The Beginning

Let’s start at the beginning. At the start of September 2012, I decided to make a change to start living a healthier life. Since I was 17, I have tried probably every diet out there, but I eventually gave each up. The same could be said for my lack of a regular workout routine. Both of these things changed in September, and I have never made two better decisions in my life. 

I first heard the word Paleo in 2011. It sounded restrictive and awful. The idea of giving up grains, dairy and sugar seemed impossible at the time. After extensive research, I discovered Paleo isn’t about the restrictions but eating clean and less processed. After eight months, I can’t imagine not eating Paleo. I am absolutely in love with it. It isn’t a diet but truly a lifestyle. Cheesy I know! I enjoy recreating some of my favorite dishes “Paleo Style.”

Around the same time I began Paleo, I also started Moksha hot yoga. Moksha is similar to Bikram, but it also incorporates vinyasa (or flow) along with other classes of varying difficulty. I am pretty sure I almost passed out during my first class and spent a good portion of the time in child’s pose. I’m currently four short classes away from my 100th class. I have found yoga to not only be very relaxing at times but also invigorating. I have never sweated more at any type of exercise, but that might have something to do with being in a 100 degree room! 

Every week I cook myself at least three Paleo dishes. After toying around with the idea of a blog for months, I thought why not give it a try. Equipped with my iPhone and passion for cooking and living a healthy life, I hope to share some of my adventure in Paleo! 

x vanessa