Starting CLEAN

Ok so, I was not going to document this but I have to.  Kevin was suffering back pain and sought the help of a chiropractor.  He met Dr. Maynard who runs a Maximized Living practice.  After a couple visits the doctor asked "where do you want to be in five years?"  Kevin replied..."alive."  That unguarded response set off a chain of events that has changed our lives.  We are eating a 'clean' or 'paleo' or 'god given' diet.  VERY minimal processed foods at all.  No sugar, no grain.  We don't even eat high sugar fruits right now.  It is the easiest diet plan ever.  NO counting carbs, calories, fat grams, nothing.  Just eat the food that God has provided and does not go through a factory or processing plant. 

After just three weeks I am down about 7 pounds (148) I was up 20 pounds from two years ago when we went on our cruise!  Kevin has his first weigh in next week and hopes to be under 400.  I have been so proud of him!  He is taking this very seriously and is absolutely determined to loose weight.  I bet he could drop 100 pounds if we stick to this.  I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and a lot of time finding recipes.

The kids are not following as closely.  Elisabeth always has chosen fruits and vegetables over anything else and HATES bread so this was nothing for her.  Kyle, well, he really likes his carbs so I make sure to keep some bread for his PBJ, some pretzels and some waffles so he can get his fix.  He is consuming a lot less sugar though.  I am anxious to see what his next glucose level is.  Back in January it was 98!!!  100 is the highest level of normal.

When Kevin weighs in next week the real journey begins.  I would like to see him loose 100 pounds over the next year.  And if we stay strong, he can do it!