Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
Well, here are my starting stats for The 4 Hour Body Test. Both BMI and Body Fat % will be taken from my OMRON HBF-306. Keeping as consistent as possible with time of day and hydration when taking these measurements. I've never really taken measurements, very eye opening!
Starting Weight: 180 pounds
Body Fat %: 33.3
BMI: 29
Measurements:
Arms (mid-bicep): Right 12 3/4" Left 12 1/2"
Waist (at belly button): 37 1/2"
Hips: 44"
Legs (mid thigh): Right 22" Left 22"
Diet: 6 days a week I will be sticking mostly to the starred foods on page 72 of The 4-Hour Body. Definitely to only foods from that page. I’ve already been scrounging for recipes to avoid boredom. There are 3 I found in my Jan/Feb copy of Muscle & Fitness Hers that are perfect!
Then on the seventh day I will have a high calorie day. He calls it a cheat day or even a binge day. I’m just not comfortable with looking at it that way because of my food issues. So, for the seventh day I’ll be adding things that are missing from the other six along with some treats. For instance: my beloved Coach’s Oats, dairy, and fruit. And then there will be some peanut butter cup ice cream or ooey gooey Starbucks treats on that day too. Strictly in keeping with the spirit of putting the diet 'as is' to the test ;) But no eating until I’m sick. Been there, done that, burned the t-shirt.
I will also be trying the little tricks he mentions in the book such as cinnamon and eating protein within an hour of waking, as well as the supplements he recommends (including what he calls PAGG).
All of this I will track in pictures over at http://adventuresintracking.blogspot.com
Workouts: There are several different workout plans he lays out in the book, depending on your goals. The one that most fits my goals is built around kettlebells. Problem being: I don’t have any. I debated this, but since I’ve already shelled out for the book and the supplements (and I’m obviously doing this just for fun and not getting paid for it) I’m not going to go buy kettlebells right now. So for workouts I’ll be following a lot of his suggestions on workouts, like the abs exercises he suggests and the frequency of weights workouts he discusses, but not a plan to the letter. Although the diet claim is that you can lose without exercise I’m also not willing to give up the hard work I’ve done in building my exercise habit for this little experiment. Not that he says you shouldn’t exercise, just that the diet will help you lose weight even if you don’t. So I’ll be doing weights, running, etc as usual, just taking his recommendations into account.
So, that's my plan. How about you? Have you read the 4-Hour Body? Started a new diet or fitness plan?
I LOVED THIS BOOK but not for the reasons so many did.
ReplyDeleteAs a "diet book for the masses" I have a few problems with it (though I do return to the way he says it is a buffet---take what you want and leave what you dont in the chafing dishes).
what I adored is how it reminded me of my crazy days working with bodybuilders (men and women) and the ZANY things they would do (ie weighing the poop :)) in the name of making themselves even leaner.
cant wait to see what you think after experiencing it....
It will be interesting to track your progress; thanks for sharing this with us. I'm gearing up to start P90X.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got a solid plan! I'm starting new, too, doing a modified version of The Cheater's Diet. Here's to success in 2011!!!
ReplyDeleteThe nutrition part is so important to this whole health and wellness journey. Please keep us posted to see how it goes - I'm not familiar with this program - but I'm an eternal learner ;-)
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Huh...now you've got me interested in that book!!! Yup...headed to Barnes and Noble to check it out!! I can't wait to hear and see how well you do!! As you know, we're in it to win it together!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't started a fitness plan yet, but that's definitely something I'll be working on this year. Since I'm so big though, I have to start out small. I can't wait to be able to do more as the pounds come off though. :) Happy New Year, Kerri! *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteI will be keeping up with your tracking blog. Have you considered using any of the other fat loss methods in the book to speed up the process?.
ReplyDelete- Trevor S
You may want to check out 4hourrecipes dot com
ReplyDeleteThey are compiling recipes based on the 4-Hour Body Slow Carb diet plan...
- Jonathan B.
Hi there! I just found your blog today... I'm actually starting the 4 Hour Body Diet TODAY. I just had a late breakfast (within 1 hour of waking, I slept in) and had coffee , water, refried pinto beans, 3 eggs and salsa (some without sugar or anything weird). So far, yummy and I totally believe this is the right diet for me. What I want to know is HOW ARE YOU DOING? I want to lose 80-90 pounds and my goal is to be in the best shape of my life by July 20. I don't have to be "there" yet just clearly making huge progress. I am starting a walking program and will start working out more and more and eventually start running working toward a half marathon in the fall. Just could really use some encouraging words and hopefully hear of some success from you since you've been going for a couple of weeks now! Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteI have had great success over the last two months following slow carb. My only issue is my BM's, the avacado's don't seem to help. Has anyone found another trick to help with the lack "slow" p--p's.
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