Paleo Challenge 2010

The Paleo Diet is surprisingly easy for me to follow. When I started, the only expectation I had was to feel better because I was eating healthier. The first week I was eating so much food (especially fruit) that I didn’t expect to lose weight or see any major changes in my body – I was wrong. I lost nine pounds over the 4-week period, but more importantly, I discovered that it is really easy and satisfying to eat simple, natural foods. 

Broiling meat in the oven and steaming veggies in the microwave makes for a quick and easy meal. I am able to satisfy sweet cravings by eating a variety of fresh and dried fruits. My favorite treat is mashing a banana with cinnamon and putting it in the freezer until almost completely frozen. For me, it is just as good as ice cream.  

I will continue to make the Paleo Diet part of my lifestyle.

-Michelle Doolin