It was about a week after and I picked up Paleo For Beginners. I read it in one night. It sounded so easy... Could it be this easy? The answer.. NO its not that easy, and I have slipped up but I do feel better than I did before daughter #3, my pants are looser, I have more energy and my skin is clearer.
I will be documenting my progress and tasty recipes I discover to share with people who might need a little extra help or something new in their repertoire.
My food philosophy is this; you only live once - if you are at a wedding or your daughters 5th birthday party and want a piece of cake ... Do it! You'll be happier, your kids will see you happy (and that you have a healthy relationship with food) and you will be able to continue on your Paleo journey.
As for the kids, I don't think its right for parents to take things like bread, eggs, cake, ice-cream and the fun bits of childhood away from them, unless there is an allergy. Unless you are celiac, or have an awful allergic reaction, let them be kids! Obviously moderation is the key - We don't have sweets unless it's a birthday party or celebration. Teaching them balance is what will lead them to make the right choices later, not limiting them.
Kids will find a way to get what they want - I don't know about you but I don't want my child to have an unhealthy relationship with food. I want them to know the good the bad and the ugly and make their own positive choice, not hide out in the bathroom devouring sugar laden sweets because they feel guilty and missed out on these treats when they were younger.
My husband I try to follow the Paleo lifestyle and incorporate high protein/low carb in most of what we make for the kids. But if they are dying for pasta, they'll have pasta, they are of course, kids.
