This is from Rob Wolf's newsletter and I had to share because the content is great to keep us all on track and living the Paleo lifestyle. This really inspired me today and I am even more focused on "making it stick"!
Paleo RD Tip of the Week
By Amy Kubal, MS, RD
Paleo Paste – Making the Habit Stick
It’s mid-January and right now you’re probably still all fired up - in the midst of a 30 daytransformation or paleo challenge and still loving your new found paleo life and enthusiasm. Seriously, there is no way that you’ll ever go back to your old pizza eating, beer drinking, paleo treat eating ways. Nope. You’ve reformed and this clean eating gig is where it’s at. You and kale are like dog hair on a black sweater – inseparable. This paleo thing is going to stick like glue (and not that cheap glue stick stuff – we’re talkingsuper glue here).
Sure, all’s well now; but what’s going to happen when the calendar page flips, the transformation period or challenge is over and any and all enthusiasm has disappeared faster than a trailer park in a tornado. Slowly you start reverting to your old tricks – maybe it starts with a nightly beer (or three), a daily latte, a few gluten free cookies, etc. – but before you know it breakfast is an Egg McMuffin, lunch is a sub sandwich and bag of chips (you tell yourself it’s healthy because you opted for the wheat bun…) and dinner turns into steak, French fries and a bowl of ice cream for dessert. Suddenly the ‘Paleo Paste’ has lost all power and you find yourself coming ‘unglued’ (don’t try to deny it - you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about...).
The ultimate goal is to make this paleo thing a ‘lifestyle’ instead of something that you do for 30 days at a time or only during a challenge. But how the heck does that work? Seriously, life without ice cream and pizza – are you kidding? Here are some tips on making your new found (or renewed) healthy habits stick like glue.
It’s mid-January and right now you’re probably still all fired up - in the midst of a 30 daytransformation or paleo challenge and still loving your new found paleo life and enthusiasm. Seriously, there is no way that you’ll ever go back to your old pizza eating, beer drinking, paleo treat eating ways. Nope. You’ve reformed and this clean eating gig is where it’s at. You and kale are like dog hair on a black sweater – inseparable. This paleo thing is going to stick like glue (and not that cheap glue stick stuff – we’re talkingsuper glue here).
Sure, all’s well now; but what’s going to happen when the calendar page flips, the transformation period or challenge is over and any and all enthusiasm has disappeared faster than a trailer park in a tornado. Slowly you start reverting to your old tricks – maybe it starts with a nightly beer (or three), a daily latte, a few gluten free cookies, etc. – but before you know it breakfast is an Egg McMuffin, lunch is a sub sandwich and bag of chips (you tell yourself it’s healthy because you opted for the wheat bun…) and dinner turns into steak, French fries and a bowl of ice cream for dessert. Suddenly the ‘Paleo Paste’ has lost all power and you find yourself coming ‘unglued’ (don’t try to deny it - you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about...).
The ultimate goal is to make this paleo thing a ‘lifestyle’ instead of something that you do for 30 days at a time or only during a challenge. But how the heck does that work? Seriously, life without ice cream and pizza – are you kidding? Here are some tips on making your new found (or renewed) healthy habits stick like glue.
- Make it fun – it’s not all chicken and broccoli. Try new foods, recipes and paleo friendly restaurants. Keep things fresh and keep your taste buds happy too.
- Have a plan and make time to prepare – set yourself up for success. Sit down and map out your plan for the week, stock your fridge and be ready!
- Don’t do it alone and get a coach if you need one – this is especially important for the first couple of months until this gig becomes standard protocol. A partner, team or coach can help trouble shoot and provide ideas to help you make your paleo habits permanent.
- Focus on the feeling – paleo eating, smart training, adequate sleep – when all the pieces are in place you feel good. Maybe you’re hitting PR’s at the gym, you’ve got more energy, or your clothes fit better; regardless of what it is, make the feeling last!
- Live a little - Allow for some ‘treats’ and remember that this paleo thing isn’t a religion regardless of what some may have you believe. You don’t necessarily need to be 100% on, 100% of the time. There is no, one perfect version of paleo; find what works for you and run with it.
- Reapply ‘Paleo Paste’ as needed – this is the most important part! If you find yourself getting a little loose around the edges, glue them back down before you completely come apart. Life is a marathon – not a sprint; so you took a water break (or made a beer run), it’s okay – there’s plenty of paste left in the bottle. Use it!
Break out the glue gun - this is a ‘Stick Up’!
Amy Kubal is a Registered "Paleo" Dietitian and the ring leader of Robb's RD consulting team. She works with a wide range of clients from competitive athletes to those dealing with complex health problems. Check out her bio and consulting options, and her blog Fuel As Rx to get your Paleo nutrition fix.
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