You are what you eat (Part II)

It's apparent that the Paleolithic lifestyle is growing at an incredible rate of speed. My first experience with Robb Wolf's Paleo Challenge was successful - but barely. I didn't plan out many meals ahead of time, which resulted in consuming the same types of food (same ingredients, same preparation, etc.) almost daily. This cyclical effect can pose problems for a number of reasons:

1. Food allergies can develop - especially with over-consumption of eggs / poultry
2. Lack of variety tends to lead to lack of nutrients
3. Eating the same foods for 30 days can be boring...sandwiches and other vessels of satanic-bodily destruction look awfully satisfying after 2 weeks of "strict dieting"

As I've mentioned above, I managed to squeeze out the challenge with little deviation and pretty amazing results...but it wasn't easy. Now, it's the beginning of a new year and another commitment to the Paleolithic way of life. I'm two weeks into strict Paleo and it has been much easier. The reason - variety.

Every Sunday, the wife and I have been using various websites to build meal plans for the upcoming week. Instead of eating a Big Ass Salad (courtesy of Mark Sissons) every day, we have been throwing down more lean meats and root vegetables. My point - looking up recipes and a bit of experimentation can make your Paleo challenge much easier.

Here are a few websites we frequent for meal ideas:
- The Foodee
- Everyday Paleo
- Paleo Hacks

If you have more you would like to share, please post the links to comments.

Happy eating.