. Especially when everything tastes better because my tastebuds aren't being deadened by corn syrup, additives, and flavor bombs.
Now that Vball tryouts are over and school's about to start, I'll have a regular schedule. Will probably be eating 2-3 meals a day at work. It should be easier to stay Primal because I won't be leaving the school to get my food. I'm currently working with our athletic director to schedule weight room time for my team, I'll work out then too. And other days while Varsity is practicing from 4-6, I can do my intervals and my walking either on the indoor track or outside depending on the heat.
Need to plan my actions and get on it. Let's do this!