Intro (0:00)
News and Views (1:18)
Sarah got the flu the day before leaving for vacation
She ended up feeling fine once she reached the location
Getting sick encouraged her to not work, and to make the vacation a vacation to recharge and get rest and it was wonderful
Stacy has been really busy with work, had some travel for work, and then came down with a little bug
Took the weekend to relax as a family, and did some cooking together
The point that Sarah is at with her health journey and her feelings towards how sick she has been this year, and her expectations for how Paleo supports her continued healing
Letting go of guilt or shame around not being perfect, being a real person who gets sick
Negativity within the Paleo community (17:58)
A judgemental attitude within the Paleo community has grown in recent years
The media also puts an unfair representation and critical opinion against the Paleo diet, which also leads to defensiveness within the community
Sarah doesn't feel she should have to defend her choices, it is instead an opportunity to educate others
We are seeing shades of Paleo within the community, where people are implementing it in various ways, and it is leading to a my Paleo is better than your Paleo
This behavior is breeding a negative space, with an element of competition to it
The problem that comes when you feel like you have to sensor your life or lead people to expect that Paleo cures everything
The different camps of Paleo
Questions & Answers (24:08)
Anonymous - the reason I can't seem to get back on the Paleo wagon is because I keep getting mad about not being able to cheat and eat like everyone else. I get mad about me needing to meal prep and go through the trouble of preparing every meal. So even though my health is declining every week that I keep eating "the bad stuff" and it isn't motivating me enough, but just gets me wound up even more. What can I do to find peace and accept my body and the fact that it just doesn't like me eating non Paleo food?
Stacy stressed the importance of just focusing on you
Disengage from habits that cause you stress, i.e. comparing yourself to others or feeling pressured by what others are or are not doing
Reframing the "on the wagon" mentality to be more about a choice and owning the choices you are making
Stacy's approach to how she incorporates the 80/20, and how this sets her up for success
Check out Real Life Paleo or 3 Phase Paleo and perhaps try developing a new approach on how to create balance and sustainability within your own life
How stress and lack of sleep can impact our choices
Perhaps not necessarily focusing on the food piece right now, but instead focusing on sleep quality and quantity
Tips on how to get out of a food rut
Peruvian chicken
Having go-to take out food options in your area
Burger places that can do lettuce wraps, or a place that offers gluten-free buns
Deli section of grocery store with rotisserie chickens and simple steamed vegetables
Creating variety through various kinds of Paleo dressings and/or sauces
Costco's Kale salad
Steaks and pork chops are very easy cuts of meat to cook
Recipes in the Instant Pot
Hard boiled eggs
Breakfast for dinner
Coming up with a list of recipes that you can create in under 10 minutes
Ground meat is also a great option for quick meals
Having a conversation with your significant other about how to create meals where you both have options you can enjoy
Avoid bringing trigger foods in the house
Stacy's parting advice - good luck, worry about what is on your plate, and how you want to feel - it will make the choices easier
We will be back next week!
Thanks for listening everyone!
Outro (46:16)
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