The Corn Devil – Day 4
On day 4 of the challenge I hit a stumbling block. Actually I slammed into a concrete wall and took two days to fully recover. The by product of an … Continue reading
Rant – what’s in a package?
I once heard a good rule of thumb for choosing food in a grocery store: “if the food contains more than 5 ingredients, put it back on the shelf and … Continue reading
Day 3 – potato pancakes
Day 3 delivered memories from my childhood. Firstly it was baking, something my mum and I used to do, and then for dinner, it was making potato pancakes, something I … Continue reading
Day 3 – let the baking begin!
I blame the memory of my mum letting me lick the beaters clean when we made a cake together for my obsession with baking. As a four year old, I … Continue reading
Day 2 – oh Hail Merry
Was it possible to feel less bloated and free of stomach cramps upon waking on just day 2? Sure my eyes were still heavy and my nose a little sniffly … Continue reading
Don’t take away my coffee
I don’t think I’ve yet mentioned my love for coffee. That caffeine hit from the first cup of morning coffee is what gets me out of bed each day. Coffee, … Continue reading
D-Day
The first day of the challenge had arrived. As a self confessed foodie, I was sure this was the beginning of the end. I even posted to my friends on … Continue reading
The night before the challenge
To truly understand how foods are affecting me, it is essential to keep a record of how I am feeling, what I eat and which symptoms are present. The night … Continue reading
A paleo style pantry
I’m not going to lie. Experimenting with paleo hasn’t been cheap. I know it can be if you stick to basics, but getting your pantry sorted involves spending a bit … Continue reading
A diet of lettuce & water? Hell no!
I love chocolate, pizza, rice, wine, corn chips, bread, beer, and let’s not forget my #1 passion – cheese. I freaking love cheese! So when I was told I had … Continue reading