Last week, my clients and I started a food challenge. I even convinced Marc to join in, and we both are really into the challenge. Whenever attempting a diet change I think it is important to have family & friends that support your changes.

**Always consult a Doctor or Physician before starting a new diet program**

We decided to clean out our diet by choosing lean meats, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and minimal dairy. (This means No bread, No sugar, No sweets, No unhealthy meats)

I chose to do a PALEO style diet and avoided grains and dairy. After 4 days, I decided to limit my grains & had dairy from yogurt and a little milk. I felt great with the clean eating and felt that my food choices were on point. I did notice I was eating way more nuts and nut butter then I usually do. At times I felt a little unsatisfied and was looking for oats or something a little more filling, but I think that has to do with my activity level being so high.

Here are some of my healthy meal & snack choices:

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPINACH & PEPPERS

TURKEY CHILI WITH VEGGIES & AVOCADO

OVEN ROASTED VEGGIES & SWEET POTATOES

CELERY WITH ALMOND BUTTER OR PEANUT BUTTER

CASHEW COOKIE LARABAR (IT HAS 2 INGREDIENTS), BANANA, APPLE

TURKEY MEATBALLS OVER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

I found myself getting creative with my lunches & dinners and it made me step out of the box a little. I liked it!

After having no grains and dairy for 4 days, I found that I feel fuller longer with some oats or some whole grain sides with my meals.  So I added back in some grains and I felt a huge difference in energy and hunger satisfaction. After workouts I like to refuel with some carbs and I decided to keep that as my routine.

It has been a full week now and for those of you who think eating clean is hard, it is not. I have even been enjoying my iced coffee black even though it sounded like it was going to be SO DIFFICULT! Food prep and meal choices are getting easier, and I feel mentally and physically great.  It takes time to get used to any change…. but change is good!! Especially when it comes to making healthier choices.

Have you ever tried Paleo or Whole30? How did you feel and was it easy or challenging?

Feel free to join us on our healthy eating challenge! We don’t have an end day set.. We are taking it day by day