Primal Blueprint ala Frog

If you don't know what the Primal Blueprint is then go check it out here.

So here's the list and what I do. I don't claim to be perfect or follow things to the letter, so keep that in mind.

1. Eat lots of animals, insects and plants.

Well, I am not knowingly eating any insects and I plan on keeping it that way but here is how a typical day might go.

I fast until 2 or 3 in the afternoon.

My food window typically starts off with a protein shake. Protein powder and dairy isn't primal but I use it anyway. The shake is made with heavy cream, low carb protein powder (not soy) and frozen blueberries. I need to come up with something a bit more primal but for now this is what I use.

About an hour before dinner I will have a handful or so of nuts and maybe a piece of cheese and an apple.

Dinner is where the majority of my calories come from. I will usually start with a baby spinach salad with tomatoes (not primal but I refuse to give up my tomatoes!), handful of nuts or seeds, whatever veggies I happen to have on hand, half an avocado and an ample dressing of good olive oil. Dinner itself is a double serving of meat, prepared without sugary marinades or breading, and a double serving of whatever the veggie of the day is. I occasionally eat beans. I try to avoid soy products.

If I am hungry after dinner I will have some berries and cream or some nuts or maybe both.

It doesn't sound like a lot of food but I am never hungry and if you do the math it ends up beings between 1600 and 1800 calories a day. Much more than your average "weight loss" diet.

I will admit to having the occasional slice of bread, piece of cake or serving of rice. However they are not regular features in my diet and usually come into play during holidays or special events.

2. Move around a lot at a slow pace.

I really need to work on this one. My goal is to take a walk each night. My dog would really appreciate that!

3. Lift heavy things.

For me this is kettlebells twice a week.

4. Run really fast every once in a while.

Running and my knees don't get along well. So instead I do Tabata style workouts with kettlebells.

5. Get lots of sleep.

Well, I fail on this one. I have a bit of an insomnia problem. But I am trying to establish a regular bedtime. I try to be in bed by midnight and my alarm goes off at 8:45 every morning.

6. Play.

You aren't suppose to schedule play but for the sake of this post I will tell you about the workout group I am trying to organize. Twice a week we are getting together to do Sun Salutations and play with Hula Hoops. Personally I love doing Sun Salutations and Hoop Dance is a ton of fun!! I am also trying to re-learn how to juggle and work on that daily! Other than that we play with the hula hoops in the back yard a lot and run around at the park once or twice a week.

7. Get some sunlight every day.

Another one I need to work on. I do not get out in the sun everyday. (I don't think walking to and from the car counts!)

8. Avoid trauma.

I don't think this one needs an explanation.

9. Avoid poisonous things.

Other than the obvious, I also try to avoid artificial stuff in my food. We try to limit eating out to once a week. And we try to use all natural cleaners and body products. My one real exception is deodorant. I still use good ole aluminum tainted deodorant. Frankly, I live in Florida and I don't like to smell! Oh, and I do use some Splenda but I am trying to use more Stevia instead.

10. Use your mind.

There are days I use my mind more than I want but in general, I try to do a little reading, do a little crafting and play a little music everyday.