Remember how I declared May Paleo month?
Half way through June, we're kind of there. I'm 98% off grains and sugar. I'm great for getting my proteins in. I've started using coconut milk to substituted for lots of dairy, but I couldn't quite bring myself to let go of dairy. I'm still occasionally using potatoes as an emergency alternative when faced with a restaurant full of grains, but at home I've substituted in parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes.
Veggie consumption increased significantly for most of us (certain 10 year old boys are the exception but I expected that). Everyone has been trying new foods and Theo in particular is really opening to the idea of trying new things, being actually willing to consider let his taste buds decide about a food.
Results so far? My inflammation is way down, hay fever is totally manageable though not completely gone (thank the dairy, I figure) . I feel less bloated after I eat, my hungry shaking and mood swings are gone. I've lost 12 pounds.
The kids aren't quite as clean - in order to keep the alarm and resistance down, I've not forbidden anything. So no grains or sugar at home, but when we're out they do eat some. The trick then is to be prepared such that we don't need to eat out. That has gone better some weeks than others.
Potatoes and dairy still have to go. I plan to wait until after our trip to family camp at the end of July to remove them as I'm guessing there will be at least a few cafeteria meals where they will be my only options. At some point late in the summer, I am going to put the nix on grains and sugar for the kids.
All in all, I declare Paleo Month a success in the first step towards returning to our healthy lifestyle.
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