Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Week 3: Day 4 (April 14, 2011)

Strength
1x20 Back Squats; increase in weight from last week

Skill
Burgener Warm Up and the Hang Power Snatch

Suicide Sit-Ups


Snacks
Hey crew!  So a lot of people have been asking about Paleo-friendly snacks.  I know it can be tough to stick to the Paleo lifestyle being college students; here's some ideas on how to stave off hunger.

Nuts are great for staying satiated.  A handful of almonds, walnuts, or pecans goes a long way.

Great tip from Martha: get a little Ziplock bag...go to the cafeteria and grab a plate of said nuts, vegetables (carrots, broccoli, celery, whichever you prefer)...and put it in the bag.  Take to class, and you've got a great little snack.  Bonus: if there's grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, or any other goodness, put it in the bag.

ALMOND BUTTER!  This stuff is The Goodness.  Have a tablespoon or two, and you're good.  And if you have to, do peanut butter (yes yes, I know it's not Paleo); it's better than eating fries.

Beef jerky is awesome as well.  If you can combine it with the nuts and vegetables you've gathered from the caf, you have a great little meal right there.  I'm picky and stick to the Trader Joes and Whole Foods brands; the less ingredients in it the better.

A lot of people have asked me about bars.  The only bars I eat are Larabars.  They're Paleo for the most part; just don't go too crazy, treat them like a dessert.

And remember: enjoy yourselves!  We are not robots.  It's not a disaster if you drop off the Paleo wagon for a day or two during the week.  This is a process so be patient and, as always, feel free to ask questions!

Mike

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