25-Day Paleo Challenge

Ok, so my Cross Fit guys set us up a tough challenge for the holidays...Here it is and I’m gonna do it….For the next 25 days (November 29-December 23) you will consume all of the following foods with disregard for caloric restriction (eat until you are full/satisfied):

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• Meat, preferably grass-fed and/or organic: beef, chicken, turkey, duck, fish, lamb, seafood, etc.
• Eggs preferably cage-free and organic
• Vegetables: Minimize starchy vegetables (e.g. potatoes, beets, carrots); moderate yams and sweet potatoes; maximize everything else!: peppers, squash, eggplant, garlic, leeks, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, avocado, cabbage, celery, kale, dandelion, spinach, tomatoes, radish, parsnips, mushrooms, asparagus, artichoke etc.
• Fruit: all is fair game, but moderate tropical fruits: bananas, mango, papaya, pineapple, etc. Dried fruit does not qualify. Be careful with canned fruit because most add sugar. To prevent your blood sugar from spiking, keep your meals balanced and don’t eat fruit away from protein (or “naked” carbs generally).
• Nuts: almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, cashews (peanuts are a legume and not allowed)
• Seeds
• Spices & salt
• Olive oil and coconut oil for cooking

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2) For the next 25 days you will NOT consume any of the following:
• Grains: bread, rice, cereal, pasta, corn, gluten-free pseudo grains
• Sugar or sugar substitutes: maple syrup, honey, agave, stevia, sucralose, etc.
• Alcohol: sorry aficionados, beer is maltose is sugar; wine is fructose
• Legumes: beans, peanuts/peanut butter, lentils, soybeans (yes, this means tofu), peas
• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, cheese, yogurt, whey

3) If you would like to participate in the monetary portion of the challenge, you must take body fat measurements via bio electrical impedance (we have the tool) at the beginning and end of the challenge (either at the end of class or at a scheduled time outside of class). This is a less than ideal but precise (consistent) and simple way of measuring a goal that is at least tangentially related to the things we really hope to impact: your physical appearance, your health, the way you feel, and your performance. In that vein, we strongly encourage everyone to take before and after pictures of themselves in total privacy and with no intention of sharing.

This would be the best way to measure because it is what most everyone really cares about results-wise, but for the current challenge we want to keep it simple and user-friendly so you are encouraged to do so in a rigorous way (front, side, back views, fixed distance, blank wall, minimal clothing) on your own if you are so inclined.

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4) There are no cheat days. It’s less than one month, you can do this. If you do cheat or “accidentally” eat an entire pizza, please fess up. Your money will be forfeited but you can still get back in the saddle and finish off the challenge. Remember, this is about the experience of nutritional and physical awesomeness, not about nit picky rules and a little bit of cash. To be fair we must set standards, but please continue regardless of little hiccups, especially during the holidays, which we know will be challenging for many.

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I am going to make the Paleo Pumpkin Pie and the Paleo Stuffing for Thanksgiving from these recipes from the everyday Paleo blog.

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• Everyday Paleo
• Paleo Diet Lifestyle

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