So, especially if you are an athlete, be careful not to dive into trying this diet without planning it through and making sure you are still getting all the nutrients you need to fuel yourself.
Here is what Mace calls Stage 1 (she hasn't given me Stage 2. I am allowed Stage 2 when I have mastered Stage 1):
STAGE 1:
1. Eliminate refined flours and sugars (white flours, white/brown sugar, cakes, white breads, muffins, candy, doritos, etc).
2. Eliminate fried foods (french fries, sweet potato fries, chips, tatertots etc)
3. Reduce caffeine intake as much as possible
4. >50% of your food intake should be fruits and veggies
30% protein (especially lean meats, not bacon)
20% whole grains/legumes (brown rice, quinoa, spelt, millet, barley, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, mung beans, lentils - white potatoes also fall into this category)
5. Use canola/olive oil for cooking rather than butter
6. Try to reduce dairy intake, but some low-fat milk, yogurt, or other low fat dairy products, okay
7. Drink LOTs of water, herbal teas, or water with lemon/lime or a splash of fruit juice6. Try to reduce dairy intake, but some low-fat milk, yogurt, or other low fat dairy products, okay
8. Be sure to eat a combo of protein (chicken, egg whites, protein powder) and quick burning carbs (fruit juice, grains, etc) after working out. A shake is a good way to combine these and more appealing.
Today I ate:
steamed salmon for breakfast
a fresh mango ad some dried mango for a snack
a huge salad with greens, red pepper, avocado, tomato and red onion with lemon and olive oil drizzled on top and a piece of marinated and grilled ahi steak
a few dates and green tea for a snack
half decaf coffee (I needed it!)
a shrimp, mango, avocado, cilantro, red onion, habanero, lemon juice salad for an appetizer (a la Jo!)
diced chicken, pineapple, green bean, mushroom, broccoli, yellow onion and garlic stir fry sauteed in coconut oil and coconut water (a la Jo!)
I had more than 8 ounces of wine....
I signed up for START Fitness bootcamp at 8am on 4/24. It is a five week program that meets to do an outdoor group fitness/bootcamp 4 days a week. Jo is signed up with me. I am pretty excited.