I'm starting to layout the HEC in my head. I think the first few days will be getting a routine down of logging foods, evaluating goals, and picking a strategy. That others are looking to join and support each other might be the breakthru I need to stick with it. It's so easy to set your own goals and ignore them by yourself.
I will be following PDA. I've been following the general idea of it for 1.5 years now, but never really analyzed it. I don't know if there's a x fruits, y veggies, and z meats break-down for this like there is for the MyPyramid. But here's PDA in summary: 38% protein, 23% carbs, 39% fat
based around fruits, veggies, lean meats, some nuts, healthy fats. No grain, legumes (peanuts!), dairy, or processed foods. I allow some dairy in the form of yogurt and cheese.
When I first read the Foods To Avoid list in May 2009 I laughed this idea off. No way could I live without some of those foods!! How would I train? What would I eat? When I finally committed in Oct 2009, it was a world of improvement for me. Less carbs and more fat improved my energy levels and kept me warmer. No grains took away my tummy ills. No processed foods forced me to try new things. I will never go back to the CW way of eating. It's just not for me.
Food list for today:
Pre-swim: Lara bar and banana
Post-swim: 2 slices dried pineapple, BabyBel light cheese, egg/veggie strata
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