Paleo Challenge - Day 1: Dates!

Spiritual Juice


"Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation." 
--1 Peter 2:11-12

Today is Day 1 of the Paleo Challenge. Our gym is doing this together. We're doing this in teams of 2 and prizes go out to those with the most % fat loss, most % strength gain, and most % cardio gain. I will do my best to log my journey.

Paleo Diet


In short, the paleo diet involves eating like cavemen / cavewomen :) In today's world, you would shop on the perimeter of the grocery store. The diet is pretty much lean meat, veggies, fruits, nuts, and seeds. No starch, grains, processed stuff, dairy, etc. There is plenty of information for those interested.

Full disclosure: In my "paleo diet", I am including protein powder, coffee, and Vega products (all-natural and plant-based). Other than that, feel free to heckle at me, "That's not paleo!"


Today's WOD - 6 a.m.


This morning we tested strength using the "CrossFit Totals", where we find our 1 RM (1 rep max) for the following exercises: Back Squat, Shoulder Press, and Deadlift.

My scores (and PR's) for these exercises are:
Back Squat: 255#
Shoulder Press: 115#
Deadlift: 315#

I also did some other random things to stay active and maintain my sanity.

Nutrition
5:30 a.m. - Pre-WOD: Vega WFHO (1 scoop, 1/2 serving)
7:30 a.m. - Post-WOD: Protein Shake
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast: Vega WFHO (1 scoop)
10:30 a.m. - 2 eggs
12:00 p.m. - Paleo Kit (beef jerky) + Salad loaded with veggies
3:30 p.m. - Chicken + Veggies
6:00 p.m. - Vega One (1 scoop, 1 serving)
9:00 p.m. - Dates (4), in between running

On Dates and Fueling for Endurance Paleo-style


I love dates! Today is the first time buying them and they are delicious! I have a 30 K run this Sunday in Hamilton (Around the Bay 30 K), and I was unsure how to fuel for it and still stay paleo. I couldn't have bars, gels, bread, pasta, and all that good stuff!

So, here's what I picked up to get started:
- Chia seeds + coconut water + lime (mixing them together, you get this gel-like consistency .... there! Gels!)
- Dates! These are like little pockets of energy =) They are exactly what I need when I'm going for runs and need that extra energy. Not good for when I'm sitting at my desk and stressed with work :)
- Other paleo stuff (fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds)

If you have any thoughts or ideas on fueling for endurance events Paleo-style, I would love to hear from you. I would also love to hear your experience with fitness and nutrition in general :)

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