Getting Started

I am following a guide from a great lady who has compiled tons of information to help her nutritionally treat a neurological disorder. She is also a fitness trainer with many years of experience.

My goal is initially to lose some weight but ultimately to learn to cook healthier for my family. I also haven't felt all that well in the last year or so. I struggle with IBS and lately have had muscle and joint aches that are bothersome but not anything requiring treatment. Also, I have TMJ and hormonal headaches. I'm hoping eating better and being on an exercise plan will help in all those areas. It's an added bonus for me to also have a physical fitness regimen that is easy for me to remember and also be able to do it at home.

I discovered the key to what this plan is really all about is eliminating the foods that are "trigger" foods to your body (everybody is different) and finding out what you thrive on. That happens by completely banning sugar, wheat and dairy along with red meats. (After 30 days these can be added back in slowly if desired) AND no caffeine! That was the hardest so far...giving up caffeine. Talk about headaches! And not to mention that glorious smell in the morning. But I did it and I have started to enjoy herbal teas. 

The "organic" part of it eliminates all the extra ingredients like pesticides, hormones, sugars, preservatives, and other "flavorings".

Okay... so here's what I will be able to eat in these 30 days:

Fish! Everybody's favorite right? Includes tuna, but not canned

Organic Chicken

Eggs

Raw nuts and seeds (but not peanuts)

Beans (legumes)

Rice (mostly brown rice)

Most Veggies

Most Fruits

oh and organic plain yogurt is ok

so is organic butter and certain oils

all spices

And there's another type of sweetener called Stevia which is made from some leaf of some plant and it's really sweet and no after taste.

Well that's pretty much it. Most of these items can be found at Trader Joe's or whole food-type stores.