Jonnyoutlaw Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hey all, I am a cyclist and have recently found crossfit and paleo eating, I have no problem cutting the unnecessary foods out. What I do have an issue with is, meal planning and what items to really search out at the store. Hope to hear from you all. Thanks, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanye Mercer Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Jon, Welcome. The easiest shopping advice is to stay on the perimeter of the store. Meats, fruits, veggies, some nuts and some healthy fats. You may have to venture down a row or two to locate the olives, olive oil, coconut oil and coconut milk. Just don't get distracted by the brightly colored boxes and bags. Instead of spending valuable time looking at labels, focus on eating real food -no labels required. Be sure to check out the resource links. All the info you need is located there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Welcome, Jon! The information Carie posted in another string (and I posted below) is GREAT to keep in mind always! Here is what the Nutrition Workshop Packet says: Eat three meals a day. Base each meal around your protein source. All protein sources should be roughly the size of your open hand. Fill the rest of your plate with veggies. Occasionally add a small amount of fruit. Add fat as recommended below: all oils - 1-2 thumb sized portions all butters - 1-2 thumb sized portions olives - one open heaping handful coconut flakes - one open heaping handful nuts and seeds - one closed handful avocado - 1/2 - 1 coconut milk - between 1/4 and 1/2 of one 14oz can. Use this as your baseline, tinker with what works for you. And, yes, I finally had to give up all nuts and seeds, not because I was particularly sensitive, but because I was over consuming. After reading my food log, my coach had enough. He took them away from me (all forms) and I am glad he did. Hope this helps… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyoutlaw Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Jeanye, Thank you very much and your response makesn100% sense. Do normal grocery stores carry coconut oil? Also does it matter green or black olives? Thanks again! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyoutlaw Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Summer, Thank you also for your response, it's nice to have people help you along and I apologize that I have posted something already discussed but thanks for helping. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanye Mercer Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Jon, I have had no trouble finding coconut oil in my regular grocery store. Green or black olives are fine. Enjoy your shopping and eating this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyoutlaw Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Jeanye, you were 100% coconut oil was easy to find and on day 3 and have had no issues but it is still early, I am filling myself at each meal but not to where I can't breath or need a nap haha. Also I have been waking up in a really great mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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