Update

I know its been a while. I'm happy to report that I've stayed true to my exercise challenge. I've exercised every day this month so far and will continue to do so. I wanted to start a healthy habit of working out regularly and I am doing just that. I'm also trying to go completely primal (meat, fish, veggies, fruit, nuts, healthy fats). For the most part, I've stayed at least 80%-90% with a couple of exceptions. I think I am going to try to give up alcohol for February. I have dropped nearly 15 pounds since January 1st.

Yesterday was Day 8...

Yesterday was the hardest time I've had as far as motivation to exercise. But, I did it anyway. 10 minutes stretching, a 28 minute low to moderate cardio/core workout and 10 minute cooldown. I kicked butt...I sweat my butt off and I hit moves that I haven't yet been able to hit! I felt accomplished and great after that workout! 8 days down, 23 to go! I have been building up. I want to get to about 3-5 hours of moderate cardio activity a week and some form of strength training and/or yoga 2-3 days a week. Today's workout is going to be a few sprints of all out running outside no less, in 25 degree, sunny weather. Yes, I am getting closer and closer to "The Primal Blueprint". After I get the activity down, I'll finish removing all sugar, grains, legumes and processed stuff from my diet. One thing at a time!

As for my food intake, at least three meals and one snack Monday through Friday. I even got up very early this morning and had breakfast (weekends are the worst, so I haven't yet committed to regular meals on the weekend, but I'll get there!)

Blood sugar has been running high all week. I think I may have to re-work my formulas.

Week's Review...

Well, this week has gone much better than recent months. It is a beginning step in the right direction. Cardio three times this week. Push ups and weights two times. Still have much to improve on, but as a I said a step in the right direction. I am still struggling to eat regular meals as well as eating more primal. Going grocery shopping tomorrow and have been looking at all of my bookmarked sites to get ideas about what to buy. Nothing too drastic, mostly lean meat, fresh vegetables, berries and nuts.

One good thing that I have going right now is that my husband is finally on board. He started seeing a doctor and has started meds and is actually managing his Type II diabetes. He is eating a lot less carbs and has lost 20 pounds. So, I've been sharing all of my sites with him. We'll see how that goes. It is much easier to cook this way now that I pretty much only cook for me, my husband and our youngest son. My oldest son has started working out of town and my college-going daughter is rarely home. My youngest will eat this way as long as I buy him a pizza or some type of junk food at least once a week. So now is the best time to try to incorporate more primal choices into our diets. It is much easier for me to do it if I am not having to cook rice and starchy vegetables for the other members of my family.

Mini Goals

So I am determined to get as near 100% paleo/primal as I can. I have decided to set mini goals. This week, the goal is to have at least two meals per day be 100% primal/paleo.

Monday

B-2 slices low sodium bacon, 4 oz. unsweetened orange juice
L-1 chicken breast, 50g cucumber slices, 4 baby carrots, 1 small tangelo
D-Leftover spaghetti (sauce only), 1 slice lo-carb bread w/butter & garlic powder, mixed fruit