Paleo diet versus me. Lets do the damn thing.

The paleo diet is also referred to as the "caveman diet." It is a nutritional plan based on the ancient diet of wild plants and animals during the Paleolithic era that ended with the development of agriculture.


BRING IT ON and let the Paleolithic Diet begin! As you all know, I eat clean and enjoy working out. With the help of Dee, I have decided to take it to the next level and fully commit myself to this natural eating lifestyle for 30 days. By eliminating grains, legumes, sugar, alcohol (goodbye ciroc, rum, & champagne!), dairy, and processed oils from my diet I will achieve great health and a better physique. Yes please. Easier said than done? I guess only time will tell. One meal at a time. First things first, I'll need to get started with the shopping for the week..

Week 1: The Shopping List

 Proteins-

• 2-3 dozen eggs
• 2-3 pounds skinless chicken
• 1 lb wild caught salmon
• 1 rotisserie chicken
• 3 lb pork loin
• 6 oz sliced ham
• 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
• 2-3 lb deli turkey
• 1 lb beef tip steak
• 1 package nitrate free sausages
• 10 oz shrimp
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 lb halibut or other white fish       

Produce-

• Berries
• bags of onions
• several bell peppers
• red leaf lettuce
• several tomatoes
• avocado
• bag of apples
• 1 lb green beans
• a few oranges
• zucchini
• cauliflower
• a few bags of mixed greens
• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1-2 lbs broccoli
• bag of carrot sticks
• quart of strawberries
• 1 small head cabbage
• several lemons
• 1 head garlic
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 bag frozen berry mix
• 1 bag broccoli slaw
• 1 sweet potato

Nuts and Seeds-

• almonds
• pecans
• walnuts
• macadamia nuts

Spices and Herbs-

• cumin
• oregano
• rosemary
• sea salt
• pepper
• thyme
• basil
• cinnamon
• mustard seeds
• turmeric

Pantry Items-

• olive oil
• coconut oil
• jerky     
• salsa
• balsamic vinegar
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 can tuna
• toasted sesame oil
• tamari (wheat-free soy sauce)
• dijon mustard    

Now that the groceries are taken care of, its time to get down to business. Wish me luck. Lets do this.