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Paleo Intermittent Fasting--Emeals Paleo Bacon Turkey Meatloaf Recipe included!

At a recent appointment with my favorite Integrative Medicine Physician, Mr. and I were able to lay it out all on the line and learned how to refocus on our health journey.  Dr. W knows of how successful we've been with changing to a Paleo Lifestyle.  He saw us through it every step of the way last time.  So he asked us (individually) what we knew about Intermittent Fasting.  Admittedly, Mr. and I knew very little and probably still don't know much but Dr. W assures us he's super impressed with what he's seen come from research and thought we'd be perfect candidates.

So on August 1st (Actually the 31st of July because it was a Monday), Mr. and I started down this path.  Much like the first time I tried paleo I was a little apprehensive.  I've spent the last several years coaching others to eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day.  I've focused on food so much that I wasn't sure how I was going to slow that train down.  I found that 1. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be. and 2. I really like not thinking about food all day.

So here's how I've been implementing fasting.  Monday through Thursday, I eat 2 or 3 meals but only between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  I've not really needed a snack or anything in between.  On Friday, I pull back even more and eat  between 2 p.m.-6 p.m.  On Saturday it's back to 10-6 p.m. and on Sunday I eat when I wake up but finish by 6 or 6:30 p.m.  I drink water all day long.  Lots of water but I tend to be a thirsty person.  Also when I'm traveling or my schedule changes than I switch fasting days.  For instance, last Thursday I had an appointment out of town and didn't return until after 2 p.m. so I just made that my long fasting day.

I'm going to be really honest and say I'm still learning the benefits.  Dr. W talked to us a lot about changes in insulin, weight loss, and gastrointestinal benefits.  Mr. and I also found some online videos by paleo people we trust that helped make sense of intermittent fasting.

The benefits so far include weight loss, sleep pattern regulation, increased energy, increased Emealssharpness, and decreased inflammation.

So what am I eating?  It's been the regular paleo fare.  Here's some examples:
My morning 'breakfast' at about 10:30 a.m. today.
Bacon, Eggs, and leftover steamed broccoli.

Lunch at 1:30 p.m. today.  You need this recipe for http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie/
With some leftover Spinach (balsamic and oil) and Carrots.

Thanks to www.emeals.com my week is planned, bought and
thought out for the week!

Emeals Bacon Turkey Meatloaf and Saturday was excellent!
Recipe is here: http://emeals.com/recipes/recipe-32317-208758

Lunch concoction!  Uncured hot dogs, leftover pulled pork
Salsa, peppers all wrapped in romain!

Friday Night.  Dinner outside.  Grilled chops and spicy broccoli

This was my yummy Emeals Eclipse Lunch
Here's the recipe: http://emeals.com/recipes/recipe-32315-208746
I'm excited to share so many great recipes with you, our progress, and how we plan out our successful Paleo weeks.  I'm even more excited to know that my progress is happening.  NO more RUTS!!! #foodisadrug

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