Restricted Foods/Drinks Until Christmas

As much as I love the following foods as much as the next person; I really want to see a change in my body in 8 weeks. I am going to base what I'm not going to eat off of the Paleo Diet. It's worked before so I'm hoping to get on it again after my 3 day apple fast. As with any diet plan, it is necessary to tailor it to fit your lifestyle; I do not think I can ever go on a strict Paleo Diet, however, I can take what I think works for me and make my own "diet".

• Dairy. Including butter, milk, cream & any dairy product that comes from a cow, goat or sheep. I may still have yogurt because I really find that healthy for me but in limited amounts. Cheese will be allow in very limited amounts.
• Grains. Including bread or any gluten-free pseudo grains like sorghum, teff, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, etc. I already very rarely eat breads, but I will continue to eat rice, oats, flax seeds and chia in limited amounts.
• Legumes. Including beans of all kinds (soy, black, kidney, pinto, etc.), peas, lentils and peanuts. I will finish the rest of my peanut butter that I already have but after I won't buy anymore during this time period.
• Concentrated sweeteners, real or artificial. Including sugar, high fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, honey, agave, brown rice syrup, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, stevia, etc.
• Processed or refined foods. As a general rule, if it comes in a bag or a box, don’t eat it. This also includes highly processed “health foods” like protein powder, energy bars, dairy-free creamers, etc.
• Sodas and diet sodas.
• White potatoes. White potatoes are in the nightshade family and can cause inflammation in certain people. Yams and sweet potatoes are not nightshades and don’t have this effect.

I will be allowed one cheat day/meal a week to allow for any treats in a small amount.